Manufacturer News

Browse the latest press releases and articles from our manufacturer partners.


Philips have launched a competition to win a 3D printed luminaire
Philips have launched a competition to win a 3D printed luminaire

To celebrate the launch of their environmentally-friendly 3D printed lighting range, Philips are running a competition with the prize of your own custom 3D printed light fitting! Simply watch a short video from eFIXX & answer the question correctly for your chance to win.

May 2021

Lighting

ABB technology enables UK grid to integrate more renewable energy
ABB technology enables UK grid to integrate more renewable energy

A combination of innovative digital substation protection and control solutions from ABB and 5G technologies will enable UK Power Networks to accept growing levels of renewable energy.

April 2021

ABB
General

Catch up on Eaton's free #CPD webinars on Fleet Electrification
Catch up on Eaton's free #CPD webinars on Fleet Electrification

Did you miss out on Eaton's most recent webinar on Fleet Electrification? Don’t worry, you can watch their latest webinars on their on-demand platform

April 2021

Eaton
General

ABB making waves in sustainable progress on and offshore
ABB making waves in sustainable progress on and offshore

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship competes on an adapted version of the full Circuit de Monaco for the first time – a fitting backdrop to highlight the latest e-mobility technology developments

April 2021

ABB
General

Meet EPiC: a new work experience, for those who dare to go beyond the visible
Meet EPiC: a new work experience, for those who dare to go beyond the visible

EPiC is the new free mobile application to let installers, maintenance technicians and panel builders go beyond their normal way to work.

April 2021

ABB
General

ABB announces global partnership with FIA Girls on Track
ABB announces global partnership with FIA Girls on Track

As part of its Sustainability Strategy 2030 to drive social progress, ABB has become the Official Global Partner of the FIA Girls on Track – ABB Formula E Project – a grassroots program to inspire the next generation of women.

April 2021

ABB
General

I see DC Summit 2021
I see DC Summit 2021

Be ready for the new edition of ABB I see DC summit to discuss with our experts the latest trends and the continuing evolution  of direct current systems in applications such as marine, datacenter and microgrid to name a few.

April 2021

ABB
General

NET LED launch new Self-Test Range!
NET LED launch new Self-Test Range!

The Buckden Self-Test Range is now available and includes products such as the Surface Mount EXIT Box, 3H Mini Recessed Downlight and Emergency Bulkhead – all of which can be manually overridden with a Remote Control.

April 2021

NET LED
Lighting

City of Sheffield to protect air quality with ABB electric vehicle chargers
City of Sheffield to protect air quality with ABB electric vehicle chargers

Fleet of 27 Terra 54 chargers for private cars and taxis will be key element in new Clean Air Zone

April 2021

ABB
EV Charging

Backlit vs. Edgelit Panels: which is better?
Backlit vs. Edgelit Panels: which is better?

Unlike poor quality fluorescent battens and tubes, NET LED’s Kingston and Ashley Panels don’t strobe, glare or flicker. Their flexible output provides students and teachers with the correct lighting levels needed in the classroom. This helps improve focus and prevent headaches and tiredness.

April 2021

NET LED
Lighting

Ansell have produced a Guide to Bathroom Lighting and Zones
Ansell have produced a Guide to Bathroom Lighting and Zones

Designing a lighting installation for the bathroom in your home is not just a straightforward process as in addition to planning the layout solution, there are also strict regulations which need to be adhered to, regarding the voltage and ingress protection of lighting being proposed as well as restriction in the location of individual fittings.

April 2021

Ansell Lighting
Lighting

ABB and Millennium Technology Prize celebrate innovation for a sustainable future
ABB and Millennium Technology Prize celebrate innovation for a sustainable future

Company launches new partnership with Millennium Technology Prize, a global technology award, to highlight the crucial role of science, innovation and technology for the well-being and sustainability of societies and the environment.

