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ABB to highlight intelligent power solutions at Data Centre World
ABB to highlight intelligent power solutions at Data Centre World

At Data Centre World 2019 in London’s ExCeL on 12 and 13 March, ABB will share insight into how data centre operators can enhance performance.

February 2019

ABB
General

C-TEC at Fire Safety NEC
C-TEC at Fire Safety NEC

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is exhibiting again at Fire Safety NEC Birmingham (9-11 April).

February 2019

C-TEC
Fire Safety

New Rittal RiLine Compact 125 Amp Adaptor
New Rittal RiLine Compact 125 Amp Adaptor

Rittal has launched a new 45mm RiLine Compact adaptor, which is rated at 125 amps

February 2019

Rittal
Distribution Equipment

Connected lighting and software for SME
Connected lighting and software for SME

Bringing easy to install wireless connected lighting to small and medium sized enterprises, the Interact Pro app allows fast set up by installers and personal control for employees.

February 2019

Lighting

Dairy dazzled by robot automation as productivity soars by 50%
Dairy dazzled by robot automation as productivity soars by 50%

Wrexham-based dairy experiences improved hygiene and faster production output with robot-based automated trolley packer.

February 2019

ABB
Automation

Ty-Rap cable ties: 60 years of helping big ideas come together
Ty-Rap cable ties: 60 years of helping big ideas come together

Ty-Rap cable ties' ability to hold things together, to hold tightly when others would have failed, is what makes them special. Happy 60th birthday, Ty-Rap cables ties.

February 2019

ABB
Cable Management

MK Electric revels in a century of success
MK Electric revels in a century of success

MK Electric, a name synonymous with wiring devices, and with products in millions of buildings across the UK, domestic, commercial, industrial and beyond, is proud to celebrate its centenary year in 2019.

February 2019

MK Electric
General

Network Rail gives the green light to ABB's SMOS Light switchgear
Network Rail gives the green light to ABB's SMOS Light switchgear

Standardised switchgear covers all possible substation configurations to streamline engineering and operations for traction substations.

February 2019

ABB
Switchgear

Back in Matt – Trends for 2019
Back in Matt – Trends for 2019

Customers in 2019 will be seeking new ways to introduce unique characteristics to their homes and businesses and decorative wiring devices offer a stylish alternative to traditional plastic white sockets and switches.

January 2019

MK Electric
Wiring Devices

Kosnic Lighting’s Batten Family is available now
Kosnic Lighting’s Batten Family is available now

Kosnic battens offer high light output from a simple design and are extremely energy efficient with a long operational life helping to reduce building energy and maintenance costs.

January 2019

Kosnic
Lighting

Chint Shield have new waterproof and industrial wiring accessories
Chint Shield have new waterproof and industrial wiring accessories

Chint Shield have extended their wiring accessories range to include the SM Series for industrial use and the SWP Series for waterproof (IP66).

January 2019

Chint Shield
Wiring Devices

ABB to revolutionize cable protection with smart devices
ABB to revolutionize cable protection with smart devices

Using ABB AbilityTM, smart sensors will remotely report potential problems such as condensation and temperature fluctuations before expensive failures occur.

January 2019

ABB
Cable & Accessories

A home for all seasons
A home for all seasons

Winter is officially here and homeowners increasingly turn their thoughts to ways of staying warm, safe and cosy.

January 2019

ABB
Home Control

RCDs and the 18th Edition. What you need to know
RCDs and the 18th Edition. What you need to know

Dave Enefer, Devices Manager for Electrium, discusses what you need to know about RCDs and the 18th Edition.

January 2019

Electrium
18th Edition

Brand-New Thorn Products including their stylish Katona wall light
Brand-New Thorn Products including their stylish Katona wall light

Also including additions to the highly successful Chalice family of LED downlights. Big advances in performance, flexibility and efficiency, together with stunning design innovations.

January 2019

Lighting

Rittal’s Ri4Power Modular Busbar System Ideally Suited to Industrial Switchgear Application
Rittal’s Ri4Power Modular Busbar System Ideally Suited to Industrial Switchgear Application

Rittal was approached to provide power distribution and motor control centre system for a replacement drives panel at a steel mill based in the North of England.

January 2019

Rittal
Distribution Equipment

mySchneider Electrician portal - be more efficient and enjoy more time for you!
mySchneider Electrician portal - be more efficient and enjoy more time for you!

Schneider Electric know electricians need more time, that’s why they developed mySchneider Electrician portal - put everything you need in one place, when and where you need it.

January 2019

Schneider Electric
General

One Bishopsgate Plaza - first UK project for ABB's TruONE® ATS
One Bishopsgate Plaza - first UK project for ABB's TruONE® ATS

ABB has made its first UK delivery of TruONE® ATS units to building services contractor TClarke for installation at One Bishopsgate Plaza, a high-profile property development. 

December 2018

ABB
Distribution Equipment

What are the benefits of central battery systems?
What are the benefits of central battery systems?

Learn more about ABB’s renowned BS Kite marked EMEX central power supply systems and the importance of installing back up power for your buildings safety systems. 

December 2018

ABB
Distribution Equipment

C-TEC restructures its UK sales team to facilitate further growth and expansion
C-TEC restructures its UK sales team to facilitate further growth and expansion

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has restructured its UK sales team with the appointment of Simon Griffiths as their new Northern Fire Account Manager.

December 2018

C-TEC
General

How the 18th Edition brings opportunities for you
How the 18th Edition brings opportunities for you

Jim Hutchison, National Sales Manager for Wylex explains where the opportunity lies. Whether that’s a need for an increased number of devices per installation or new devices entirely.

December 2018

Wylex
18th Edition

Royce Thompson new technical guide
Royce Thompson new technical guide

ABB Royce Thompson has been at the forefront of the photo-electronic street lighting and amenity controls market since 1963. 

December 2018

ABB
Lighting

With Rittal’s RiAssure service, they can visit you and provide a FREE Cooling Review
With Rittal’s RiAssure service, they can visit you and provide a FREE Cooling Review

A visual inspection of your existing enclosures and cooling equipment to ascertain the next best step for your equipment and provide ongoing, best practice, suggestions. 

December 2018

Rittal
Enclosures

Turning the tide on ocean pollution with ABB Ability
Turning the tide on ocean pollution with ABB Ability

ABB is deploying its technology to help recover plastic waste from our oceans and raise global awareness of the ever-increasing problem.

December 2018

ABB
General

Kosnic LED Floodlights – energy efficient, robust and reliable
Kosnic LED Floodlights – energy efficient, robust and reliable

With a range of wattage options, they offer excellent light output, instant energy savings over halogen or CFL floodlights, surge protection and a long life.

December 2018

Kosnic
Lighting