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• Scolmore welcomes two new area sales managers

  04-04-2025 12:01 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Scolmore is pleased to announce two new appointments as the company continues to expand and strengthen its growing sales team. Roscoe Hale joins the business as the new Area Sales Manager for the Shropshire, Staffordshire, Shrewsbury, and Powys regions. Jake Jacobson takes on the role of Area Sales Manager for the Scotland West region.
  Roscoe has been working within the electrical industry for more than 19 years, including a variety of sales roles for some of the industry’s leading wholesa
  
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• Dallas Pro luminaires in every colour of the rainbow

  22-04-2025 16:15 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  NVC Lighting has launched Dallas Pro, a new range of luminaires that offer easy installation, low glare, high performance and a unique colour matching option.
  The stylish and robust surface/suspended luminaire is suited for residential, education, office and commercial settings, with a sleek and modern design complemented by technical features to improve productivity, efficiency and focus.
  Designed for easy installation and backed by a seven-year warranty, Dallas Pro products offer a UGR<19 l
  
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• LTA announces Haier as the official partner of British Tennis

  22-04-2025 15:45 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  The LTA is proud to announce that Haier, the world’s leading brand in major home appliances for the past 16 consecutive years, will continue its partnership as an Official Partner of the LTA through to 2027. Haier has established itself as a key player in the global tennis community, with an impressive portfolio of partnerships […]
  
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• Comprehensive cable management from Unicrimp

  22-04-2025 14:34 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Unicrimp focuses on cable management, under three ranges, each designed for a specific need: Q-Crimp, Q-Fire, and Q-Nect.
  The comprehensive range of Q-Crimp cable accessories provides installers with an increasing number of problem-solving products. Today, the Q-Crimp range incorporates more than 19 different product categories, including a wide variety of durable Cable Glands.
  Offered in a variety of BW, CW and AE1W, Unicrimp’s Brass Cable Glands are manufactured to the latest approvals a
  
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• CU Phosco to restore Brighton’s historic seafront lighting

  22-04-2025 13:02 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Brighton & Hove City Council, in partnership with lighting expert, CU Phosco, is set to restore the city’s historic Grade II listed seafront lighting to its former glory. The first phase of this eagerly awaited project officially commenced in Spring 2025.
  For residents who have missed the original ambience of Brighton & Hove’s iconic shoreline, this restoration marks a momentous step toward recapturing the historic charm and character of the beloved seafront. The project will
  
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• Safety Innovation Award 2025 launched

  22-04-2025 12:48 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Electrical Safety First has announced the launch of its free-to-enter Safety Innovation Award for 2025, which recognises and rewards those who are making a real difference to consumer safety. If you have a great safety idea, project or prototype, the Safety Innovation Award recognises and rewards projects or projects that help protect consumers against electrical […]
  
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• Record breaking figures for small-scale renewables

  22-04-2025 11:17 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Following on from our previous story about 2025 marking a record-breaking start to the year for small-scale renewables, Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS, comments on the latest MCS data:
  “The latest data from the MCS Data Dashboard shows that March was the best month of 2025 so far, totalling more than 31,000 certified installations – up 49% from March 2024.
  “Heat pump uptake continues to rise, with 5,604 certified installations – a 22% increase on March of last year – as mor
  
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• Solarcrown Commercial launches in-roof solar PV installation training programme

  22-04-2025 09:52 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Solarcrown Commercial (SCC), a leading UK provider of solar PV and energy solutions, has launched a hands-on training programme to help roofing contractors confidently install in-roof solar PV systems, supporting the UK’s transition to Net Zero while strengthening the local SME ecosystem.
  As demand for solar-ready homes continues to rise, many roofing companies are being asked to integrate solar panels into their projects, particularly on new builds. However, a common challenge has emerged
  
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• NICEIC announces Spring 2025 series of The Wire

  21-04-2025 12:52 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is pleased to announce the Spring edition of its CPD-accredited webinar series The Wire, will begin on 8 May. The Wire is a free resource for NICEIC-certified businesses designed to keep you on top of industry developments, hone your technical knowledge, and help your business stay ahead. The last series of The Wire delivered 5 hours of CPD to 16,059 total viewers.
  The new series will feature five episode
  
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• Liebherr returns to Euronics Showcase 2025

  18-04-2025 10:57 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Liebherr, market leader in refrigeration, will be presenting its new fully integrated under counter fridge freezer appliances at this year’s Euronics Showcase at Birmingham’s NEC, stand 240. Adding to its existing portfolio of innovative, sustainable and energy-efficient appliances, Liebherr will be introducing CIH members to its newest generation of under counter fridge freezers with the […]
  
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• Miele’s ongoing commitment to green electricity ahead of Earth Day 2025, plus its top six sustainable kitchen appliances

