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• Currys CEO calls for VAT to be scrapped on refurbished electricals

  13-09-2024 15:06 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Currys CEO Alex Baldock has called on the government to slash VAT on refurbished electrical products in an effort to keep them out of landfill. Mr Baldock told The Guardian: “It has already been charged once on these products. I would like to see a radical reduction or entire cut on these products.” The electrical […]
  
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• Schneider discusses the UK energy landscape in 2025

  16-12-2024 13:28 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Leading UK operations for the world’s most sustainable company according to Time magazine and Statista, Kelly Becker, President at Schneider Electric UK and Ireland, Belgium and Netherlands, discusses the evolving UK energy and industry landscape in 2025.
   
  Businesses can be empowered to turn the challenge of energy volatility into a key business opportunity.
  Energy price volatility is set to continue impacting global markets in 2025, posing challenges to supply chains, production cos
  
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• Row back on ZEV targets put billions of pounds of UK investment at risk

  16-12-2024 12:51 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Organisations and investors spearheading the roll out of EV charging infrastructure across the UK, have today issued a coordinated call on the Government to urgently recommit to existing EV sales targets.
  The unprecedented joint warning from BEAMA, ChargeUK, REA and UKSIF urges the Government not to cave to short-sighted demands to water down the commitment for vehicle manufacturers to sell a minimum of 22% zero emission vehicles in 2024, rising to 80% in 2030 and 100% in 2035.
  These organisatio
  
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• Comment: Manufacturing supply chain vital to deliver Clean Power 2030

  13-12-2024 15:44 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  BEAMA – the trade association representing manufacturers of electrical products spearheading the drive to electrification and a sector valued at £14bn – has welcomed the Government’s Industrial Strategy programme while urging Ministers to engage with its members to ensure the UK can meet its targets for Net Zero and industrial growth.
  Government departments involved with the Industrial Strategy must recognise two main requirements to support the electrical manufacturing s
  
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• Schneider contributes to Notre Dame restoration

  13-12-2024 13:27 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Schneider Electric has shared its honour to have contributed, by means of donations, to the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The donated solutions have made it possible to secure and monitor the site’s electrical facilities. The Building Management System (BMS) is thus able to manage and optimise the monument’s energy consumption, incorporating 21st century innovations into a cathedral that represents a high point in medieval art, classified as a UNESCO World Herit
  
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• Russell Hobbs appliances achieve Quiet Mark Certification

  13-12-2024 11:47 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Russell Hobbs has announced that it has achieved The Quiet Mark certification for 36 of its appliances. Products in the approved range include Fridge Freezers, Tumble Dryers, Cooker Hoods, Air Purifiers, Fans, Heating and Floorcare. Independent global certification programme, Quiet Mark, is linked to the UK Noise Abatement Society, a charitable foundation established in 1959. […]
  
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• Pacifica enjoys a successful year as it grows its presence in the MDA market

  13-12-2024 11:18 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Pacifica has reported that it has delivered a strong trading performance in its most recent financial results. The independent MDA repairs and warranties provider said it has seen growth in volume and revenues, highlighting “good progress” against its objectives in the appliance repair and extended warranties sectors. In the 12 months ending 31 March 2024, […]
  
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• Belling unveils new and improved range cooker collection

  12-12-2024 14:54 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Belling has announced the launch of its new and improved collection of Cookcentre and Farmhouse range cookers.  Designed by Belling’s UK team, the new product specifications are a reflection of years of consumer research, as well as improvements to quality and materials.  Parent company, Glen Dimplex Home Appliances, has made a significant investment with the […]
  
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• Vent-Axia wins H&V News Low Carbon Impact Award

  12-12-2024 13:38 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Vent-Axia is celebrating winning the ‘Low Carbon Impact Award: Commercial or Industrial’ at the prestigious H&V News Awards.
  The leading British ventilation manufacturer received the accolade for paving the way in the ventilation sector when it comes to its decarbonisation. Its latest innovation involves the testing of recycled plastics to create its pioneering materials database.
  The H&V News Awards celebrates the technical innovations, outstanding individuals and programmes
  
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• Vent-Axia and AO win BEAMA Net Zero Collaboration Award

  12-12-2024 13:32 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Market-leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia and AO, the UK’s most trusted electricals retailer, are celebrating winning the prestigious BEAMA Net Zero Collaboration Award.
  The companies scooped the accolade, for their pioneering initiative transforming AO’s recycled fridge plastic into high-quality Vent-Axia ventilation products.
  Vent-Axia aims to be Net Zero by 2040, a decade ahead of the Government’s target. By the end of FY2025, the company is aiming for 70% of
  
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• Luxury barn conversions benefit from Scolmore solutions

