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• Ovia introduces new Power Switchable Linear Batten

  20-05-2025 17:08 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Ovia, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, has introduced E-Lite, a new Power Switchable Linear Batten that is designed to deliver superior performance, flexibility, and ease of installation.
  A premium performing luminaire, the E-Lite is available in Microwave Sensor, Emergency, and Microwave Sensor & Emergency versions. Operating at an impressive 120lm/W, the E-Lite is available in two varied sizes and wattage combinations – 1200mm (15-30W) and 1500mm (23-40W).
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• Screwfix crowns Trade Apprentice 2025

  20-05-2025 15:51 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Apprentice electrician, Dan O’Shea, has beaten over 2,700 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to be named this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice champion.
  Dan, aged 20, from Longford, Ireland is currently completing Phase 2 of his electrical apprenticeship with F White Electrical, located in Ballymahon, and takes home a prize bundle of tools, training and technology worth €10,000 – while also receiving €2,000 worth of Screwfix vouchers for his college.
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• Lenco reveals L-455BK record player at Munich High-End 2025

  20-05-2025 15:37 via ertonline.co.uk
  Lenco has announced the launch of the L-455BK record player, which it showcased recently at Munich High-End 2025. Visitors to booth H3, N15 could see this, plus two other record players, out later this year. Featuring a brushed aluminium frame, award-winning Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet cartridge, and a minimalist design, the L-455K also features […]
  
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• Bira: Retailers hope warm weather and bank holidays will boost high street sales

  20-05-2025 13:52 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Bira has said that members are hopeful the warm weather, Easter weekend and upcoming bank holidays will provide a much-needed boost to high street sales. Recent data showing increased consumer spending in April offers encouragement, but warns that rising business costs continue to challenge independent shops. Andrew Goodacre, CEO of Bira, said: “Independent retailers across the […]
  
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• Apprentice electrician wins Screwfix Trade Apprentice champion

  20-05-2025 13:34 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Apprentice electrician Dan O’Shea has beaten over 2,700 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to be named this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice champion.
  Dan, aged 20, from Longford, Ireland is currently completing Phase 2 of his electrical apprenticeship with F White electrical, located in Ballymahon, and takes home an impressive prize bundle of tools, training and technology worth €10,000 – while also scooping €2,000 worth of Screwfix vouchers for his college.
  
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• Elucian AFDD+MCB Combination Unit from Click Scolmore

  20-05-2025 12:18 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Part of Click Scolmore’s growing Elucian consumer unit and protective devices range is the AFDD+MCB Combination Unit, which is designed to deliver superior protection against electrical fires, overloads and short circuits in one compact, efficient device.
  AFDDs (Arc Fault Detection Device) detect and interrupt dangerous arc faults that could lead to electrical fires, providing essential protection in residential, commercial, and public buildings. MCBs (Miniature Circuit Breakers) offer sta
  
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• Wilo launches ‘auto degassing’ Sinum package

  20-05-2025 12:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  With building heating and cooling performance crucial for achieving Net Zero, Wilo has unveiled its latest innovation, Sinum. The automatic de-aeration system optimises building services by eliminating trapped air and ensuring proper pressurisation.
  The Sinum has been designed for suitable operation across a host of applications, including buildings – such as schools and hospitals – as well as the nation’s exponentially increasing number of data centres.
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