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• The Energy Efficiency Movement transforms into an independent association

  14-05-2024 11:30 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM), a trailblazer in energy efficient practices for industry since 2021, today announced its governance transformation. The Movement is now organized as a non-profit association registered in Zurich, Switzerland. Having received pledges from more than 500 organizations, published relevant material such as The Case for Industrial Energy Efficiency and participated in dozens of events worldwide, the EEM has proven its pertinence. Therefore, the new governance mode
  
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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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• Deadline extended for 2024 ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award!

  03-06-2024 11:51 via ewnews.co.uk
  The entry deadline for the 2023 ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award has been extended to Friday 21 June 2024.
  For over 45 years, the ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award has been widely recognised as the premier training award in the electrotechnical and engineering services industry. It aims to showcase the very best talent across ECA’s Member businesses.
  The winner will receive an array of prizes including £3,000 cash, a state-of-the-art toolkit and a unique study trip
  
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• Keep safety at the heart of new legislation, says AEI Cables

  03-06-2024 11:43 via ewnews.co.uk
  New demanding legislation is being introduced into the supply chain for the right reasons of quality and safety, says AEI Cables.
  AEI Cables has been raising awareness of the Building Safety Act 2022 which makes new demands in terms of building industry process and compliance requirements.
  Stuart Dover, general manager of AEI Cables, said: “Some of the details of the act may be challenging but we should all be responsible to ensure we are meeting our obligations. Safety is at the heart of
  
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• June 2024 – Making mental health mainstream 

  01-06-2024 11:26 via ewnews.co.uk
  Mental Health Awareness Week took place at the end of May, and it was great to see so many initiatives and conversations taking place across the electrical industry. According to data from the Office of National Statistics, the risk of suicide for those in the construction industry is 1.6 times higher than the national average.
  The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) provides free mental health support to tradespeople in the energy and electrical sector and their families. Its new, free-to-acces
  
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• Inflation back to ‘normal levels’

  31-05-2024 11:19 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  The BRC (British Retail Consortium) has reported that inflation has “returned to normal levels” at 0.6 per cent in May, down from 0.8 per cent in April. This is below the three-month average rate of 0.9 per cent and it stated that shop price annual growth is at its lowest since November 2021. Chief Executive […]
  
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• Bowers & Wilkins partners with David Beckham

  31-05-2024 10:54 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  British audio brand, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), has announced a long-term partnership with David Beckham; the famous ex-England footballer is said to be a huge fan of the brand. B&W said that Mr Beckham chose to collaborate with the brand because of its “unrivalled reputation for audio excellence, craftmanship and class-leading, premium design”. The company […]
  
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• The new laws to protect consumers from cyber criminals, and what they mean for you

  31-05-2024 10:35 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  The UK’s consumer connected product security regime is now in effect, but what exactly is it and how can the electrical retail industry make changes for the future? Product law expert and Director at Fieldfisher, Aonghus Heatley, explains… The consumer connected product security regime came into effect in the UK last month (29 April). The […]
  
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• Sales team expansion for Ansell Lighting

  29-05-2024 17:32 via ewnews.co.uk
  Leading lighting designer and manufacturer Ansell Lighting has announced a string of new appointments as it strengthens and expands its UK sales team.
  Three new Area Sales Managers have been appointed to look after the North, South East and Midlands regions and boosting the sales team to 36.
  Tom Preece has more than a decade of experience in the industry, working his way up from Graduate Trainee to work in a range of roles including both internal and external sales at a leading electrical wholes
  
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• Creating hygenic washrooms

  29-05-2024 16:07 via ewnews.co.uk
  ATC provides a wide range of energy-efficient hand dryers, with a model to suit specific washroom needs.
  ATC’s energy-efficient hand dryers ensure users energy efficiency, lower energy bills and hygienic washrooms.
  Energy efficiency: High speed, all models dry hands in 15 seconds
  Lower energy bills: Heating element can be switched On/Off
  Hygienic washrooms: Optional HEPA filters remove harmful particles such as bacteria, mould and dust
  Energy savings: Kinder to the environment than paper t
  
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• Sanus goes large in time for the Euros

  29-05-2024 15:20 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Sanus has introduced an upgraded version of its popular VXT7-B2 Premium TV mount, to enable football fans to experience the full stadium atmosphere on screens up to 140 inches in size. For the best experience, the bigger the screen the more it feels like being there in the front-row. The recently upgraded VXT7-B2 tilting wall […]
  
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• Deligo moves to new headquarters

  29-05-2024 14:45 via ewnews.co.uk
  Deligo is pleased to announce a significant transition to a new, enhanced headquarters, set to take place in June 2024.
  The new facility features a spacious 40,000-square-foot warehouse, providing the necessary infrastructure for enhanced efficiency and a more dynamic operation. This expansion will enable Deligo to offer a broader range of products, ensuring customers have access to an extensive selection to meet their needs.
  In addition to the increased space, the new location is designed for s
  
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• Carl Kammerling launches 2024 Renewables Promotion

  29-05-2024 14:43 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Renewables Highlight Promotion offers trade customers fantastic discounts across premium tools, designed for the ever-growing renewables sector.
  As the demand for renewable energy increases, so does the demand for professionals equipped with the right tools for the project. Live from 1 May until 28 June 2024, this promotion will see Carl Kammerling International (CKI), the home of C.K Tools, support its retail partners in establishing a strong bottom line by providing fantastic savings on po
  
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