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General News 21/11/2011 Introducing - The World's Most Energy Efficient & Sustainable Hand DryerThe World's Most Energy Efficient & Sustainable Hand Dryer - The Savortex Vortex 550. 50 Hand Dries Costs 1p  07/11/2011 Thorn Lighting Launches PopPack Pro Fluorescent BattenThorn Lighting, a globally trusted supplier of both outdoor and indoor luminaires and integrated controls, today announced the launch of the PopPack Pro fluorescent batten, offering faster and simpler installation, better energy efficiency and unrivalled optical performance.  21/09/2011 Solar PV grows fast as technology develops - introductory article by James Hunt of VoltimumThis VoltiTECH article is all about solar photovoltaic (solar PV) energy systems, and how to install them. In this introductory article, Voltimum Managing Editor James Hunt examines how the potential of solar PV is being turned into a more widespread reality..........  20/09/2011 NEW MK Sentry Populated Consumer UnitsMK have introduced 3 new populated boards.  30/08/2011 Electrical Industry Awards announces finalists - BEW NOMINATED.....The shortlist for this year's Electrical Industry Awards has been unveiled. Rodney Jack, editor of Electrical Times, said: "Being shortlisted is a tremendous achievement. Each nominated entry has been judged to be amongst the best in the UK by leading experts steeped in their knowledge of the electrical industry.......  21/07/2011 NEW BRANCH - ORPINGTON - KENTWe are delighted to announce and proud to present our new branch centrally located in Orpington Kent, conveniently close to the main A20 road.  09/05/2011 Smart Solutions for EveryoneSmart home technology seems to be the phrase on everyone’s lips at the moment, but whenever examples of it are shown it still seems to be in the homes of those with extremely fat wallets. Richard Hayward of Legrand talks about the role wiring devices are playing in delivering smart solutions that appeal to all budgets.  06/04/2011 Award for Philips LED LampPhilips has been given an award for its 12W LED bulb, a replacement for the 60 W incandescent bulb which was banned last month.  07/03/2011 VPhase wins climate awardVPhase plc has won a £30,000 financial award for its domestic voltage optimisation device, which delivers homeowners savings of around 10% off their electricity bills, is low cost, easy to fit and maintenance free.  04/02/2011 NICEIC unveils industry eventNICEIC has announced details of its first ever conference and exhibition, NICEIC Live, which promises to be a hub of business advice and technical information.  11/01/2011 Challenge your perception with HamiltonDecorative electrical wiring accessories and lighting control manufacturer Hamilton Litestat, has launched a new crystal clear range of switch plates and sockets.  27/10/2010 NEW Branch - Kingston Upon Thames Now OPEN!BEW Electrical Distributors Ltd are delighted to announce that our 10th Branch is now open for business………The Branch is conveniently situated close to the centre of Kingston Upon Thames just off one of the main arteries into the town  21/10/2010 NICEIC launches “MOT Your Home” campaignNew research from NICEIC has revealed that homeowners are risking their lives by not getting their electrics fully checked, leaving potentially deadly faults lurking in thousands of homes. Each year there are around 43,000 fires in UK homes, of which over 8,170 are caused by electrical faults and unsafe electrics.*  24/09/2010 Menlo³ - Freedom to create with the power to complyIn anticipation of the forthcoming changes to lighting industry standards to improve the efficiency and quality of office lighting, Thorn has launched a new range of modular fluorescent luminaires: Menlo³.  13/09/2010 Fluke introduces Insulation Testers for up to 10kVFluke, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement equipment, has introduced two insulation resistance testers offering digital insulation testing up to 10kV for testing a wide range of high voltage equipment including switchgear, motors, generators, transformers and cables.  08/07/2010 Part L 2010 - An LIF course on the lighting requirementsThe latest edition and the accompanying Approved Documents for Building Regulations Part L 2010 (England & Wales) will come into effect from October 2010. They will contain significant changes as far as lighting is concerned:  14/05/2010 New PopPack: A World of DifferenceThorn's all-new PopPack, the 16th generation of the world's best-selling light fitting, is poised to change how contractors view fluorescent lighting. Suddenly, instead of the standard batten fitting which has been unchanged for decades, there is a luminaire with a quicker installation sequence, easier electrical connection, rapid authentic emergency conversion and straightforward presence and daylight detection. All in addition to T5 or T8 lamps and a wider range of attachments for commercial and industrial requirements.  