BUENA PARK, Calif. -- Leach International has announced the updated release of ToolKit 2.2 -- a powerful interactive catalog for design engineers containing comprehensive product specifications, drawings and photographs of its switching products. To view the new release, click on the web site's ToolKit icon.

Westport, CT -- David R. Lindskog has joined Leach Holding Corporation as senior vice president-general counsel, according to Robert W. Hawkey, president of the Westport, Conn.-based company.

BUENA PARK, Calif. -- Leach International has developed a new, lightweight KX Relay Series which is designed to carry high-current loads. Offering a compact 1" cube size can, this advanced family of relays is capable of switching 75A and carrying 160A.

 BUENA PARK, Calif. -- Leach International Corporation, a leading manufacturer of electrical power switching components, celebrates its 80th anniversary in 1999. Founded in San Francisco by Val Leach in 1919, today's company employs more than 1000 people in major facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.

BUENA PARK, Calif. -- A complete line of technologically-advanced busbar-mount AC contactors, featuring a light-weight yet durable design, has been developed by Leach International. Constructed for use in any high-current, AC electrical distribution system, these contactors are engineered for easy assembly into a busbar-configured distribution system.

BUENA PARK, Calif. -- Leach International has named Dennis M. Sheredy vice president of operations, according to Ernie Johnson, president of Leach International North America.

BUENA PARK, Calif. -- Mark R. Thek has been promoted to executive vice president for Leach International, according to Ernie Johnson, president of Leach International North America.

BUENA PARK, Calif. -- ALSTOM has selected Leach International to provide panel assemblies for the Juniper program's rail traction converter system. Designed and manufactured at Leach International's European facilities, these panels combine the latest in Leach's relay technology with timing devices. The panel operates on a 110 Vdc power supply and is in full compliance with the highest level of EN 50155 requirements for transient susceptibility.

BUENA PARK, Calif. -- Leach International Corporation, a major electrical power switching component manufacturer for the aerospace and rail industries, has launched a new hybrid microelectronics prototype lab at its North American facility.