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• Ellis Patents signals global marketing intent

  15-03-2023 17:45 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Ellis Patents has appointed Georgette Donoghue as Marketing Manager – a move the north Yorkshire cable cleat manufacturer says is aimed at enhancing communications and facilitating growth across UK and export markets.
  The company recognises the importance of effective marketing and communication in today’s global marketplace, particularly for safety-critical products such as cable cleats. Ellis aims to provide a more cohesive and efficient approach to promoting its products across it
  
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• Ansell upgrades emergency downlight

  15-03-2023 16:52 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  With a new aesthetic and improved functionality, the team at Ansell lighting has unveiled a new addition to the Falcon emergency downlight range.
  Whilst sustaining its innovative, interchangeable, open area and escape route lenses, the new Falcon Pro has been launched to include DALI technology, providing an array of programming and monitoring benefits.
  Available in both black and white finishes, the Falcon Pro has retained its ultra-low-profile design but has been brought up to date with a flat
  
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• Drayton welcomes guest speakers to The Drayton Community

  15-03-2023 16:04 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Drayton continues to help heating engineers, electricians and installers keep up to date with the latest industry topics and hot talking points with free live expert panels on The Drayton Community Facebook group.
  Kicking off the 2023 calendar in March, Drayton will welcome industry experts throughout the year to discuss topics ranging from low temperature systems, heat pumps and hybrid systems, and best practice to achieve greater efficiency from heating systems.
  During each live session, the a
  
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• Seaward donates tester to improve hospice’s electrical safety testing

  15-03-2023 15:55 via ewnews.co.uk
  Electrical test and measurement company Seaward has donated one of its advanced testers to a Yorkshire hospice to help improve the safe checking and testing of dozens of electrical appliances.
  The kind-hearted move has seen Barnsley Hospice receive a portable Seaward PrimeTest 100, which is now being used to check the in-service safety of dozens of items as part of the organisation’s ongoing asset management and maintenance programme. These include electrical appliances such as PCs, laptop
  
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• Dame Judith Hackitt to chair ETIM UK discussion on digitalisation and building safety

  15-03-2023 15:29 via ewnews.co.uk
  Dame Judith Hackitt will chair ETIM UK’s panel discussion at Digital Construction Week 2023 highlighting the importance of digitalisation in the drive for building safety. The event takes place on Thursday 18 May at London’s ExCeL.
  In the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, Dame Judith conducted an Independent Review for UK Government into Building Regulations and Fire Safety. Since publishing her final report in 2018 she has continued to press for regulatory change and for industry
  
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• CICV praises industry for embracing payments and cashflow campaign

  15-03-2023 14:59 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has praised the industry for embracing its drive to improve payments and cashflow – and says that the positive response to its recent campaign demonstrates that there is a real appetite for change across the sector.
  The collective says that the response from the industry on its payment survey, Best Practice Guide (BPG) and webinar has led to a flurry of follow up activity that has reignited the debate about financial frustrations.
  The CICV&
  
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• EDA welcomes its 93rd President, Charlie Lacey

  15-03-2023 13:23 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) has confirmed Charlie Lacey, Managing Director at Stearn Electric, as its 93rd President. Charlie takes over from CEF’s Chris Ashworth and will lead the association for the next two years.
  Charlie joined the EDA Board in July 2018, and has served as Vice President since December 2019.
  Charlie says, “Chris has led the association through one of its most challenging times – the COVID pandemic and repeated lockdowns. His leaders
  
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• Hoover Superbrands success for the fourth consecutive year!

  15-03-2023 13:04 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  For the fourth consecutive year, Hoover have announced they have been awarded the prestigious Superbrand status. Since 1995, Superbrands’ rankings have provided an overview of sentiment toward brands operating in the UK. The report explores the history, development, and achievements of many of the nation’s most-loved leading brands. This year’s survey featured more than 3,200 […]
  
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• Seaward donates tester to improve hospice’s electrical safety

  15-03-2023 12:50 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Seaward has donated one of its advanced testers to a Yorkshire hospice to help improve the safe checking and testing of dozens of electrical appliances.
  The move has seen Barnsley Hospice receive a portable Seaward PrimeTest 100, which is now being used to check the safety of dozens of items as part of the organisation’s ongoing asset management and maintenance programme. These include electrical appliances such as PCs, laptops, kettles, dishwashers, microwaves, power tools and desk lights
  
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• Myenergi calls for VAT exemption for solar EV chargers in the Spring Budget

  15-03-2023 11:10 via ewnews.co.uk
  Removing VAT on solar chargers would make Net Zero more accessible and support EV adoption
  When the Government introduced zero-rate VAT in 2022 for the installation of certain Energy Saving Materials until 2027, it missed an opportunity to help consumers save more energy and support the adoption of electric vehicles, says UK manufacturer myenergi.
  While the policy reduced the cost of solar panels and other technologies for consumers, it made the mistake of classing solar EV chargers as ‘no
  
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• Simplifying high-specification cable protection

  15-03-2023 10:30 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Flexicon has launched a new, high-specification IP68-rated Contractor Pack.
  The new FPEN Contractor Packs are designed to help installers reduce the amount of different conduit types and fixings they need to stock, helping to reduce the cost and time associated with sourcing multiple product types for different applications.
  The premium-rated cable protection solution is supplied in a convenient package and can be used by contractors as an end-to-end solution for any external or internal applica
  
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• HellermannTyton and Starrett introduce new drill bits range

  15-03-2023 10:09 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Starrett and HellermannTyton have partnered to introduce their first-ever range of drill bits.
  Manufactured with renowned Starrett-level quality and available to purchase from HellermannTyton, the new product line offers a range of products for SDS Plus, SDS Plus Chisel, Flat Wood and High-Speed Steel drills. Designed to meet the requirements of professional users and manufactured in line with industry standards, the range can be used across the trades from electrical to construction sectors and
  
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• AMDEA backs consumer awareness of water usage

  15-03-2023 10:01 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  The Chief Executive of the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) has backed possible plans for more appliances to have water usage information in a bid to help householders reduce consumption and bills. Paul Hide voiced AMDEA’s support for such additional information in a podcast with Affinity Water. The changes to labelling requirements may […]
  
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• Spring clean your air with an air purifier

  15-03-2023 09:12 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  With spring around the corner, many people will soon want to start the new season with a clean and organised home. Spring cleaning involves organising homes from top to bottom and cleaning everything from appliances to doormats, but have they considered cleaning their air? Indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted than […]
  
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