12/04/2010 Philips Expands Range Of LED Replacement Lighting SolutionsPhilips is to expand its portfolio of functional and decorative LED replacement lighting solutions for general lighting applications in public spaces and homes, adding a breakthrough 60 watt-equivalent LED bulb amongst the new introductions to be showcased for the first time at Light + Building 2010.  12/04/2010 Electrium Product RecallElectrium have issued a statement for a product recall on certain MCBs issued between 1/04/09 and 28/02/2010.  30/03/2010 The ErP (Energy related Product) regulationsThis is intended as an overview of new legislation, which becomes mandatory on 14th April 2010, how it will affect BEW, our customers and end users.  26/02/2010 Adaptaflex sponsored Tommy Hill aims for British Superbike titleWhen British Superbike Championship rider Tommy Hill takes up his grid position in the first round of the series he will again be carrying the Adaptaflex logo on his racing leathers in a season where he has his sights firmly fixed on the title.  05/01/2010 ECA Chairman David Pollock responds to the Pre Budget ReportFollowing Alistair Darling’s Pre-Budget Report, David Pollock, Group CEO of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), responds to the lack of positive action the Government is taking to support business and to push forward its skills agenda.  11/12/2009 Better Performance, Longer Life - OSRAM's Restructured DULUX® Pin Base Range Makes Selecting the PerOSRAM has restructured its range of DULUX® compact fluorescent lamps with pin bases in order to meet professional lighting requirements even more effectively. In addition, the lifetime and efficiency of the lamps has been improved. The range has been split into three categories based on the key benefits of each product and the packaging has been updated to clearly display each lamp’s unique feature. Thanks to this new segmentation, choosing the right light for any application has never been easier.  11/11/2009 Memshield 3 sets new standards in distribution board designEaton's Memshield 3 distribution boards break new ground in the range of functions they can perform whilst retaining all the features that have made Memshield 2 the preferred choice of contractors for more than 15 years. 125A Type B units are offered with a 250A option in the larger sizes while 250A units include provision for two 80A, 100A or 250A MCBs.  17/09/2009 Goodbye Switchstart, Hello High FrequencyThorn is launching a major energy saving campaign, urging small and medium electrical contractors to change from installing glow-starter switch (magnetic) driven fluorescent fittings to high frequency (HF) electronic versions, which consume about 20% less power and hence reduce CO2 emissions.  10/09/2009 £100 Trade-in offer for purchasers of Fluke 1652B or 1653 Multifunction TestersFor a limited period, customers purchasing a new Fluke 1652B or 1653B Multifunction Installation Tester can claim £100 or a free Fluke 115 Digital Multimeter (DMM) when trading in an old tester*.  01/09/2009 Say goodbye to the light bulbToday is the dawn of a new era, as inefficient 100W GLS incandescent lamps will be banned across the EU. This is in accordance with phase one of the EuP directive on ‘Non-Directional Domestic Lighting’.  23/06/2009 New BEW Catalogue OUT NOW....!!!BEW'S New Catalogue & Product Guide is out now packed with over 200 pages of products.  17/06/2009 Cooper Lighting RXD2 LED DownlightNew energy-efficient LED downlight complies with Parts L1 and L2  08/05/2009 NEW AURORA DISPLAY FOR WANDSWORTH BRANCHBEW are pleased to announce, in conjunction with Aurora Lighting, the installation of a new MASSIVE point of sale lighting display.  06/04/2009 Catalogue 22 from JCC launchedFind your lighting solutions with JCC’s new Catalogue 22, a leading light in product selection. Finding the right light fitting is now easier than ever with the launch of JCC’s latest popular catalogue, Catalogue 22. JCC continues to be an innovator in lighting, illustrated throughout this latest catalogue with over 125 new products including the latest LEDs, Fireguard and low energy solutions.  30/03/2009 Fire alarm cables for use in thin walls or partitionsTerry Journeaux of Prysmian Cables & Systems takes a look at one aspect of fire cables and fire alarm cables for buildings, which is fire alarm cables for use in thin walls or partitions:  09/03/2009 One fan fits all with Vent-Axia's versatile new Lo-Carbon QuadraVent-Axia breaks new ground in unitary fan technology with the launch of its versatile, new Quadra – a domestic fan ideal for through-the-wall or ducted applications, which is equally well suited to kitchen, bathroom, toilet or utility room installation in new-build or retrofit applications.  18/02/2009 Renewable sources of electricity and the 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2008) -THE SCOPE of the 17th Edition is wider and contains many new requirements, including additional requirements to ensure the safe connection of low-voltage generating sets including small scale embedded generators and solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems. In this article we look at the new Regulations in Section 551 and Section 712.  