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• Green machines: Brits are changing their laundry habits in response to rising energy costs

  04-05-2023 19:08 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Long-established routines around the home are changing in favour of the environment, as households seek to save on their energy costs. This is according to AEG and its largest-ever European study of laundry habits, called ‘The Truth About Laundry’. Of the 1,000 UK adults surveyed, the manufacturer found that 81 per cent agreed that the […]
  
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• Beko goes robotic with brand new vacuum!

  04-05-2023 18:35 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Beko has launched its first-ever robot vacuum! It has advanced navigation technology and sensors so it can expertly navigate the home, avoiding obstacles and working around furniture to ensure no spot is left dirty. The Robot Vacuum Cleaner boasts 2,000 Pa suction for efficient cleaning on both carpets and hard floors. It also features a […]
  
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• New member joins Scolmore Group’s Specification Team

  04-05-2023 16:56 via ewnews.co.uk
  Scolmore Group is delighted to welcome Pete Wilkinson to the company who joins as new Group Key Account and Specification Manager for the West Midlands region.
  Pete joins a growing specification team who have responsibility for creating demand for products from the Scolmore Group portfolio across a variety of sectors. His particular focus will be within the residential, social housing and commercial sectors, targeting consultants, architects and contractors.
  He brings a wealth of knowledge and u
  
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• New Metal Clad outboard rocker sockets from Scolmore

  04-05-2023 16:15 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Scolmore has added a new Metal Clad outboard rocker socket to its Click Essentials wiring accessories range.
  The new 13A 2 gang DP 3 pin safety shutter switched socket outlet with outboard rockers (twin earth) joins the growing Click Metal Clad range which also includes a number of two-way switch plates, switched sockets, safety shutter switched sockets and fused connection units.
  The Metal Clad range features electrophoretically coated plates and back boxes that provide a durable and long lasti
  
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• Greenarc electrifies service offering with latest acquisition

  04-05-2023 15:06 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Greenarc has announced its acquisition of Lancashire-based company Elektec.
  The purchase of electrical contractor Elektec represents Greenarc’s third venture in less than nine months with the investment in Oxfordshire-based Heat Engineer Software in April and the acquisition of the recently rebranded vehicle leasing and rental business Greenarc Vehicles completed in November.
  Chris Bingham, Chairman and CEO at Greenarc comments, “This recent acquisition is one of many investments fro
  
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• Martindale Electric celebrates 95 years of electrical safety excellence

  04-05-2023 14:12 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Martindale Electric is celebrating 95 years of innovation and service. Since its inception in 1928 as the UK base for the US-owned Martindale Electric Company (Meco), the company has established a reputation for providing time-saving electrical measurement solutions for electricians, service and maintenance professionals, all backed up by local service and support. As part of the celebrations, the company is running a number of competitions and promotions via its website during 2023.
  Over the de
  
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• AEI Cables expands distribution centre

  04-05-2023 13:55 via ewnews.co.uk
  Leading supplier AEI Cables has expanded its centre for distribution for existing and new customers at its UK headquarters.
  The company has increased the space for stock at its modern facilities at Washington, Tyne & Wear in the North East. The additional facility of 13,000 sq ft will ensure all service needs are met for its customers.
  Stuart Dover, general manager for AEI Cables, said: “The extra space means we can meet further demand for our specialist products at the volumes require
  
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• Wallbox expands Pulsar family with Pulsar Pro

  04-05-2023 13:18 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Wallbox has expanded its Pulsar family with its latest charger, Pulsar Pro, which has been specifically designed for shared spaces. The newest member of the Pulsar family includes features such as 4G connectivity and RFID reader to fit into shared spaces like flats, workplaces and depot charging.
  “We wanted to offer customers looking for a solution for shared spaces the same compact design that has made our Pulsar family so popular, while optimising Pulsar Pro especially for shared spaces
  
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• Haier Europe achieves ‘record growth’ in 2022, ‘despite all the headwinds’, says CEO

  04-05-2023 12:27 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Haier has released its financial results for the 2022 fiscal year, reporting a year-on-year growth of 7.2 per cent, with sales revenue of €32.6 billion. Despite challenges related to high inflation and slowing consumer demand, Haier Smart Home’s overseas market continued its double-digit growth, with a 10.3 per cent increase in turnover over 2021. Haier […]
  
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• MCS apprenticeship celebrated in honour of King Charles III’s Coronation

  04-05-2023 12:07 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The MCS Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship is among six green apprenticeships hand-picked by industry experts to mark the coronation in recognition of their sustainability credentials.
  In honour of His Majesty The King’s Coronation, the apprenticeships have been selected for their contribution to creating a low carbon economy by ensuring the country’s workforce is equipped with the skills needed to support the transition to net zero.
  The official coronation emblem will be u
  
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• Fuuse raises £2.5m in follow-on funding

  04-05-2023 11:27 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Fuuse has announced a £2.5m follow-on investment as its revenue and growth accelerates. The latest top up will galvanise Fuuse’s position in the UK and Ireland, feeding the growth of sales and support teams to serve forecasted demand and wider expansion plans.
  The investment is led by Par Equity, and is backed by a group of new and existing private investors and entrepreneurs with leadership positions in the energy, automotive and tech markets. Alongside over £400,000 in recent
  
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• Lighting industry gears for growth in remanufacturing

  04-05-2023 10:30 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Experts gathered in London on 27 April to discuss the opportunities and the challenges of remanufacturing lighting equipment.
  More and more lighting manufacturers are adding reconditioning to their business model. A new standard is being published, and regulations are likely to change to incentivise remanufacture. Now is the time to embrace the drive to truly sustainable lighting.
  “It’s increasingly clear that the remanufacturing of luminaires is moving from the fringe of the industr
  
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• Vote now for the TRIC Awards 2023!

  04-05-2023 09:04 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  The TRIC Awards, in partnership with Euronics, will return for 2023 in full splendour at Grosvenor House on Park Lane in London on Tuesday 27 June, where the elite of the TV, radio and online industries will come together to celebrate the most loved shows and talent. But who will walk away with a prestigious […]
  
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