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• New CP Electronics RAPID ELS to transform emergency lighting management

  01-02-2023 11:30 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The CP Electronics energy and lighting controls range has expanded with the launch of a new emergency lighting server, providing facilities managers and building owners a fast, remote testing solution for their sites.
  RAPID ELS is a new emergency lighting management server from CP Electronics – a brand of Legrand – that simplifies the control of emergency lighting in both single and multi-site buildings. Among the many benefits, users can view the live status of their section of the
  
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• Martindale safety hub supports electrical apprentices

  02-02-2026 13:03 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Developing safe working practices from the outset is a priority for electrical apprentices, particularly when working with or around live electrical systems. A clear understanding of electrical safety procedures can help reduce risk and support safer behaviour on site from day one.
  Access to practical guidance early in a career can play an important role in building knowledge, reinforcing correct processes, and supporting compliance as apprentices progress through training and into the workplace
  
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• EIC Case Study: Support through financial crisis

  02-02-2026 12:54 via ewnews.co.uk
  When financial hardship pushes people to the brink, it can affect every area of life – from mental health and family stability to performance at work. Charlie’s story is a powerful example of how the Electrical Industries Charity’s (EIC) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides vital, life-changing support to workers across the electrical industry.
  Charlie had been struggling under the weight of months of financial strain. His family had moved into a home with an interest-o
  
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• Wastebuster initiative to see millions of schoolkids lead nationwide hunt for UK’s e-waste

  02-02-2026 12:22 via ertonline.co.uk
  The nation’s schoolchildren are being encouraged to participate in a new campaign to tackle the UK’s growing electrical waste crisis – and win prizes for their school in the process. The Hidden Treasure Hunt is a new nationwide schools-and-families initiative by Wastebuster, open to millions of pupils from the UK’s more than 20,000 primary schools. […]
  
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• Vent-Axia introduces Lo-Carbon PureAir Cleanse dMEV unit

  02-02-2026 12:03 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has introduced a decentralised mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) unit with an integrated indoor air quality (IAQ) sensor, which the company describes as the first continuous-running dMEV of its kind.
  The Lo-Carbon PureAir Cleanse combines continuous extract ventilation with humidity control and indoor air quality monitoring.
  The unit is designed to detect and respond to total volatile organic compounds, adjusting extraction rates when pollutant leve
  
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• Bira: High streets funding welcome, but business rates reform essential for lasting change

  02-02-2026 11:16 via ertonline.co.uk
  The British Independent Retailers Association – Bira, has welcomed the government’s £150 million investment in high streets but warned that the funding could be undermined without fundamental business rates reform. The organisation said the investment was encouraging and aligned with recent research showing communities want to take pride in their high streets. Andrew Goodacre, CEO […]
  
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• Ansell unveils ‘market-first’ modular LED downlight

  02-02-2026 10:32 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Ansell Lighting, a designer and manufacturer of luminaires, has introduced a new modular LED downlight, Prism Pro XM, marking the replacement of the existing Prism Pro range.
  The new downlight is designed around a modular format, with a replaceable driver and light engine.
  These components can be changed individually in the event of failure or upgrade, extending product life and reducing the need for full luminaire replacement.
  Prism Pro XM is available in standard, gimbal, and anti-glare format
  
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• On The Tools warns 2026 will be a ‘pressure cooker’

  30-01-2026 16:56 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Construction might look busy, but UK tradespeople say the pressure is piling up.
  New data from TradeBrain, powered by construction community On The Tools, reveals a growing gap between how the industry is talked about and how it actually feels to work in it.
  Jobs are coming in, day rates haven’t collapsed, yet financial uncertainty and mental strain are rising fast.
  Report findings
  The TradeBrain Q4 report for 2025, based on responses from 2,080 UK tradespeople, shows an industry running f
  
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• Storm Chandra: ERT hears from retailers affected

  30-01-2026 12:40 via ertonline.co.uk
  Storm Chandra swept across the UK from 26 to 27 January, delivering a potent combination of strong winds and heavy rain to already saturated ground. Named as a deep Atlantic low approached, Chandra prompted multiple severe weather warnings for rain, wind, and snow, with the storm arriving rapidly and forcefully. While the strongest gusts were […]
  
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• Product of the Month: SmokeGo from Advanced

  30-01-2026 11:50 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  When fire breaks out, smoke is often the greatest threat to life. Most fire‑related fatalities result from smoke inhalation rather than burns, making effective smoke control a critical part of any building’s fire safety strategy.
  Addressing this challenge, fire protection solutions manufacturer Advanced has launched SmokeGo, a powerful new solution designed to deliver complete, compliant smoke management while dramatically simplifying configuration and operation.
  Engineered for seaml
  
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• YESSS Electrical expands rapid delivery with TradeKart

  30-01-2026 10:34 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  UK electrical wholesaler YESSS Electrical has expanded its rapid and same-day delivery offering through a national partnership with TradeKart, giving electricians wider access to fast delivery from local branches.
  Electricians across the UK can now order products through YESSS Rapid in branch, as well as via the TradeKart marketplace app, with delivery available directly to site.
  TradeKart connects tradespeople with local merchants, enabling rapid ordering and delivery from participating supplie
  
