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• IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect donate over £5,000 to charity

  20-06-2023 16:59 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect have raised £5,483 in aid of Basildon Mind. Employees at the Essex-based companies took part in a number of fundraising activities across the year in support of this very worthy cause.
  Basildon Mind is a local, independent mental health charity, affiliated with but not funded by the national charity, Mind. The organisation relies on donations to run its services and support people in Basildon, Billericay, and Wickford experiencing mental health diffic
  
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• Apple TV+ has been added to Loewe TVs

  20-06-2023 16:20 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Apple TV+ is now available on all Loewe Chassis SL7-based TV models, such as the Loewe bild i series, the Loewe bild c TVs or the We. SEE TVs. The Apple TV+ app is automatically integrated into the user interface of the Loewe models via a software update and can be used immediately. As part […]
  
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• Paul Hide wins top industry award

  20-06-2023 16:16 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Paul Hide, CEO of the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances has been recognised for his Contribution to the Industry with an award. The award was presented by Beko MD and AMDEA chair, Teresa Arbuckle and Retra CEO Howard Saycell. Mr Hide has previously worked as Director of Marketing and Membership at TechUK, and before […]
  
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• AMDEA’s Paul Hide recognised for his contribution to the industry

  20-06-2023 16:16 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Paul Hide, CEO of the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances has been recognised for his Contribution to the Industry with an award. The award was presented by Beko MD and AMDEA chair, Teresa Arbuckle and Retra CEO Howard Saycell. Mr Hide has previously worked as Director of Marketing and Membership at TechUK, and before […]
  
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• Helping residents feel safer in Prospect Park

  20-06-2023 15:53 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Tower Hamlets Council recently decided to light the popular circular loop in Prospect Park, opting for British manufacturer Acrospire‘s solar grid-free Defender luminaires instead of traditional lanterns, saving cost, energy and helping its residents feel safer after dark.
  Parks are essential to urban communities, providing green spaces for recreation and relaxation. They promote physical activity and mental wellbeing and play a vital role in bringing people together. Lighting is a crucial
  
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• Frankie prepares to cycle for the Electrical Industries Charity

  20-06-2023 13:42 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A big-hearted Scottish training officer is saddling up for the cycling challenge of a lifetime to raise funds for an industry charity which helped him face his own mental health issues.
  Frankie Greig, who oversees apprentices for the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), is preparing to pedal a gruelling 200 miles from Venice to Milan in the Italian Lakes Cycle Event 2023 to raise money for the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC).
  The 41-year-old will push his way from the Adria
  
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• Ovia adds new Suspension Cable Kits to lighting accessories range

  20-06-2023 12:57 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Ovia continues to invest in new and enhanced products and the latest development sees the launch of a new Suspension Cable Kit designed for the Inceptor A-Lite and Inceptor B-Lite linear battens. The adjustable stainless steel cable allows installers to easily hang lighting safely and securely, at the height that is required.
  The B-Lite compatible kit is a standard Suspension Cable Kit comprising of two 1,500mm of cable, two screws and two plugs. The A-Lite compatible kit is a Y-Shaped Suspensio
  
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• Brits valuing sustainable elements over aesthetic changes to their homes

  20-06-2023 12:33 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  It may still be true that for many, their home is their castle, but if so, it better be a well-insulated castle, as new research shows that Brits increasingly value energy efficient and environmentally friendly houses.
  A survey from Hive revealed that the top selling points on a dream home for modern Brits are related to sustainability, with solar panels (68%) and good roof insulation (67%) valued more than design features such as natural lighting (53%), wooden flooring (22%) and reclaimed woodw
  
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• Samsung launches new washing machine eco filter

  20-06-2023 11:33 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Samsung has announced the launch of the new Less Microfiber Filter, an external washing machine filter designed to significantly reduce emissions during laundry cycles. Designed with inspiration from apparel maker Patagonia and expertise from the global ocean conversation organisation Ocean Wise, the filter is an improvement on last year’s Less Microfiber Cycle to substantially cut […]
  
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