Implo was born in 1991 when a senior utility design engineer, a renowned aluminum metallurgist, and an explosives expert combined their expertise and attention to focus on implosive joining technology. This technology had been in commercial use in Europe since 1968 and was gaining popularity in the line construction industry because it offered significant benefits over conventional hydraulic methods of joining conductors. Through intense research and years of practical experience, Implo refined and perfected implosive joining technology to a new high level of quality. One of the most important aspects of this type of joining technology is it high level of consistency. Implo introduced the XECONEX^TM brand name as its advanced new connector technology, and this has now become a respected name throughout the world.

Implosive joining is very simple. A small, engineered implosive charge, wrapped around a specially designed metallic sleeve, creates a controlled implosive compression. Implosive compression applies much higher pressure than hydraulic compression, and produces a connection of superior mechanical and electrical integrity. Quality is consistently high. Implosive connectors are now used in a variety of specialized joining requirements for high voltage transmission lines and substations, for the repair of broken or damaged conductors, and for the joining of steel wires.

Implo Technologies Inc. has refined implosive connector technology to perfection, taking the XECONEX^TM name to a high standard of quality and reproducibility. Through it’s reputation for quality and service, Implo has become the world leader in high voltage conductor joining and repair, using its proprietary implosive technology. To date, more than a million implosive connectors have been sold worldwide and XECONEX^TM has become the connector of choice among the largest electrical utilities in Canada, the United States, and many others throughout the world. 

Implo is committed to providing consistent excellence in quality, reliability, and service to the electrical utilities industry, in the safest possible manner, at the most competitive cost, and to the highest possible standards.  Innovation, proficiency, and reliability are hallmarks at Implo.

Strategic partnerships are in place with Spectal Industries, a precision manufacturer of aluminum components, and with other firms for composite specialty metal combinations.