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• George Clarke delivers keynote at Tamlite Lighting event

  03-04-2023 16:44 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The circular economy, sustainable specification and greening the built environment supply chain were amongst the recurring themes of a full day of thought-leadership at Tamlite Lighting’s latest Let’s Talk About Light event. The one-day event at The Belfry Hotel began with a keynote speech from architect, TV presenter and built environment campaigner George Clarke.
  Bringing together some of the UK lighting sector’s most influential figures as presenters and panellists, Let&rsqu
  
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• Trousers that work as hard as you do – only from Snickers Workwear

  03-04-2023 15:22 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  With as many as 40,000 stitches, and up to 64 pieces of fabric in a single pair of Snickers Workwear trousers, it’s little wonder they’re built to last and the preferred choice of discerning tradesmen and women.
  Ergonomically designed for maximum comfort, freedom of movement and functionality, there’s over 80 different styles and 71 different sizes in the Snickers Workwear Trouser system. So you will always find a pair to suit you. The men’s and women’s trousers ran
  
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• Beko debuts their biggest built-in multi-channel TV campaign

  03-04-2023 15:01 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Beko has unveiled its biggest TV and multi-channel campaign to date this Spring. The £3 million campaign will reach 46 million adults, building awareness of the Beko built-in range through peak season and driving consumers into stores and online to purchase. Kicking off on 3rd April and live until the end of October, the 360 campaign […]
  
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• Evinox and Minibems merge with an investment from SET Ventures

  03-04-2023 14:29 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Evinox and Minibems are merging due to receiving growth capital from SET Ventures. This capital injection enables the two companies to enhance energy efficiency and cost savings for heat network operators and residents.
  Heat networks, also known as district heating systems, supply heat to one or multiple buildings from a central source, such as a boiler or heat pump. These systems are becoming increasingly popular to decarbonise heat, however, they can be inefficient and costly to operate.
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• Swalek talks results with Fergus

  03-04-2023 13:24 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Swalek High Voltage Services is an engineering contracting company that specialises in providing high voltage maintenance and project services. Design and installation, transformer installation, testing and commissioning, maintenance, inspection and testing, and maintenance services: the company offers all of this and more.
  With bespoke maintenance solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients, the company’s customers receive the most effective maintenance services possible, whic
  
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• EW April issue – Spring forward!

  03-04-2023 12:49 via ewnews.co.uk
  Jeremy Hunt presented the Spring Budget to Parliament on 15 March, addressing a number of issues affecting the electrical trade… some more satisfactorily than others.
  To tackle the rising early retirement rates in the UK, the Chancellor announced that apprenticeships will be introduced in the skills trades for the over-50s. Whilst this does have the potential to help address the skills shortage, the measures arguably don’t go far enough with training programmes to incentivise the yo
  
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• D.A.D Announces Virtual Tradeshow in April with Amazing Deals!

  03-04-2023 12:17 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  D.A.D’s first virtual tradeshow of 2023 launches today, running for the whole of April! The virtual event will offer customers the opportunity to snap up exclusive deals, discounts and Star Buys on a huge range of major and small domestic appliances. “We are thrilled to offer these outstanding deals to our customers in our virtual […]
  
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• Cotswold Fasteners announces major rebrand

  03-04-2023 12:00 via ewnews.co.uk
  Cotswold Fasteners – the specialist supplier of fasteners, fittings and slotted channel products to the building services sector – announced today that it has rebranded under the Prokura name.
  The rebrand is a significant investment for a company that has been an established supplier to builders merchants, electrical wholesalers and the building services sector for nearly 50 years.
  Started as a small independent business by founder, Stuart Gear, Prokura has become a successful nation
  
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• SELECT pledges support for CQIC Charter

  03-04-2023 10:52 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  SELECT has re-affirmed its commitment to quality in Scotland’s construction sector by supporting the Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) Charter, which seeks to promote good practice in order to deliver improved performance.
  CQIC is a Scottish-based campaign for improving construction quality to meet the technical requirements involved in achieving net zero, delivering compliance to building standards, creating safer buildings, enabling improved productivity and sustainab
  
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• Georgette Donoghue appointed Ellis Patents’ marketing manager

  03-04-2023 10:39 via ewnews.co.uk
  With the aim of enhancing communications and facilitating growth across UK and export markets, North Yorkshire cable cleat manufacturer Ellis Patents has appointed Georgette Donoghue as marketing manager.
  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 its network of local
  
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• Vent-Axia’s Multivent MEV installed in student accommodation

  03-04-2023 10:37 via ewnews.co.uk
  Ventilation leader Vent-Axia has supplied over 60 of its Lo-Carbon Multivent MVDC-MSH units to provide effective ventilation at a new nine-storey student accommodation scheme in Manchester.
  Church Inn, on Higher Cambridge Street, has 62 studio apartments with a Vent-Axia ventilation unit installed in each flat. Energy efficient and quiet, the Multivent MEV unit was the ideal solution for the BREEAM VG scheme, with low energy and noise levels very important in achieving this credit. The accommoda
  
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• Luceco at Meadow Mill

  03-04-2023 10:33 via ewnews.co.uk
  Luceco has recently supplied luminaires to a residential renovation in Stockport.
  Meadow Mill is a stunning 19th century industrial building that has been transformed into 213 luxury apartments over seven floors. The high spec development provides accommodation with a modern design that showcases the building’s industrial past.
  Andy Whalley, project manager at Luceco said: “We worked with Hurstwood Environmental Consulting, based in Bolton, regarding the electrical services within th
  
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• C.K Tools’ new drill bits get users out of tight spots

  03-04-2023 10:30 via ewnews.co.uk
  C.K Tools, the trusted choice for trade professionals, has launched the shortest fluted wood bits on the market.
  Fast4Access drill bits, just 80mm in length, will allow users to drill through wood to create clean and fast holes in limited space.
  50% shorter than the existing Fast4 range, and 30% shorter than similar products on the market, Fast4Access is ideal when space is too tight to drill a hole head on, or accuracy is essential. Designed for tight corners, smaller joists, and jobs where a s
  
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• New Marshall-Tufflex universal switch and socket boxes

  03-04-2023 10:24 via ewnews.co.uk
  Leading manufacturer of cable management solutions Marshall-Tufflex has introduced new 44mm deep Universal Switch and Socket Boxes to its collection.The new products offer further choice for installers working on a variety of projects, with each box featuring knockouts for both 20mm round conduit and mini trunking (25 x 16mm).
  Following the introduction of the 32mm deep version, the Hastings based manufacturer has extended its range to give installers more choice and flexibility when working on
  
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• Develop Training announces the name of its artificial street project

  03-04-2023 10:13 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Develop Training has announced that after a public competition, the official name for its to-scale artificial street will be Training Terrace.
  The training company ran the public competition to name the £400,000 project from 12 January to 28 February and received over 150 entries. The name Training Terrace was submitted by Shaun Gavin and Lindsay Talks, who have now both won a share of £500 worth of Amazon gift vouchers and will be invited to the street’s official opening event
  
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