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• 10 essential electrical tools to start your career

  06-02-2023 14:03 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  For National Apprenticeship Week (6 to 12 February 2023) KNIPEX has put together exclusive discount packages, competitions and events for electrical apprentices. Consulting closely with well-known electrician and social media content creator Nick Bundy, and in collaboration with Northern Ireland tool retailer Tool Monster, 10 essential KNIPEX tools have been selected to help kickstart the careers of any apprentice electrician. These 10 tools will be available at a discounted rate for apprentices
  
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• TAG Active relies on tough enclosures for new attraction

  29-01-2026 13:41 via ewnews.co.uk
  TAG Active, a designer of obstacle course activity games, has been commissioned by Center Parcs to gamify the Adventure Nets at Longleat Forest holiday village.
  With a format that has been rolled out at venues worldwide, players tag a wristband against an illuminated RFID transponder to score points. At Longleat, Adventure Nets are set high in the trees, so TAG Active’s electronics must be protected in a durable, rain-proof enclosure that prevents condensation
  Players collect points by &ls
  
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• NVC Lighting revives sports centre with dynamic lighting

  29-01-2026 13:36 via ewnews.co.uk
  The UK’s largest indoor cricket academy has now opened at the University of Brighton, featuring high-quality, energy-efficient LED lighting supplied by NVC Lighting.
  The state-of-the-art complex, which enables aspiring cricketers to develop their talents while earning a degree, is a groundbreaking partnership between the university and Square One Cricket.
  TJ Electrical were awarded the lighting contract, and working in partnership with NVC Lighting and local wholesaler Rexel, specified NVC
  
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• Marshall-Tufflex stock Linian Cable Tray Clips

  29-01-2026 13:29 via ewnews.co.uk
  Marshall-Tufflex is pleased to announce the launch and availability of Linian Cable Tray Clips, now integrated into its growing portfolio of cable management solutions.
  Designed for use with metal cable tray systems, these innovative clips provide a fast, safe, and fully compliant method for securing cables as an alternative to traditional fixing methods such as cable ties, screws, or metal straps.
  Raising the bar for fire-safe installations
  Conventional plastic ties can fail when exposed to hig
  
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• Elucian expands consumer unit range

  29-01-2026 13:24 via ewnews.co.uk
  Elucian has added new IP65-rated EV boards to its popular consumer unit range, providing a robust solution tailored to the growing demand in EV charging installations.
  As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates across the UK, the role of dedicated EV boards has never been more critical. These specialist consumer units are designed to manage the unique electrical requirements of EV chargers, including high current loads, isolation, surge protection and compliance with the latest wiring regulat
  
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• Unicrimp’s Q-Nect IP range of Weatherproof Junction Boxes

  29-01-2026 13:19 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Q-Nect range of junction boxes and connectors from Unicrimp provides installers with secure and efficient connections for a range of residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
  Akey product in the range is the Q-Nect IP weatherproof junction box which is designed to make installations quicker and more efficient.
  It can house four of the 3 Port Lever Connectors using the 360° detachable cradle. The IP Box also utilises a curved lid which provides additional space for wires. The
  
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• Inceptor Milli family of fire-rated downlights from Ovia

  29-01-2026 13:16 via ewnews.co.uk
  The compact yet powerful Inceptor Milli Adjustable is the latest addition to Ovia’s growing Milli family of fire-rated domestic downlights.
  Designed with the same innovation, fire-rated safety and ease of installation as the standard Milli, the adjustable version offers a seamless 360° rotation and 20° tilt capability to deliver total directional lighting control.
  Complementing the Inceptor Milli Fixed and Inceptor Milli Baffle versions, Inceptor Milli Adjustable brings unparallele
  
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• ESP offers reliable fire detection with Espire Heat Alarms

  29-01-2026 13:13 via ewnews.co.uk
  ESP is setting high standards in specialist fire detection with its Espire Heat Alarm range.
  Designed for kitchens, garages and dusty environments, these provide essential protection where traditional smoke alarms may be prone to false triggering.
  These alarms utilise a thermistor, which acts as a heat sensor, capable of detecting temperature fluctuations. The Espire Heat Alarm activates at 58°C and offers optimal performance in spaces where smoke or particles from cooking or work machinery
  
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• Click Scolmore powers up with new Twin Type C USB Socket Outlets

  29-01-2026 13:05 via ewnews.co.uk
  Click Scolmore’s latest innovation: 13A 1 and 2 Gang Safety Shutter Socket Outlets featuring twin USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) fast-charge ports.
  Designed to meet the demands of today’s connected environments, the new socket outlets combine reliable 13A power with advanced USB-C PD technology, allowing fast and e­fficient charging of modern devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops – without the need for additional adapters.
  With USB-C now the global standard for
  
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• Ovia unveils enhanced ‘Orbik by Ovia’ Emergency Lighting portfolio

