Manufacturer News

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


ABB & Statkraft welcome CBI to Lister Drive Greener Grid project
ABB & Statkraft welcome CBI to Lister Drive Greener Grid project

The £25m project will help stabilise the power grid as renewable energy replaces larger fossil-fuelled rotating power plants.

March 2022

ABB
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Eaton once again ranks among the World’s Most Ethical Companies
Eaton once again ranks among the World’s Most Ethical Companies

Power management company Eaton today announced it has once again been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2022. This recognition honors companies demonstrating exceptional leadership and a commitment to business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and government practices.

March 2022

Eaton
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C-TEC exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2022 in Birmingham
C-TEC exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2022 in Birmingham

C-TEC will be showcasing a host of integrated residential and commercial fire alarm solutions on Stand 3a/G50 including EVAC-ALERT, a new BS 8629 evacuation alert system, Hush, a revolutionary BS 5839-6 Grade C domestic fire system, CAST, C-TEC’s powerful own-protocol fire system, and a new Cloud-based fire alarm remote access, service and site management software package.

March 2022

C-TEC
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TRAIN TO GAIN: C-TEC Fire detection and fire alarm system compliance courses
TRAIN TO GAIN: C-TEC Fire detection and fire alarm system compliance courses

LEADING life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has launched a new series of BS 5839-1 fire detection and fire alarm system compliance courses. 

March 2022

C-TEC
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Get in touch with Lumineux for Bespoke Lighting Solutions
Get in touch with Lumineux for Bespoke Lighting Solutions

Lumineux are more than just a LED lighting company, they stretch the boundaries when faced with a challenge. If you need a bespoke solution for your industrial or commercial lighting project, get in touch with their team to find out how they can help.

March 2022

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The NET LED Trade Catalogue is now live online and interactive
The NET LED Trade Catalogue is now live online and interactive

Quality assured commercial and industrial lighting with next day delivery if you order before 6pm. NET LED strive to make life easier for electrical wholesalers and their customers.

March 2022

NET LED
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Ever wondered what it's like inside Electrium?
Ever wondered what it's like inside Electrium?

See inside Electrium's manufacturing factories in the UK (Wythenshawe and Hindley Green) to see how they put together their products and how they have the resources to help your business. The video will give you a sneek peak into the world of Electrium.

March 2022

Electrium
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UK leisure park checks out energy savings with ABB
UK leisure park checks out energy savings with ABB

One of the UK’s largest holiday park operators has chosen ABB’s state-of-the art technology to optimize its energy usage. Easy integration and connectivity made ABB Ability™ Energy & Asset Manager the clear choice for Park Holidays, opening the door for further sites and a broader sustainability focus.

March 2022

ABB
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New Verve White Plastic Range from Hamilton - sometimes White...is just right!
New Verve White Plastic Range from Hamilton - sometimes White...is just right!

Hamilton’s new Verve white plastic range, with its subtly tapered top and bottom plate edges, creates a slick, modern curved look that better reflects today’s contemporary interiors. It's got everything you'd expect...plus a few extras!

March 2022

Hamilton
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Kosnic Mulu now comes with a 2 year on-site warranty along with its 4 year product warranty!
Kosnic Mulu now comes with a 2 year on-site warranty along with its 4 year product warranty!

The IP65 rated emergency exit sign, is a versatile bulkhead that has the option of maintained or non-maintained and available with the option of either standard or self-test. The fittings can be used with or without the emergency exit graphics.

March 2022

Kosnic
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Introducing Lewden Augmented Reality
Introducing Lewden Augmented Reality

You can now view Lewden with Augmented reality... giving you the chance to see our Consumer Unit before the installation, just by using your mobile phone. Open the link above on your camera-enabled smartphone or tablet to experience this product in augmented reality.

March 2022

Lewden Palazzoli
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Rittal launches redesigned website including the Rittal Online Shop
Rittal launches redesigned website including the Rittal Online Shop

The sleek new design of the website makes it easier to browse Rittal's products, software and solutions than ever before, as well as keep up to date with company news. You can still access the Rittal online shop too!

March 2022

Rittal
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Ansell Lighting: Light Source Colour Rendition Educational Article
Ansell Lighting: Light Source Colour Rendition Educational Article

Ansell Lighting publishes the final part of this trilogy of editorials on the measurement metrics of how an electric light source renders the colours of an object being illuminated by it. A really educational series of blogs!

