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• Philips Unboxed: AmbiScape, Dolby Vision 2 and super large screen sizes impress buyers

  18-03-2026 14:30 via ertonline.co.uk
  An expansion of its Ambilight ecosystem, a shift to ever larger screen sizes, and the evolution of OLED and RGB Mini LED screens are the key talking points at this year’s Philips trade show, which opened in Berlin this week, reports Steve May. The message for retail was clear: immersive lighting, AI-led picture processing and […]
  
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• WISKA earns EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating

  18-03-2026 12:53 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  WISKA, a manufacturer of electrical installation products, has achieved a Gold rating from EcoVadis, with a score of 80/100, placing it among the top 5% of companies assessed globally.
  This milestone comes three years after WISKA’s first EcoVadis assessment and reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into its operations and strategy.
  EcoVadis evaluates organisations across environment, ethics, labour and human rights, and sustainable procurement.
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• Rexel UK opens new Watford branch

  18-03-2026 12:34 via ewnews.co.uk
  Rexel UK, one of the nation’s leading electrical wholesalers, is delighted to announce the official opening of its new branch in Watford. The facility is purpose-built to provide enhanced service and technical support to local tradespeople, contractors and commercial businesses.Located at Unit 16, Colonial Way, Watford, WD24 4YT, the new branch represents a significant investment in serving the SME market. It boasts over 2,000 products in stock, backed by next-day delivery access to the wi
  
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• Zumtobel launches luminaire remanufacturing service

  18-03-2026 11:58 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Zumtobel, an Austrian company specialising in professional indoor and outdoor lighting, has introduced a remanufacturing service for luminaires, aimed at extending product life cycles and reducing environmental impact.
  The service restores existing lighting systems to an as-new condition through a standardised factory process. This includes dismantling luminaires, testing and cleaning components, and replacing or upgrading key parts such as drivers and LED modules.
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• Ariston launches R290 heat pump water heater

  18-03-2026 10:59 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Heating systems manufacturer Ariston has expanded its heat pump water heater range with the introduction of the Nuos Plus S2 Wi-Fi, designed for domestic and light commercial applications.
  The new unit uses R290 refrigerant and builds on the existing Nuos Plus Wi-Fi, with updates aimed at improving efficiency, installation flexibility, and system integration.
  The system has an A+ energy rating and a coefficient of performance (COP) of up to 3.51. According to the manufacturer, this can deliver i
  
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• Bira encourages consumers to love their local high street this Easter

  18-03-2026 10:56 via ertonline.co.uk
  The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling on communities to support their local shops this Easter, as part of its year-long initiative to make shopping local an instinctive choice for consumers. The Easter campaign is the latest in a series of themed initiatives tied to seasonal occasions throughout 2026, following Valentine’s Day and Mother’s […]
  
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• Sirius welcomes back Portway Domestic Appliances

  18-03-2026 10:47 via ertonline.co.uk
  Sirius Buying Group  says it is thrilled to welcome back industry-leading distributor, Portway Domestic Appliances, as it rejoins the Group as an Approved Supplier. Founded in 1989 and dedicated to the supply of top-quality domestic appliances throughout the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Portway operate from a 70,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution centre located in Andover, Hampshire. […]
  
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