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• Hamilton’s NEW 2023 ‘Quick Look-up’ digital catalogue

  09-01-2023 11:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Access Hamilton’s 23 collections in just one click, tap or swipe; a comprehensive 428-page guide.
  A quick, easy reference: All switch and insert options, plate finishes, and functionality configurations are clearly itemised by product code for ease of identification.
  Available on any desktop or handheld smart device, Hamilton’s 2023 digital catalogue is the perfect resource for conversations between wholesale counter staff, electrical contractors, interior designers and clients.Check
  
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• Who’s Who – Future-proof your business with City Plumbing

  13-02-2026 17:14 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  City Plumbing, one of the most prominent and highly-regarded suppliers in the UK, is offering a one-stop solution for the electrified trades. Here, ECN looks at ElecStore, its dedicated brand for electricals, and explains why the supplier should be considered a trusted electrical partner.
  The market is changing. Are you?
  The drive towards net zero is fundamentally reshaping the trade industry. Plumbers, heating engineers, and electricians are increasingly required to work across disciplines to m
  
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• Sony and Samsung top YouGov Consumer Tech poll

  13-02-2026 13:42 via ertonline.co.uk
  YouGov has released its 2026 Consumer Tech Rankings report, exploring the top consumer electronics in Britain based on consideration and perceived value among customers. Consumers were asked which brands they would most consider purchasing when next in the market looking for a new consumer electronics product. Topping that list was Sony, with 34.1 per cent, […]
  
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• The high-stakes game of brand visibility 

  13-02-2026 12:09 via ertonline.co.uk
  By Daniel Todaro, Gekko Group  Brands are committing over £25.5 billion annually to European sports sponsorships as a strategic, long-term investment, which according to Nielsen, accounts for approximately 15 per cent of a brand’s annual marketing budget. However, with an estimated 66 per cent of consumers more likely to purchase from sponsoring companies Source, you […]
  
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• Jefferson Tools launches new Tundra impact bit sets

  13-02-2026 10:49 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Jefferson Tools, a tools supplier across the UK and Ireland, has introduced a new range of Tundra impact bit sets, available in 32-, 46-, and 54-piece configurations.
  The sets are designed for use with impact drivers and high-torque tools across construction, electrical, agricultural, and automotive work.
  Each kit includes a selection of Phillips, Pozi, Torx, Hex, and security bits, along with magnetic accessories and adaptors.
  Manufactured from S2 impact steel, the bits feature a torsion zone i
  
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• AO and Manchester Thunder announce 5-year partnership extension and the renaming of the team to AO Manchester Thunder

  12-02-2026 13:54 via ertonline.co.uk
  Manchester Thunder, the four-times Netball Super League (NSL) champions, are thrilled to announce a significant evolution in their strategic partnership with AO, the UK’s most trusted electricals retailer. Building on their successful collaboration, AO will extend its title sponsorship for another five years, cementing its commitment to the club and the sport, and will become […]
  
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• Scolmore Group appoints three new ASMs

  12-02-2026 13:38 via ewnews.co.uk
  As part of its continued growth strategy and commitment to strengthening customer relationships across the UK, Scolmore Group has welcomed three new Area Sales Managers to its Click Scolmore sales team. Gary Middleton, Mark Richardson and Steve Varley join the business, bringing with them a wealth of industry knowledge, technical expertise, and commercial experience.
  Gary Middleton has been appointed Area Sales Manager for the West Midlands, covering Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire a
  
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• JD.com to launch European online retail offering in March supported by 60 warehouses

  12-02-2026 11:18 via ertonline.co.uk
  Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com is set to launch its online retail platform, Joybuy, across Europe in March, supported by a network of around 60 warehouses and depots. The rollout will be accompanied by the introduction of a dedicated express delivery service, JoyExpress, offering same-day and next-day delivery in major cities across the UK, Germany, France, […]
  
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• JD.com targets European launch in March with 60-warehouse logistics network

  12-02-2026 11:18 via ertonline.co.uk
  Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com is set to launch its online retail platform, Joybuy, across Europe in March, supported by a network of around 60 warehouses and depots. The rollout will be accompanied by the introduction of a dedicated express delivery service, JoyExpress, offering same-day and next-day delivery in major cities across the UK, Germany, France, […]
  
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• Resideo expands First Alert ProSeries security platform

  12-02-2026 10:45 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Resideo, a manufacturer of smart home, energy management, and security products, has expanded its First Alert ProSeries security and life safety platform with two new peripherals: an outdoor siren and a slimline indoor keypad.
  The additions bring the ProSeries range to more than 40 peripherals and are intended to support professional installers delivering security systems for residential and light commercial applications.
  The outdoor siren is available in two versions, one with an orange flash a
  
