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• Sony launches new party speaker

  10-05-2023 19:21 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Sony has introduced a new party speaker – the SRS-XV800. It features omni-directional Party Sound that carries powerful sound to every corner of the room, with five tweeters delivering clear sound to both the front and rear of the speaker. It’s also backed up with punchy bass you can feel, thanks to dual X-Balanced Speaker […]
  
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• Seaward’s Apollo delivers improved electrical safety testing

  10-05-2023 17:32 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Investment in advanced portable appliance testing technology is enabling a manufacturer of custom-made personal computers to improve its safety testing protocols during production cycles.
  PC Specialist designs and manufactures a range of high-spec PCs and laptops, primarily for the consumer gaming market, at its manufacturing centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. There, upwards of 5,000 bespoke systems designed and produced monthly for the rapidly growing global gaming market as well as supplying
  
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• 83% of electricians experience mental health problems due to work

  10-05-2023 15:11 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  83% of UK electricians experience mental health problems due to work-related issues, a new study has found.
  The research was commissioned for Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May) by IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect, and the results have been published in the third edition of their annual industry report.
  It found that 66% of electricians experience some form of mental health problem, such as stress, anxiety or depression every month, and sadly 20% feel symptoms every single week.
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• Carhartt’s multi pocket and cargo work trousers

  10-05-2023 13:54 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  When it comes to getting the job done, work trousers matter and Carhartt‘s range of work trousers is designed to offer you specialist protection for every task, no matter how tough.
  Two highlights in the range are the Men’s Relaxed Fit Multi Pocket Tech Pants (103337) and the Ripstop Cargo Work Pants (105461) – both are tough yet comfortable options that will have you covered from dawn ‘til dusk. Featuring Rugged Flex technology, these trousers are built to move with you,
  
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• Wholesalers ring the bell to help manufacturers sustain product information

  10-05-2023 13:02 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  EDATA now has an extra data quality feature built in. If wholesalers suspect an error in a manufacturer’s product data, they can use a new alarm bell icon to raise a query that pings straight to the manufacturer.
  Richard Appleton, Head of Digitalisation at the EDA, explains, “Manufacturers must be in full control of how their products are presented, and fresh eyes and a feedback facility from the wholesaler is extremely useful.
  “We are constantly improving the user experience o
  
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• Wholesalers ring the bell to help manufacturers

  10-05-2023 13:02 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  EDATA now has an extra data quality feature built in. If wholesalers suspect an error in a manufacturer’s product data, they can use a new alarm bell icon to raise a query that pings straight to the manufacturer.
  Richard Appleton, Head of Digitalisation at the EDA, explains, “Manufacturers must be in full control of how their products are presented, and fresh eyes and a feedback facility from the wholesaler is extremely useful.
  “We are constantly improving the user experience o
  
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• College ramps up carbon neutral efforts

  10-05-2023 11:59 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A large solar panel installation has been completed at a Manchester college, with the forward-thinking educational institution continuing its drive to become carbon neutral.
  The Manchester College appointed Ash Integrated Services to deliver the 395kW system, which included 875 panels covering 1,750m2, at its Openshaw Campus.
  Ash worked closely with the college’s on-site facilities management team to minimise disruption while working on the live site, including while exams were taking plac
  
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• Ellis Patents strengthens its quad squad

  10-05-2023 11:28 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Ellis Patents has extended the appeal of its Emperor cable cleats by launching Emperor Quad.
  Initially designed as a bespoke solution for a defence project, the new variant was developed into a full addition to the North Yorkshire manufacturer’s range in response to a growth in the number of installations requiring heavy-duty quad solutions.
  The new Emperor Quad is available in seven sizes, covering cable diameters ranging from 19mm to 49mm. Its addition to the range means Emperor cable cl
  
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• Vimpex welcomes Terry Mallarky

  10-05-2023 10:31 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Vimpex is delighted to welcome Terry Mallarky, who joins the team as Regional Key Account Manager. Terry brings over 30 years of experience with life safety products and customers, and will be actively managing and developing OEM customers to achieve profitable growth and maintain relationships with key product, commercial and business managers.
  Head Of Evacuation Sales, Heath Cook says, “Having worked with Terry for nearly 10 years, i am looking forward to an exciting future with him on b
  
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