• Legrand launches ‘Powered by Specialists’

    Legrand launches ‘Powered by Specialists’
    Legrand UK & Ireland has launched Powered by Specialists, a campaign illustrating how Legrand supports its clients, from specification, planning and installation through to commissioning and maintenance.
    Combining Legrand’s industry leading expertise in transforming spaces within the built environment with its extensive portfolio of products, Powered by Specialists has been launched to showcase Legrand’s wide-ranging industry knowledge.
    With a plethora of offerings, support and r
  • Schneider Electric invites nominations for its Sustainability Impact Awards

    Schneider Electric invites nominations for its Sustainability Impact Awards
    Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is inviting UK organisations to enter its Sustainability Impact Awards ahead of its fast-approaching deadline.
    Launched in 2022, the awards are designed to recognise organisations that are making a positive impact on sustainability, showing leadership and innovation as the world looks to reduce its carbon emissions.
    The deadline for nomination entries is October 15, 2024, and the regional UK winners
  • NET partners Rolec for SkillELECTRIC UK final

    NET partners Rolec for SkillELECTRIC UK final
    This year’s SkillELECTRIC UK finalists will be getting hands-on with electric vehicle charging point (EVCP) technology, thanks to a new partnership with EV charging specialists Rolec.
    Following the success of the solar PV task in last year’s final, this year as part of a wider installation competitors will be working on an EVCP. Rolec will supply nine of their award-winning ZURA intelligent electric vehicle charging units for the task, with their technical team on-site for the UK fin
  • Smeg to open exclusive shopping centre pop-up store

    Smeg to open exclusive shopping centre pop-up store
    Smeg has announced that it is opening its first exclusive pop-up shop at Bluewater Shopping Centre next week – Monday 7 October to Sunday 3 November. This will be the brand’s only retail space outside of its permanent Regent Street flagship store. Located in the Lower Guildhall, the exclusive store will offer appliance demonstrations, exclusive […]
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  • NIBE helps consumers ‘Take the Step’ into heat pumps

    NIBE helps consumers ‘Take the Step’ into heat pumps
    NIBE Energy Systems has launched a new campaign to help consumers in the UK understand the benefits of heat pumps, debunking myths and providing education, while generating leads for the brand’s network of NIBE Pro installers.
    ‘Take the Step’ will focus on three key areas ‘sustainability’, ‘easiness’ and ‘quality’, communicated through social media, including video content, the NIBE website, and information designed to allay common heat pump
  • Signify launches website for professional lighting installers

    Signify launches website for professional lighting installers
    Signify has announced the launch of the Signify Lumxpert website, an innovative platform for electricians and professional installers. With this new expansion, Signify Lumxpert is now available both as a web version as well as the existing mobile app, accessible for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.
    The Signify Lumxpert platform provides immediate access to an extensive catalogue of Philips and Ecolink products, with the participation of the main distributors in the market. This allow
  • New standard to ensure EV charging safety

    New standard to ensure EV charging safety
    With the increase in Electric Vehicle (EV) uptake, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is calling for a standardised approach for EV charging equipment dealing with faults on the public low voltage electrical distribution network.
    The IET has published a new standard to tackle this, known as Open combined protective and neutral (PEN) conductor detection devices (OPDDs), IET 01:2024. It outlines to manufacturers, specifiers, designers and installers the protection mechanisms for E
  • Baxi opens Solutions Academy addresses installer skills gap

    Baxi opens Solutions Academy addresses installer skills gap
    Baxi has welcomed a number of key industry stakeholders to the new Solutions Academy at its Warwick headquarters, as it continues to showcase its efforts to address the installer skills gap.
    Guests included representatives from Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, MCS and Chartered Institute of Housing among others, all with an agenda to understand how the supply chain can help deliver sustainable heating in buildings over the years ahead.
    Following the opening of its state-of-the-art tra
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  • Currys links up with former Worlds Strongest Man to promote Repairs Campaign

