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Luceco Group are pleased to announce the new BG Catalogue 2021
Luceco Group are pleased to announce the new BG Catalogue 2021

The new 230 page catalogue features all of Luceco's extensive and innovative range of products, with some exciting and upgraded additions.

August 2021

Luceco
General

Lighting Season is finally here and NET LED Lighting are ready for it!
Lighting Season is finally here and NET LED Lighting are ready for it!

Their new Trade Catalogue is ready for Wholesaler Counters across the UK! This new Catalogue still has all the information that their customers expect but is slimmer and easier to digest for both wholesalers and electricians. Included are brand new Product Ranges including Clean Area High Bays, LED Bollards, 4000K Slim Downlights and Self Test Emergency versions of some of their most popular products. Wholesalers can request a box for their counter giving their customers access to the complete NET LED range in seconds. Back-to-back their orders and NET LED will deliver the very next day, taking the hassle out of choosing your stock this lighting season.

August 2021

NET LED
General

Signify unveils new easy-to-use WiZ Smart Lighting Products
Signify unveils new easy-to-use WiZ Smart Lighting Products

With WiZ's ecosystem and newest product range - consisting of smart table lamps, ceiling lamps, and accessories - it's easier than ever to make your home all connected with smart lighting. The new products are available from September 2021 onwards.

August 2021

General

Kosnic introduces a new addition to the Alden Range
Kosnic introduces a new addition to the Alden Range

The Kosnic Alden LED panel offers direct backlit lighting with wide-angle optics to achieve even light distribution across the surface of the luminaire. With energy savings of up to 50% when compared to traditional fluorescent lighting, these are perfect for schools or offices.

August 2021

Kosnic
General

Create the World’s First Electric Vehicle Emoji for World EV Day 2021
Create the World’s First Electric Vehicle Emoji for World EV Day 2021

World EV Day founders ABB and Green.TV are issuing an “EVmoji” challenge to participants age 16 and younger to create an electric vehicle emoji. The winning design will be submitted to the Unicode Consortium - the consorti-um that finalizes and produces official emojis.

July 2021

ABB
General

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

Extensible Outdoor Switchgear
Extensible Outdoor Switchgear

Engineered Systems (Electrical) Ltd recently decided to incorporate Terasaki circuit breakers into their new EOS range. The 'Encon Project' was a significant project for ESE Ltd to supply MV Switchgear, two transformers and two transformer-mounted extensible ACB and MCCB cabinets using Terasaki devices throughout.

July 2021

Terasaki
Switchgear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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