Manufacturer News

Browse the latest press releases and articles from our manufacturer partners.


Azipod® propulsion marks 300th vessel milestone with eco-friendly Orange Marine cable ship contract
Azipod® propulsion marks 300th vessel milestone with eco-friendly Orange Marine cable ship contract

Integrated ABB power and propulsion package win from Colombo Dockyard brings milestone Azipod® installation for advanced cable-laying and repair vessel that will support offshore wind farms.

July 2021

ABB
General

New Ebony EXCEL Current Transformers from Crompton Instruments
New Ebony EXCEL Current Transformers from Crompton Instruments

This new range supersedes our existing long standing range of Ebony current transformers and offers vastly superior class accuracy, improved VA levels and a wider range of aperture and case size’s to suit all applications.

June 2021

Crompton Instruments
Circuit Protection

Siemens Mobility warns UK Net Zero targets under threat
Siemens Mobility warns UK Net Zero targets under threat

The UK is in danger of missing its climate change targets if it doesn’t speed up electrification plans and introduce hydrogen railway infrastructure and trains, according to the latest analysis by Siemens Mobility.

June 2021

Siemens
General

Schneider Electric Launch Easy9 Compact Consumer Unit
Schneider Electric Launch Easy9 Compact Consumer Unit

Schneider Electric has launched its Easy9 Compact. The next generation consumer unit combines design flexibility, ease of installation and BS regulatory compliance.

June 2021

Schneider Electric
Distribution Equipment

Understanding 3C Overheating Protection
Understanding 3C Overheating Protection

Terasaki offer free application support to help you get your next switchgear project fully protected from overheating. Click to view some resources.

June 2021

Terasaki
Circuit Protection

ABB welcomes Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, to their Coleshill manufacturing site
ABB welcomes Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, to their Coleshill manufacturing site

On 6th July ABB hosted the Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, on a tour of their Coleshill manufacturing site, one of four ABB locations in the Midlands and twenty throughout the UK

June 2021

ABB
General

Flexible Online Learning With Hager Academy
Flexible Online Learning With Hager Academy

We know electrical contractors are incredibly busy and this often means that training can take a back seat. At Hager, we understand that keeping up to date on the latest industry regulations and standards is vital, but learning should also fit around you.

June 2021

Hager
General

Vaya Linear MP G2, RGBW is Here!
Vaya Linear MP G2, RGBW is Here!

Signify are delighted to announce Vaya Linear MP G2, RGBW, their new, powerful exterior line-voltage linear grazing luminaire with intelligent RGBW light.

June 2021

Lighting

ABB delivers chargers for revolutionary ‘GRIDSERVE Electric Highway’ EV charging network
ABB delivers chargers for revolutionary ‘GRIDSERVE Electric Highway’ EV charging network

Advanced multi-site charging network in the UK will see ABB equipment charge thousands of electric vehicles with its Ultrafast and Fast chargers, making EV charging more straightforward and accessible for drivers.

June 2021

ABB
EV Charging

Legrand Powers Up A Prestigious High-Rise Development
Legrand Powers Up A Prestigious High-Rise Development

Linton Fuels is a new mixed-use development comprising two tower blocks with 109 homes and retail space to the local area. Situated close to the River Thames in Wandsworth, South West London, this project is another example of the booming high-rise construction trend currently taking cities across the UK by storm.

May 2021

Legrand
General
Distribution Equipment

Ansell Plans to Light Up Spanish Market
Ansell Plans to Light Up Spanish Market

As part of its growth and expansion strategy, leading lighting designer and manufacturer Ansell Lighting has unveiled plans to open a brand-new office and showroom in Madrid, Spain.

May 2021

Ansell Lighting
Lighting

NET LED discuss benefits of Lighting made in Britain
NET LED discuss benefits of Lighting made in Britain

In particular they say how lighting benefits wholesalers more when they’re made in Britain. Since moving manufacturing in-house last year, NET LED has been a proud member of Made in Britain.