    Currys links up with former Worlds Strongest Man to promote Repairs Campaign
    Currys, the UK retailer on a mission to give technology a longer life, has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of its standalone repairs business. To raise awareness of the service, which sits alongside Currys’ longer-term Care & Repair extended warranties, the retailer has teamed up with influencer and former World’s Strongest Man champion, […]
  • Sustainable cable management solutions from Marshall-Tufflex

    Sustainable cable management solutions from Marshall-Tufflex
    Penkhull Electrical has installed Marshall-Tufflex products as part of a major refurbishment project for Abbey House Dental Surgery, Stoke-on-Trent.
    With sustainability being a key principle, Marshall-Tufflex’s cable management solutions were the natural choice to meet the project’s environmental and functional requirements.
    The project involved completely stripping back and redesigning the three-floor premises. Staffordshire-based Penkhull Electrical was contracted by main contracto
  • Sustainable cable management solutions from Marshall-Tuffl ex

    Sustainable cable management solutions from Marshall-Tuffl ex
    Penkhull Electrical has installed Marshall-Tufflex products as part of a major refurbishment project for Abbey House Dental Surgery, Stoke-on-Trent.
    With sustainability being a key principle, Marshall-Tufflex’s cable management solutions were the natural choice to meet the project’s environmental and functional requirements.
    The project involved completely stripping back and redesigning the three-floor premises. Staffordshire-based Penkhull Electrical was contracted by main contracto
  • Keeping it secure with Unicrimp’s new Pin Wall Plugs

    Keeping it secure with Unicrimp’s new Pin Wall Plugs
    Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, continues to expand its renowned Q-Crimp cable accessories range.
    The aim is to offer installers a wider selection of solutions, which now includes the newly introduced Pin Wall Plugs.The new Pin Wall Plugs are an excellent solution for securing cable clips and masonry nails, particularly in cases where the substrate istoo dense or hard for conventional masonry nails or clips. With a nail diameter ranging from 1.2mm to 2mm, they provide a reliab
  • Fort smart outdoor security camera from ESP

    Fort smart outdoor security camera from ESP
    Leading security solutions supplier ESP has seen sales of its Fort smart security range soar since it was launched, with the Fort smart outdoor securitycamera proving particularly popular.
     
    Providing installers with the means to add a simple to install and operate security solution for customers, the smart outdoor camera is packed with features, including:• Full 1080p HD live view and recording• No subscription or additional fees required• Battery powered with up to 750 acti
  • 140 lm/W LED panels now available from Ovia

    140 lm/W LED panels now available from Ovia
    With energy efficiency a key priority for the lighting sector, Ovia has launched new and improved LED panels with lower wattages and higher lumen outputs.
    Ovia’s premium Inceptor Slate Backlit LED panels, as well as the regular Slate Backlit panels are now available in 22W versions that produce an impressive 140 lumens per Watt (lm/W) output to maximise energy efficiency.
    The LED panels market has come a long way since they were first introduced more than 10 years ago, when a 45W panel cos
  • CKI launches Magnetic Winter Deals promotion

    CKI launches Magnetic Winter Deals promotion
    Carl Kammerling International (CKI) has announced the return of its popularMagnetic promotion, offering savvy trade customers discounts of over 70%.
     
    Live now and running until 20 December, Magnetic 24 offers savings across more than 200 product lines from leading brands including C.K Tools, Magma, Avit and Kasp.
    Retail customers can take advantage of unmissable deals across an extensive range of proven best sellers, core items and added-value bundle deals, giving them the opportunity to m
  • Titan All in One highbay from Luceco

    Titan All in One highbay from Luceco
    Luceco’s new range of commercial highbay LEDs is not only easy to install, but offers great flexibility for the end user.
    The Titan All in One offers colour and wattage choice as well as beam angle change all in one unit, without the need for added accessories. This makes Titan All In One the perfect solution for warehouses, factories and other similar industrial or commercial settings. Luceco’s head of LED product development, Simon Shenton explains: “Most highbay LED lights r
  • ERL unveils Viaris Exo EV Charger from ORBIS