April 2021

ABB
General

Deciding On New Lighting For Electrical Wholesalers
Deciding On New Lighting For Electrical Wholesalers

With over 12 years of experience, NET LED supply hassle-free lighting to Electrical Wholesalers across the UK. When deciding which products to sell, the team’s collaboration and commitment to quality lighting ensure they make the right choice, giving you confidence in our product selection when you trade with us.

March 2021

NET LED
Lighting

Electrika welcome Bell Lighting!
Electrika welcome Bell Lighting!

Part of the BELL Group of companies, BELL Lighting was established in 1920, and is still family run to this day. They have grown to become a leading manufacturer and supplier of quality light sources and fixtures to the electrical wholesale industry.

March 2021

Bell Lighting
Lighting

SPD. Easy as MCB. Simple as…
SPD. Easy as MCB. Simple as…

Miniature Overvoltage Protection Device from Wylex.

Wylex has introduced a single module wide surge protection device for use in its extensive range of consumer units.

March 2021

Wylex
Circuit Protection

Kosnic Lighting are on Relux, the international lighting planning software.
Kosnic Lighting are on Relux, the international lighting planning software.

At Kosnic, the design, development and manufacture of low energy LED solutions is their business. So is helping their customers think about lighting and how it can help combat ever increasing energy prices, reduce energy consumption and lower carbon emissions...

March 2021

Kosnic
Lighting

The Devil's in The Data
The Devil's in The Data

Data management has never been more important than in the last 12 months. With the many employees switching to remote working, record online shopping figures and video streaming service use going through the roof, because of the pandemic, the Data Centre industry has grown exponentially.

March 2021

Unitrunk
IT Infrastructure

ABB and Amazon Web Services steer fleets to an all-electric future
ABB and Amazon Web Services steer fleets to an all-electric future

ABB and Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, announced a collaboration to jointly develop a cloud-based digital solution for the real-time fleet management of electric vehicles (EVs).

March 2021

ABB
EV Charging

New TX CableNet network rack from Rittal
New TX CableNet network rack from Rittal

New TX CableNet network rack from Rittal Momentum for professional quality cable management By Emma Ryde, Rittal Product Manager for Industrial and Outdoor Enclosures.

March 2021

Rittal
IT Infrastructure

Calculate what you could save with ABB Ability™
Calculate what you could save with ABB Ability™

ABB Ability™ Energy and Asset Manager is a cloud solution that integrates both energy and asset management in one intuitive dashboard. It enables you to use the data created during the electrification process to make better-informed decisions.

March 2021

ABB
General

Roaring Success!
Roaring Success!

C-TEC’s new CAST ZFP Fire System Selected to Protect ‘The Bear’

March 2021

C-TEC
Fire Safety

Join Eaton’s Virtual Knowledge Hub webinars on Fleet Electrification
Join Eaton’s Virtual Knowledge Hub webinars on Fleet Electrification

The 2nd chapter of our Virtual Knowledge Hub will explore opportunities to make electric fleet more sustainable by integrating the right charging infrastructure. Register now!

March 2021

Eaton
General
EV Charging

ABB publishes Sustainability Report 2020
ABB publishes Sustainability Report 2020

ABB overachieves most of its 2020 sustainability targets and reduces its greenhouse gas emissions by 58 percent since 2013. Clear and ambitious path forward with new sustainability strategy 2030.

March 2021

ABB
General

Validation of UV-C lighting’s effectiveness on disinfecting the air
Validation of UV-C lighting’s effectiveness on disinfecting the air

Signify and Innovative Bioanalysis validate effectiveness of Signify’s UV-C lighting on disinfecting the air. Test results show that UV-C disinfection upper air luminaires inactivated 99.99% of SARS-COV-2 in the air of a room within 10 minutes.

March 2021

Lighting

NET LED has upgraded its next day cut off time
NET LED has upgraded its next day cut off time

Get what you need, when you need it when you order by 6 p.m., no order is too small for next day delivery; no minimum spend required!

March 2021

NET LED
Lighting