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• New trial examines extra benefits of heat pump technology

  07-04-2025 15:56 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  In a new trial, UK Power Networks is exploring how heat pump technology not only keeps people warm but can also enhance the nation’s energy grid.
  This is the vision behind HeatNet, a project harnessing the power of smart technology to optimise heat pump operation as the UK works to reduce carbon emissions. By leveraging AI and machine learning to coordinate and adjust heat pump usage, HeatNet is transforming how the nation manages the growing demand for electricity, flexing energy usage wi
  
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• Carhartt launches Tencel Fibre Series for women

  14-05-2025 15:04 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Carhartt has unveiled its Tencel Fibre Series for women, a collection of lightweight, breathable and durable workwear. Developed using Tencel Lyocell fibres, the range brings together comfort, performance and sustainability.
  Carhartt’s Tencel Fibre Series was created in direct response to feedback from tradeswomen who wanted lighter workwear that could handle tough conditions without feeling heavy or restrictive. The result is a collection that’s lighter, softer and more versatile, w
  
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• Bira to respond to Low Pay Commission’s National Living Wage consultation for 2026

  14-05-2025 14:04 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Bira has confirmed it will be responding to the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) newly launched consultation on the National Living and Minimum Wage rates for 2026. The LPC consultation, issued this month, invites views from businesses, workers, and stakeholders ahead of its recommendation to the Government later this year. Each year, the LPC advises ministers […]
  
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• Almost half of Brits aren’t aware of RCDs

  14-05-2025 12:23 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A survey commissioned by NICEIC says that 46% of Brits don’t know what Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are and only 16% know if their home has one.
  As summer approaches, the nation’s use of electrical outdoor appliances and gadgets will increase. Recent research has found 96% of garden electrical products fail safety tests due to substandard plugs, counterfeit fuses and water ingress, meaning that RCDs could be lifesaving. 
  RCDs are designed to automatically cut off power if an
  
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• NAPIT offers advice as part of Mental Health Awareness Week

  14-05-2025 11:43 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Mental Health Awareness Week and Learning at Work Week 2025 (LAW Week) are both taking place from 12-18 May, with the theme of ‘community’ for Mental Health Awareness week, and ‘get connected’ for LAW Week.
  By combining these themes, NAPIT aims to connect through learning experiences that support mental wellbeing. This week, NAPIT is exploring how building community and connecting in the workplace have positive effects on our mental wellbeing.
  Being part of a positive com
  
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• Ninety years of excellence: AWE marks landmark anniversary

  13-05-2025 13:56 via ertonline.co.uk
  AWE Europe, the multi-award-winning distributor at the forefront of the custom install industry, proudly celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2025. This significant milestone will be commemorated with a compelling series of content and engaging activities, each a testament to AWE’s enduring legacy of excellence, the invaluable partnerships with leading brands, and dedicated professionals, which have […]
  
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• UK firm develops recyclable PVC feeder cabinet

  13-05-2025 12:15 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  UK manufacturer, Ritherdon, has launched its newest electrical enclosure – the first fully-recyclable PVC Cabinet.
  The company is leaping into a more sustainable future by launching these innovative new cabinets as the family-owned firm celebrates its 130th anniversary.
  Following months of research and development, combined with a six-figure investment, the Ritherdon PVC Cabinet range offers a new cost-effective solution for housing electrical equipment across a wide variety of application
  
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• Martindale Electric launches new PAT testers

  13-05-2025 11:52 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Martindale Electric has unveiled two new handheld Portable Appliance Testers (PAT) – the HPAT550 and HPAT650. Compact, easy to operate and feature-rich, the new testers are designed to simplify PAT testing while maintaining full compliance with testing requirements for Class I and Class II appliances.
  Replacing the HPAT400, HPAT500 and HPAT600 the new models are built for portability and convenience. They offer one-button automatic testing and a clear PASS/FAIL indication, backed by measur
  
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• NICEIC promotes support for Mental Health Awareness Week

  13-05-2025 11:15 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  NICEIC is highlighting the importance of community this Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May).
  The week, which is led by the Mental Health Foundation, aims to highlight the importance of prioritising good mental health. Every year, a core focus for the week is selected, with this year’s being community. As a result, NICEIC is reminding those working in the industry to lean on their network and support others in the electrical community.
  NICEIC provides a wide range of support for all NI
  
