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• Lighting the way at Gateway 14: DALI-2 controls support Innovation Centre

  21-08-2026 17:25 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  A new £18.8m Skills and Innovation Centre in Suffolk has incorporated a DALI-2 lighting control system.
  The three-storey development forms part of Gateway 14, a business, innovation and logistics park with facilities including office space for high-growth start-ups, collaboration areas, meeting rooms, training facilities and a café.
  Designed to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating, the 35,000sq ft building incorporates a range of measures intended to improve energy efficiency and reduc
  
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• More than just a door intercom

  21-08-2026 17:21 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  DoorBird launches its new D22x series for modern building requirements.
  Modern buildings are placing ever-increasing demands on door communication systems.
  With the new D22x series, DoorBird introduces a new generation of IP video door intercoms. Developed based on specific customer requirements, the series combines cutting-edge technology, exceptional flexibility, premium design and Made in Germany quality. As part of the Assa Abloy Group, the global leader in access solutions, DoorBird combine
  
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• IDEAL’s new 6mm² lever connector to support data centre and EV growth

  21-08-2026 17:19 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  As data centre construction and EV infrastructure continue to expand across the UK and Europe, electrical contractors face mounting pressure to complete large-scale installations quickly and reliably.
  Ideal Electrical is meeting that demand with the launch of its new 6mm² lever connector, a solution made to support quick and secure connections for 0.5mm² to 6.0mm² cable.
  The connector accommodates solid, rigid-stranded and flexible wires across two-port, three-port and five-port c
  
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• Too loud, too slow, too bulky?

  21-08-2026 17:14 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  ATC’s hand dryer gets it just right.
  When specifying a hand dryer, it’s your job to match the noise levels to the environment.
  This means matching drying speed to footfall, style to the aesthetic, hygiene standards to the function, durability to the level of use—and all within a reasonable budget!
  That’s where Tiger ECO comes in. One hand dryer designed by ATC to meet the demands of hospitality, education, healthcare and office environments, without asking any of them to
  
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• Ovia spotlights its upgraded Emergency Exit Box

  21-08-2026 17:08 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Ovia, part of the Scolmore Group, continues to build on its Orbik by Ovia emergency lighting range.
  The Orbik portfolio that has benefited from significant recent investment to enhance innovation, performance and compliance.
  Significant to the upgraded portfolio is the Vipex5, a 4W Polycarbonate Exit Box. Delivering outstanding performance, the Vipex5 boasts a 36-metre viewing distance for maximum visibility and safety. Its ultra-narrow frame creates a sleek, modern aesthetic, while the robust p
  
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• Aperta IP multi-way door entry solution from ESP

  21-08-2026 17:01 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  ESPs’ Aperta IP PoE access control range offers installers high spec door entry solutions that are quick, and easy to install and suitable for a wide range of projects.
  From large apartment blocks to small commercial properties and domestic dwellings, the range has been designed to offer more flexible installation and improved performance compared with traditional ‘2-wire’ and ‘4-wire’ systems.
  At the top end of the range is the Aperta IP Multi Way Outdoor Station w
  
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• Unicrimp’s comprehensive Conduit Accessories range

  21-08-2026 16:59 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Scolmore Group company Unicrimp continues to support professional electricians and installers with a comprehensive portfolio of Q-Crimp conduit accessories.
  The extensive Unicrimp conduit accessories range has been developed with the installer in mind, combining robust materials with practical design features to streamline on-site installation while delivering long-term reliability.
  The range includes more than 90 individual products, ensuring installers have the right accessory for virtually an
  
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• Click Scolmore highlights enhanced safety across Elucian range

  21-08-2026 16:55 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Click Scolmore is reinforcing its commitment to safety and compliance across its Elucian consumer unit range with its Three Phase Terminal Shrouds.
  Designed to support safer installation practices in more complex electrical environments, the Elucian Three Phase Terminal Shrouds provide a practical solution for protecting against accidental contact with live components.
  Installed at the base of a 250A main switch, these shrouds act as a protective barrier between incoming supply cables and the in
  
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• Knightsbridge unveils complete downlighter family

  21-08-2026 16:53 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Knightsbridge’s comprehensive fire-rated downlighter portfolio, delivers clearly defined benefits designed to simplify specification and raise performance. RenuLED, CyroLED and SpektroLED EVO are each engineered to meet specific project and budget requirements while maintaining versatility and ease of installation.
  At the top of the range, SpektroLED EVO offers unparalleled variety and flexibility in a single product. A 108-downlights-in-one solution, SpektroLED EVO combines selectable wat
  
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• Deligo R&D – we need YOU

  21-08-2026 16:47 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Deligo believes that the best products are innovated most effectively where they’re actually used: on site, in real installations, by people on the tools. That’s why the company has launched Deligo R&D, a new programme designed to work closely with electricians and hands-on trade professionals who install, test and rely on Deligo products every day.
  Deligo R&D participants receive Deligo products completely FREE to use in real working environments. Once a product has been ins
  
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• Smartphone charging re-imagined!

  21-08-2026 16:44 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Smartphones charging convenience is a daily issue, with cables, adaptors and cluttered charging points a point of frustration across homes, hotels and other public places.
  From the CED Group, MagCharge is the world’s first electrical outlet with integrated induction charging, bringing Qi2-compatible wireless magnetic charging directly into a standard wall socket. Installed into standard 25mm back boxes, the unit users allows users to place a compatible smartphone against the magnetic charg
  
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• Armour Home appoints Sav Remzi as Culture Ambassador

  21-08-2026 11:32 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Armour Home has announced record label boss, and founder of East London’s Blue Note Club, Sav Remzi, as its new Culture Ambassador, in a move that cements Armour Home’s intent to move beyond traditional hi-fi and into music culture. The company behind high-performance audio brands, Goldring, QED and Q Acoustics is on a mission to bring its brands to the […]
  
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