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• Haier ranked world’s no.1 Major Appliances Brand for 17th consecutive year by Euromonitor International

  11-02-2026 15:28 via ertonline.co.uk
  Haier has once again been recognised as the world’s leading brand in major home appliances by sales volume, according to the latest data from Euromonitor International, a leading global market research institution. This marks the 17th consecutive year Haier has earned this distinction, reflecting the trust and loyalty of users worldwide. Euromonitor International’s 2025 data […]
  
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• BEAMA Warns Government: Smart Electricity System Success Depends on Industry Alignment

  11-02-2026 14:49 via ewnews.co.uk
  Following the conclusion of the Energy Smart Appliances Regulations (ESA) Consultation, as part of DESNZ’s Smart and Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES), BEAMA is calling for targeted adjustments to the Government’s proposed reforms to minimise costs for UK consumers and drive economic growth.
  The sheer volume of feedback received from BEAMA members indicates these regulations cannot be implemented in their current form.In its 28 pages of technical feedback to the DESNZ consu
  
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• “Is your equipment HSE GS38 compliant?”

  11-02-2026 13:38 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Kewtech, a manufacturer of innovative, accurate and reliable test equipment that enables the UK electrical industry to undertake testing obligations quickly and efficiently, is offering advice when selecting and using test equipment when working on Low Voltage (LV) electrical installations.
  This advice is provided for consideration as part of your risk assessment and method statement, derived from the site-specific risk assessment.
  HSE Guidance Note GS38 (Fourth Edition) is the UK Health &a
  
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• EW Awards entries open in 2 weeks

  11-02-2026 13:36 via ewnews.co.uk
  Entries for the EW Awards will be opening on 23 February, which is just two weeks away!
  All categories and criteria can be viewed here.
  The awards ceremony will be taking place on 24 September, so make sure you save the date.
  
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• Recolight launches new carbon footprint reports

  11-02-2026 13:33 via ewnews.co.uk
  Recolight has announced new CO2 emission reports to help lighting producers and their customers to monitor and reduce the carbon footprint associated with their waste lamp and luminaire collections. This initiative provides the lighting industry with detailed assessments of the carbon emissions associated with every lighting waste collection managed by Recolight.
  To deliver these reports, Recolight has enhanced its IT systems to automatically monitor the transport carbon emissions of all waste l
  
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• Aico joins EIC as first sponsor of Apprentice Training Scheme

  11-02-2026 12:51 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is delivering free, industry-specific mental health and wellbeing training to apprentices across the electrical and energy sectors.
  Aico is the first sponsor of the programme, which offers practical, accessible courses tailored to the unique challenges faced by those working in our industry, developed in direct response to the trends and issues emerging from EIC support cases.
  In total, 15 courses are available, covering topics including Money Management,
  
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• NVC Lighting upgrades STERLING PRO panel

  11-02-2026 10:48 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  NVC Lighting, a supplier of commercial LED lighting systems, has introduced an upgraded version of its STERLING PRO LED panel, replacing the previous STERLING model.
  The back-lit LED panel is designed to improve energy efficiency while offering a wider range of options for commercial lighting projects.
  It delivers up to 187 luminaire lumens per circuit watt and is power selectable, with a range of dimming and control options available.
  The STERLING PRO is offered in three sizes: 600×600, 1
  
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• Scolmore opens new visitor centre in Canary Wharf

  10-02-2026 16:48 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Electrical products provider Scolmore Group has opened a new visitor centre in Canary Wharf, London, as part of its expansion in the South of England.
  The facility provides a dedicated space for contractors, specifiers, and other industry professionals to view products from across the group’s brands.
  These brands include Click Scolmore wiring accessories, Elucian consumer units and distribution boards, Ovia lighting, ESP security and fire protection systems, Espire fire and CO alarms, and
  
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• NICEIC launches apprenticeship job board for electrotechnical industry

  10-02-2026 13:43 via ewnews.co.uk
  NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, has announced the launch of Connected Futures, a dedicated apprenticeship job board designed to connect certified businesses with aspiring apprentices across the UK.
  With a pressing need across the sector to close the skills gap, expanding high‑quality apprenticeships and building a skilled workforce capable of meeting the challenges of electrification and low‑carbon technologies, has become a
  
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• Scolmore Group unveils new flagship visitor centre in Canary Wharf

  10-02-2026 13:32 via ewnews.co.uk
  Scolmore Group has announced the opening of its new visitor centre in the heart of Canary Wharf, London. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to supporting its growing customer base in the South of England.
  Located in one of London’s most accessible and vibrant business districts, the new visitor centre offers a dedicated space for contractors, specifiers, and industry professionals to explore the full product ranges from across Scolmore
  
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• Charity launches ‘Don’t Ignore the Beep’ campaign for Electrical Fire Safety Week

