Manufacturer News

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C-TEC to host live webinar
C-TEC to host live webinar

C-TEC’s ‘Hush Those False Alarms’ webinar goes live at 11am on 22 November!

November 2017

C-TEC
Fire Safety

ABB named best manufacturer at the Smart Solutions Awards 2017!
ABB named best manufacturer at the Smart Solutions Awards 2017!

The judging panel included leading figures from the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) and National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC).

November 2017

ABB
General

Rittal’s New Laser Machining Centre to Revolutionise Control Panel Production at Engineering Firm
Rittal’s New Laser Machining Centre to Revolutionise Control Panel Production at Engineering Firm

In a “UK first”, Runcorn and Ewloe-based electrical engineering firm, LCA Controls, has switched its control panel operations from manual production to laser-machining.  The move is expected to transform its productivity and efficiency.

November 2017

Rittal
Automation

ABB Emergi-Lite brings emergency lighting expertise to LuxLive 2017
ABB Emergi-Lite brings emergency lighting expertise to LuxLive 2017

ABB Emergi-Lite are proud to confirm that they will be attending this year’s LuxLive Exhibition at the ExCel London on the 15-16 November 2017.

November 2017

ABB
General
Lighting

Crompton Instruments DRS Range of MID Approved Energy Meters
Crompton Instruments DRS Range of MID Approved Energy Meters

Conform to the recent Secondary Billing Directive with Crompton Instruments Range of MID Approved Din Rail Direct Connected Energy Meters.

September 2017

Crompton Instruments
Metering

Schneider Electric keeps rail powered with Compact Principal Supply Point
Schneider Electric keeps rail powered with Compact Principal Supply Point

Schneider Electric offers an innovative solution to secure the power supply of the rail industry.

September 2017

Schneider Electric
Switchgear
Distribution Equipment
Circuit Protection

Rittal Cloud Computing CPD Seminars
Rittal Cloud Computing CPD Seminars

Rittal Ltd has just launched a new Cloud Computing accredited seminar as part of its highly-respected Continuing Professional Development (CPD) series.

September 2017

Rittal
General

How do your crimped lug connections compare?
How do your crimped lug connections compare?

Cembre three 'm' rule assures crimped connections through a matched system of lugs, crimp tool and dies in accordance with Code of Practice BS7609.

August 2017

Cembre
Cable & Accessories
Cable Management

Get your free New Lisse Screwless Deco Switch from Schneider Electric
Get your free New Lisse Screwless Deco Switch from Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is offering the opportunity to discover the next generation of Lisse wiring accessories when you register on Schneider’s electrician portal.

August 2017

Schneider Electric
Wiring Devices

C-TEC Powers Up Paradise Island!
C-TEC Powers Up Paradise Island!

An exclusive resort in the Maldives is the latest prestigious location to benefit from C-TEC’s innovative life-safety systems.

August 2017

C-TEC
Fire Safety

Rittal’s Solutions for Centralised or De-centralised Automation
Rittal’s Solutions for Centralised or De-centralised Automation

Rittal offers customers a range of solutions for the safe packing of sophisticated electronics systems, both centralised and decentralised.

August 2017

Rittal
Enclosures

Rittal Air Circuit-Breaker Supporting System
Rittal Air Circuit-Breaker Supporting System

Rittal has developed a new busbar supporting system for air circuit-breakers, developed to enable 4 x 120 mm x 10 mm coppers to be secured safely to the air circuit-breaker.

August 2017

Rittal
Enclosures
Circuit Protection

Contacts in No Time
Contacts in No Time

Rittal has launched a new range of maintenance-free conductor connection clamps utilizing push-in technology.

July 2017

Rittal
Switchgear

Appleby Introduce Safety Alarms
Appleby Introduce Safety Alarms

The range includes smoke alarms, heat alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. The alarms are specifically for use in domestic household premises.

July 2017

Appleby
Fire Safety

Climate control in the food industry
Climate control in the food industry

The new Hygienic Design air/water heat exchangers from Rittal are ideally suited to the food industry, where hygiene standards are exceptionally stringent.

July 2017

Rittal
Enclosures

Call for more USB charging outlets in public buildings
Call for more USB charging outlets in public buildings

More than half (58%) of 2,000 UK adults would like to see more public buildings feature special USB smartphone charging outlets, a survey has revealed.

July 2017

Crabtree
Wiring Devices

Appleby Introduce Fire Rated Downlighters
Appleby Introduce Fire Rated Downlighters

The range includes a variety of decorative finishes, and is available in two standard IP ratings including IP65 models for use in Kitchens & Bathrooms.

July 2017

Appleby
Lighting

New DIN 96mm Digital Metering Systems from Crompton Instruments
New DIN 96mm Digital Metering Systems from Crompton Instruments

Crompton Instruments are proud to announce the launch of the Integra 1200 Series of Din 96mm Multifunction Meters

June 2017

Crompton Instruments
Metering

Are Your Enclosures Ready for the Summer?
Are Your Enclosures Ready for the Summer?

Rittal is warning users of manufacturing automation systems to check that they are prepared for the summer heat and, if necessary, arrange for an inspection of their equipment to check the level of risk.

June 2017

Rittal
Enclosures

Toughbay Circular: Now with 2YR ON-SITE SUPPORT
Toughbay Circular: Now with 2YR ON-SITE SUPPORT

JCC Lighting are proud to announce the warranty for Toughbay Circular will now include 2 years of on-site support.

June 2017

Lighting

Schneider Electric brings Telford facilities to life with virtual tours
Schneider Electric brings Telford facilities to life with virtual tours

Schneider Electric has now created online virtual tours of its Telford Customer Experience Centre and LV manufacturing Plant.

June 2017

Schneider Electric
General

Cutting Edge Cable Preparation with Cembre Tooling
Cutting Edge Cable Preparation with Cembre Tooling

Discover why Cembre Cutting Tools are designed to enable cable preparation in accordance with Code of Practice BS7609

May 2017

Cembre
Cable & Accessories
Cable Management

Schneider Electric launches Consulting Engineers portal
Schneider Electric launches Consulting Engineers portal

The online portal is designed to help Consulting Engineers develop their expertise, boost collaboration and innovation at all levels of business and management.

May 2017

Schneider Electric
General

Rittal Publishes New IT and Manufacturing Product Catalogue
Rittal Publishes New IT and Manufacturing Product Catalogue

System Catalogue 35 showcases products designed to address the needs of design engineers, switchgear manufacturers and data centre operators.

May 2017

Rittal
Enclosures
Distribution Equipment

Eaton’s Energy-Saving Litex Elite Delivers Rapid Return on Investment
Eaton’s Energy-Saving Litex Elite Delivers Rapid Return on Investment

Eaton has unveiled an IP65 high-bay luminaire with a level of energy efficiency that enables full return on investment within 18 months.

May 2017

Eaton
Lighting