Start with the news release IP67 sealed connectors ideal for outdoor use from PEI-Genesis, which we summarised at the time by saying "PEI-Genesis is offering a range of low-cost IP67 sealed connectors designed to withstand harsh environments in applications including transportation, industrial, water treatment and petrochemical.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Tyco renames connector for indoor lighting from Tyco Electronics: "Tyco Electronics' 7.5mm HVL power connector for commercial refrigeration, indoor and architectural lighting applications has been renamed the Nector S line connector. ".
 
In May 2010, we covered the news from Molex - take a look at Cable connector transfers power in light systems which says: "Molex has launched the Multi-Drop Sealed Connector and Cable System, a modular cable-connector system for the transfer of power and data/signal in a multi-drop configuration. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Foremost Electronics, Vandal-proof keypads launched for security systems, as well as SSL connector for indoor and outdoor lighting from Tyco Electronics, and PIL75U-C LED power supplies for street lights from Power Partners.