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• TAG Active relies on tough enclosures for new attraction

  29-01-2026 13:41 via ewnews.co.uk
  TAG Active, a designer of obstacle course activity games, has been commissioned by Center Parcs to gamify the Adventure Nets at Longleat Forest holiday village.
  With a format that has been rolled out at venues worldwide, players tag a wristband against an illuminated RFID transponder to score points. At Longleat, Adventure Nets are set high in the trees, so TAG Active’s electronics must be protected in a durable, rain-proof enclosure that prevents condensation
  Players collect points by &ls
  
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• NVC Lighting revives sports centre with dynamic lighting

  29-01-2026 13:36 via ewnews.co.uk
  The UK’s largest indoor cricket academy has now opened at the University of Brighton, featuring high-quality, energy-efficient LED lighting supplied by NVC Lighting.
  The state-of-the-art complex, which enables aspiring cricketers to develop their talents while earning a degree, is a groundbreaking partnership between the university and Square One Cricket.
  TJ Electrical were awarded the lighting contract, and working in partnership with NVC Lighting and local wholesaler Rexel, specified NVC
  
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• Marshall-Tufflex stock Linian Cable Tray Clips

  29-01-2026 13:29 via ewnews.co.uk
  Marshall-Tufflex is pleased to announce the launch and availability of Linian Cable Tray Clips, now integrated into its growing portfolio of cable management solutions.
  Designed for use with metal cable tray systems, these innovative clips provide a fast, safe, and fully compliant method for securing cables as an alternative to traditional fixing methods such as cable ties, screws, or metal straps.
  Raising the bar for fire-safe installations
  Conventional plastic ties can fail when exposed to hig
  
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• Elucian expands consumer unit range

  29-01-2026 13:24 via ewnews.co.uk
  Elucian has added new IP65-rated EV boards to its popular consumer unit range, providing a robust solution tailored to the growing demand in EV charging installations.
  As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates across the UK, the role of dedicated EV boards has never been more critical. These specialist consumer units are designed to manage the unique electrical requirements of EV chargers, including high current loads, isolation, surge protection and compliance with the latest wiring regulat
  
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• Unicrimp’s Q-Nect IP range of Weatherproof Junction Boxes

  29-01-2026 13:19 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Q-Nect range of junction boxes and connectors from Unicrimp provides installers with secure and efficient connections for a range of residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
  Akey product in the range is the Q-Nect IP weatherproof junction box which is designed to make installations quicker and more efficient.
  It can house four of the 3 Port Lever Connectors using the 360° detachable cradle. The IP Box also utilises a curved lid which provides additional space for wires. The
  
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• Inceptor Milli family of fire-rated downlights from Ovia

  29-01-2026 13:16 via ewnews.co.uk
  The compact yet powerful Inceptor Milli Adjustable is the latest addition to Ovia’s growing Milli family of fire-rated domestic downlights.
  Designed with the same innovation, fire-rated safety and ease of installation as the standard Milli, the adjustable version offers a seamless 360° rotation and 20° tilt capability to deliver total directional lighting control.
  Complementing the Inceptor Milli Fixed and Inceptor Milli Baffle versions, Inceptor Milli Adjustable brings unparallele
  
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• ESP offers reliable fire detection with Espire Heat Alarms

  29-01-2026 13:13 via ewnews.co.uk
  ESP is setting high standards in specialist fire detection with its Espire Heat Alarm range.
  Designed for kitchens, garages and dusty environments, these provide essential protection where traditional smoke alarms may be prone to false triggering.
  These alarms utilise a thermistor, which acts as a heat sensor, capable of detecting temperature fluctuations. The Espire Heat Alarm activates at 58°C and offers optimal performance in spaces where smoke or particles from cooking or work machinery
  
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• Click Scolmore powers up with new Twin Type C USB Socket Outlets

  29-01-2026 13:05 via ewnews.co.uk
  Click Scolmore’s latest innovation: 13A 1 and 2 Gang Safety Shutter Socket Outlets featuring twin USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) fast-charge ports.
  Designed to meet the demands of today’s connected environments, the new socket outlets combine reliable 13A power with advanced USB-C PD technology, allowing fast and e­fficient charging of modern devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops – without the need for additional adapters.
  With USB-C now the global standard for
  
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• Ovia unveils enhanced ‘Orbik by Ovia’ Emergency Lighting portfolio

  29-01-2026 13:02 via ewnews.co.uk
  Ovia, part of the Scolmore Group, has announced the launch of the newly enhanced Orbik by Ovia emergency lighting range.
  The development marks the next chapter for the long-established Orbik brand, which was brought under Scolmore Group’s distribution earlier this year and integrated within Ovia’s growing lighting portfolio.
  Ovia has invested heavily in the redevelopment of the range, combining Orbik’s trusted reputation in emergency lighting with Ovia’s own focus on inno
  