May 2021

NET LED
Lighting

Protect your smart building investment with Interact Pro scalable system
Protect your smart building investment with Interact Pro scalable system

Smart buildings aren’t just hype anymore. They are a reality as organizations increasingly look to maximize their sustainability efforts, while trying to keep employees safe and boost engagement and collaboration.

May 2021

Lighting

Electrika Welcomes Terasaki!
Electrika Welcomes Terasaki!

Terasaki is a world class specialist in innovative circuit protection, control and system products for electrical energy distribution. We supply low-voltage circuit breakers for industrial, marine and commercial building projects.

May 2021

Terasaki
General

Electrium have launched their Volex Accessories 360 degree house viewer
Electrium have launched their Volex Accessories 360 degree house viewer

This latest digital innovation from Electrium allows you to walk around their Volex Accessories home and see a slice of Volex Accessories and Appleby product range in situ.

May 2021

Electrium
General

ABB strengthens commitment to reduce carbon emissions
ABB strengthens commitment to reduce carbon emissions

On its way to reaching its ambitious science-based targets, the company commits to electrifying its vehicle fleet by 2030, sourcing 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030 and establishing energy efficiency targets, including the systematic use of energy management systems.

May 2021

ABB
General

ABB’s new all-in-one protection relay offers innovative simplicity
ABB’s new all-in-one protection relay offers innovative simplicity

ABB has just announced the launch of a new addition to its Relion® product family designed to support safe, smart and sustainable electrification.

May 2021

ABB
Circuit Protection

ABB's Start me up! webinar series
ABB's Start me up! webinar series

Join us on June 21, 22, and 23 for our “Start me up – Motor starting and protection solutions” webinar series, where you will have the opportunity to hear from our team of experts and learn more about our broad portfolio of products and tools for motor starting and protection solutions. 

May 2021

ABB
General

Philips have launched a competition to win a 3D printed luminaire
Philips have launched a competition to win a 3D printed luminaire

To celebrate the launch of their environmentally-friendly 3D printed lighting range, Philips are running a competition with the prize of your own custom 3D printed light fitting! Simply watch a short video from eFIXX & answer the question correctly for your chance to win.

May 2021

Lighting

C-TEC has appointed Andy Turner as its new Business Development Manager for System Sales
C-TEC has appointed Andy Turner as its new Business Development Manager for System Sales

With over 25 years’ experience in the fire industry including nine years as one of C-TEC’s Technical Fire Account Managers, Andy has a wealth of experience and is set to play a key role in identifying new business opportunities and assisting the company’s transition into a complete systems solutions provider.

May 2021

C-TEC
General

ABB technology enables UK grid to integrate more renewable energy
ABB technology enables UK grid to integrate more renewable energy

A combination of innovative digital substation protection and control solutions from ABB and 5G technologies will enable UK Power Networks to accept growing levels of renewable energy.

April 2021

ABB
General

Catch up on Eaton's free #CPD webinars on Fleet Electrification
Catch up on Eaton's free #CPD webinars on Fleet Electrification

Did you miss out on Eaton's most recent webinar on Fleet Electrification? Don’t worry, you can watch their latest webinars on their on-demand platform

April 2021

Eaton
General

ABB and Millennium Technology Prize celebrate innovation for a sustainable future
ABB and Millennium Technology Prize celebrate innovation for a sustainable future

Company launches new partnership with Millennium Technology Prize, a global technology award, to highlight the crucial role of science, innovation and technology for the well-being and sustainability of societies and the environment.

April 2021

ABB
General

ABB making waves in sustainable progress on and offshore
ABB making waves in sustainable progress on and offshore

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship competes on an adapted version of the full Circuit de Monaco for the first time – a fitting backdrop to highlight the latest e-mobility technology developments

April 2021

ABB
General

Meet EPiC: a new work experience, for those who dare to go beyond the visible
Meet EPiC: a new work experience, for those who dare to go beyond the visible

EPiC is the new free mobile application to let installers, maintenance technicians and panel builders go beyond their normal way to work.

April 2021

ABB
General