  29-01-2026 13:02 via ewnews.co.uk
  Ovia, part of the Scolmore Group, has announced the launch of the newly enhanced Orbik by Ovia emergency lighting range.
  The development marks the next chapter for the long-established Orbik brand, which was brought under Scolmore Group’s distribution earlier this year and integrated within Ovia’s growing lighting portfolio.
  Ovia has invested heavily in the redevelopment of the range, combining Orbik’s trusted reputation in emergency lighting with Ovia’s own focus on inno
  
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• DoorBird D11x Series now integrated with Crestron Home

  29-01-2026 12:54 via ewnews.co.uk
  Leading innovator in IP video door communication DoorBird has announced that its D11x series intercoms are now integrated with premier smart home platform Crestron Home.
  This collaboration marks a significant milestone in smart home interoperability, offering homeowners and integrators a powerful, unified solution for secure and intelligent entry management.
  Developed in partnership with Crestron, this new functionality enables native compatibility with DoorBird D11x and D18x series products to
  
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• FireAngel launches new Pro Installer Network

  29-01-2026 12:49 via ewnews.co.uk
  FireAngel, a leading UK manufacturer of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, has proudly launched its new Pro Installer Network.
  An industry first for the sector, installers will have access to FireAngel’s free, fully insured Design Service. This third-party certified service is certificated under the recognised BAFE DS301 competency scheme and provides bespoke system designs compliant with BS 5839- 6. It’s a unique benefit available exclusively to Pro Installers, delivering compl
  
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• NVC Lighting launches new 20205 catalogue

  29-01-2026 12:47 via ewnews.co.uk
  N VC Lighting’s new 2026 catalogue features new products alongside a wide array of high-performance and cost-effective LED commercial lighting solutions, suitable for a range of applications and sectors.
  These include the upgraded Sterling Pro, which uses the latest backlit technology to combine high performance with an elevated level of efficiency, making it the go-to luminaire for sustainability-driven projects.
  The Texas Pro, meanwhile – “the best, most versatile, most relia
  
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• EIC Wellbeing Talks: Setting Boundaries in Relationships

  29-01-2026 12:41 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is hosting guest presenter David Cooper, an experienced relationship counsellor, to speak on the topic “Setting Boundaries With Those We Love” on Wednesday, 4 February.
  In the UK, around five million people currently provide unpaid care for older or disabled relatives, many of whom are looking after a parent. While caregiving can bring families closer, it can also strain relationships, especially when roles are not clearly understoodor boundari
  
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• Axiom’s successful entry into 3 Phase Distribution Market

  29-01-2026 12:39 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Axiom Brand by the CED Electrical Group provides the industrial and large commercial sector with a comprehensive 3 Phase Distribution range, comprising Boards, MCBs and RCBOs as well as a new Surge Protection Device designed purely for 3 Phase applications.
  Axiom Distribution Boards are presented in 6 sizes – 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 and 24 way – each pre-fitted with 4 Pole 125A Isolators. These all metal robust enclosures finished in pale grey, are designed for ease of installation and u
  
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• Sync Energy launches installer rewards scheme, Connect

  29-01-2026 12:11 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Sync Energy, a UK manufacturer of EV charging equipment and part of the Luceco Group, has launched a new installer reward scheme, Sync Energy Connect, aimed at encouraging best-practice commissioning and connected handover for domestic EV charger installations.
  The scheme runs from January to the end of April and offers installers £50 for every two verified, fully connected EV charger installations.
  To qualify, chargers must be handed over to the homeowner, with the end user completing the
  
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• Michael Smith Switchgear presented King’s Award

  29-01-2026 11:03 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Michael Smith Switchgear (MSSL), a UK manufacturer of low voltage switchgear and control panels, received The King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development during an afternoon of celebration at its Leicester facility.
  The Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire presented the award, on behalf of King Charles III, to Managing Director Sean Smith and Operations and Finance Director Emily Smith.
  Team members and company partners gathered on the shopfloor at the carbon neutral facility to ce
  
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• Powered Now launches AI features on its platform

  28-01-2026 13:16 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Powered Now, a leading job management software for the trades, has announced the launch of brand new AI-powered features on the platform, designed to help electrical businesses spend less time on admin.
  With Powered Now, users will now be able to proofread existing text, build on what has already been written, and generate brand new text from a simple prompt. Better still, the AI can be customised to match each user’s tone and style, so everything sounds like you – just written faste
  
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• AMDEA launches new Associate Member Group

  28-01-2026 13:00 via ertonline.co.uk
  AMDEA launched its new Associate Membership Group (AMG) with an inaugural meeting of founding Associate Members; Pacifica, British Gas, Square Trade, Domestic & General and Service Box, on 14 January. The new Associate Membership Group formalises AMDEA’s regular engagement with the wider industry, allowing AMDEA to bring companies involved in the provision of training, insurance […]
  
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• Registration open for CWIEME Berlin 2026

  28-01-2026 12:37 via ewnews.co.uk
  Visitor registration is now open for CWIEME Berlin 2026, the world’s leading exhibition for coil winding, transformer, electric motor, generator and e-mobility technologies. Taking place at Messe Berlin from May 19 to 21, 2026, the landmark 30th anniversary edition will deliver a comprehensive showcase of innovation across the global electrical engineering supply chain.
  This year’s theme, Where Power Meets Progress, reflects the transformative energy shaping today’s electrical
  