    ERL unveils Viaris Exo EV Charger from ORBIS
    ERL, the UK distributor for ORBIS products, isproud to unveil the Red Dot award-winning ViarisExo EV Charger.
    Recognised with the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024, the Viaris Exo sets a new standard in electric vehicle (EV) charging through its innovative technology and elegant design.
    Available in both single-phase and three-phase models, the Viaris Exo meets diverse charging needs. The single-phase model off ers 7.4 kW of power, while the three-phase version delivers a substantia
  • C.K Tools launches new lighting products

    C.K Tools launches new lighting products
    C.K Tools has launched five new IP rated lighting products, designed to shine a light onto projects for trade professionals, industrial workers and keen DIYers alike
    C.K Tools’ new Work Light range features three robust lights with supreme battery life, the latest charging technology and ultimate flexibility, whether clipped, hung or attached to any metal surface. The Folding Work Light provides a powerful and reliable lighting source throughout a full working day (up to 8.5 hours per char
  • Introducing the Almeria Eco WiFi Electric Panel Heater

    Introducing the Almeria Eco  WiFi Electric Panel Heater
    ATC is constantly innovating new products in response to changing market needs. Thanks to a combination of market research and customer feedback, the company is thrilled to announce a new addition to the ATC Heating Range: the Almeria Eco WiFi Electric Panel Heater.The Almeria Eco WiFi is an energy-efficient, WiFi-controllable digital panel heater which can be installed and programmed with ease. Its sleek design makes it perfect for use in a range of applications such as residential, commercial,
  • Airmaster launches new range of Black Digital Panel Heaters

    Airmaster launches new range of Black Digital Panel Heaters
    Airmaster Space Heating is celebrating 30 years with a new range of Black Digital Panel Heaters.
    The 1kW, 1.5kW and 2kW black digital panel heaters are sleek and compact, easy to install and, once mounted, take up minimal room space. Features include 24/7 LED digital controls, quiet running and overheat protection. Corrosion-resistant, with powder coated bodies, these new heaters have highly-efficient, sheathed heating elements and aluminium diff users. IP24-rated, the range is quality assured w
  • Baxi report shows engineers’ stagnant attitudes to low-carbon heating tech

    Baxi report shows engineers’ stagnant attitudes to low-carbon heating tech
    Baxi, a leading manufacturer of heating and hot water solutions, has published its 2024 Installer Skills Survey, revealing that attitudes of heating engineers towards low-carbon heating are hard to shift, contributing to the slow growth in UK heat pump adoption.
    The survey, conducted in partnership with green supply chain consultancy Gemserv, examines the appetite and confidence of heating engineers to support households in their transition to clean heat technologies. It also reflects the future
  • Legrand whitepaper warns of risk to EV charging infrastructure capacity

    Legrand whitepaper warns of risk to EV charging infrastructure capacity
    Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operators (CPOs) should consider putting plans in place now to achieve higher technical standards and cater for a surge in demand, according to Legrand UK & Ireland.
    The call comes as the company publishes a white paper, ‘Powering the zero emissions transition’, examining the multifaceted challenges facing the sector this year following a huge rise in the take-up of EVs. Between January and March of 2024 alone, more than 1.72 million plug-in EVs
  • EW Awards 2024 winners announced!

    The electrical industry gathered at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel yesterday for the Electrical Wholesaler Awards, celebrating excellence and shining a light on the incredible brands, wholesalers and hard-working individuals from across the sector.
    Our 2024 winners are revealed below:
    BEST ACCESSORIES BRAND
    Eurolite
     
    BEST LIGHTING BRAND
    Lumineux Lighting
     
    BEST OVERALL BRAND
    WISKA UK Ltd
     
    BEST NEW PRODUCT
    Avon Pro Dual Wattage & 4CCT Fire Rated Dowlight – Lumineux Lighting
  • Ruark launches first ever music console with ‘yesterday’s charm but today’s tech’

