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• Farnell, Fulham announce global distribution partnership

  13-01-2026 16:58 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Farnell, a UK-based global distributor of electronic components and industrial products, has announced a new global distribution partnership with Fulham, a manufacturer of LED drivers, emergency lighting systems, and ballasts, expanding access to advanced LED drivers, emergency lighting, and intelligent control systems for customers across EMEA.
  The agreement aims to strengthen Farnell’s lighting portfolio in the region, supporting engineers and buyers across commercial, industrial, and ar
  
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• Technical knowledge critical to meeting new cabling compliance, says AEI cables

  13-01-2026 13:23 via ewnews.co.uk
  Choosing the correct cabling for safety under the new regulatory regime is critical for safety in the construction industry supply chain, says industry leader AEI Cables.
  As the new Building Safety Regulator starts to make enforcement for non-compliance, AEI Cables is meeting requests from customers to ensure they stay within the legal framework of the new Building Safety Act and its requirements.
  Stuart Dover, general manager of AEI Cables, said: “This is a difficult time for the construc
  
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• Carhartt launches Steel Work Trousers range

  13-01-2026 12:17 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  American workwear company Carhartt has introduced a range of Steel Work Trousers designed to protect knees during regular trade work.
  Made from stretch ripstop fabric with Rugged Flex technology, the trousers are built to offer durability and ease of movement for those working on their knees throughout the day.
  The design includes articulated knees to support bending, squatting, and kneeling, with reinforced high-wear zones to withstand repeated contact with hard or uneven surfaces.
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• Bira: Independent retailers demand compensation as South East water crisis leaves traders out of pocket

  13-01-2026 11:43 via ertonline.co.uk
  Andrew Goodacre, CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), has said traders need to be compensated after a water shortage has again left them out of pocket. He said independent retailers in Kent and Sussex have been “severely impacted” by the ongoing water crisis, with many forced to close their doors or operate at […]
  
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• LEDVANCE expands emergency lighting portfolio

  13-01-2026 11:22 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Emergency lighting is a fundamental component of building safety, helping to ensure that occupants can safely exit a space in the event of a power failure or emergency.
  For commercial, industrial, and public environments, the correct specification and installation of emergency luminaires is also essential for compliance with current regulations and standards.
  When planning an emergency lighting system, specifiers and installers must consider a range of practical factors. These include light outp
  
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