02/02/2009 Havells Sylvania launches Concord Architectural Lighting Catalogue 2009Havells Sylvania has launched its Concord Architectural Lighting catalogue for 2009 – a must-have reference for architects, M&E consultants, lighting designers and engineers.  15/01/2009 Vent Axia Commits to World Superbike TeamWith pre-season preparations at full pace in readiness for the 2009 World Superbike Championship, Paul Bird Motorsport are pleased to announce that both Vent Axia and Kick Energy will be remaining as team sponsors.  29/12/2008 Elkay shows its award winning products at Ecobuild 2009Winners of two Electrical Industry Awards in 2008 for its welcomelight and carboncalc – Elkay Electrical, will be displaying their innovative and efficient range of energy management products, on stand 1514 at Ecobuild 2009. The popular show is taking place at Earls Court in London, 3rd – 5th March 2009.  05/12/2008 Top Energy Saving Tips from the ECAA little effort goes a long way to reducing energy bills and our carbon footprint. The ECA offers basic energy saving tips, along with advice on Smart Meters and how to find and en electrician specialising in the installation of energy saving technology  28/11/2008 Vent-Axia introduces Sentinel Multivent wholehouse ventilationVent-Axia, the leader in low carbon ventilation, has launched the new Sentinel Multivent wholehouse ventilation system to respond precisely and automatically to the ventilation requirements in a property. Sentinel Multivent complies with Building Regulations Part F 2006 and Part L1a, including SAP 2005 and Appendix Q to provide an estimated 55% energy saving and an annual 60kg carbon reduction compared to conventional ventilation solutions:  24/11/2008 Industry celebrates SkillELECTRICThe electrical industry celebrated its finest talent at the UK finals of SkillELECTRIC 2008, a challenging two and a half day practical skills competition designed to promote standards and skills across the sector.  22/10/2008 CABLE TRADE PRICE LIST RESTRUCTUREPlease be aware that the Current Cable Trade Price List is to be restructured (reduced) and will change dramatically on the 3rd November 2008  10/09/2008 Thorn’s Online Software enables Contractors to Design Lighting SchemesContractors can now use www.thornlighting.co.uk to quickly calculate the number of indoor luminaires needed to light a rectangular room.  09/09/2008 Learn about key industry issues-Voltimum Seminars will get the industry thinking at Interbuild 2008Want to find out more about pressing electrical industry issues from some of the biggest names in the industry? With the success of last year, Voltimum has once again joined forces with Interbuild to create a dedicated centre for the electrical industry.  29/08/2008 MEM celebrates its CentenaryThe MEM brand is 100 years old! The Midland Electric Manufacturing Company Ltd. began manufacturing switch and fusegear in a workshop behind a house in Conybere Street, Birmingham in 1908. Today it is part of the Eaton Corporation which has 81,000 employees worldwide. Switchgear and fusegear are still manufactured at the main UK factory in Reddings Lane, Birmingham, less than 3 miles from Conybere Street where it all began.  01/07/2008 Current MK Contractor PromotionsSubmit Prestige 3D invoices with a total of 300 metres or more and receive a free Sat Nav!* Purchase 25 or more MK Sentry Boards and 250 or more MK breakers, you will receive a free CCTV!  23/06/2008 Mita launch versatile additions to data cable management rangeTo compliment their existing range of cable management systems, MITA Cable Management Specialists, a company of Schneider, have launched two new and highly versatile additions to their range of dedicated, stylish data-communications products.  17/06/2008 New website unravels 17th Edition changesWith the new 17th Edition Wiring Regulations being implemented, Schneider Electric has unveiled a new section of its website devoted to explaining the new Regulations and all of the ramifications for electrical contractors, FMs and building engineers.  27/05/2008 No wires, no batteries, no fuss as MK Electric’s Echo makes light switching ‘self-powered’MK Electric, the UK’s leading manufacturer of wiring devices and accessories, is transforming light operation with the introduction of a range of innovative ‘self powered’ switches – called Echo – that are entirely wireless and battery-free!  16/05/2008 Vent-Axia introduces HR100 R/RS Heat Recovery Ventilation RangeVent-Axia, leaders in air management technology, has launched the HR100R/RS range of easy to install, self-contained heat recovery units, purpose-designed for single bath/bedroom applications in hotels, nursing or care homes, and other multi-occupancy properties. 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