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• Haier ranked world’s no.1 Major Appliances Brand for 17th consecutive year by Euromonitor International

  11-02-2026 15:28 via ertonline.co.uk
  Haier has once again been recognised as the world’s leading brand in major home appliances by sales volume, according to the latest data from Euromonitor International, a leading global market research institution. This marks the 17th consecutive year Haier has earned this distinction, reflecting the trust and loyalty of users worldwide. Euromonitor International’s 2025 data […]
  
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• BEAMA Warns Government: Smart Electricity System Success Depends on Industry Alignment

  11-02-2026 14:49 via ewnews.co.uk
  Following the conclusion of the Energy Smart Appliances Regulations (ESA) Consultation, as part of DESNZ’s Smart and Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES), BEAMA is calling for targeted adjustments to the Government’s proposed reforms to minimise costs for UK consumers and drive economic growth.
  The sheer volume of feedback received from BEAMA members indicates these regulations cannot be implemented in their current form.In its 28 pages of technical feedback to the DESNZ consu
  
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• “Is your equipment HSE GS38 compliant?”

  11-02-2026 13:38 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Kewtech, a manufacturer of innovative, accurate and reliable test equipment that enables the UK electrical industry to undertake testing obligations quickly and efficiently, is offering advice when selecting and using test equipment when working on Low Voltage (LV) electrical installations.
  This advice is provided for consideration as part of your risk assessment and method statement, derived from the site-specific risk assessment.
  HSE Guidance Note GS38 (Fourth Edition) is the UK Health &a
  
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• EW Awards entries open in 2 weeks

  11-02-2026 13:36 via ewnews.co.uk
  Entries for the EW Awards will be opening on 23 February, which is just two weeks away!
  All categories and criteria can be viewed here.
  The awards ceremony will be taking place on 24 September, so make sure you save the date.
  
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• Recolight launches new carbon footprint reports

  11-02-2026 13:33 via ewnews.co.uk
  Recolight has announced new CO2 emission reports to help lighting producers and their customers to monitor and reduce the carbon footprint associated with their waste lamp and luminaire collections. This initiative provides the lighting industry with detailed assessments of the carbon emissions associated with every lighting waste collection managed by Recolight.
  To deliver these reports, Recolight has enhanced its IT systems to automatically monitor the transport carbon emissions of all waste l
  
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• Aico joins EIC as first sponsor of Apprentice Training Scheme

  11-02-2026 12:51 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is delivering free, industry-specific mental health and wellbeing training to apprentices across the electrical and energy sectors.
  Aico is the first sponsor of the programme, which offers practical, accessible courses tailored to the unique challenges faced by those working in our industry, developed in direct response to the trends and issues emerging from EIC support cases.
  In total, 15 courses are available, covering topics including Money Management,
  
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• NVC Lighting upgrades STERLING PRO panel

  11-02-2026 10:48 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  NVC Lighting, a supplier of commercial LED lighting systems, has introduced an upgraded version of its STERLING PRO LED panel, replacing the previous STERLING model.
  The back-lit LED panel is designed to improve energy efficiency while offering a wider range of options for commercial lighting projects.
  It delivers up to 187 luminaire lumens per circuit watt and is power selectable, with a range of dimming and control options available.
  The STERLING PRO is offered in three sizes: 600×600, 1
  
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