  18-04-2025 10:51 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  With this year’s Earth Day (22nd April 2025) campaign, “Our Power, Our Planet” focussing on the critical importance of renewable energy, Miele is proud to highlight its ongoing efforts to support the transition to sustainable energy sources. With a legacy of innovation spanning 150 years, Miele remains steadfast in its mission to create high-quality appliances that reduce […]
  
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• NICEIC appoints WorldSkills UK training manager

  17-04-2025 12:56 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  NICEIC has announced the appointment of Technical Training Developer, Mitchel Smith, as the new WorldSkills UK Training Manager for Electrical Installation. This role will see Mitchel leading the training and development of competitors in the Electrical Installation category for WorldSkills as the squad prepares to represent the UK on the international stage.
  The WorldSkills competition is considered by global experts as the ‘ultimate test’ of a nation’s ability to meet future
  
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• UK Power Networks ignites trials for sustainable community heating

  17-04-2025 12:39 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  King’s Cross in the heart of London is set to become a living testbed for decarbonising heat this winter.  UK Power Networks’ flagship project, Heatropolis, is using King’s Cross regeneration zone to create a sustainable blueprint for heating homes and buildings, using clean energy.
  The innovation is being led by UK Power Networks, with partners including Metropolitan, Passiv UK and Guidehouse, each bringing critical expertise to drive the initiative forward this year.
  Th
  
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• Bira warns of Chinese product dumping

  17-04-2025 10:38 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Bira has warned of the increasing volume of Chinese products flooding the UK market via online platforms following the implementation of higher tariffs by US President Donald Trump. Andrew Goodacre, CEO of Bira said: “We were concerned about the volume of items from Chinese companies coming into the country before the tariffs chaos. The thought […]
  
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• CIH boosts growth with more cost effective route to membership

  17-04-2025 10:17 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Combined Independent (Holdings) Ltd (CIH), the electrical buying group, part of Euronics, Europe’s largest electrical buying group, has announced an important series of membership changes, effective from 1st April 2025 which will make it more cost effective for new members to join and access the range of benefits available to all members. New members will […]
  
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• OpenADR and Matter specification bridges grid and smart homes

  16-04-2025 16:28 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  geo (Green Energy Options), a Cambridge-based energy tech firm, has developed an open specification that enables OpenADR and Matter to work together, enabling mass-market, consumer-friendly grid demand response solutions.
  Published in March 2025, with independent input from the OpenADR Alliance and the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), the specification provides a clear framework for energy flexibility.
  Demand Side Response service providers (DSRSPs) and Energy Smart Appliance (ESA) manufac
  
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• Primary school records outstanding energy performance results

  16-04-2025 15:16 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A first-year assessment of Riverside Primary School, Scotland’s first Passivhaus-certified primary school, has revealed actual energy operational performance to be significantly below the Passivhaus primary energy demand target, while consistently providing excellent comfort levels.
  With an energy assessment of just 43 kWh/sqm/annum, Riverside Primary School is significantly outperforming the classic Passivhaus target of 60 kWh/sqm/annum. Helping contribute to the exceptional standards wit
  
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• NICEIC’s Mitchel Smith appointed WorldSkills electrical training manager

  16-04-2025 14:37 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  NICEIC is pleased to announce the appointment of Technical Training Developer, Mitchel Smith, as the new WorldSkills UK Training Manager for Electrical Installation. This role will see Mitchel leading the training and development of competitors in the Electrical Installation category for WorldSkills as the squad prepares to represent the UK on the international stage.
  The WorldSkills competition is considered by global experts as the ultimate test of a nation’s ability to meet future skill
  
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• CEFLIVE25 to return to NEC in June

  16-04-2025 14:32 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  #CEFLIVE25 – The UK’s leading electrical trade event, hosted by George Clarke, returns to the NEC Birmingham this June
  #CEFLive2025 returns, bigger and better than ever, bringing the UK’s electrical industry together for two unmissable days at the NEC Birmingham on the 5th and 6th June 2025George Clarke, renowned architect and TV presenter, is announced as the host of #CEFLive25Attendees can expect exciting giveaways, a £50 voucher to spend at cef.co.uk, free test equipme
  
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• Pickering introduces 20kV stand-off relay

  16-04-2025 12:22 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Pickering Electronics, a global provider of high-performance reed relays, has introduced a new 20kV addition to its long-established high voltage Series 63 range.
  The company claims that the latest addition sets a new industry standard by offering 20kV stand-off across the switch contacts – a first-of-its-kind capability that Pickering says no other relay manufacturer currently offers. The new 20kV high voltage reed relay was unveiled at electronica China 2025, taking place in Shanghai, Ch
  
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• Thorn Lighting launches luminaire for hazardous environments

