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‘Easy install’ the focus for Ansell’s new Tornado EVO

22-05-2025 15:37 via electricalcontractingnews.com

Ansell Lighting, a leading lighting designer and manufacturer, has relaunched one of its most popular industrial battens with a host of new, contractor-friendly features and an improved aesthetic.
The Tornado EVO has been upgraded to include three side conduit entries, a reduced number of diffuser clips, and a moveable terminal block to make installation easier and faster. The terminal block has three positions – so it can be located at either end or centrally on the luminaire – and

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CEDIA unveils bold, future-focused education program for CEDIA Expo 2025

22-05-2025 15:24 via ertonline.co.uk

CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, is proud to unveil a reinvigorated education program for CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo 2025, taking place Sept. 4-6 in Denver. This year’s curriculum, presented during the CEDIA Education Conference from 3-5 September, is designed to deliver real-world insights, foster cross-industry collaboration, and provide clear pathways for ongoing […]

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Toolstation launches new offers for Club members

22-05-2025 12:40 via electricalcontractingnews.com

Toolstation has launched a collection of new and exclusive offers available via the Toolstation Club, providing members with product discounts and external business benefits.
As a Club member, customers will be able to take advantage of a 90% subscription discount for smart accounting software QuickBooks. Designed to help small businesses and individuals manage their finances by automating tasks like bookkeeping, invoicing, and tax preparation, the software tool can benefit independent tradespeo

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Top performing local authorities for renewable energy revealed

22-05-2025 11:43 via electricalcontractingnews.com

New Uswitch analysis of government data has revealed the UK’s top-performing local authorities for renewable energy generation per household, with Moray in Scotland emerging as the national leader.
Moray leads the UK with 47.4 MW per 1,000 households, followed by North East Lincolnshire at 41.4 MW. Other notable regions include Boston (32.0 MW), East Lothian (27.3 MW), and Highland (26.3 MW).
Scottish local authorities rank highly, reflecting a mix of strong investment and favourable condi

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KNIPEX releases new electrician’s stripping knife

22-05-2025 11:06 via electricalcontractingnews.com

Electricians tackling thick or rigid cable sheaths now have another option: the KNIPEX Stripping Knife, which the company says brings precision, power, and safety to sheath removal, with a unique ratchet function that can cut through tough materials.
This versatile stripping knife with guide shoe and ratchet function, is designed for professionals who regularly work with hard plastic sheaths up to 7 mm thick.
The blade has four positions: the angled position allows for round cuts, straight for c

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