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• Home improvement sector steps up as wellbeing campaign smashes 1 million target

  20-03-2026 15:08 via ertonline.co.uk
  The Rainy Day Trust’s Mad March Million challenge has surpassed expectations, with teams across the home and housewares sector helping to hit one million steps in just 18 days – nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. Launched on March 1 in partnership with workplace wellbeing specialists Wellbeing People, the initiative encouraged participants to commit to […]
  
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• How to craft the perfect entry for the ERT Awards 2026

  20-03-2026 14:59 via ertonline.co.uk
  With the ERT Awards 2026 taking place on 15 October at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London, entries are now open – and competition is expected to be as strong as ever across both retailer and supplier categories. The awards remain one of the most respected events in the electrical retail calendar, recognising excellence across […]
  
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• How do I craft the perfect entry for the ERT Awards 2026?

  20-03-2026 14:59 via ertonline.co.uk
  With the ERT Awards 2026 taking place on 15 October at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London, entries are now open – and competition is expected to be as strong as ever across both retailer and supplier categories. The awards remain one of the most respected events in the electrical retail calendar, recognising excellence across […]
  
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• Elucian introduces upgraded premium accessory packs

  20-03-2026 12:32 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Click Scolmore has upgraded the accessory packs supplied with its Elucian Domestic Consumer Units and Dual Row Boards to deliver improved performance, compliance, and overall installation quality.
  As part of the upgrade, every Elucian Domestic Consumer Unit and Dual Row Board will now be supplied with a premium grommet strip.
  This premium solution replaces the previously supplied standard grommet strip and will be accompanied by an appropriately sized meter tail cable gland.
  Together, these enha
  
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• Head-fi innovators: Burson Audio’s new Stellar headphone amp, pre-amp and DAC series

  20-03-2026 12:27 via ertonline.co.uk
  Australian-based head-fi innovators, Burson Audio, has introduced its new Stellar Series of compact Class-A desktop components. Composed of the Conductor Stellar, a high resolution, DAC, Class-A headphone and desktop preamp in one, and the Soloist Stellar, that focuses purely on headphone amplification and preamp duties, this duo is designed to maximise the sonic potential of […]
  
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• UK Power Networks hits flexibility milestone

  20-03-2026 12:11 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Distribution network operator UK Power Networks’ Distribution System Operator (DSO) has delivered more than 11GWh of flexibility through its day-ahead market, marking a milestone for distribution-level services in Great Britain.
  The company says the total was achieved across more than 500 daily auctions since the service launched in spring 2024, establishing it as a route to market for flexibility providers.
  More than 95% of participating assets are low-carbon technologies, including elect
  
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• Legrand cable management products now made from one third Green Steel

  20-03-2026 11:40 via ewnews.co.uk
  Legrand UK & Ireland is now incorporating an average of 34% Green Steel into its cable management products, offering major sustainability benefits compared with conventional steel.
  As part of its efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions, Legrand has been gradually increasing the proportion of Green Steel in its UK-manufactured cable management products since 2024.
  Produced in an electric arc furnace powered by renewable energy, Green Steel reduces CO2 emissions by approximatively 70% when compare
  
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• Ariston launches Clas One boiler range extended warranty

  20-03-2026 11:25 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Heating systems manufacturer Ariston has introduced a promotion offering an extended warranty for its Clas One combi gas boiler range.
  The promotion, which runs from 1 March to 31 August 2026, will increase the warranty from eight years to 10 years on all Clas One boilers purchased and installed during the same time period, at no extra cost.
  The Clas One combi boiler range houses an XTRATECH stainless steel heat exchanger and high domestic hot water flow rates.
  With a 1:7 modulation ratio, the c
  
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• Werner renews ladder safety warning amid Ladder Association report findings

  20-03-2026 09:49 via ewnews.co.uk
  When electrician Joffrey Bogemans bought a telescopic ladder online from Amazon, he thought he had chosen wisely as the product had the coveted EN131 safety standard clearly stamped on it.
  However, it was a decision that could have cost him his life. The ladder buckled underneath him and he fell 15 ft onto a concrete floor, with his resulting injuries included broken ribs and a damaged pelvis, potentially putting the future of his business in jeopardy. Joffrey had just become another casualty of
  
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• Recolight appoints Flavie Lowres as environmental metrics manager

  20-03-2026 09:46 via ewnews.co.uk
  Recolight is delighted to announce the appointment of Flavie Lowres as Environmental Metrics Manager. Flavie will play a pivotal role in supporting the lighting industry in the adoption of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
  Flavie joins Recolight with a distinguished track record in Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), EPDs, and the circular economy of construction products and buildings.
  Flavie is a fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and chairs their Construction
  
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