New for 2018, the Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards featured 10 submission categories for products and applications — including one for Splicing And Termination Equipment. As defined by the program, ‘The tools and devices used in the process of cable termination and splicing are featured here. Fusion splicers and mechanical splices, closures/trays, cleavers, and fiber cleaning and inspection equipment are among the products for fiber termination. Also in this category are crimpers, punchdown tools, and any other toolbelt items used in the termination process.’
