Manufacturer News

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Crabtree launches single module arc fault detection device
Crabtree launches single module arc fault detection device

This new product has been launched to support customers with the 18th Edition wiring regulations. The device detects and disconnects arc faults which could lead to an electrical fire in the home.

September 2019

Crabtree
Circuit Protection

Premium bottled water producer installs UK’s first ABB PVS-100 solar inverter
Premium bottled water producer installs UK’s first ABB PVS-100 solar inverter

Secure communication and smart design make PVS-100 ideal for Hampshire’s Hildon Water

September 2019

ABB
General

NET LED Lighting introduce new TP(a) Kingston LED Panels
NET LED Lighting introduce new TP(a) Kingston LED Panels

High intensity luminaires can cause headaches, migraines and other eye problems for end users, and as much as we want to dazzle you with our products – this isn’t quite what we mean.

September 2019

NET LED
Lighting

Hager releases newly updated eCat app
Hager releases newly updated eCat app

Download their updated eCat app today for iOS and Android. The've merged both their previous e-Catalogue app and their Pulse app to make this new and improved app.

September 2019

Hager
General

Eaton solutions to satisfy the 18th edition wiring regulations
Eaton solutions to satisfy the 18th edition wiring regulations

See Eaton's new consumer unit solutions to meet the 18th edition of the IET wiring regulations. Discover the enhanced range, including their set of AFDDs and fitting components.

September 2019

Eaton
18th Edition

Rittal Launches New Blue e Chillers in 11 to 25 kW output class
Rittal Launches New Blue e Chillers in 11 to 25 kW output class

Rittal has significantly improved its range of cooling technology for machines and enclosures with its new Blue e chillers in 11 to 25 kW output class.

August 2019

Rittal
Cooling Equipment

Is your UPS enough?
Is your UPS enough?

ABB Emergi-Lite will be at the Healthcare Estates exhibition, Manchester Central on the 8-9 October stand B45 to explain all there is to know about the advantages of using EMEX Central Power supplies over UPS.

August 2019

ABB
General

Learn about the changing nature of risk in buildings
Learn about the changing nature of risk in buildings

The nature of risk in buildings is changing. Attend Eaton's webinar to find out about the risks identified in new legislation and technology to help improve building safety.

August 2019

Eaton
General

ASD Lighting's e-Motion™ Cloud Wireless Lighting Controls
ASD Lighting's e-Motion™ Cloud Wireless Lighting Controls

ASD Lighting introduce End-to-end Wireless lighting control solutions ideal for offices, warehouses, industrial, retail, car parks and many more lighting applications.

August 2019

Lighting

Reducing the Energy Output of Machine Tools
Reducing the Energy Output of Machine Tools

No business should ever underestimate the large amount of energy consumed by machine tools.  Cooling enclosures and spindles alone commonly account for more than 15 per cent of a company’s annual energy bill.

July 2019

Rittal
Cooling Equipment

LoadPro now available with built in Surge Protection
LoadPro now available with built in Surge Protection

Dorman Smith are pleased to announce the launch of the new LoadPro range of Consumer Units fitted with a surge protection device to meet the 18th edition requirements for transient over voltage protection in the UK.

July 2019

Dorman Smith
Circuit Protection
Distribution Equipment

Ansell Lighting Announce Their Green Team Task Force
Ansell Lighting Announce Their Green Team Task Force

The responsibility of the Green team is to encourage environmentally sustainable practices and generate ideas on what the company can do to be more energy efficient and how they can reduce the use of single-use plastics.

July 2019

Ansell Lighting
General
Lighting

ASD Lighting Announce New Powder Coating Line
ASD Lighting Announce New Powder Coating Line

In their latest investment they have brought the powder coating process in-house, reducing delays, costs, materials, handling, and even carbon footprint. Check-out the video now.

July 2019

Lighting

Unitrunk Makes Time Saving on Site as Easy as ABC
Unitrunk Makes Time Saving on Site as Easy as ABC

Cable management systems from Unitrunk’s RIS (Rapid Installation Systems) range have been installed as part of the transformation of an iconic suite of three Brutalist buildings in central Manchester; the ABC Buildings.

July 2019

Unitrunk
Cable Management

Lighting with top marks
Lighting with top marks

Eliminate the old habit of lighting unoccupied spaces with the brand new slim Circular Luminaire.

July 2019

NET LED
Lighting

Chint Shield will be at ELEXSHOW - Ricoh Arena, Coventry
Chint Shield will be at ELEXSHOW - Ricoh Arena, Coventry

They will be exhibiting at the event which takes place between 19th and 20th September 2019. Their representatives will be available to show you their range of consumer units, distribution boards and protection devices.

July 2019

Chint Shield
General

ABB will be exhibiting at the Cenex LCV event
ABB will be exhibiting at the Cenex LCV event

ABB is at the Cenex LCV (Low Carbon Vehicle) event at Millbrook, Bedfordshire on 4 and 5 September 2019 to demonstrate how fast charging is the new refuelling. 

July 2019

ABB
EV Charging

Trying to understand when to use overvoltage protection?
Trying to understand when to use overvoltage protection?

Electrium's FREE poster 'REQUIREMENTS FOR OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION BS 7671:2018 18TH EDITION IET WIRING REGULATIONS (443.4)' will help you through the requirements.

July 2019

Electrium
Circuit Protection

Kosnic introduce the Nimbus II and the Nimbus II Emergency
Kosnic introduce the Nimbus II and the Nimbus II Emergency

The Kosnic Nimbus II High Bay LED luminaire offers huge energy savings, efficiency and high performance, replacing conventional lighting in general industrial areas, manufacturing, warehousing, leisure facilities and retail environments.

July 2019

Kosnic
Lighting

Legrand launches guide to energy efficiency
Legrand launches guide to energy efficiency

With a continuing focus on energy efficiency, Legrand UK has launched a new guide that outlines the key efficiency drivers and the range of products and solutions on offer…

June 2019

Legrand
General

UK coatings firm selects ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring to help reach zero downtime goal
UK coatings firm selects ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring to help reach zero downtime goal

Transcontinental Advanced Coatings extends successful pilot of ABB’s smart sensor monitoring and predictive maintenance solution as it aims for zero downtime.

June 2019

ABB
General

Eaton’s newest edition of their Power Distribution Catalogue is available now!
Eaton’s newest edition of their Power Distribution Catalogue is available now!

Download Eaton’s newest edition of their Power Distribution Catalogue, delivering smart solutions for electrical distribution in commercial and industrial applications.

June 2019

Eaton
General

Get closer to Acti9 IsobarP through virtual reality!
Get closer to Acti9 IsobarP through virtual reality!

Acti9 Isobar P is a complete range of type tested distribution boards for commercial and industrial applications. Request your glasses through mySchneider Electrician portal and use your phone to access the tool.

June 2019

Schneider Electric
Distribution Equipment

ABB supports greater interoperability in market for electric buses and trucks
ABB supports greater interoperability in market for electric buses and trucks

As a member of the ASSURED consortium, ABB is facilitating greater standardization for the charging of electric buses, vital for driving market investment and growth.

June 2019

ABB
EV Charging

Take a look at Ansell Lighting’s latest ‘Awesome Ansell’ installer posts!
Take a look at Ansell Lighting’s latest ‘Awesome Ansell’ installer posts!

They have selected some of their favourite photos and uploaded them to the page. Each image displays what products have been installed and by which electrical contractor.

June 2019

Ansell Lighting
Lighting