    Ruark launches first ever music console with ‘yesterday’s charm but today’s tech’
    Ruark has announced the return of one of its original iconic loudspeaker names, and the brand’s first ever music console. The R610 Music Console and Sabre-R bookshelf speakers revive the stereo concept as a complete music system for the modern era and embody Ruark’s incredible journey from father-and-son venture to British hi-fi hero. “Early in […]
  • Sirius Trade Show brings out ‘the best in the industry’

    Sirius Trade Show brings out ‘the best in the industry’
    Sirius Buying Group has spoken about the success and “huge industry support” at its recent UK Trade Show, as approved Members got hands-on with the latest products and secured exclusive deals from the Group’s Approved Suppliers. The event took place at Marshall Arena, the home of the MK Dons, in Milton Keynes earlier this month. […]
  • IFA 2024: ‘An extraordinary success,’ organisers say

    IFA 2024: ‘An extraordinary success,’ organisers say
    IFA Berlin returned earlier this month – once again displaying the latest tech across consumer electronics, home appliances and smart home. The most notable trends were AI, sustainability and connectivity as the world’s leading manufacturers showcased their forward-thinking future innovations. In fact, ‘Innovation for All’ is IFA’s new strapline; the exhibition marked its 100th anniversary […]
  • Domus Ventilation expands energy-efficient Axial Fan range

    Domus Ventilation expands energy-efficient Axial Fan range
    Domus Ventilation has added new models to its intermittent axial fan range: the DBF100 100mm (4”) fan and the DKF150 150mm (6”) fan. Both fan types are available in versions with timer control, and combined humidistat and timer control, which identifies and reacts to a significant change in humidity. The DBF100 is also available with a pull cord control.
    Designed for high performance and energy efficiency, the DKF150 provides extract volume rates up to 48.8 l/s, with the smaller DBF1
  • Click adds Bidirectional RCBOs to Elucian range

    Click adds Bidirectional RCBOs to Elucian range
    The latest addition to Click Scolmore’s Elucian range of consumer units and protective devices is a new, bidirectional RCBO.
    The launch comes hot on the heels of Amendment 3 of BS 7671 (BS 7671:2018+A3:2024), which followed the issue of a technical bulletin by BEAMA in 2024 which detailed a concern where, under certain circumstances, protective devices failed to safely operate when required where current flowed in either direction.
    Regulation 530.3.201 requires that due account is taken by
  • Knightsbridge’s intelligent dimmers just got smarter

    Knightsbridge’s intelligent dimmers just got smarter
    Each model in the new Intelligent Dimmer range from Knightsbridge is now equipped with the versatile VFR200I module, allowing for a seamless switch between trailing edge and leading edge dimming technologies. The result not only improves the usability of the trimming function, which required delicate care to prevent breakages, but also delivers optimal performance from all lighting types, from traditional incandescent bulbs to modern LED systems.
    Another benefit is that the dimmers now can contr
  • “Electrical sector is the key to successful net zero transition”

    “Electrical sector is the key to successful net zero transition”
    Electrical sector is the key to successful transition to net zero, leading academic to tell construction industry leaders at SELECT President’s Lunch
    Professor Sean Smith of University of Edinburgh to stress importance of education and skills at annual sector event, sponsored by Electrium
    The electrical sector is the “keystone” to the ongoing transition to net zero, one of the foremost experts in construction innovation will this week tell guests of SELECT, Scotland’s lar
  • Miele donates washing machine to support Barnado’s upcycling project

    Miele donates washing machine to support Barnado’s upcycling project
    Miele has announced its support of a textile upcycling project recently launched by children’s charity Barnardo’s. To help volunteers of the charity rescue damaged clothing and textiles, the white goods manufacturer has donated one of its commercial washing machines to the cause. Barnardo’s Re-Fashion Hub, the first of its kind in the UK, aims to […]
  • Smeg releases its first ever kitchen scales

    Smeg releases its first ever kitchen scales
    Smeg has released its first ever kitchen scales – the must-have countertop essential for budding bakers and kitchen connoisseurs alike. Joining Smeg’s esteemed portfolio of stunning kitchen appliances, the brand’s all-new digital scales are outstanding in design and packed with advanced technology. Available in a choice of white, black and emerald green colourways to co-ordinate, or contrast, with Smeg’s full […]
  • Haier unveils ‘a new standard of refrigeration’ with new Series 7 fridge freezer