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• DoorBird D11x Series now integrated with Crestron Home

  29-01-2026 12:54 via ewnews.co.uk
  Leading innovator in IP video door communication DoorBird has announced that its D11x series intercoms are now integrated with premier smart home platform Crestron Home.
  This collaboration marks a significant milestone in smart home interoperability, offering homeowners and integrators a powerful, unified solution for secure and intelligent entry management.
  Developed in partnership with Crestron, this new functionality enables native compatibility with DoorBird D11x and D18x series products to
  
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• FireAngel launches new Pro Installer Network

  29-01-2026 12:49 via ewnews.co.uk
  FireAngel, a leading UK manufacturer of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, has proudly launched its new Pro Installer Network.
  An industry first for the sector, installers will have access to FireAngel’s free, fully insured Design Service. This third-party certified service is certificated under the recognised BAFE DS301 competency scheme and provides bespoke system designs compliant with BS 5839- 6. It’s a unique benefit available exclusively to Pro Installers, delivering compl
  
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• NVC Lighting launches new 20205 catalogue

  29-01-2026 12:47 via ewnews.co.uk
  N VC Lighting’s new 2026 catalogue features new products alongside a wide array of high-performance and cost-effective LED commercial lighting solutions, suitable for a range of applications and sectors.
  These include the upgraded Sterling Pro, which uses the latest backlit technology to combine high performance with an elevated level of efficiency, making it the go-to luminaire for sustainability-driven projects.
  The Texas Pro, meanwhile – “the best, most versatile, most relia
  
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• EIC Wellbeing Talks: Setting Boundaries in Relationships

  29-01-2026 12:41 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is hosting guest presenter David Cooper, an experienced relationship counsellor, to speak on the topic “Setting Boundaries With Those We Love” on Wednesday, 4 February.
  In the UK, around five million people currently provide unpaid care for older or disabled relatives, many of whom are looking after a parent. While caregiving can bring families closer, it can also strain relationships, especially when roles are not clearly understoodor boundari
  
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• Axiom’s successful entry into 3 Phase Distribution Market

  29-01-2026 12:39 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Axiom Brand by the CED Electrical Group provides the industrial and large commercial sector with a comprehensive 3 Phase Distribution range, comprising Boards, MCBs and RCBOs as well as a new Surge Protection Device designed purely for 3 Phase applications.
  Axiom Distribution Boards are presented in 6 sizes – 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 and 24 way – each pre-fitted with 4 Pole 125A Isolators. These all metal robust enclosures finished in pale grey, are designed for ease of installation and u
  
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• Sync Energy launches installer rewards scheme, Connect

  29-01-2026 12:11 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Sync Energy, a UK manufacturer of EV charging equipment and part of the Luceco Group, has launched a new installer reward scheme, Sync Energy Connect, aimed at encouraging best-practice commissioning and connected handover for domestic EV charger installations.
  The scheme runs from January to the end of April and offers installers £50 for every two verified, fully connected EV charger installations.
  To qualify, chargers must be handed over to the homeowner, with the end user completing the
  
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• Michael Smith Switchgear presented King’s Award

  29-01-2026 11:03 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Michael Smith Switchgear (MSSL), a UK manufacturer of low voltage switchgear and control panels, received The King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development during an afternoon of celebration at its Leicester facility.
  The Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire presented the award, on behalf of King Charles III, to Managing Director Sean Smith and Operations and Finance Director Emily Smith.
  Team members and company partners gathered on the shopfloor at the carbon neutral facility to ce
  
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• Powered Now launches AI features on its platform

  28-01-2026 13:16 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Powered Now, a leading job management software for the trades, has announced the launch of brand new AI-powered features on the platform, designed to help electrical businesses spend less time on admin.
  With Powered Now, users will now be able to proofread existing text, build on what has already been written, and generate brand new text from a simple prompt. Better still, the AI can be customised to match each user’s tone and style, so everything sounds like you – just written faste
  
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• AMDEA launches new Associate Member Group

  28-01-2026 13:00 via ertonline.co.uk
  AMDEA launched its new Associate Membership Group (AMG) with an inaugural meeting of founding Associate Members; Pacifica, British Gas, Square Trade, Domestic & General and Service Box, on 14 January. The new Associate Membership Group formalises AMDEA’s regular engagement with the wider industry, allowing AMDEA to bring companies involved in the provision of training, insurance […]
  
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• Registration open for CWIEME Berlin 2026

  28-01-2026 12:37 via ewnews.co.uk
  Visitor registration is now open for CWIEME Berlin 2026, the world’s leading exhibition for coil winding, transformer, electric motor, generator and e-mobility technologies. Taking place at Messe Berlin from May 19 to 21, 2026, the landmark 30th anniversary edition will deliver a comprehensive showcase of innovation across the global electrical engineering supply chain.
  This year’s theme, Where Power Meets Progress, reflects the transformative energy shaping today’s electrical
  
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