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• New oval bulkheads from Ovia

  03-02-2023 16:48 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Ovia has expanded its range of bulkheads to include the company’s first fully integrated oval shaped LED bulkheads.
  VELO is the name given to the new range of 15W CTA switchable oval bulkheads, which are available in a white or black finish.
  The VELO bulkheads are IP65 rated as standard, or IP54 rated with the PIR version. They are CTA Switchable in the following colour temperatures – 3000K, 4000K and 6500K. The CTA switch is located inside the six-screw terminal housing on the rear
  
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• Ansell Lighting unveils Mercurial

  03-02-2023 16:21 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Stylishly and discreetly designed, Mercurial is a brand-new wall and ceiling light from Ansell Lighting.
  Available in two different sizes, 370mm and 500mm, the circular LED light is suitable for an array of indoor applications including education, commercial and ancillary areas. It also comes in both white and silver finishes, suiting most interior design schemes.
  Supporting the reduction of energy use, Ansell’s latest offering is said to be highly energy efficient, delivering up to 135lm/
  
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• #SkillsForLife in the electrotechnical industry with the JIB

  03-02-2023 15:06 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  As part of National Apprenticeship Week, taking place 6-12 February 2023, the JIB and ECS are highlighting the career rewards from completing an electrotechnical apprenticeship.
  With smart technology, the Internet of Things and a low carbon future becoming part of everyday life, exciting career opportunities in the electrotechnical industry are not far away. An apprenticeship is the ideal opportunity to get the skills, knowledge and experience to set people in the industry on course to a bright
  
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• Ovia adds Burgess Brackets to Backlit LED Panel range

  03-02-2023 13:49 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Ovia continues to invest in its growing lighting solutions and has added new Burgess Brackets to its panel lighting accessories range.
  Designed for fitting backlit panels into Burgess ceilings, the new brackets are compatible with all Ovia Backlit LED Panels – they simply fit to the rear of the panels, allowing the panels to be secured into burgess ceilings.
  Made from powder coated steel, with an IP20 rating, the Burgess Brackets measure 560mm (L) by 16mm (W) by 25.5 (H), and have six fixi
  
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• Replenishh partners with VCHRGD

  03-02-2023 13:16 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Replenishh recently announced that it has entered a wholesale partnership with EV charger manufacturers, VCHRGD. This partnership allows Replenishh to further extend its brand range to its EV installer customers, whilst providing its standard benefits such as trade pricing and next day despatch.
  “We are thrilled to be working with VCHRGD,” says Jim Rugg, Head of Replenishh. “Its commitment to affordable, reliable and smart EV charging aligns perfectly with our mission to provid
  
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• MKM plugs industry skills gap with apprentice program

  03-02-2023 12:26 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  MKM is using this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) to highlight how important apprenticeships are to combatting the construction industry’s widening skills gap.
  One area in which the merchant has identified a skills gap is in kitchen and bathroom design. That’s why MKM has invested in its Showroom Design and Sales Level Three programme, which combines customer service and sales skills with practical know-how on designing kitchens and bathrooms.
  One thing that makes MKM
  
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• Scolmore expands Part M range

  03-02-2023 12:09 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Scolmore has added a new 13A Unswitched Fused Connection Unit with neon, to its comprehensive Part M visually contrasting wiring accessories range.
  The new fused connection unit has an integrated fuse used for connecting permanently installed appliances such as fridges and dishwashers to a circuit. Unswitched for permanent supply to the outlet with an easy access fuse for changes if required. The handy neon light also clearly indicates the status of the connected appliance.
  The Part M range incl
  
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• TRIC Awards returns for 2023 with new President

  03-02-2023 11:13 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  TRIC has announced that the TRIC Awards 2023 will return to Grosvenor House on Park Lane in London this Summer. On Tuesday 27 June 2023, the elite of the TV, radio and online industries will come together to celebrate the most loved shows and talent. Presenting the show will be the newly-appointed TRIC President, Rob […]
  
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• Mini switch mode power supply added to Vimpex’s Identifire range

  03-02-2023 11:03 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A new super-compact single gang PSU 12/24V has been added to the Vimpex Identifire range. It’s capable of supplying either 12V or 24V dc, and is suitable for a wide range of applications across the fire, security, and controls sectors.
  Used in combination with the Vimpex Identifire relay range, which includes the recently released Wide Voltage Relay, the unit can be deployed in higher current and mains voltage applications.
  The mini switch mode power supply shares the same look and innovat
  
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• Nuneaton engineering company goes green

  03-02-2023 10:16 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A Midland’s civil engineering business is harnessing the sun’s power by installing 374 solar panels across its facility in Nuneaton thanks to funding from HSBC UK.
  Ivor King installed the panels, which now cover two-thirds of its headquarters’ roof, using HSBC UK’s Green Fund as part of a seven-figure funding package.
  The funding support will also allow Ivor King to invest in multi-disciplinary, environmentally sensitive equipment, allowing the business to work in low-emi
  
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