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• Whirlpool announces 850,000 recycled units at Peterborough site

  19-06-2023 17:54 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Whirlpool along side its brands of Hotpoint and Indesit has announced that in the last 15 years over 850,000 appliances have been refurbished or recycled through its onsite processes at the company’s Peterborough site. This comes as Whirlpool welcomed a peloton of five cyclists – on pedal and e-bikes – at the start of the […]
  
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• Ultimate flexibility with Click GridPro

  19-06-2023 17:45 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The GridPro range by Click Scolmore was developed with speed and ease of installation at its core. The extensive range of interchangeable mounting plates and modules offers installers the ultimate in flexible, modular grid solutions, allowing them to create multi-function 1-24 gang plates which integrate with Scolmore’s vast Click wiring accessories range.
  Unique to GridPro is the screw attachment feature, which means that no yoke is required for any modules when using 1-4 gang plates &nda
  
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• Haier UK launches new multi-million pound marketing campaign around tennis tournament

  19-06-2023 17:42 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Haier UK has announced the launch of a new multimillion-pound marketing campaign to kick off their official tennis partnership with some of the world’s greatest tournaments. The brand and marketing campaign centres on the message –  “to be the number one you need vision and the courage, knowledge, and capabilities to follow it. This is […]
  
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• KBBG celebrates “greatest AGM yet”

  19-06-2023 17:39 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) said it “hosted its greatest Annual Members’ Meeting to date” on Monday 12th June 2023, in celebration of the buying group’s 10-year anniversary. The event, which was sponsored by kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture manufacturer, JJO Plc, took place at the prestigious Silverstone Wing Building; the home of the […]
  
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• Stelrad unveils detail of electric radiator series

  19-06-2023 17:30 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Stelrad has taken another major step in meeting the demands of its customer base across the UK and Ireland with the launch of a range of electric radiators – its Electric Series.
  The range will include a dozen or so different models with a number of sizes of each model available, with standard radiators for any room along with a selection of towel rails specifically targeted at bathrooms and en-suites.
  As well as offering effective, functional heating in the home, the radiators in the Elec
  
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• Vent-Axia offers help with building regulation compliance at InstallerSHOW

  19-06-2023 15:51 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Vent-Axia will showcase its latest continuous ventilation solutions at this year’s InstallerSHOW at the NEC, Birmingham (27-29 June 2023). Located in the BEAMA1 Village, visitors to Vent-Axia’s stand will be able to discover simple solutions designed to remove the risk to installers when retrofitting ventilation by ensuring compliance with the latest Part F (Means of Ventilation) of the building regulations. On show will be a range of continuous ventilation including Vent-Axia’
  
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• eFIXX to host panel discussions at EI Live!

  19-06-2023 15:18 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  This year’s EI Live! has something exciting in store for electrical contractors/electricians – eFIXX will be hosting two panel discussions in the event’s Technical Theatre.
  Smart Home Installer Secrets
  The first panel discussion takes place 11.30-12.40 on 13 September and focuses on Smart Home Installer Secrets.
  Discover insider tips for guaranteed smart home success from a panel of expert installers. Learn what truly hooks customers, which cutting-edge technologies are tr
  
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• Double award win for Aico

  19-06-2023 15:08 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Aico received the award for Customer Service Excellence on 14 June from the ASCP Safety and Compliance Awards. In addition to this achievement, Aico was honoured with the Fire Safety Manufacturer of the Year award at the Fire and Security Matters Awards on 15 June.
  The ASCP Safety and Compliance Awards recognise the achievements of inspirational individuals and organisations working within social housing and facilities management sectors. Aico were proud to be the headline sponsor.
  The Customer
  
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• Octopus Energy creates solar street with east London community

  19-06-2023 13:31 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Octopus Energy has completed work on its first ever community solar energy installation in Walthamstow, east London.
  Project ‘POWER STATION’, started by Walthamstow-based artists Hilary Powell and Daniel Edelstyn, aims to install solar panels on as many houses as possible in one street to create their own local green power station.
  The initiative lets residents generate clean electricity that benefits them and their local community, save money on their energy bills and lower their ca
  
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• BCIA membership total passes 150 members

  19-06-2023 12:54 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has welcomed 12 new members to the organisation in the second quarter of 2023, taking the total number of members to more than 150 for the first time ever.
  The joining companies are Vexo International, Trinity Controls, Westminster Controls, Airthings, Bonney & Jarman, Carbon Numbers, DMS Metering Solutions, Eaton Electric, Sterling Controls, Novus Controls, Metric Services Leicester and Defined Technical.
  The BCIA aims to promote the use of
  
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• Simply Certification becomes the newest MCS certification body

  19-06-2023 12:21 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has welcomed Simply Certification, its newest contractor certification body (CB), for the installation of small-scale renewables.
  Simply Certification is the second CB appointed by MCS since 2022. It now offers MCS certification alongside APHC, NICEIC, HETAS, OFTEC, NAPIT and the IAA.
  Since becoming UKAS (UK Accreditation Service) accredited in April to assess contractors to MCS standards, Simply’s client base of over 200 construction organisa
  
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• Develop launches innovative e-learning courses to meet diverse training needs

  19-06-2023 11:55 via ewnews.co.uk
  Develop, one of the UK’s leading accredited providers of compliance, technical and safety training, has announced the launch of a new series of digital e-learning training programmes that will be available on a cutting-edge learning management system called LEDA.
  The launched set of 64 e-learning courses focus on team development, leadership & management, IOSH, and a range of general health & safety courses from manual handling to fire safety awareness. More categories are set to b
  
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• Hardwearing tool bags and rolls: Carhartt has tool storage covered

  19-06-2023 11:17 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Experience convenience and durability on-site with Carhartt‘s Water Repellent Tool Bag and Tool Roll. When it comes to keeping your tools organised and accessible, these hardwearing, reliable companions have got you covered.
  Carhartt’s Water Repellent Tool Bag (B0000352) is a beast of a tool bag, says its maker. With a 16in main zip compartment, it has 30 pockets to house all your valuable tools. Made from 100% polyester and incorporating Rain Defender technology, this bag repels wat
  
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• Combine but separate the old from the new with Hamworthy

  19-06-2023 10:42 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  To help support the installation of its new Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler onto existing heating systems, Hamworthy Heating has announced its latest range of Plate Heat Exchangers, for increased boiler protection and performance.
  Energy efficient boilers are now the industry standard, but this can be an issue when integrating a new condensing boiler into an existing system and pipework. Challenges to consider are potential un-controlled leaks from existing systems, causing raw oxygenat
  
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