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• Connor’s marathon effort to support dementia charity

  27-02-2023 18:34 via ewnews.co.uk
  Niglon’s newest recruit has been training hard in and out of work.
  As well as being the first member of the Niglon Academy, taking on a sales role looking after wholesalers in the North East, Connor Corbett is also getting ready for the Manchester Marathon.
  Taking place in April, the 26.2 run will be the first time Connor has run a marathon – and he’s aiming to raise £400 for the Alzheimer’s Society.
  The charity works to ensure no one faces dementia alone, fight for
  
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• Stahlin covers listed in Product of the Year eBook

  27-02-2023 17:49 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Stahlin Enclosures has announced that its SolarShield HMI Cover has been selected for listing in the Control Engineering 2023 Product of the Year eBook.
  The new, patent-pending SolarShield HMI Cover protects HMI screens from the sun, dust, water (rain, sleet, snow), sand, flames, oils, chemicals, grease, dirt, foreign objects, and other harsh environmental conditions that cause corrosion and damage. Simple and functional, the SolarShield HMI Cover fits standard 10in by 8in and smaller HMI screen
  
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• TRILUX provides lighting solution for Scotch & Soda’s distribution centre

  27-02-2023 17:25 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  TRILUX is proud to announce its collaboration with Kromwijk Elektrotechniek to provide a WELL and BREEAM certified lighting and management scheme for the newest distribution centre of fashion brand Scotch & Soda in Hoofddorp, Netherlands.
  The new distribution centre has 16 loading docks, a large office, and a car park for 100 cars under the building. In line with the BREEAM and WELL guidelines, TRILUX provided all the lighting solutions for the distribution hall, the offices, the parking gar
  
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• AEI Cables sends message on Category 3 Control cables

  27-02-2023 16:44 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  AEI Cables has made an appeal to individual decision-makers in the electrical supply chain, including building managers, to ‘Make yourselves more aware of the dangers of not using approved cabling for Category 3 Control fire performance cables.’
  The company has been communicating the dangers of not following the technical guidance for the selection and installation of cables for Category 3 Control fire performance cables under the revised British Standard.
  Now, it has sent out a mess
  
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• The Carter Rugged Flex Waterproof S3 Pull On Safety Boot

  27-02-2023 16:12 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Carhartt’s Carter Rugged Flex Waterproof S3 Pull On Safety Boot (F702935) is designed for workers who need a perfect fit without sacrificing safety, durability, or style. ‘S3’ is a safety footwear certification that indicates the boots have met certain safety standards established by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), and provide protection against a wide range of hazards, including water penetration, sharp objects, and slippery surfaces.
  A steel or composite toe
  
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• Above and Beyond Awards 2022 winners

  27-02-2023 14:39 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The Electrical Safety Roundtable is delighted to announce the winners of the Above and Beyond Awards 2022. The awards were created to recognise and celebrate individuals and organisations who go above and beyond their legal duty as they strive to enhance and improve electrical safety in the workplace. With four categories, applications were very varied and the judging panel’s discussions concluded the following winners, as well as issuing two highly commended awards.
  Electrical Safety Init
  
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• PJH Invests in New Distribution Centre

  27-02-2023 13:37 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  PJH, one of the UK’s largest KBB distributors, has announced its investment in a new, enlarged Thirsk Distribution Centre, more than doubling the capacity of the site it replaces to over 10,000 sq.ft. The move to the new larger Thirsk Distribution Centre was prompted by PJH’s rapid and continued growth. As well as much greater […]
  
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• Contradictions on heat pump policy raise concerns

  27-02-2023 13:19 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Comments made by Lord Callanan around gas boiler and heat pump policy has led to a need for urgent clarification on government policy.
  In a newspaper article, Lord Callanan states, ‘Nobody’s going to be forced to ditch their boiler’ and that forcing ‘households to replace gas boilers with heat pumps would be against the British character.’ While agreeing with the statements, EUA’s CEO Mike Foster points out that it is current government policy for fossil fuel
  
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• Ansell supports efforts to batten down energy consumption

  27-02-2023 12:27 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Supporting users to improve energy consumption, Ansell Lighting has launched a new, highly efficient, indoor batten light.
  Delivering up to 145lm/w, Nouline provides strong levels of illumination whilst consuming low levels of energy. It has a high transmittance polycarbonate diffuser which provides light uniformity, making it the ideal batten solution for industrial and ancillary applications.
  Available in all standard formats (4ft, 5ft, 6ft, single and double), Nouline is suitable for both sus
  
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• National Ventilation works to help the environment both today and tomorrow

  27-02-2023 12:03 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  National Ventilation, a UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, is working hard to make its ventilation more sustainable to help the environment today and tomorrow. This is great news for customers, making it easier for developers, installers and wholesalers to make more sustainable choices while still benefitting from the quality and performance National Ventilation is known for. For architects, developers and builders, with developments of 100 plots or less, keen on making sustainable
  
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• SkillELECTRIC 2023 now open for entries

  27-02-2023 11:12 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Talented electrotechnical students are being encouraged to register for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition. The application window is now open and runs until 24 March 2023.
  The event is part of the WorldSkills UK competition network, and is designed to promote and showcase the high standards and skills across the electrotechnical industry.
  During the competition, entrants will be judged on a series of challenging tests in a bid to be named the 2023 SkillELECTRIC champion.
  All those who
  
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• GivEnergy and Rexel join forces to boost global supply of green energy solutions

  27-02-2023 11:11 via ewnews.co.uk
  Leading manufacturer of electronic energy management solutions, GivEnergy, has teamed with leading wholesale electrical distributor, Rexel, in a partnership set to boost the global supply of green energy solutions.
  GivEnergy is the UK’s foremost manufacturer of battery storage technology designed to manage energy use and production. The company is currently navigating a hyper-growth curve, with a 500% growth forecast in the last year alone. Now, GivEnergy’s new supply agreement with
  
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• AMDEA wins prestigious award for Know Watt’s What Campaign

  27-02-2023 11:00 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  AMDEA, the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances, scooped the top award last night for its campaign to help cash-strapped consumers use less energy with their appliances. Know Watt’s What beat stiff competition to win the Campaign of the Year at the Trade Association’s Forum TAF Awards in London. The campaign, which also included special content for […]
  
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