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• The trends shaping outdoor dinning

  13-05-2025 11:03 via ertonline.co.uk
  Now for some, outdoor living is a serious game, even if we only get a handful of weeks across the year to enjoy our outdoor spaces from sunrise to dusk, it’s a growing trend to create outdoor living spaces bringing the outdoors in and vice versa – with the warm weather well and truly upon […]
  
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• Panasonic unveils 2025 OLED and LED TV line-up, stresses Japanese brand heritage

  13-05-2025 11:00 via ertonline.co.uk
  Panasonic has revealed its 2025 TV range, spanning cutting-edge OLED and advanced LED models, at a European launch event held in Wiesbaden, Germany. The unveiling underscored the brand’s continued focus on engineering excellence, advanced panel technology, and user-centric smart features, led by the Fire TV OS. Panasonic told ERT it will be emphasising its ‘Japanese […]
  
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• BS7671 Amendment 2 – heat pump installations – Type B RCDs

  12-05-2025 13:05 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  By Chaz Andrews, Technical Manager, Doepke UK Ltd
  Heat pumps (HP) producing leakage currents above 1kHz, will not be compatible with Type B RCDs that are only manufactured to meet the lowest requirement of BSEN62423, i.e. operation up to 1kHz.
  Type B RCDs rated for use up to 1kHz may trip unexpectedly when subjected to leakage currents above 1kHz, or worse, the detection circuit may be saturated (blinded). This will result in the device not detecting residual currents under fault conditions.
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• FireAngel returns to ASCP 2025

  12-05-2025 11:36 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  FireAngel, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, will be showcasing its latest detection solutions at the ASCP Safety & Compliance Conference, Exhibition and Awards 2025, held in Newport from 14-16 May.
  As the only dedicated event for safety and compliance professionals working in social housing, compliance and asset management, the exhibition provides a unique opportunity for FireAngel to engage with housing providers and showcase how its con
  
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• Sirius announces new Approved Member, Apex Appliance Experts

  12-05-2025 11:03 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Sirius Buying Group, major buying group of electrical appliances and kitchen retail solutions is delighted to welcome Apex Appliance Experts, trusted partner for fast, reliable appliance repair service in London, as the latest Approved Member to join the group. Located in Finsbury Park in North London, Apex Appliance Experts specialise in professional repairs, seamless installations, and hassle-free […]
  
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• JTL to host ‘Trade Talks’ event in Hull

  12-05-2025 10:09 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  JTL, a leading training provider for electrical and plumbing & heating apprenticeships in England and Wales, is excited to invite local employers to its upcoming ‘Trade Talks’ open event at its Hull training centre.
  The event, taking place on Thursday 22nd May from 3pm to 7pm, offers business leaders the chance to engage directly with JTL, tour its state-of-the-art facilities and explore opportunities to take on apprentices – helping to address the skills gap in the region.
  
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• ESP welcomes Darren Barker and Dan Brown to its sales team

  11-05-2025 11:11 via ewnews.co.uk
  ESP is pleased to welcome two new members to its sales team as the company seeks to further enhance regional support and customer engagement across the Southwest, West Midlands, and Wales regions.
  Darren Baker takes up the position of Area Sales Manager for the Southwest. He joins the ESP team with a wealth of experience in sales across various industries. With a background in fire and security engineering and electrical wholesale, Darren is set to play a pivotal role in expanding the company&rs
  
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• Luceco provides lighting upgrades at Akzo Nobel

  09-05-2025 15:21 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Luceco has helped Akzo Nobel, a Dutch chemical company, to upgrade the lighting system in the Polymer Plant Controls Room at its facilities in Gateshead.
  Working with electrical contractors, NEP Services, Luceco replaced the former wired wall switch and handheld remote-controlled lighting to a widely accessible digital dimming solution that works with the lighting specialists’ flagship LuxPanel Backlit LED panels.
  The room was first modelled using lighting design software, Relux, to confir
  
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• Bowers & Wilkins, Denon and Marantz to be sold to Harman International

  09-05-2025 14:19 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Masimo Corporation, a company which owns a number of audio brands, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Sound United consumer audio business to Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., for an aggregate purchase price of $350 million (£263.6m) in cash, subject to certain adjustments. […]
  