  12-12-2024 13:28 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  A range of products from Scolmore Group have been selected for a recently completed development of luxury barn conversions in rural Northamptonshire.
  Click wiring accessories, Elucian consumer units and Ovia downlights have all been installed in this select development of just three properties.
  Village Farm Barns is a select development of just three properties in Mears Ashby, Northants. The stunning stone and brick luxury barn conversions were created from the original farm buildings on the dev
  
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• Unicrimp adds Galvanised Earthing Boxes to its Q-Crimp range

  12-12-2024 13:22 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Unicrimp has added a new Galvanised Earthing Box to its growing Earth Rods and Components collection.
  An expansion of its popular Q-Crimp cable management accessories range, the new Galvanised Earthing Box has been designed to house and help protect the connection to an earth point.
  The new Earthing Box measures 100mm x 100mm x 95mm and is rated IP56, ensuring longevity as well as resistance to rust and corrosion. The range already offers a robust Green Earth Inspection box which is constructed
  
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• ESP has the domestic CCTV market covered

  12-12-2024 13:18 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  As more home owners look to upgrade their existing security provision or install new systems from scratch, the demand for domestic CCTV solutions continues to grow.
  With its 24/7 Colour IP POE CCTV range, leading security products supplier ESP has the perfect solution for installers looking for a high quality and reliable system for domestic applications.
  Designed to off er a superior quality system that is straightforward to install, ESP’s 24/7 Colour IP POE CCTV range contains a number o
  
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• Luceco adds to its inspection work lights range

  12-12-2024 12:57 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Designed to last the task, Luceco has added eight new products to its popular range of inspection work lights.
  All the products in the range are designed to provide reliable, high quality, innovative lighting tools for trade and recreational uses.
  Luceco, a designer, supplier and manufacturer of high-quality and efficient LED lighting products, has ensured that all of the high-output portable solutions benefit from the latest in LED technology. They are high-lumen, durable and hardwearing, with
  
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• BG launches waterproof single socket for EV use

  12-12-2024 12:46 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  BG has launched an IP66-rated single socket housed in a high impact weatherproof casing, designed for domestic installation for Mode 2 EV charging certified to BS1363/EV.
  The new product, from leading supplier of wiring and accessories BG, is ideal for households where an EV charger set up is not a suitable or viable option. The socket is also suitable for other domestic outdoor power needs.
  This go-to alternative for domestic EV charging is unmatched in its class for durability, ease of install
  
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• Currys reports ‘continuing progress’ despite ‘unwelcome headwinds’ from UK Budget impact

  12-12-2024 12:16 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Currys has released its latest half year results, showing that group revenue increased by one per cent to £3.9 billion and UK and Ireland revenue rose by five per cent. In the six months to 26 October 2024, UK&I adjusted EBIT increased +53 per cent year-on-year thanks to “stabilised” market share and strong performance from […]
  
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• Tackle high inrush current challenges with DOLD

  12-12-2024 12:11 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  DOLD introduces the RK 9260 solid-state relay (SSR), a cutting-edge solution to high in-rush current challenges in applications like LED lighting, and heating &cooling systems. Key features include:
  Inrush current management: Handles short but high in-rush currents up to 165A for 20ms at 230V AC, ensuring smooth system operation and reducing relay stress.
  Advanced technology: Features zerocrossing switching to minimise electrical noise and enhance performance in high-frequency operations lik
  
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• Slim-Line Panel Heaters from Airmaster

  12-12-2024 11:58 via ewnews.co.uk
  Over the past 30 years Airmaster has established itself as a major player in the UK space heating market, with ranges of convector and fan heaters, oil filled radiators as well as infrared, patio and tubular heaters. Innovative new products such as PTC portable heaters, Wi-Fi enabled panel heaters and bathroom downflow heaters have been added on a regular basis.
  Outselling all other heaters year in and year out is the Airmaster slim-line panel heater range.
  These wall mounted heaters are availab
  
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• Introducing Consort Claudgen’s new commercial fan heater

  12-12-2024 11:47 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Consort Claudgen is proud to announce the launch of the new CFH3 Commercial Fan Heater, designed to deliver efficient and reliable heating for workshops, garages and other commercial spaces.
  Rated at 3kW, this heater features three fan speeds and three heat settings, along with a fan-only mode for optimal air circulation. The HRXSL controller ensures precise temperature control, offering up to six daily programmes and seven-day scheduling for enhanced energy efficiency. Multiple heaters can be c
  
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• ‘We truly have the best group of members in the industry’: CIH reflects on the year

  11-12-2024 13:21 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  CIH/Euronics wrapped up the year with its annual Suppliers’ Christmas Lunch last week, where Chairman, Steve Scogings, reviewed the events of 2024 and bid a fond farewell to outgoing CIH Chief Executive, Paul Tyler, who steps down in April. “This has certainly been a year of change,” said Mr Scogings, addressing his Lunch guests. “We […]
  
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• Roberts Radio takes to the streets!

