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• Case Study: How the EIC supported Esther through bereavement

  03-03-2026 17:14 via ewnews.co.uk
  Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy – but when that loss comes suddenly and tragically, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. For Esther, a committed professional working in the electrical sector, life was turned upside down when her mother died by suicide. The shock, grief, and emotional fallout were immense. As someone who had spent time with her mother just days before the incident, Esther was haunted by guilt and what-ifs.
  At the same time, her responsibilities increased d
  
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• Advanced introduces SmokeGo smoke control system

  03-03-2026 16:28 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Smoke control remains a critical life safety measure in commercial and public buildings, with most fire-related fatalities linked to smoke inhalation rather than flame exposure.
  Effective systems are designed to keep escape routes clear, limit smoke spread, and support firefighting operations.
  In the UK, smoke control must comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991:2024, and the BS EN 12101 series. Internationally, standards such as NFPA 92
  
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• Schneider Electric completes its Sustainability Impact program

  03-03-2026 13:38 via ewnews.co.uk
  Schneider Electric has published its 2025 extra-financial results, marking the conclusion of its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021–2025 program. Over the past five years, the Group has reported measurable progress across climate, social, and governance dimensions, supporting customers, partners, and communities in their transition toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.
  As of the end of Q4 2025, Schneider Sustainability Impact program (SSI) achieved an overall score of 8.8
  
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• EW March issue – EW Awards open for entries!

  03-03-2026 13:35 via ewnews.co.uk
  Click here to view the March issue
  I am delighted to share that the EW Awards are now open for entries! The industry’s very best are hereby invited to put themselves in the running to win a prestigious EW Award. 
  This year there are an array of expertly curated categories for brands and wholesalers, offering an opportunity to showcase and celebrate their range, knowledge, innovation and service. Submitting an entry is quick and easy via the our online portal at electricalwholesalerawa
  
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• Breathing Buildings marks 20 years

  03-03-2026 12:29 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Breathing Buildings, a UK provider of controlled hybrid and natural ventilation systems, is marking its 20th anniversary, highlighting two decades of hybrid and low-energy ventilation development.
  Founded in 2006 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, the company was established following research into its E-stack mixing ventilation system, developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and funded by BP. The intellectual property was patented by the University
  
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• ANEW buying group announced as latest EDATA data pool sponsor

  03-03-2026 12:26 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Associated National Electrical Wholesalers (ANEW) buying group has announced its sponsorship of EDATA, the electrotechnical sector’s award-wining data pool, which is managed by the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA). ANEW is the latest of 27 top supply chain sponsors – a mix of leading wholesalers, manufacturers, and buying groups – to give their backing to the data pool. Free to every EDA wholesaler and branch, EDATA puts the power of high-quality manufacture
  
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• NAPIT welcomes new Certification and Standards Director

  03-03-2026 11:34 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Certification body and training provider NAPIT says it is pleased to announce that Andrew Parkin has joined the business as Certification and Standards Director.
  Andrew joins NAPIT from his role as Technical Development Director at fellow Phenna Group company Elmhurst Energy.
  His experience in this technical role within the building certification and energy efficiency sectors will complement the ongoing growth of the NAPIT business, the company adds.
  Long-term experience
  With over 20 years of in
  
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• Rangemaster launches new extraction collection and upgraded range cookers at KBB show

  03-03-2026 11:07 via ertonline.co.uk
  Leading British appliance brand, Rangemaster has unveiled a number of upgraded appliances from its Classic and Deluxe collections, and an evolution of its Nexus design-led premium range cookers, plus brand new extractors at the kbb show which is taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 1-4 March. Building on the established Nexus family, Rangemaster […]
  
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