March 2022

Ansell Lighting
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The CEMBRE DBLOCK Series is further expanded
The CEMBRE DBLOCK Series is further expanded

CEMBRE's range of single-pole, two-pole and four-pole distribution blocks is expanded with new models that offer an even greater number of inputs/outputs for successful performance during the various stages of the wiring phase. Check them out above!

March 2022

Cembre
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CHINT Guide to different types of LED Ceiling Lamps for home use
CHINT Guide to different types of LED Ceiling Lamps for home use

CHINT LED lamps are among the best lamps in the market. Crafted with safety, durability, and beauty in mind, CHINT has left no stone unturned to deliver the best LED lamp. Discover more in their guide to the best LED types for home use.

March 2022

Chint Shield
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NEW: Sollysta USB A+C socket from Hager
NEW: Sollysta USB A+C socket from Hager

Hager have expanded their White Moulded and Part M range to include their brand new USB A+C twin switched socket. Benefitting from all the features you've come to expect from their Sollysta Wiring Accessories, you know that you’re getting a reliable, quality solution, whatever the requirements

March 2022

Hager
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New Regulations in Amendment 2 - Headlines & New Catalogues from Electrium
New Regulations in Amendment 2 - Headlines & New Catalogues from Electrium

Amendment 2 to BS 7671 the IET Wiring Regulations was published on 28th March 2022 and it contains a number of changes to requirements for electrical installations that specifiers, designers & installers need to learn & understand.

March 2022

Electrium
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Smart sensors proven to prevent failures at South Wales aggregate works
Smart sensors proven to prevent failures at South Wales aggregate works

Tarmac, based in Port Talbot, has moved from a reactive to a proactive maintenance schedule thanks to the deployment of ABB Ability Smart Sensors on several of the plant’s electric motors

February 2022

ABB
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Proven surface safety for Hager’s Sollysta range
Proven surface safety for Hager’s Sollysta range

Hager’s White Moulded and Part M wiring accessories have been independently tested and certified to offer strong anti-microbial properties. The Sollysta range is certified with both ISO 22196 and ISO 21702 standards to provide peace of mind for installers and end users

November 2021

Hager
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How Electrium is working for you
How Electrium is working for you

Ian Hunter, Head of Sales and Marketing at Electrium, provides an update to his first video in January 2020 on how the business is helping customers to make the most out of working with the company.

September 2021

Electrium
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World premiere: DB and Siemens present the first automatic train
World premiere: DB and Siemens present the first automatic train

The train is controlled by digital technology and is fully automated. The driver remains on the train to supervise the journey with passengers on board. The project partners DB, Siemens Mobility, and the City of Hamburg have invested a total of €60 million in the digital S-Bahn Hamburg.

September 2021

Siemens
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Eaton products are ECHO ready!
Eaton products are ECHO ready!

Eaton's full range of products comply with ECHO (electronic call handling operations) a centralised, fully automated electronic alarm transmission service between alarm installations and the police. Its focus is to speed up response times and pilot schemes have proved improvements of up to 4 minutes.

September 2021

Eaton
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ABB launches the world’s fastest electric car charger
ABB launches the world’s fastest electric car charger

It can deliver 100km of range in less than three minutes. It is the only charger designed explicitly to charge up to four vehicles at once making it ideal for refueling stations, urban charging stations, retail parking and fleet applications.

September 2021

ABB
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The New Electrium Website
The New Electrium Website

The new Electrium website is now live! It’s so easy to use and you will soon find what you want.
There’s more than 8,000 products to explore covering circuit protection, wiring accessories and
cable management categories . Discover unique products & solutions, watch videos, listen to our
podcasts, check our credentials, read industry news & updates, download data sheets, sign up for
our newsletter, find your local sales contact and more! . Find out more here. OR See for yourself at
www.electrium.co.uk

September 2021

Electrium
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Hamilton offers London showroom as a free-for-hire meeting venue for customers!
Hamilton offers London showroom as a free-for-hire meeting venue for customers!

Hamilton is making its new larger showroom near Cannon Street, London, available free-of-charge for its customers and the wider interior design industry who need a flexible, on-demand venue for face-to-face meetings while ‘in town’.

September 2021

Hamilton
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