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• Electrical Product Safety Conference 2024

  17-05-2024 10:38 via ewnews.co.uk
  As innovation and new technology take us ever closer to an all-electric future, the Electrical Product Safety Conference taking place on Thursday, 21 November 2024, at Church House, Westminster, London, now in its 16th year, remains in its commitment to spotlight the safety and lifespan of electrical products.
  Hosted by Electrical Safety First, this industry event serves as a platform for experts and leaders to delve into pressing issues, offer solutions, and share insights into the evolving lan
  
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• Joint Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Manifesto launched

  14-06-2024 15:24 via ewnews.co.uk
  Eurovent, together with seven other European associations, has just launched the joint Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Manifesto: ‘Good air quality must become a basic human right.’
  The group stated:
  “Together with the co-signatories, the group highlight the critical importance of indoor air quality for our health, for our economy and for our future generations. As the European Parliament and Commission enter into a new mandate this year, we must not forget that the need for good air
  
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• Electrical Safety First Opens Entries For Safety Innovation Award 2024

  14-06-2024 15:18 via ewnews.co.uk
  Electrical Safety First,  the leading UK charity dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries caused by electricity in UK homes,  has announced that entries are now open for the Safety Innovation Award 2024. This annual award celebrates innovative projects and products that protect consumers from electrical hazards.
  Recognising and rewarding great ideas to help protect consumers against electrical dangers, the annual Safety Innovation Award is free – and easy – to enter. Your
  
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• Watlow to give keynote speech at Connecting Green Hydrogen Conference

  14-06-2024 15:16 via ewnews.co.uk
  Industrial technology company Watlow, which specialises in electric thermal systems, will present a keynote speech at the Connecting Green Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition at IFEMA Madrid, Spain, taking place on June 25 – June 27, 2024. At the show, a representative from Watlow will discuss how to improve hydrogen production through electric thermal solutions.
  Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe is recognised as the largest and most influential Green Hydrogen event in the industry, attracti
  
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• Electro-Replacement Ltd named finalist at SME Hertfordshire Business Awards

  14-06-2024 13:02 via ewnews.co.uk
  Electro-Replacement Ltd (ERL) has announced that the company has been selected as a finalist for the ‘Family Business of the Year’ category at the SME Hertfordshire Business Awards.
  The nomination holds great significance, acknowledging the business’ commitment to combining a passion for its work with core family values.
  The company attributes the achievement to the amazing ERL team, loyal customers and supportive suppliers, whose trust and support have been key to its success.
  
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• It’s time to cast your votes for the ERT Awards!

  14-06-2024 12:05 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  The voting has NOW OPENED for the Manufacturer/Supplier categories for the ERT Awards 2024! During the first stage of the process, which kicked off back in April, the entries came pouring in from both manufacturers and retailers across the various ERT Awards categories. Now, it’s time to decide who the manufacturer winners are… To decide […]
  
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• Hisense goes ‘bigger and better’ with new 2024 TV range

  14-06-2024 11:29 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Hisense has unveiled its 2024 range of TVs with four series ranging from 50-inch all the way up to 110-inch screens, while Mini LED technology will continue to dominate the range. This year also sees Hisense become one of the first manufacturers to have Freely built into all of its new 4K TV models, allowing […]
  
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• ESF opens entries for Safety Innovation Award 2024

  13-06-2024 17:15 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Electrical Safety First (ESF) has announced that entries are now open for it’s Safety Innovation Award 2024; its annual award celebrates innovative projects and products that protect consumers from electrical hazards.  Recognising and rewarding great ideas to help protect consumers against electrical dangers, the annual Safety Innovation Award is free to enter. The project or […]
  
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• Baxi and Freedom Heat Pumps announce new distribution partnership

  13-06-2024 13:04 via ewnews.co.uk
  Freedom Heat Pumps, one of the UK’s largest dedicated heat pump distributors, has chosen Baxi to forge a new strategic partnership, combining Freedom’s market expertise with Baxi’s heat pump range and award winning back-up customer service and support network.
  Chris Higgs, Managing Director of Freedom Heat Pumps, said “I’m proud to represent a highly regarded British brand like Baxi and we’re excited to support Baxi’s growth in this increasingly importan
  
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• Engineering services firms continue to struggle with labour shortage

  12-06-2024 12:36 via ewnews.co.uk
  The latest quarterly survey of the UK engineering services sector, backed by leading trade bodies ECA, BESA, SELECT and SNIPEF, reveals that electrotechnical businesses continue to be held back by slow growth, partly blamed on a shortage of adequately skilled workers. The survey paints a picture of an overriding issue which has been of consistent concern for the last four quarters.
  Half of all survey respondents (48%) said they currently have vacancies in their organisations. Half of these (50%)
  