    Haier unveils ‘a new standard of refrigeration’ with new Series 7 fridge freezer
    Haier has presented its new SBS 90 Series 7 fridge freezer, setting a new standard for energy efficiency with “unparalleled freshness”, the brand said. The new Series 7 embodies this concept through Haier’s trademark premium design and technologically advanced solutions that adapt to every need, style and preference, whilst ensuring the best food preservation and […]
  • Prime Minister overhauls apprenticeships to support opportunity

    Prime Minister overhauls apprenticeships to support opportunity
    The government is boosting opportunities for young people through ambitious reforms to apprenticeships in England.
    The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson today announced a new growth and skills levy which will replace the existing apprenticeship levy and include new foundation apprenticeships.
    These new apprenticeships will give young people a route in to careers in critical sectors, enabling them to earn a wage whilst developing vital skills.
    The new levy
  • Hisense launches new appliance ranges

    Hisense launches new appliance ranges
    Hisense has added five new ranges to its appliance portfolio – including built-in ovens, freestanding cookers and a new laundry collection. Perhaps the most interesting new addition is the Hi6 BlackLine Pizza Pro Oven (pictured above); featuring a fast preheat, a higher temperature capability of 350 degrees, and faster baking times of three minutes and […]
  • Sanus raises the bar at EI Live!

    Sanus raises the bar at EI Live!
    Sanus returned to EI Live! with the launch of a number of new products featuring its SHIFT technology, radically raising the bar for TV mounting options – quite literally… The brand displayed its products with 4D + SHIFT technology to the trade visitors at the show, which took place in Farnborough, Surrey this week. They […]
  • Have you read the ERT September issue yet?

    Have you read the ERT September issue yet?
    Read the September issue here Editor’s Comment: 2024’s been a blur! As I’m writing this, it seems as though Autumn has really kicked in! But then again, did we even really have a summer?! 2024 has gone by in a flash. And I don’t know about you, but it seems that as soon as the […]
  • Haier Europe appoints new Head of Cooling

    Haier Europe appoints new Head of Cooling
    Haier Europe has announced the appointment of Daniele Pugliese as its new Head of Cooling; he will join Haier Europe’s Senior Leadership Team and report directly to new CEO, Neil Tunstall. Mr Pugliese will be responsible for all business decisions related to the cooling product line, including designing and executing the long-term strategy and product […]
  • SharkNinja collaborates with Courteney Cox to launch new vacuums

    SharkNinja collaborates with Courteney Cox to launch new vacuums
    SharkNinja has announced a new campaign featuring actress, producer and proud clean freak, Courteney Cox, to promote Shark’s PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop, and the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum. The brand’s two new vacuums feature “first-of-their-kind” capabilities, including consumer-inspired technology that combines power, performance, and intelligence to create best-in-class […]
  • London Mayor announces plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street

    London Mayor announces plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street
    London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has announced plans to pedestrianise part of Oxford Street. The proposals include a 0.7 mile stretch between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch that would be closed to traffic and would only allow pedestrians, and there’s potential for further changes towards Tottenham Court Road. Oxford Street is one of the most famous […]
  • Top Combination, Scaffold, and Safety Platform Ladders – Certified and Safe for Every Task

    Top Combination, Scaffold, and Safety Platform Ladders – Certified and Safe for Every Task
    Ladders are indispensable tools, but did you know that ladders come in a wide range of sizes, materials, and types to suit every task? Whether you’re looking for the best ladders for home and professional use, or comparing fibreglass vs aluminium ladders, Deligo has the right ladder for you. From fibreglass steps to sturdy 12-foot ladders, extendable telescopic ladders, scaffold ladders, and safety platform ladders, each type is designed with specific uses in mind. Deligo’s ladders m
  • EI Live! 2024: The AWE Village returns

