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• Makita launches new 40VMax XGT vacuum and dust extractor

  06-02-2026 15:27 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Makita, a manufacturer of power tools and outdoor equipment, has expanded its 40VMax XGT cordless platform with the launch of a new L-Class vacuum and dust extractor designed for site cleaning and low-hazard dust applications.
  The new cordless unit is positioned as a portable option for professional users, combining dust extraction and site vacuum functions with automatic operation and battery-powered flexibility.
  The vacuum delivers a maximum sealed suction of 15 kilopascals and an airflow volu
  
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• IBA reflects on podcast launch

  06-02-2026 15:20 via ewnews.co.uk
  As The IBA prepares for its next and biggest-yet Tradeshow in March 2026, the Group reflects on the initial launch of its Podcast Series ‘Inside Electrical’ in September 2025.
  The IBA Tradeshow and Gala Dinner (2025) brought together independent electrical wholesalers and leading suppliers from across the UK for two days packed with networking, product showcases, and hands-on innovation. The Gala featured keynote speaker and football legend Stuart Pearce, whose stories of teamwork, r
  
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• Urban Fox to deploy new Kent EV chargepoints

  06-02-2026 11:41 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Urban Fox, a partnership between Balfour Beatty Investments and Urban Electric Networks, has secured a 20-year deal with Kent County Council to deploy a large-scale programme of on-street electric vehicle chargers across Kent.
  Forming part of Kent County Council’s strategy to modernise transport and support innovation across the county, Urban Fox will install up to 10,000 new on‑street electric vehicle chargers, prioritising areas where residents have limited access to off‑stre
  
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• Click Scolmore expands New Media range

  06-02-2026 10:46 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Click Scolmore, a designer and manufacturer of electrical accessories, has expanded its New Media wiring accessories portfolio with the introduction of a new eight aperture front plate for its screwless Definity collection, alongside two additional finishes for its existing New Media eight aperture plates.
  The unfurnished eight aperture front plate has been added to the Definity range to support installations requiring a single, centralised connection point for multiple media outlets.
  The design
  
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