  10-02-2026 13:20 via ewnews.co.uk
  For its annual awareness week, charity Electrical Fire Safety Week has tapped into a viral video content trend to stress the life-saving importance of having smoke alarms as part of its latest campaign.
  The new national campaign, designed to look like native user-generated content, urges Brits to check their smoke alarms after millions of Brits admitted to never testing them.
  New nationally representative research of 2,000 UK adults reveals that 7% of people never test their smoke alarm —
  
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• Report urges Government to address ‘hot water gap’ in Warm Homes Plan

  10-02-2026 13:14 via ewnews.co.uk
  A new whitepaper is urging the government to integrate hot water decarbonisation into its long-term housing and net-zero strategies, warning that hot water will soon become the dominant domestic energy load.
  “Hot Water Down the Drain: Unlocking Hot Water Decarbonisation Through the Warm Homes Plan”, published by Triton Showers in response to the recently launched roadmap, reveals that hot water use, particularly showering, is a significant but overlooked opportunity to cut household
  
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• Fire Aware supporting the BSR for cultural change

  10-02-2026 13:13 via ewnews.co.uk
  Growing fire safety organisation Fire Aware is supporting the work of the Building Safety Regulator as part of its campaign for cultural change across the fire safety industry.
  In January, the BSR became a formal standalone arm’s length body operating under the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, transitioning from the Health and Safety Executive with a renewed commitment to safety.
  Now Fire Aware – which is advising member organisations across multiple sectors &nd
  
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• NICEIC launches apprenticeship job board, Connected Futures

  10-02-2026 12:30 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  NICEIC, a certification body for the UK’s electrical contracting industry, has announced the launch of Connected Futures, a dedicated apprenticeship job board designed to connect certified businesses with aspiring apprentices across the UK.
  With a pressing need across the sector to close the skills gap, expanding high‑quality apprenticeships and building a skilled workforce capable of meeting the challenges of electrification and low‑carbon technologies has become a priority fo
  
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• Bira: Local businesses must have voice in Pride in Place spending decisions

  10-02-2026 12:26 via ertonline.co.uk
  Bira has called for local businesses to be given a say in how Pride in Place funding is spent, as the government announced an £800 million expansion of the community regeneration programme. The British Independent Retailers Association welcomed the funding for 40 new areas across England but said independent retailers must be part of the decision-making […]
  
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• CEDIA launches Smart Home Assurance Programme offering “new opportunity for integrators”

  10-02-2026 12:05 via ertonline.co.uk
  CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, has introduced the CEDIA Smart Home Assurance Programme, an initiative that not only makes it easier for specifiers and volume homebuilders to future-proofs new homes, but also creates an opportunity for integrators to build relationships with property developers, and certify and support the next generation of connected homes. […]
  
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• WISKA celebrates 25 years of service and contribution

  10-02-2026 11:11 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  WISKA UK, a manufacturer of electrical installation products, says it is proud to recognise and thank Maxine Rich as she celebrates 25 years with the company.
  Maxine has been with WISKA UK since January 2001, supporting the business from its early days to its position today within the UK electrical market.
  The company notes that, “Over the years, her experience, commitment, and deep knowledge of the business have made a lasting impact on colleagues, customers, and partners alike.
  “Hi
  
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• New built-under appliances by Liebherr for modern kitchen designs

  09-02-2026 14:17 via ertonline.co.uk
  Liebherr is expanding its under counter range with new fully integrated built-under models across food and beverages, designed to offer the highest degree of innovation and design flexibility for modern kitchen planning. Answering growing demand for versatile kitchen layouts, increased use of outdoor entertaining spaces and dedicated beverage cooling solutions, the new fully integrated built-under models comprise […]
  
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• RAW Charging opens EV charging hub in Tunbridge Wells

  09-02-2026 11:30 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  RAW Charging, an electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator, has opened a new EV charging hub at Knights Park, Tunbridge Wells, adding 10 bays at the leisure and retail destination.
  The new installation includes four 22kW fast chargers, four 50kW rapid chargers, and two 150kW ultra-rapid units for Knights Park, which hosts a range of attractions including a cinema and bowling.
  Drivers can use contactless payment and the chargers feature a standard user interface intended to support a wide range
  
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• Luceco provides lighting for regenerated Piano Building

  09-02-2026 10:45 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  When West Midlands-based electrical contractors Barrie Beard were looking for a lighting manufacturer for their latest project at Kidderminster’s Piano Building, they chose Luceco, a UK manufacturer and distributor of LED lighting products, to provide a complete lighting and controls system that would meet the brief.
  Purchased by Wyre Forest District Council in 2024, the Piano Building project is part of the town’s wider regeneration programme, supported by the Government’s &po
  
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