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• Scolmore welcomes Daniel Thomas to sales team

  09-05-2025 13:04 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Scolmore Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Thomas as the new Group Specification Manager for Wales. Daniel joins a growing specification team which has responsibility for creating demand for products from the Scolmore Group portfolio across a variety of sectors.
  His focus will be on demand creation within the Local Authority and Housing Association sectors across Wales, offering expert education, technical support, and specification assistance on a wide range of products and
  
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• Essentials wiring accessories from Click Scolmore

  09-05-2025 11:41 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Click Scolmore’s Essentials wiring accessories range is a versatile and dependable collection of products designed to meet a variety of installation needs. The comprehensive range includes durable galvanised steel back boxes, weatherproof switches and sockets, and metal-clad accessories, ensuring reliable and secure installations.
  The Aquip66 range of IP66-rated, easy-to-install 10A and 20A weatherproof outdoor switches and sockets allows electricians to bring power safely to the outdoors.
  
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• DALI Alliance and IES to advance lighting industry standards

  09-05-2025 10:34 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  The DALI Alliance and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the development, adoption, and harmonisation of educational initiatives around global lighting standards. The collaboration is designed to promote innovation and best practices across the lighting ecosystem.
  Through this collaboration, the DALI Alliance and IES will coordinate on activities such as education and training programmes, and outreach to designers, engineers, an
  
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• Waterline announces new partnership with Italian appliance brand Bertazzoni

  08-05-2025 16:14 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Waterline, the UK’s largest kitchen furniture, appliance, sinks, taps and ancillary kitchen products supplier to independent retailers, has added range cookers and built-in appliances from Bertazzoni to its portfolio after becoming a UK distributor for the premium Italian manufacturer. Bertazzoni, which was founded in Northern Italy in 1882 by Francesco Bertazzoni, is the world’s oldest […]
  
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• Unicrimp introduces new Stainless Steel Metal Cable Ties

  08-05-2025 16:12 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group, has expanded its comprehensive Q-Fire range of fire-rated products with the introduction of new sizes of its popular stainless steel metal cable ties.
  This enhancement provides installers with greater flexibility and choice when working in demanding, safety-critical environments.
  Stainless steel cable ties are widely used as a secure and versatile fasteners for bundling and supporting cables, wires, and components – particularly in settings where high
  
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• Haier launches new 4K Mini-LED TV M80 Series globally, featuring KEF co-engineered audio

  08-05-2025 14:16 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Haier is thrilled to introduce its latest television series: the M80 series of 4K Mini-LED TVs. Co-engineered with KEF, the world-renowned audio technology brand, the M80 series is designed to deliver next-level home entertainment experience to consumers worldwide, Haier says. The Haier M80 series TV is poised to elevate home entertainment with its state-of-the-art 4K […]
  
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• Record attendance at CIH Euronics Showcase, the “premier industry event” at Birmingham’s NEC

  08-05-2025 13:42 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of retailers packed the NEC Birmingham for the CIH Euronics Showcase, setting a new attendance record for the members-only event, according to recent news from Retra. The bustling two-day exhibition at the end of April, brought together CIH members, Euronics agents, and over 60 leading brands showcasing their latest innovations. The event, organised by […]
  
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• Barriers to net zero in schools despite enthusiasm, report finds

  08-05-2025 12:51 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  A survey conducted by Baxi of 200 state school estates managers, consultant engineers and M&E contractors has found that while enthusiasm for net zero and support for low carbon heating systems in schools is thriving, persistent barriers remain.
  The survey found extremely strong support for net zero within schools, with 90% of estates managers who responded agreeing that net zero is a priority, a sentiment echoed by 78% of consultant engineers and contractors. 99% of the school estates manag
  
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• Ruth Devine MBE becomes ECA President

  08-05-2025 12:06 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Ruth Devine MBE has become the 112th President at the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA). She is the second female President in ECA’s 124-year history, after Diane Johnson, who served from 2010-2011.
  For the past 18 years, Ruth has been a director of contractor SJD Associates, based in Milton Keynes. A prominent figure in the electrotechnical and engineering services industry, Ruth brings extensive industry experience, a deep commitment to apprenticeships, and a passion for bu
  
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