Radiodetection + Pipehorn Logos with underground utility pipes

Radiodetection Acquires the Operating Assets of the Utility Tool Company (the “Pipehorn Business”)

25 September 2026
We are pleased to announce that Radiodetection, a business unit of SPX Technologies, has acquired the operating assets of the Utility Tool Company Inc., including its range of pipe and cable locators traded under the Pipehorn brand. For decades, Pipehorn has been recognized for its high-frequency utility locating tools. By bringing Pipehorn into the Radiodetection family, we are uniting two industry pioneers to offer an even broader portfolio of innovative damage prevention and utility detection tools.
RD8200 Cable and Pipe Locator

Radiodetection Enhances Underground Precision with New Intuitive Sonde Locating Performance

1 June 2026
Radiodetection, a world leader in critical infrastructure utility management solutions, has announced the rollout of its newly developed Sonde Locating Performance. Designed to deliver a highly intuitive user experience, this new operating method streamlines underground tracing by offering field technicians greater precision and highly consistent results, even in complex locating environments.
Locate Performance Management - UTTO® Training Simulator

Radiodetection Expands Locate Performance Management with the UTTO Training Simulator

16 February 2026
Radiodetection has launched the UTTO® Training Simulator, the latest addition to its Locate Performance Management™ suite. Designed to support more consistent, skills-based training, the simulator provides utilities and contract locate teams with a controlled, mixed-reality environment to practice complex locating scenarios before entering the field.
u-LOCATE from Radiodetection

Simplify Utility Detection: Radiodetection Launches u-LOCATE

2 February 2026
Radiodetection continues to expand its Cable Avoidance Tools range with the introduction of the Schonstedt u-LOCATE™ pipe and cable locator series to its global distribution network. Designed for versatility, the u-LOCATE simplifies utility detection for a wide range of applications.The u-LOCATE is designed as an easy-to-use, rugged avoidance locator suitable for construction, plumbing, and utility maintenance work. It is intended as an all-industry tool for everyday utility checks before excavation.Key features include: