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• Melbourne Cricket Ground extends Siemens energy performance contract 

  26-04-2023 17:51 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has over a seven-year period achieved higher than expected energy, cost and emissions savings under an energy performance contract (EPC) between Siemens and the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC).
  “In the seven-year period of the energy performance contract with Siemens, we’ve saved over A$5 million in energy costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 50,089 tonnes of CO2. This is the equivalent energy consumption of over 6,000 homes in a year,”
  
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• Demand for engineering skills remains strong

  26-04-2023 14:29 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Despite an ongoing skills shortage impacting growth prospects for many firms, the demand for engineering skills remains strong, according to new research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), the trade association for the professional recruitment sector.
  The data, provided by Broadbean Technology, showed that engineering job vacancies neared the 15,000 mark by the end of March 2023, an increase of 6% year-on-year, with figures higher than at any point during 2022
  
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• Protect your eyes on-site: Carhartt’s range of safety glasses

  26-04-2023 13:31 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Eyes are incredibly sensitive and good protection is critical for many construction jobs. Protective eyewear is required whenever there is a risk to the eyes, and they should shield you from splatter, dust, impact and light filtration. With this in mind, Carhartt has developed a range of lightweight but tough and highly protective safety glasses, including a new half-frame ratcheting temple design.
  The Carhartt range of safety glasses all meet EN 166, the European Standard covering the requireme
  
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• Soaring energy bills prevent Brits from buying low-carbon heating technology

  26-04-2023 12:57 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  New data from The Eco Experts‘ National Home Energy Survey has revealed that soaring energy bills and the rise in cost of living has made 43% of Brits less likely to purchase low-carbon technology in the past 12 months.
  Low-carbon heating products such as air source heat pumps could help UK households to reduce their energy bills and shrink their carbon footprint by 44%. A heat pump typically saves £6,700 overall compared to a gas boiler, but rising energy costs have denied nearly ha
  
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• C.K Tools pushes for fire

  26-04-2023 12:28 via ewnews.co.uk
  C.K Tools has launched a range of cable strippers designed to tackle low smoke zero hydrogen (LS0H) cable.
  Use of LS0H cable is increasing as specifiers bid to improve fire safety, but stripping this much tougher material is a challenge.
  Now widespread in Ireland and the USA, use of LS0H cable is on the rise in the UK. While PVC cable jacketing may be fire resistant, it can generate around 50 per cent its weight in smoke when exposed to high heat or flames. This thick, acrid smoke is highly toxi
  
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• Hamilton’s NEW Sheer G2 collection – A flush, screwless finish at a box-fix price!

  26-04-2023 12:21 via ewnews.co.uk
  The latest addition to Hamilton’s popular G2 ‘push-to-fit’ screwless range, the New Sheer G2 plate features on-trend pointed 90-degree corners instead of the original Sheer design rounded corners. The 1.5mm thick plate fits snugly against the wall retaining the hallmark flat-plate appearance.
  A budget pleaser – made from pressed metal rather than cast, Sheer G2 delivers a significant cost reduction without compromising the quality or finish.Available in eleven on-trend fi
  
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• Assistance alarm kits from ESP

  26-04-2023 12:21 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  ESP’s assistance alarm range is part of the company’s Beacon disabled refuge product category and is designed to meet the criteria of care standards that are set out in Part M building regulations BS 8300.
  The Beacon assistance alarm range includes two kits, as well as a number of individual products that can be bought separately. The simple to install three-part kit comprises an Indication Module, Pull Cord Module and Reset Module, and features a battery back-up function (battery in
  
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• Axiom updated Type A Consumer Units

  26-04-2023 12:15 via ewnews.co.uk
  The new updated Axiom range of Type A Consumer Units includes Main switch with optional SPD along with RCD Standard and Split Load Boards with selected Fully loaded options, Garage and Shower Units and the very latest in supporting Devices.
  All Boards have a robust steel compact construction built for ease of installation, use and safety. Solid drop down covers protect against dust and fi re entry whilst generous internal cabling space, easy all-round knockouts and large terminals simplify insta
  
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• FuseBox’s NEW 2 pole, 63A Contactor

  26-04-2023 12:01 via ewnews.co.uk
  FuseBox has extended its range of Modular Installation Contactors to include the 2 pole, 63A Contactor (INC632).
  FuseBox’s current range is available in a variety of current ratings: 2 pole – 20A (INC202) and 40A (INC402). 4 pole Contactors are available in 25A (INC254) and 63A (INC634) current ratings all with N/O contact configuration. They are all suitable for use in modular enclosures, and consumer units.
  Improved heat management – All Contactors are supplied as a kit, com
  
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• Aspiring electricians make it through to the Screwfix Trade Apprentice final

  26-04-2023 12:01 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  10 ambitious apprentices, including two aspiring electricians – Harry Baines and DJ Earley – will go head-to-head to be crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023.
  The national award aims to highlight the hard work and dedication of trade apprentices across the UK and Ireland, with the champion receiving a career-boosting £10,000 trade bundle made up of tools, tech and training.
  Harry, 21, from Northampton and DJ, 23, from Monasterevin, Ireland, will be looking to impress a panel o
  
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• ElectricalDirect is big on brands with its extended Knightsbridge range

  26-04-2023 11:37 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  As part of ElectricalDirect’s continued commitment to ensuring customers have access to trusted brands and quality products, it has added even more solutions to its Knightsbridge range.
  Whether working on a simple retrofit project or an entire property, installers can now choose from the comprehensive Knightsbridge portfolio that includes lighting, decorative sockets and switches, as well as grid wiring solutions.
  Exclusive knurled dimmer knobs
  Made in partnership with Knightsbridge, Elect
  
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• Monta trials new virtual queueing feature for EV charging

  26-04-2023 10:39 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Monta is trialling a new feature that it says will dramatically reduce the time EV owners spend queueing at charge points.
  Available from today, Monta’s smart queueing function will allow UK EV drivers to view, book and virtually queue for charge points at selected private charge point locations. Drivers can join a queue for a charge site and receive a notification when a charge point becomes available so that they can go about their day without waiting to charge.
  Monta says this will be e
  
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• Monta trials new virtual queueing feature for electric vehicle charging

  26-04-2023 10:39 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Monta is trialling a new feature that it says will dramatically reduce the time EV owners spend queueing at charge points.
  Available from today, Monta’s smart queueing function will allow UK EV drivers to view, book and virtually queue for charge points at selected private charge point locations. Drivers can join a queue for a charge site and receive a notification when a charge point becomes available so that they can go about their day without waiting to charge.
  Monta says this will be e
  
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• Whirlpool on track to deliver a “solid” 2023, as first quarter results are announced

  26-04-2023 09:36 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Whirlpool Corporation has announced its first quarter results for 2023, saying it is on track to deliver a “solid” year ahead, reporting significant sequential margin expansion across markets. However, in this first quarter, the report highlighted a net sales decline of 5.5 per cent year-on-year – impacted by a dip in global demand, the company […]
  
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• BHETA to run Meet the Buyer event with John Lewis

  26-04-2023 09:36 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  BHETA is to hold a Meet The Buyer event with the John Lewis Partnership on Wednesday 17 May, at the Hilton Watford, Elton Way, Watford.  JLP’s overall objective is to meet new suppliers, see innovative brands, and be shown sustainable materials and eco stories.  In particular, buyers want to meet Cookshop and Utility suppliers in […]
  
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• D.A.D Go Large with New Appointments

  26-04-2023 09:17 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  D.A.D have announced growth and promotion within their Sales team with the appointment of four industry professionals: Duncan Williams, David Edwards, Steve Sweet and Chris Coupar.   Duncan Williams has been promoted to the role of Sales Director Celebrating his 10th year at D.A.D this year, award-winner Duncan has been an integral part of the company’s […]
  
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