    EI Live! 2024: The AWE Village returns
    AWE is returning to the EI Live! exhibition this week with a host of exclusive previews and exciting products on show for the first time! The AWE Village offers visitors an interactive opportunity to see, hear and learn about the latest innovations from the company’s premium portfolio of distributed brands. From high quality audio, visual, […]
  • WMC calls for new fire-resistant cable standard in wake of Grenfell report

    WMC calls for new fire-resistant cable standard in wake of Grenfell report
    Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC), a leading UK cable manufacturer, is calling for the establishment of a new fire-resistant cable standard to improve building safety and potentially save lives.
    WMC’s call to action comes as the industry reflects on the 1,700-page Grenfell Inquiry report, which sets out how ‘decades of failure’ across government and the construction sector led to Grenfell Tower becoming a site of tragic loss of life.
    The report makes 58 recommendations, including th
  • Currys CEO calls for VAT to be scrapped on refurbished electricals

    Currys CEO calls for VAT to be scrapped on refurbished electricals
    Currys CEO Alex Baldock has called on the government to slash VAT on refurbished electrical products in an effort to keep them out of landfill. Mr Baldock told The Guardian: “It has already been charged once on these products. I would like to see a radical reduction or entire cut on these products.” The electrical […]
  • IFA 2024: Miele introduces next generation of appliances

    IFA 2024: Miele introduces next generation of appliances
    Miele has unveiled its latest products across three of its key categories – washing machines, tumble dryers, and vacuum cleaners – at its IFA 2024 press conference. Miele also shared new insights into its pioneering circularity projects, aimed at enhancing the reparability and reusability of appliances, components, and materials. The brands new products will be […]
  • NICEIC launches new webinar series

    NICEIC launches new webinar series
    NICEIC, the UK’s leading electrical certification body in the UK, is pleased to announce all new episodes of its highly regarded webinar series, THE WIRE, starting September 2024.
    The webinars are free and exclusive to NICEIC-certified businesses and their employees. Covering a wide range of topics relevant to the electrical industry, such as regulations, standards, best practices, and technical skills. The webinars provide an excellent opportunity to keep up to date with hot topics in the
  • Kerridge partners Open ECX to streamline user operations

    Kerridge partners Open ECX to streamline user operations
    Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), the leading provider of business management solutions for the distribution, automotive and rental industries, is excited to announce that it has partnered with Open ECX to expand the K8 digital ecosystem. Through this strategic partnership, K8 customers will gain access to the Open ECX Next Generation EDI platform, which is designed to optimise and further automate customer order importing and AP invoice management in the ‘Order to Cash’ and ‘
  • Rapid Renewables launches second wholesale operation

    Rapid Renewables launches second wholesale operation
    Renewables wholesale distributor Rapid Renewables has expanded its business by 100% with the launch of a second location, at a brand new industrial park in Brackley, Northamptonshire.
    Supplying renewable energy solutions to commercial and domestic installers across Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire, as well as East and West Midlands regions, Rapid Renewables, in only its  second year of trading, has invested significantly in the fit-out of the 5,000 square feet unit on Tungsten Park, which i
  • IFA 2024: BSH presents first Matter-enabled appliance and celebrates 10 years of Home Connect

    IFA 2024: BSH presents first Matter-enabled appliance and celebrates 10 years of Home Connect
    BSH once again had a huge presence at IFA Berlin this year, filling the entire Hall 1.1 covering an area of 6,000sqm. The manufacturer, representing its Bosch and Siemens brands, showcased its latest product highlights with a focus on digitalisation and sustainability. There was a packed schedule of live events with various well-known chefs, influencers […]
  • Schneider Electric to invest £42 million in new manufacturing site in North Yorkshire

    Schneider Electric to invest £42 million in new manufacturing site in North Yorkshire
    Schneider Electric is investing £42 million in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
    More than 200 jobs will be created to meet the increased demand for electrical equipment to drive the UK’s move to cleaner energy including renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, and intelligent, energy-efficient buildings.
    The site, which is almost triple the size of Schneider Electric’s existing Scarborough facility, is a blueprint for sustainable design and oper

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