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• AMDEA Conference calls for unified action on appliance sustainability

  07-05-2025 22:49 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Industry leaders at this year’s AMDEA Conference have called for a more joined-up approach to achieving net zero and building a sustainable future for home appliances. Held at City St George’s University in London on 1 May and hosted by broadcaster Maggie Philbin OBE, the event explored key themes including repairability, recycling, smart tech, and […]
  
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• UK Power Networks harnesses the sun’s energy

  07-05-2025 17:55 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  UK Power Networks is harnessing the sun’s energy to supply a third of the electricity on its West Suffolk site.
  UK Power Networks owns and runs the cables and substations which deliver electricity from the National Grid to 8.5 million homes and businesses across the East, London and the South East of England, serving approximately 20 million people.
  It is celebrating the installation of around 650 solar panels at its site in Barton Road, Bury St Edmunds which employs more than 400 people w
  
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• DEHN surge protection for high power and fast charging posts

  07-05-2025 16:01 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  DEHN is expanding its portfolio to include the DEHNguard M DC ACI 1250 FM, a surge arrester developed for use in HPCs and fast charging posts up to 1250V. The device is also a reliable component in DC battery storage systems.
  The expansion of the charging infrastructure for electric mobility is gaining momentum. Although there is still a long way to go before charging points are available everywhere, it is crucial to protect these investments and ensure their uninterrupted operation. 
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• UK Digital Twin Centre opens in Belfast to drive nationwide industrial innovation

  07-05-2025 12:46 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  The UK Digital Twin Centre has officially opened in Belfast, marking a major milestone in the UK’s digital innovation landscape. Delivered by Digital Catapult and funded by the Belfast Region City Deal and Innovate UK, the project is set to drive the next wave of industrial transformation by accelerating the adoption of digital twin technology across the UK’s critical sectors, projected to reach £62million in GVA for the economy over the next decade.
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• LEDVANCE joins CEF Live to showcase innovative solutions

  07-05-2025 12:21 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  LEDVANCE has announced it will be exhibiting at CEF Live. This is the first time LEDVANCE has attended the exhibition, which is an important event for the electrical sector. 
  Held at the NEC in Birmingham on the 5-6 June, CEF Live unites thousands of professionals from across the electrical sector, including a wealth of manufacturers. Located in the centre of the UK, the exhibition provides a well-placed platform for LEDVANCE to profile its recently opened warehouse, also located in the reg
  
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• Hisense kicks off ‘Own the Moment’ campaign as official partner of the FIFA Club World Cup

  07-05-2025 11:34 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Hisense has launched its FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ ‘Own the Moment’ campaign. As the tournament’s first official partner, Hisense is building on a seven-year relationship with FIFA and strong momentum in football alliances, while reinforcing its commitment to global sports partnerships as a powerful platform to connect with audiences worldwide. The ‘Own the Moment’ […]
  
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• Smeg launches Soda Maker adding “sparkle to your everyday”

  07-05-2025 11:27 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  The Soda Maker from Smeg is a sparkling new addition to its sophisticated Collezione range and adds fresh fizz to water without the plastic waste, the Italian brand says. Combining an eye-catching design with sustainable materials, this chic carbonator can create up to 60 litres of sparkling water from a single screw-on canister without batteries […]
  
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• IronmongeryDirect publishes Mental Health in the Trades Report

  07-05-2025 10:58 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Trade supplier, IronmongeryDirect, has released its annual Mental Health in the Trades Report, which helps shed light on the ongoing challenges around mental health in the industry.
  Tradespeople from across the country were surveyed for the report, and the research looks at the sheer scale of the problem, the leading causes of poor mental health among trade professionals, their access to support, and how further help can be delivered. It also includes the incredible stories of tradespeople who h
  
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