  10-12-2024 12:34 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Iconic British audio brand Roberts has taken to the streets – literally – with its latest playful stunt… Before the brand’s oversized radio display bids farewell to John Lewis, the team gave it a proper send-off –  by rolling it through the bustling heart of London’s Oxford Street! Londoners were treated to the sight of […]
  
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• Recolight welcomes Defra online marketplace WEEE announcement

  10-12-2024 12:31 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  The Government today announced that online marketplaces are to be brought into scope of the WEEE regulations. This means that online marketplaces will be responsible for the WEEE costs of any non-compliant product sold through the platform.
  Welcoming the news, Recolight CEO Nigel Harvey said
  “It is great to see this change announced. For far too long, many online marketplaces have been able to avoid WEEE costs. That in turn has meant that legitimate UK businesses pay more than their fair s
  
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• KBBG announces new Managing Director

  10-12-2024 11:59 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Owain Harrison, currently Global Business and Brand Development Director at Novy (part of Middleby Residential), will take on the role of Managing Director at the KBBG (part of DER KREIS), the UK’s leading independent buying group for the KBB industry. This announcement comes as Bill Miller prepares to step down from the role at the […]
  
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• C.K Tools launches its Christmas Mystery Box

  06-12-2024 10:14 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  C.K Tools has announced the launch of its exclusive Mystery Box, providing the perfect gift for busy professionals this Christmas.
  Packed with limited edition merchandise and fan favourite tools, worth over £130 – this latest offering from the experts in premium tools will provide some valuable additions to toolkits ahead of the new year.
  Featuring 11 products from C.K Tools bestselling range including C.K Cable Cutters, a Magma 3 in 1 tote and a Dextro VDE Ultraslim Screwdriver, thi
  
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• Time for change: Electrical Safety First Conference puts consumer safety and online marketplaces under the microscope

  05-12-2024 15:08 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  With the theme of ‘Time for Change’, the 2024 Electrical Product Safety Conference – organised and hosted by Electrical Safety First – brought together experts and industry leaders to examine all the latest crucial issues impacting the safety of electrical products.  A major focus of the day was the new UK government’s approach to ambitious […]
  
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• Changes to ETIM UK’s Board of Management

  04-12-2024 09:07 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  The ETIM UK Board of Management has a new Chair with Nico van der Merwe, CEO UK and Ireland at Signify, taking over the role following the retirement of Rexel UK’s CEO, Edgar Aponte.
  A new face on the Board is Glyn Prestwood, Managing Director of Stearn Electric Co. Glyn is also on the Board of the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA).
  ETIM UK, one of 19 country members of ETIM International, is a partnership between the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) and the
  
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• Ansell expands international leadership team

  03-12-2024 10:25 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Leading lighting designer and manufacturer, Ansell Lighting, has announced two new senior appointments to its International Leadership team, as part of its ongoing growth and expansion strategy.
  Eduardo Fuentes has joined the company as International Sales Director and will be based in Madrid, and Eduard Casadellà has been appointed as Commercial Director for Iberia (Spain and Portugal), based in Barcelona.
  Eduardo Fuentes’s role will support Ansell’s expansion in key European
  
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•  AWEBB shares latest developments of LEAD MDP

  02-12-2024 14:54 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  AWEBB is delighted to announce the launch of the latest instalments of its exclusive LEAD Management Development Programme (MDP).  The MDP, powered by industry leaders Aico, has been tailored to inform, educate and empower members and kicks off in December 2024, with the final programme set for February 2025.
  The AWEBB MDP is unique within the electrical industry. Specifically designed to meet members’ individual needs, it focuses on strategic leadership development and equipping part
  
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• EW December – Budgets and boilers

  02-12-2024 14:01 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Once again, we have reached the final issue of the year.
  With the days growing colder and nights drawing in, thoughts will be turning to boiler servicing and the cost of heating homes. Baxi’s 2024 Installer Survey demonstrated that although heating engineers play a key role in promoting the switch away from gas boilers, currently they are held back by an unfortunate trifecta of lack of practical training, overly complex government incentives and sluggish consumer demand. Ian Trott, Baxi&rs
  
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• Black Friday delivers 40% week-on-week footfall boost

  02-12-2024 13:06 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  UK footfall on Black Friday (29 November) improved by +40.5 per cent week-on-week, rising to +45 per cent in London compared to the week prior. In addition, electrical retailers saw a +33.2 per cent week-on-week jump in shopper traffic on Black Friday, as shoppers hunted for bargains on big ticket items. This is according to […]
  
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