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Legrand premieres 13A socket with integrated USB Type-C outlet
Legrand premieres 13A socket with integrated USB Type-C outlet

The socket can be installed in the same way as a standard BS 13A socket and requires no additional wiring or installer accreditations, making it suitable for both new-build and retrofit.

December 2018

Legrand
Wiring Devices

Hamilton’s 2019 Product Catalogue: makes finding the right solution easy!
Hamilton’s 2019 Product Catalogue: makes finding the right solution easy!

Hamilton's 2019 catalogue of state-of-the-art electrical accessories is AVAILABLE NOW! New products and a refreshed design to help find the right solution for your project.

December 2018

Hamilton
Wiring Devices

Connected lighting and Interact Pro help reduce energy use by 79%
Connected lighting and Interact Pro help reduce energy use by 79%

Interact Pro is a connected lighting system that works with Philips Interact ready luminaires to allow the lights to capture data (including energy usage).

November 2018

Building Management
Lighting

ABB takes it to the virtual edge
ABB takes it to the virtual edge

ABB will showcase several virtual products for the next generation data center and Secure Edge Data Center at this year’s DCD London event, on 5th and 6th November.

November 2018

ABB
Data & Networking

Switch fuses - World class performance in the most demanding applications
Switch fuses - World class performance in the most demanding applications

OS and OSM switch fuses by ABB have been designed to deliver world-class performance in even the most extreme conditions.

November 2018

ABB
Circuit Protection

ABB at LuxLive to demonstrate lifetime compliance for emergency lighting
ABB at LuxLive to demonstrate lifetime compliance for emergency lighting

ABB offers continuity of testing and record-keeping over a building’s lifetime, through central automatic testing of emergency lighting under the DALI protocol. 

November 2018

ABB
Lighting

Lewden Have All the Right Connections!
Lewden Have All the Right Connections!

In compliance with the latest 18th Edition Wiring Regulations coming into effect on January 1st, 2019, Lewden’s leading range of Caravan Hook up units has been upgraded.

November 2018

Lewden Palazzoli
18th Edition

Hager, 18th Edition Bitesize Guide
Hager, 18th Edition Bitesize Guide

This guide highlights a few key topics that you need to know regarding the upcoming changes with the new 18th Edition wiring regulations.

November 2018

Hager
18th Edition

NEW Versatile emergency lighting solution for safety outdoors
NEW Versatile emergency lighting solution for safety outdoors

ABB Emergi-Lite’s easy to install, tough and attractive outdoor Lutia range, launched at LuxLive earlier this month.

November 2018

ABB
Lighting

Schneider Electric’s Acti9 Isobar P cuts installation times by around 50%
Schneider Electric’s Acti9 Isobar P cuts installation times by around 50%

Schneider Electric’s market leading Acti9 Isobar P Distribution Boards allow for split neutral cabling and a neutral phase plug-on system for quick RCBO installation.

November 2018

Schneider Electric
Distribution Equipment

Improving emergency evacuation escape route guidance
Improving emergency evacuation escape route guidance

Eaton’s award winning Adaptive Evacuation System is built for emergencies – helping people safely escape by automatically updating signage to reflect changes in available evacuation routes.

November 2018

Eaton
Building Management
Security

Now available on the Relux Online Database
Now available on the Relux Online Database

ASD Lighting PLC are excited to announce that their entire catalogue of luminaires has been completely updated and is now available to use through the Relux Calculation Software Online Database.

November 2018

General
Lighting

Exploring the requirements for Overvoltage Protection
Exploring the requirements for Overvoltage Protection

Dave Enefer, Devices Product Manager at Crabtree, one of Electrium’s leading brands in electrical components, looks at the latest requirements for overvoltage protection.

November 2018

Crabtree
Circuit Protection

Thorn Lighting Triumphs at Voltimum’s Smart Solutions Awards 2018
Thorn Lighting Triumphs at Voltimum’s Smart Solutions Awards 2018

Part of the Zumtobel Group of companies, Thorn Lighting took home Best Project – Commercial at Voltimum’s Smart Solutions Awards 2018, held at UK Construction Week.

November 2018

General
Lighting

During 2019 Electrium’s leading brands will be touring the UK as part of Elex Show.
During 2019 Electrium’s leading brands will be touring the UK as part of Elex Show.

Elex Show is the UK's dedicated trade show for electrical contractors. The exhibition lets visitors see the latest products and solutions as well as gain insight from the industry.

November 2018

Electrium
General

Cooling for all Edge Scenarios – From Single Racks to Entire Data Centres
Cooling for all Edge Scenarios – From Single Racks to Entire Data Centres

Rittal has added 20 and 35 kW output classes to its portfolio of refrigerant-based IT cooling solutions, meaning it can now offer a cooling solution from 3 kW right through to 55 kW.

September 2018

Rittal
Data & Networking

New Furse Design & Technical solutions brochure available now!
New Furse Design & Technical solutions brochure available now!

ABB’s renowned Furse range of earthing & lightning protection design services provide a unique total solution.

September 2018

ABB
Lightning Protection

Rittal Offers Panel Opportunity to Test Drive the Perforex Solution
Rittal Offers Panel Opportunity to Test Drive the Perforex Solution

Rittal is offering UK customers the chance to ‘test drive’ its Perforex machining and automation systems before they buy.

September 2018

Rittal
Switchgear

ABB shortlisted for Voltimum Smart Solutions Awards
ABB shortlisted for Voltimum Smart Solutions Awards

ABB have been shortlisted for ‘Manufacturer of the Year’, plus ‘Residential Product of the Year’ for ClimaEco in the Voltimum Smart Solutions Awards.

September 2018

ABB
General

C-TEC Appoints New UK Sales Manager
C-TEC Appoints New UK Sales Manager

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has announced the promotion of Brian Foster to the newly-created role of UK Sales Manager.

September 2018

C-TEC
General

LoadPro Consumer Units – New Product Range from Dorman Smith
LoadPro Consumer Units – New Product Range from Dorman Smith

Dorman Smith are pleased to announce the launch of the new LoadPro range of Consumer Units which are designed to meet the requirements of Amendment No. 3 to BS 7671.

September 2018

Dorman Smith
Distribution Equipment
18th Edition

Philips launch easy to design-in, programmable emergency lighting driver TrustSight Gen3
Philips launch easy to design-in, programmable emergency lighting driver TrustSight Gen3

The portfolio, which will carry CE, ENEC and BSI Kitemark approval from 2019, includes high and low voltage variants in manual test, self-test and DALI options.

September 2018

Lighting

Ansell release new floodlight Colossus LED
Ansell release new floodlight Colossus LED

The Colossus LED is a high output, high efficiency die-cast aluminium floodlight that is suitable for large external sports or industrial applications.

September 2018

Ansell Lighting
Lighting

ABB Emergi-Lite’s Indulux shortlisted for the Lux Awards 2018
ABB Emergi-Lite’s Indulux shortlisted for the Lux Awards 2018

Congratulations to ABB Emergi-Lite’s Indulux product range which has been shortlisted for ‘Emergency Lighting Product of the Year’ by Lux Awards 2018.

September 2018

ABB
General
Lighting

ABB - Lux Live 2018
ABB - Lux Live 2018

Visit ABB on Stand N38 at Europe's biggest annual lighting event to learn about their Emergency Lighting solutions. 

September 2018

ABB
General
Lighting