Manufacturer News

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


How to Design and Size a Busbar
How to Design and Size a Busbar

The introduction of the IEC 61439 switchgear and control standards has had significant implications for the design and performance of the copper busbar system.

February 2017

Rittal
Distribution Equipment

Dorman Smith New Type A Single Module RCBOs
Dorman Smith New Type A Single Module RCBOs

New type A single module RCBOs are available with B-type or C-type characteristics with 30mA sensitivity in current ratings 6A, 10A, 16A, 20A and 32A.

February 2017

Dorman Smith
Circuit Protection

Schneider Electric announces UK availability of Masterpact MTZ
Schneider Electric announces UK availability of Masterpact MTZ

Schneider Electric has today announced the UK availability of the Masterpact MTZ, a next generation low-voltage breaker with industry first embedded Class 1 metering.

January 2017

Schneider Electric
Circuit Protection

C-TEC Inspires the Next Generation!
C-TEC Inspires the Next Generation!

 A joint C-TEC/IET ‘Celebration of Engineering’ day attracted a host of delegates keen to know more about UK manufacturing. 

January 2017

C-TEC
Fire Safety

Rittal Launches Slotted Cover Plate for Electrical Distribution Systems
Rittal Launches Slotted Cover Plate for Electrical Distribution Systems

Rittal has announced the launch of a new cover plate for shielding live components within electrical distribution systems.

January 2017

Rittal
Distribution Equipment

Crabtree acts on Instinct with wiring accessories launch
Crabtree acts on Instinct with wiring accessories launch

Crabtree has launched a major new product range called Instinct, containing over 300 products including sockets, fuse connection units and data outlets.

January 2017

Crabtree
Wiring Devices

Coming soon: New Crabtree range for commercial installation
Coming soon: New Crabtree range for commercial installation

Register here to be one of the first to see the exciting new range of innovation-packed products for commercial installations.

December 2016

Crabtree
Wiring Devices
Distribution Equipment
Circuit Protection

The future of LED downlights
The future of LED downlights

John Desmond at JCC Lighting discusses new Hybrid™ technology that bridges the gap between traditional integrated LED fixtures with the benefits of LED lamps.

December 2016

Lighting

White aluminium trunking does Sterling job for hospital
White aluminium trunking does Sterling job for hospital

Marshall-Tufflex’s Sterling Aluminium 3002 met the cleanliness and durability requirements of the ward environment, with the capacity and flexibility to deliver bed-head services.

December 2016

Cable Management

New 6kA MCB Range from IMO Precision Controls
New 6kA MCB Range from IMO Precision Controls

Competitively priced, available in a wide variety of poles and configurations, and now available from stock!

December 2016

Circuit Protection

Choose your style with Hager's Design 50 consumer units
Choose your style with Hager's Design 50 consumer units

With aesthetics at its heart, Design 50 provides both installer and homeowner a quality built consumer unit which blends perfectly into any home.

December 2016

Hager
Circuit Protection

EN54 Part 23 Visual Alarm Devices Simplified!
EN54 Part 23 Visual Alarm Devices Simplified!

C-TEC has launched an exciting CPD-certified seminar that aims to take the confusion out of the design and specification of fire alarm visual warning devices.

December 2016

C-TEC
Fire Safety

Light up the night with Hager’s LED Floodlight and Lamp
Light up the night with Hager’s LED Floodlight and Lamp

To help you to light up the night, Hager have launched a brand new range of LED Lighting with integral PIR sensors.

November 2016

Hager
Lighting

Schneider Electric launches Snack or Stack promotion
Schneider Electric launches Snack or Stack promotion

Open to UK trade customers via participating electrical wholesalers, with prizes in association with Argos and Greggs.

November 2016

Schneider Electric
General

Say goodbye to tangled cables
Say goodbye to tangled cables

Thanks to connector grommets from Rittal, there is a simple, flexible solution for introducing pre-assembled cables into the base area of housings and enclosures.

November 2016

Rittal
Cable & Accessories
Cable Management

Marshall-Tufflex in pole position for servicing island work stations
Marshall-Tufflex in pole position for servicing island work stations

Marshall-Tufflex PowerPoles & PowerPosts are the easy, good-looking and cost-effective solution for delivering power, data and communication services to island work stations.

November 2016

Cable Management

Manage a buildings energy with Hager’s extended TP&N range
Manage a buildings energy with Hager’s extended TP&N range

Hager have extended their enhanced metering and metered board range to help your clients manage and find energy savings for their buildings.

November 2016

Hager
Distribution Equipment

Electrium BIM Service
Electrium BIM Service

BIM files for Crabtree, Wylex and Volex Accessory products are now easily accessible by request via the Electrium website.

November 2016

Crabtree
Wiring Devices
Distribution Equipment
Circuit Protection

MK Electric USB charging solutions
MK Electric USB charging solutions

MK Electric was one of the first UK manufacturers to introduce USB charging modules, and now this technology is integrated into our market leading twin socket.

November 2016

MK Electric
Wiring Devices

Nest Cam Outdoor is available today
Nest Cam Outdoor is available today

Nest Cam Outdoor stands watch 24/7, rain or shine. It can send an alert when it detects activity. And lets you talk back through the Nest app.

November 2016

Security

New ABB i-bus KNX Analogue Actuators
New ABB i-bus KNX Analogue Actuators

ABB presents two new ABB i-bus KNX devices, 2-fold and 4-fold Analogue Actuators. The Analogue Actuators convert KNX telegrams in voltage or current signals.

November 2016

ABB
Home Control

Kosnic Lighting launch Universal Emergency Module
Kosnic Lighting launch Universal Emergency Module

Kosnic Lighting have launched their Universal Emergency Module - suitable for all class III luminaires with integrated LEDs and separate LED drivers.

November 2016

Kosnic
Lighting

Quick fit desk modules launched by Marshall-Tufflex
Quick fit desk modules launched by Marshall-Tufflex

Marshall-Tufflex has introduced a new range of power and data Desk Modules that perfectly complement the existing Underfloor to Desk range.

November 2016

Cable Management

Eaton Enables 100% Wireless Security for Homes
Eaton Enables 100% Wireless Security for Homes

Eaton has added three new radio products to its Scantronic and Menvier security ranges, enabling a 100 per cent radio solution and wire-free installation.

September 2016

Eaton
Fire Safety

Welcome to Legrand’s new and improved Synergy range
Welcome to Legrand’s new and improved Synergy range

Renewing its promise of quality and authenticity, Legrand has unveiled the latest additions to its Synergy wiring accessories.

September 2016

Legrand
Wiring Devices