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• IFA 2023: Introducing Samsung Food, an AI-powered food and recipe platform

  07-09-2023 12:53 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Samsung has announced the launch of Samsung Food – a new personalised, AI-powered food and recipe platform. Its wide range of features supports users with meal planning and cooking processes spanning four key areas: recipe discovery and personalisation, tailored meal planning, connected cooking and social functions. For recipe discovery, Samsung Food lets users save recipes […]
  
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• Belling Farmhouse scoops Which? ‘Top 50 Products of 2025’ placing

  05-01-2026 15:20 via ertonline.co.uk
  Belling, part of Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA), has been recognised by consumer champion Which?, securing a coveted spot in its prestigious ‘Top 50 Products of 2025’. The Belling Farmhouse 110cm Dual Fuel was the only range cooker to be selected for the 2025 list, solidifying its position as a market leader in the category […]
  
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• LG to showcase new home robot at CES 2026

  05-01-2026 12:25 via ertonline.co.uk
  LG Electronics (LG) will be showcasing its new home robot, LG CLOiD, for the first time at CES 2026, held in Las Vegas from January 6-9. Representing LG’s continued progress in home robotics, LG CLOiD is designed to perform a wide range of indoor household tasks, enhancing everyday convenience and improving quality of life by […]
  
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• Phenolic breakdown: The hidden danger

  05-01-2026 12:17 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  If you have read any of UK manufacturer of electrical test equipment Kewtech‘s previous articles, you may already be familiar with the mantra “Test Before You Touch”.
  In a previous piece, the company explored the risks of metallic surfaces becoming live. Here, it dives into a lesser-known but equally dangerous issue: phenolic breakdown in thermosetting plastics.
  What are phenolic plastics?
  Back in the late ’60s through the early ’90s, phenolic resin was the go-to ma
  
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• EIC launches 2026 Health Calendar and Wellbeing Talks

  05-01-2026 12:08 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) has officially launched its 2026 Health Calendar and Wellbeing Talk series.
  A year-long programme of resources, hints & tips and monthly virtual sessions designed to support the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of people across the electrical and energy industries.
  Delivered by EIC’s experienced welfare team alongside trusted partners, the series aims to encourage open conversations, reduce stigma and provide practical tools for everyday
  
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• Recolight publishes 2025 ‘Commitment to Sustainability ‘

  05-01-2026 11:53 via ewnews.co.uk
  Recolight has published its Commitment to Sustainability for 2025. The document summarises the plans Recolight has put in place to reduce the company’s own environmental impact, and to help others to do the same.
  Recolight CEO Nigel Harvey explains the strategy: “Firstly, we try to put our own house in order. We put in place policies and strategies to reduce our own carbon footprint, to improve the circularity of what we do, and to encourage our suppliers of transport and recycling s
  
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• Samsung announces new projector at CES 2026

  05-01-2026 11:32 via ertonline.co.uk
  Samsung Electronics has announced the global launch of The Freestyle+, its latest AI-powered portable projector designed to deliver a more flexible and personalised entertainment experience across a wide range of spaces. Unveiled ahead of CES 2026 in Las Vegas, The Freestyle+ builds on the distinctive design of the original Freestyle while introducing smarter AI capabilities, […]
  
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• Samsung announces new projector

  05-01-2026 11:32 via ertonline.co.uk
  Samsung Electronics has announced the global launch of The Freestyle+, its latest AI-powered portable projector designed to deliver a more flexible and personalised entertainment experience across a wide range of spaces. Unveiled ahead of CES 2026 in Las Vegas, The Freestyle+ builds on the distinctive design of the original Freestyle while introducing smarter AI capabilities, […]
  
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• EDA celebrates Sscond Princess Royal Training Award

  05-01-2026 11:27 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) is proud to announce that it has received its second Princess Royal Training Award, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in workforce development. The award recognises the EDA’s suite of 12 Product Knowledge Training Modules, which continue to set the benchmark for skills development in the UK’s electrotechnical sector.
  The award was presented in December 2025 at an inspiring ceremony held at Fishmongers’ Hall, London, wh
  
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• EW January issue – Welcome to 2026

  05-01-2026 11:19 via ewnews.co.uk
  Welcome to our first issue of 2026! Here at EW HQ it always feels a little odd to be putting together the January issue while we are still in December, but there’s something about looking ahead to the new year that always makes me feel hopeful. Despite the many challenges facing the electrical wholesaling sector and the wider electrical industry, there are strong voices advocating for sustainable growth and a positive, profitable future.
  Some of these strong voices can be found in this iss
  
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• Kidde introduces fire and CO alarm control switch