  15-04-2025 16:33 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Thorn Lighting has announced the launch of Xetaro, a high-performance linear ATEX luminaire developed specifically for hazardous, combustible environments.
  Designed to meet the demands for ATEX Zones 2/22, Xetaro ensures safety in demanding industrial settings where safety, compliance, and reliability are paramount. With an IP66 ingress rating and IK10 impact resistance, it is engineered to perform in challenging conditions.
  Xetaro delivers strong durability and performance, and offers the follo
  
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• ASKO unveils innovative appliances at Milan Design Week 2025

  15-04-2025 14:01 via ertonline.co.uk
  Premium Scandinavian appliance brand, ASKO, marked its 75th anniversary in style at Milan Design Week (6-13 April), unveiling its latest kitchen and laundry innovations. Renowned for blending advanced technology with timeless Scandinavian design, the brand demonstrated its commitment to form, function and sustainability with its exciting new product launches. Here is a roundup of ASKO’s latest launches, […]
  
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• WAGO releases new compact terminal blocks

  15-04-2025 12:17 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  With a steady progress in digitalisation and the ever-increasing complexity of electrical wiring layouts necessitating innovative developments in distributor technology, WAGO’s latest 221-420 terminal blocks are designed to save time and space, compactness and versatility in the hopes of setting new standards for electrical connectors.
  Unlike jumpers, WAGO’s latest terminal does not reduce the number of contacts. The 420 terminal of the 221 series features 10 contacts for wires of a
  
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• Ovia adds new Inceptor Milli Converter Plates

  15-04-2025 11:41 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Ovia, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, has expanded its popular Inceptor Milli domestic downlights range with the addition of new Converter Plates.
  Designed to offer a simple and stylish retrofit solution, the plates make it easier to fit the Inceptor Milli Standard Fitting into ceilings with pre-existing larger holes.
  The new Inceptor Milli Converter Plates allow the standard Milli fitting (which requires a Ø64-75mm cut-out) to be retrofitted into ceiling cut-outs up to a maximum
  
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• High-voltage cables relocated for Silvertown Tunnel

  14-04-2025 17:03 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  UK Power Networks has completed work to move high-voltage underground cables to make way for the Silvertown Tunnel.
  The tunnel that passes beneath the River Thames connects Silvertown and the Greenwich Peninsula, easing congestion from the nearby Blackwall Tunnel, improving air quality and allowing better cross-river public transport.
  UK Power Networks worked on two cable diversion projects with Riverlinx CJV on the north and south sides of the river to facilitate the construction of the tunnel.
  
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• George Clarke to host #CEFLIVE25 in June

  14-04-2025 15:52 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  George Clarke, renowned architect and TV presenter, will be hosting this year’s #CEFLive25. Known for his passion for innovation and community-focused design, George will be interviewing suppliers and taking attendees through an action-packed event. 
  On 5-6 June 2025, CEF will again bring the UK’s biggest electrical trade event to the NEC Birmingham. Packed with the industry’s leading brands, networking opportunities, exclusive giveaways, amazing deals and CPD-accredited l
  
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• Ovia enhances its utility LED luminaires

  14-04-2025 12:24 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The latest product development from Ovia is the utility range of linear, non-corrosive LED luminaires. The company has launched the new and improved Inceptor U-Lite range, now offering enhanced performance and easier installation.
  The upgraded Inceptor U-Lite boasts increased efficacy – now reaching an impressive 160Lm/W, up from the previous 120Lm/W. Ovia has also introduced modular design options to the range with microwave sensors and emergency packs available.
  The modular design e
  
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• Hisense launches first ever MDA-focused TV ad in the UK

  14-04-2025 11:23 via ertonline.co.uk
  Leading consumer electronics and appliance manufacturer, Hisense, has launched its first-ever TV advert focusing specifically on its MDA offering. As part of the wider Choose Smarter brand campaign and following a string of successful TV adverts for its core 2024 TV range, the brand is broadening its campaign to spotlight a key category for 2025. Spotlighting the […]
  
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• Rainy Day Trust CEO Bryan Clover to retire

  14-04-2025 11:18 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  After nearly 10 years in the role, industry charity the Rainy Day Trust’s CEO Bryan Clover is to retire at the end of June and recruitment is underway to fill the post. Bryan has become a welcome fixture at countless events and exhibitions throughout the home improvement industry and during his time at the helm, […]
  
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• Sirius Buying Group adds Montpellier Appliances to Approved Supplier list

  14-04-2025 11:12 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Sirius Buying Group, major buying group of electrical appliance and kitchen retail solutions, is thrilled to announce that Montpellier Appliances become the latest Approved Supplier to join the group. Established in 2012, Montpellier Appliances first brought to market its Slimline Dishwasher, a 5kg Washing Machine and 6kg Tumble Dryer, and with quick expansion became the ‘fastest growing white goods […]
  
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