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• FireAngel launches new Pro Installer Network: Where expertise meets opportunity

  28-01-2026 12:35 via ewnews.co.uk
  FireAngel, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, has proudly launched its new Pro Installer Network, elevating standards, expertise, and installer success. Redefining compliance and installation confidence, UK electrical contractors that install and maintain Grade D fire alarms are able to join a register of professional organisations to unlock exclusive perks, training, support and opportunities as they continue to serve the sector to deliver ful
  
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• Haier shines at Australian Open 2026: Official Partner elevates the game with smart innovation and purpose

  28-01-2026 12:23 via ertonline.co.uk
  Haier continues its strategic partnership with the Australian Open (AO) in 2026, shining brightly on one of the world’s most prestigious sporting stages. Returning to Melbourne Park, Haier is electrifying the tournament atmosphere, bridging the gap between elite athletic performance and the precision of smart home living to deliver a Zero Distance experience for fans […]
  
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• Worcester Bosch partners with Passiv UK on heat pump controls

  28-01-2026 12:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Heating manufacturer Worcester Bosch and Passiv UK, a developer of smart thermostats and energy management systems for heat pumps, have partnered to enable smart control for heat pump installations.
  The deal means that the Passiv Smart Thermostat is now compatible with the Worcester Bosch Compress 2000 air source heat pump range.
  The companies say the integration allows installers to add intelligent controls without additional hardware, noting the thermostat can be fitted to both new and existin
  
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• Majority unveils the Move range of portable speakers

  28-01-2026 11:46 via ertonline.co.uk
  Majority, the British audio brand known for delivering award-winning speakers, soundbars and sound systems has announced the launch of its new Move range – a collection of four portable Bluetooth speakers. The range comprises Move M1, M2, M3 and M4, each offering a clear step up in power, size and technology. Designed and developed in […]
  
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• LEDVANCE launches Urban Wall Vario façade luminaire

  28-01-2026 10:54 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  LEDVANCE, a manufacturer of LED lighting products and smart lighting systems, has expanded its outdoor lighting portfolio with the Urban Wall Vario wall luminaire, designed for flexible façade lighting across residential, hospitality, and commercial buildings.
  The luminaire is intended to support architectural lighting schemes while meeting requirements for durability, efficiency, and installation flexibility.
  It is designed to allow on-site adjustment, enabling lighting effects to be ada
  
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• Aico partners with the Healthy Homes Hub

  27-01-2026 13:13 via ewnews.co.uk
  Aico is delighted to announce that it will be extending its partnership with the Healthy Homes Hub, a UK-based initiative dedicated to transforming social housing by providing research, insights, and practical solutions to create healthier, safer homes for all residents.
  The Healthy Homes Hubs’ focus is on ensuring the homes that we live in do not make us ill, with an aim to ensure that every home is a healthy one. To be able to develop a comprehensive knowledge base with input from the wo
  
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• ISE unveils its 2026 content programme

  27-01-2026 12:48 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Returning to Barcelona in February 2026, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), an annual trade show for audiovisual (AV) and systems integration professionals, unveils its most ambitious content programme yet, designed to maximise both learning and exploration.
  This year, the programme introduces a more flexible schedule, allowing attendees – including electricians adapting to a future shaped by smart spaces, cybersecurity, sustainability, and intelligent infrastructure – to take a deep d
  
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• Baxi joins BMBI Expert Panel as Expert for Heating and hot water solutions

  27-01-2026 12:47 via ewnews.co.uk
  Paul Haynes, Product, Solutions & Marketing Director at Baxi, has been appointed as a Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) Expert, representing the Heating and hot water solutions category as the industry accelerates its transition to low-carbon solutions.
  The BMBI, a brand of the Builders Merchant Federation (BMF), and run by MRA Research using sales-out data from NiQ GfK’s general builders’ merchant panel, is the only reliable measure of Repair, Maintenance and Improvement (
  
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• Screwfix reaches 1,000 stores across UK and Europe

  27-01-2026 11:49 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Screwfix, a UK retailer of trade tools, accessories, and hardware products, has marked the opening of its 1,000th store across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and France, following continued expansion over the past two decades.
  The retailer opened its first store in Yeovil in 2005 and has since grown its physical and digital presence.
  Over the past decade, Screwfix has opened an average of one store per week, alongside international expansion.
  The company entered the Republic of Ireland in 2019 and
  
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• BSH Home Appliances certified UK Top Employer for eleventh consecutive year

  27-01-2026 11:30 via ertonline.co.uk
  BSH Home Appliances, market-leading manufacturer of Bosch, NEFF, Siemens, and Gaggenau home appliances, is proud to announce that it has been certified as a Top Employer for 2026 by the prestigious Top Employers Institute. This marks the eleventh consecutive year that BSH has achieved Top Employer status. Top Employers certifications recognise organisations that demonstrate exceptional […]
  
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