  05-01-2026 10:49 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Kidde Safety Europe, a UK manufacturer of smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, has introduced a new Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch that enables remote testing and silencing of interconnected Kidde FIREX hardwired alarms, providing a practical solution for properties where alarms are installed in locations that are difficult to access or require regular inspection.
  The Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch makes the process easy with a convenient Test/Hush button that eliminates the need for phy
  
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• Ideal Heating reinstates One More MAX incentive

  05-01-2026 10:26 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Ideal Heating, a UK manufacturer of boilers and heat pumps, has confirmed the return of its One More MAX installer incentive at the start of 2026, offering up to £1,000 in rewards through its Connect programme.
  The scheme runs from 1 January to 30 April 2026 and applies to installers who register more Logic MAX or Vogue MAX boilers during that period than they did between 1 January and 30 April 2025.
  Installers who exceed their previous total by one registered boiler will receive £30
  
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• £18 million power upgrade benefits 30,000 residents

  02-01-2026 17:26 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  More than 30,000 people in Hackney and North London will benefit from upgraded energy supplies following the completion of an electricity project from distribution network operator UK Power Networks.
  The project, which began in July 2017, required the installation of 22km of cable and ducting across four new circuits, with the final circuit being energised in November 2025.
  The new infrastructure will benefit more than 30,000 homes in Hackney and Walthamstow, paving the way for electric vehicles
  
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• New lockable enclosure covers for Elucian consumer units

  02-01-2026 12:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Click Scolmore has enhanced its Elucian consumer unit range with the launch of new Premium Lockable Enclosure Covers.
  These sleek and secure retrofit covers have been designed to fit seamlessly with the company’s current Elucian range, meeting the growing demand for lockable, tamper-proof consumer units.
  The upgraded security and design have set new standards in the domestic market, offering a simple upgrade solution for customers who already have Elucian consumer units installed.
  The new
  
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• Lockable enclosure covers for Elucian consumer units

  02-01-2026 12:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Click Scolmore has enhanced its Elucian consumer unit range with the launch of new Premium Lockable Enclosure Covers.
  These sleek and secure retrofit covers have been designed to fit seamlessly with the company’s current Elucian range, meeting the growing demand for lockable, tamper-proof consumer units.
  The upgraded security and design have set new standards in the domestic market, offering a simple upgrade solution for customers who already have Elucian consumer units installed.
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• NAPIT announces UKAS accreditation for MCS scheme

  02-01-2026 10:56 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  NAPIT, a company developing green skills and compliance, has confirmed that it has achieved UKAS accreditation to deliver the MCS Redeveloped Installer Scheme.
  The company says this reinforces its commitment to quality, consumer protection, and robust certification standards across the small-scale renewable sector.
  The milestone marks a new phase in the long-standing partnership between NAPIT and MCS, aiming to provide greater clarity for installers as the redeveloped scheme is rolled out.
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• Product of the Month: ONYX Heater with WiFi

  29-12-2025 09:55 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  The electric heating market has moved on – and so has storage heating. ONYX represents a new generation of high heat retention storage heaters, designed for homes that demand efficiency, connectivity, and intelligent performance that genuinely delivers. This is not storage heating as you knew it; this is storage heating done properly.
  At the core of ONYX is its exceptional heat retention. With up to 60% retained heat and storage capacity of up to 16 hours, ONYX dramatically reduces the nee
  
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• (Insert AI assistant here), play ‘Deck the Halls’

  22-12-2025 13:31 via ertonline.co.uk
  By Daniel Todaro, MD, Gekko Field Marketing The magic of Christmas is getting a high-tech makeover. This year, holiday wish lists are moving beyond the typical gadgets and into the realm of the truly smart home. While a new television is still a coveted gift, modern shoppers are seeking next-generation devices that do more than […]
  
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• Listen up!

  22-12-2025 13:28 via ertonline.co.uk
  Whether it’s wireless headphones or high-end hi-fi systems. Retailers need to keep their ear to the ground to find out what’s coming out next in the audio market! by Rupert Cook One of the most common traps we see is treating the entire audio market as a single entity. It’s not. In reality, it’s split […]
  
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• Octopus and Barratt Redrow target zero home energy bills

  22-12-2025 12:19 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Octopus Energy, one of the UK’s largest energy suppliers, and Barratt Redrow, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, have announced a partnership aimed at delivering homes with no household energy bills for up to 10 years, combining low-carbon building design with integrated clean energy technology.
  The agreement brings together Octopus Energy’s Zero Bills tariff with Barratt Redrow’s new-build housing developments, enabling residents to live in homes designed to generate
  