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• KEF opens flagship experiential music store in London

  12-06-2024 11:23 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  High-end audio brand, KEF, has opened a new flagship experiential store in the heart of London. The new KEF Music Gallery London is the latest addition to a series of global Experience Locations, with Hong Kong and Tokyo also opening in December 2023. The company said this new “one-of-a-kind” experience destination will be a centre […]
  
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• TRIC Awards 2024 final nominees announced

  12-06-2024 10:36 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  The shortlist for this year’s TRIC Awards has been announced following an eager public vote, and the winners will be celebrated at a star-studded ceremony hosted by the talented Roman Kemp in London on Tuesday 25 June. This year marks a remarkable 55 years of TRIC (The Television and Radio Industries Club) celebrating excellence in […]
  
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• ‘The priorities for the incoming government must be economic growth’, says Bira

  10-06-2024 16:01 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Bira (the British Independent Retail Association) has responded to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for May 2024; the report highlighted that UK Total retail sales increased by 0.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in May, against a growth of 3.9 per cent in May 2023. The CEO of Bira, Andrew Goodacre, stated that the priorities of […]
  
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• BEAMA launches climate change report

  10-06-2024 13:03 via ewnews.co.uk
  As the world navigates the critical journey to Net Zero, manufacturing businesses are at the forefront of a profound shift in the political, economic, and environmental landscape. In response, BEAMA (The trade association for Energy Infrastructure and Systems) is proud to launch its comprehensive climate change report, providing a roadmap for businesses to effectively mitigate their impact on the environment.
  The report, titled “Climate Change: A Guide for Manufacturing Businesses on the J
  
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• Smart Buildings Show announces new sponsors and exhibitors

  10-06-2024 12:35 via ewnews.co.uk
  Smart Buildings Show 2024, which takes place 9-10 October at ExCeL, has announced new sponsors and a host of new exhibitors.
  Claire Hatchett, sales manager for the show, commented, “I’m pleased to announce that the DALI Alliance has come on board as the sponsor of the Controls & Networks Theatre. In addition to this ISMA has been confirmed as a sponsor and ITVET has become a silver sponsor at the show.”
  The DALI Alliance is the global industry organization for DALI, the int
  
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• ETIM UK at Digital Construction Week: advocating for a BIM objects rethink

  10-06-2024 12:34 via ewnews.co.uk
  ETIM UK, a partnership between the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) and the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), chose Digital Construction Week 2024 to introduce the UK to a tried and tested, cost-effective option for manufacturers that need to create 3D product objects for use in BIM models: ETIM Modelling Class or ETIM MC.
  Whilst new to the UK, ETIM MC is already popular in a number of European markets. Margaret Fitzsimons, Board Director at ETIM UK and CEO at the EDA, opened
  
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• Schneider Electric announces UK-based Sustainability Impact Award winners

  07-06-2024 11:16 via ewnews.co.uk
  Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has been recognised as a European winner in its annual Sustainability Impact Awards.
  Port of Dover and Platinum Electrical Engineering for its work with Brilliant Planet have also been announced as UK winners.
  The awards are designed to recognise organisations that are making a positive impact on sustainability, showing leadership and innovation as
  
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• The countdown is on to the TRIC Awards 2024!

  07-06-2024 10:59 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  We are just a few weeks away from the TRIC Awards 2024, celebrating 55 years of the event which recognises the very best TV, radio and online shows! Working in partnership with retail buying group Euronics, the star-studded ceremony returns to the prestigious Grosvenor House, on Park Lane in London, on Tuesday 25 June. Not […]
  
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• Morphy Richards to reveal Cassini collection at the Exclusively Show

  07-06-2024 10:56 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Morphy Richards is set to unveil a brand-new collection, called Cassini, which it has said will be on display at The Exclusively Show, taking place in the Business Design Centre on 11-12 June. The brand has also unveiled its top five favourites for the kitchen which includes its Signature Toaster, which features seven variable browning […]
  
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• Amazon faces £1 billion damages claim from retailers over data misuse

  07-06-2024 10:53 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Amazon is facing a £1 billion damages claim on behalf of retailers selling on its UK marketplace; this is the biggest collective action launched by UK retailers. The claim is being filed by Bira (the British Independent Retailers Association) on behalf of the retailers; it alleges that the online retail giant illegally misused retailers’ data […]
  
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• SharkNinja partners with Peter Crouch, Thierry Henry and Bastian Schweinsteiger

