For one thing, members have rethought how LPI would handle the problem of testing for distribution-specific knowledge.

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Western Power Distribution (WPD) is testing the Static VAr Compensator for Distribution Networks (D-SVC), which is described as "a very clever box".

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And in Clackmannanshire, Omega Diagnostics announced a big deal for Indian distribution of its allergy testing kits.

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"Due to the increased risk to customers from these latest attacks, we were able to expedite our testing to ensure an update is ready for broad distribution sooner than April 10, " noted the blog.

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Rounding out the top 10 where: Hangzhou Everfine Photo, a supplier of testing equipment, Shanghai CSG Smart Science, a supplier of power distribution products, Shandong Sinocera Function Material, a maker of ceramic powder for the electronics industry, Beijing Orient National Communication, a software maker, Jiangsu Yunyi, an auto parts maker, Boomsense, a supplier of repeaters, and Staidson Beijing Biopharmaceuticals, a chemicals products maker.

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