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• Click Scolmore introduces Matt Black to New Media modules

  22-12-2025 10:17 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Click Scolmore, a designer and manufacturer of electrical accessories, has upgraded its New Media module range with the introduction of a stylish new Matt Black finish, delivering the same trusted functionality with a more sophisticated modern style.
  Designed to complement modern interiors, the new matte texture offers a sleek, low-sheen appearance that blends effortlessly into contemporary environments – perfect for applications where elegance and performance are essential.
  The Matt Black
  
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• Ansell enhances Highbay range with Halo

  19-12-2025 16:44 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Ansell Lighting, a designer and manufacturer of luminaires, has launched the Halo Highbay – a modern decorative low-/high-bay luminaire, featuring a unique halo-ring design.
  Suitable for use in commercial, retail, educational, and healthcare applications, the Halo Highbay has been designed as a versatile option available in both black and white finishes.
  From a performance standpoint, the luminaire is CCT selectable between 3000K and 4000K, as well as power selectable, offering a choice of
  
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•  IMELCO and ESYLUX partner on smart automation and lighting

  19-12-2025 14:58 via ewnews.co.uk
  Starting January 2026, ESYLUX will be officially welcomed as a preferred supplier within the IMELCO group. From its base in Ahrensburg (Germany, near Hamburg), ESYLUX develops and produces solutions for sensor-based automation and lighting control, with a clear focus on commercial environments such as offices, education, and healthcare.
  ESYLUX is a German company with more than 50 years of market experience and a global sales network operated through trading partners and its own subsidiaries in
  
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• iRobot acquired by Picea following Chapter 11 bankruptcy

  19-12-2025 14:30 via ertonline.co.uk
  iRobot, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and has been acquired by Chinese robot manufacturer Picea Robotics. According to a statement on its website, iRobot describes its arrangement as a “Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) with its secured lender and its primary contract manufacturer, Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co., […]
  
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• Solar safety upgrade completed at York Minster

  19-12-2025 13:01 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  York Minster, the world-famous Gothic cathedral at the heart of York, has reduced energy costs and emissions following the installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic system designed to prioritise both efficiency and fire safety at the historic site.
  Since commissioning, the 184-panel installation has generated more than 42,000 kWh of electricity in six months.
  At peak output, the system has met more than 80% of the Minster’s electricity demand, delivering savings of almost £20,000
  
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• RAW supporting Christmas travel with new charging bays

  19-12-2025 11:31 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator RAW Charging has outlined how its EV charging network is supporting drivers ‘driving home for Christmas’ across the UK this year, with chargepoints located at hospitality, leisure, and retail destinations on key festive routes.
  During 2025, the company has installed more than 400 charging bays across sites including retail parks, visitor attractions, and hotels.
  RAW Charging says the network now covers every region of the UK, providing charg
  
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• CEDIA shines a light on “unmissable experiences at ISE 2026”

  18-12-2025 15:21 via ertonline.co.uk
  With ISE just around the corner, CEDIA encourages the smart home community to visit the 2026 edition of the show. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, networking opportunities, or hands-on demonstrations, ISE promises an unmatched showcase of key features that will shape the future of the smart home industry. “ISE 2026 isn’t just a showcase for the […]
  
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• ‘Slop’ named Word of the Year in 2025

  18-12-2025 14:29 via ertonline.co.uk
  AI’s impact on our online world has not gone unnoticed in 2025, and one of America’s leading dictionaries has summed it up neatly: the word of the year for 2025 is “slop.” Merriam-Webster defines it as “digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence.”  For electrical retailers, […]
  
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• Energy efficiency in buildings tops organisations’ infrastructure priorities, finds Siemens study

  18-12-2025 12:43 via ewnews.co.uk
  Energy efficiency in facilities and buildings has emerged as the No. 1 infrastructure priority for organisations, a recent Siemens survey and study finds.
  Despite many retrofits offering a strong return on investment (ROI), the top barriers to progressing with energy efficiency goals since 2023 have been cost-related, including lack of capital, rising energy prices, and the expense of new equipment and technologies. To overcome these challenges, Siemens is offering Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) mod
  
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• IBA appoints chief membership officer

  18-12-2025 12:37 via ewnews.co.uk
  The IBA Buying Group Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul White as Chief Membership Officer. Paul brings more than two decades of experience in the electrical wholesale industry, having held senior roles at Edmundson Electrical, CEF, and Rexel since joining the sector in 2001.
  In this newly enhanced leadership role, Paul will focus on ensuring the IBA continues to strengthen its position as the natural home for independent electrical wholesalers. His remit includes driving Member v
  
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