  06-06-2024 16:42 via ertonline.co.uk
  SharkNinja has partnered with elite athletes, Peter Crouch (former England footballer), Thierry Henry (former French footballer and 1998 FIFA World Cup winner) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (former German footballer and 2014 FIFA World Cup winner) to take them off the field. It stated they will work together to create a content series that invites sporting talent […]
  
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• EnOcean Alliance announced as strategic partner of SBS Leaders Forum 2024

  06-06-2024 10:59 via ewnews.co.uk
  The EnOcean Alliance is pleased to announce its participation as the strategic partner at the Smart Buildings and Sustainability Leaders Forum, taking place 26 September at The Vox in Birmingham. The event aims to bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to share knowledge and insights on the latest advancements in smart building technologies to achieve net-zero emissions.
  The SBS Leaders Forum was founded by industry pioneers with the collective aim of breaking down the barriers
  
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• Exclusively Show set to be bigger than ever

  05-06-2024 11:40 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  The Exclusively Show sold out sooner than ever this year and registered visitor numbers are tracking at 13 per cent up on 2023 numbers, suggesting another potentially busy show this year. This follows the 10 per cent year-on-year (YOY) increase last year, a figure which also saw the Show well up on its pre-lockdown numbers. […]
  
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• Industry urges next Government to invest in electrical skills essential for net-zero transition

  05-06-2024 10:57 via ewnews.co.uk
  Leading industry voices are calling on the next Government to prioritise investment in the electrical skills necessary to achieve the UK’s net-zero goals. As electrification plays a pivotal role in the nation’s decarbonisation strategy, the demand for a skilled electrical workforce is becoming increasingly urgent. From heat pumps and solar panels to electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the future economy will heavily depend on competent, qualified electricians to install and mai
  
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• Loewe introduces stellar Ultra-HD OLED TV

  04-06-2024 13:04 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Loewe has introduced its stellar Ultra-HD OLED TV, the latest addition to its award-winning television line-up. Its TV features a new intuitive interface and state-of-the-art OLED technology for breath-taking picture quality with Loewe’s flair for design, Loewe stellar is a marvel designed to take centre stage in your home.  Loewe’s TV also boasts an integrated […]
  
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• Baxi partners with Abode Heat to support heat pump installers

  04-06-2024 11:52 via ewnews.co.uk
  Baxi has teamed up with Abode Heat, a leading national MCS Umbrella provider, to help support installer participation in the growing retrofit air source heat pump (ASHP) market.
  Through Baxi, Abode Heat will be offering discounted rates for its “Heat Pump Go” MCS Umbrella service which enables installers to easily access grant funding for homeowners. This means Abode Heat will take responsibility for key parts of the heat pump installation project, such as the DNO application in orde
  
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• Haier partners with Roland-Garros and reveals Ana Ivanović as Global Tennis Ambassador

  04-06-2024 11:19 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Haier has announced its partnership with Ana Ivanović, former world number one tennis player, as its new Global Tennis Ambassador and it will be an official partner of the Roland-Garros international tennis tournament. For 2024 and 2025 Haier will be a partner of the international tennis tournaments, supporting the champions of this sport with which […]
  
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• Lighting Workshops: Facilitating remanufacturing and quantifying the benefits

  04-06-2024 11:09 via ewnews.co.uk
  A new series of workshops to help lighting producers access the growing market for the remanufacture of lighting has been announced by Recolight. The intensive training workshops will give attendees the information they need to be able to set up a remanufacturing service in the UK – or to procure one from a subcontractor.
  An increasing number of specifiers and major purchasers are now prioritising the remanufacture of luminaires. But the large number of lighting manufacturers currently una
  
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• Currys names Microsoft as retail repair partner and appoints new board member

  03-06-2024 13:11 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Currys has named Microsoft as its first official Retail Repair Partner; under its partnership, Currys has been authorised to repair Microsoft Surface laptops within its stores. The retailer’s partnership will allow consumers to access in-person support at any of its 300 UK and Ireland stores before the product is booked in for a technical repair. […]
  
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• Manufacturers join BEAMA to launch Product Carbon Initiative

  03-06-2024 11:58 via ewnews.co.uk
  The leading manufacturers of electro-mechanical products and systems within BEAMA have joined forces to address the pressing issue of embodied carbon in the built environment, launching the Product Carbon Initiative.
  With a commitment to sustainability and transparency, these companies have launched this campaign to highlight the intricacies of embodied carbon data for MEP products.
  The Product Carbon Initiative addresses limitations in existing processes and guidance on how to address embo
  
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