Manufacturer News

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


ABB driving the expansion of global EV charging infrastructures
ABB driving the expansion of global EV charging infrastructures

Around the world, each additional ABB fast-charging station that goes into use makes electric cars more valuable and feasible for everyone else. Call it the network effect in e-mobility.

September 2018

ABB
EV Charging

Commission outdoor luminaires from street level with Philips EasyAir SN0110
Commission outdoor luminaires from street level with Philips EasyAir SN0110

With the new Philips EasyAir SN0110 sensor you can now safely commission your outdoor luminaires from street level using your mobile phone and Bluetooth connection.

August 2018

Lighting

Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy Series – Fully charged with new ABB partnership
Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy Series – Fully charged with new ABB partnership

Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY has announced an agreement with pioneering technology leader ABB to serve as the Official Charging Partner for the new Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY series.

August 2018

ABB
EV Charging

Schneider Electric speeds up panel building with Quick Build Units
Schneider Electric speeds up panel building with Quick Build Units

Schneider Electric, the leader in energy management and automation, has announced a comprehensive range of preassembled distribution boards.

August 2018

Schneider Electric
Distribution Equipment

UK Construction Week – NEC 9th – 11th October
UK Construction Week – NEC 9th – 11th October

As part of Building Tech Live, ABB’s David Shephard will look at what makes up a smarter building automation solution, its benefits and opportunities for building owners.

August 2018

ABB
Building Management

Rittal's Edge Computing, Open Compute & Open19 CPD Seminars
Rittal's Edge Computing, Open Compute & Open19 CPD Seminars

Rittal Ltd has developed two new accredited seminars as part of its highly-respected Continuing Professional Development (CPD) series.

August 2018

Rittal
Data & Networking

C-TEC Exhibiting at Essen
C-TEC Exhibiting at Essen

C-TEC will once again be exhibiting at Security Essen, Germany.

July 2018

C-TEC
Fire Safety

Mk Electric Announces First ‘Switch On’ Winner
Mk Electric Announces First ‘Switch On’ Winner

MK Electric has revealed the first winner of its footie-themed Switch On MK promotion, with one grand prize draw still to go.

July 2018

MK Electric
General

Low Carbon Vehicle Event 2018
Low Carbon Vehicle Event 2018

As an innovator in EV infrastructure solutions, ABB is laying the foundations for a future of smarter, reliable, and emission-free mobility, accessible by everyone, everywhere.

July 2018

ABB
EV Charging

Circuit monitoring systems - Giving buildings a new dimension
Circuit monitoring systems - Giving buildings a new dimension

Achieve new levels of efficiency and availability with the new CMS700 Circuit monitoring systems

July 2018

ABB
Distribution Equipment

ABB chargers power IONITY’s opening of Europe’s highway of the future
ABB chargers power IONITY’s opening of Europe’s highway of the future

ABB, synonymous with electric-transportation breakthroughs during its 130-year history, has become a global leader in connected DC charging systems for electric vehicles.

July 2018

ABB
Distribution Equipment

Protection with Masterseal Plus
Protection with Masterseal Plus

With autumn now in full swing, household jobs like washing the car and blowing leaves off the drive mean that homeowners increasingly need outdoor power sources.

July 2018

MK Electric
Enclosures

Take a bite size slice of the 18th Edition with Electrium
Take a bite size slice of the 18th Edition with Electrium

Electrium, the UK’s leading electrical group, home to brands such as Crabtree and Wylex has created a Bitesize look at some of the new content in the 18th Edition wiring regulations.

July 2018

Electrium
18th Edition

ABB wins $150 million order to grid-connect world’s largest offshore wind farm
ABB wins $150 million order to grid-connect world’s largest offshore wind farm

Using ABB AbilityTM digital solutions and key technologies ABB will help integrate wind energy from Hornsea Project Two into the National Grid. 

July 2018

ABB
General

Schneider Electric gives customers the power of insight with PowerTag NSX
Schneider Electric gives customers the power of insight with PowerTag NSX

Schneider Electric has launched the PowerTag NSX, its latest connectable accessory for the company’s successful range of Compact NSX circuit breakers.

June 2018

Schneider Electric
Switchgear
Distribution Equipment
Circuit Protection

Emergi-Lite's NEW 2018 emergency lighting product catalogue is available
Emergi-Lite's NEW 2018 emergency lighting product catalogue is available

This catalogue provides a comprehensive guide to their extensive emergency lighting offerings and central power supply systems.

June 2018

Emergi-Lite
Lighting

A Base for Every Season
A Base for Every Season

Rittal’s new base/plinth system for enclosures and IT racks means it can now offer customers and end-users an unprecedented number of functions and options.

June 2018

Rittal
Enclosures

Where to Buy
Where to Buy

To find your local distributor with ease we’ve added a link to the ‘My World of Installation’ home page.

June 2018

ABB
General

Ty-Rap cable ties mark 60th year with the 28 billionth tie
Ty-Rap cable ties mark 60th year with the 28 billionth tie

We have to admit - we haven’t counted each and every one. There have been too many. But we are reasonably sure, given the evidence at hand, that Thomas & Betts, a member of the ABB Group, will produce its 28 billionth Ty-Rap® cable tie in 2018 - the 60th anniversary of a simple product that has quietly become an essential part of the modern world.

June 2018

ABB
Cable Management

C-TEC Success at Firex International
C-TEC Success at Firex International

C-TEC is celebrating after yet another highly successful Firex International.

June 2018

C-TEC
Fire Safety

Furse celebrate 125th anniversary
Furse celebrate 125th anniversary

Born as a one-man shop near the end of one of the United Kingdom’s longest depressions, Furse has always been able to ride out a storm. It survived the thunder of World War I and thrived through the devastation of World War II.
It expanded and diversified through decades of changing owners in the 1950s, 60s, 80s and 90s. By the 90s, the focus and direction was firmly on its core business – lightning protection and grounding.

June 2018

Furse
Lightning Protection

The first electric bus comes to the streets of Cardiff
The first electric bus comes to the streets of Cardiff

Working with Volvo Bus UK and their state-of-the-art 7900E this trial will last for 8 weeks from Cardiff City centre to Cardiff Bay.

June 2018

ABB
EV Charging

Economical charging solutions for homes & businesses
Economical charging solutions for homes & businesses

Introducing the new AC wallbox portfolio from ABB, providing an easy to fit and cost effective electric car charging point for private and business use.

June 2018

ABB
EV Charging

Introducing the new flexible PrimEvo TwinSpot emergency lighting range
Introducing the new flexible PrimEvo TwinSpot emergency lighting range

ABB’s complete all-in-one system concept has a simple plug and play design for ease of installation with 3 hour maintained or non-maintained options.

June 2018

ABB
Lighting

Emergi-Lite joins Relux
Emergi-Lite joins Relux

Emergi-Lite is now listed on Relux, so key product and technical information for project planning can be accessed quick and easily.

June 2018

Emergi-Lite
Lighting