AC Electrics celebrates 50 years as a member of SELECT
AC Electrics has celebrated a unique milestone as it chalks up its 50th year as a member of the trade association, SELECT. Over the last half-century, AC Electrics has grown from humble beginnings in Cleland, Lanarkshire, to become a pioneer of green technology that’s also been hand-picked to work for the government in sub-zero temperatures in challenging foreign […]
Aztec Solar appoints new Operations Manager
In the face of rapid expansion, Aztec Solar Energy, a nationwide engineering-led consultancy and installer of bespoke solar photovoltaic (PV) systems (BESS), has appointed Andy Rowlands in a new role as Operations Manager. Andy will manage and oversee the implementation to the final delivery of projects for Aztec Solar Energy. He will have a team […]
CEF launches product created from customer’s kitchen table
CEF has launched a new industry product, designed by a loyal CEF customer. The JAKODA Socket Tester Holder, created by Duncan Thomson, using components from his local store, is now available to purchase across 400+ CEF branches and online. Duncan, an electrician himself, has solved a significant problem for professionals in the industry – socket […]
Docs-Store introduces the new Epson Label Printer
Historically, label creation has been a time-consuming and arduous task. In the old days, it involved a labeller, a pair of scissors, a whole load of wasted tape offcuts and no small amount of frustration to make labels fit distribution boards, sockets, switches, trunking, conduit and equipment. As technology developed, things became easier with semi-automated […]
Weald Electronics introduces its new LMR Range
Weald Electronics, a UK manufacturer of electrical connectors and accessories, has introduced its new LMR Range of rugged rack and panel connectors. The LMR Range is a direct alternative to the obsolete ITW McMurdo Connectors Red Range which is widely used in blind mating applications. The new connector series will allow the many users of the […]
Siemens prepares one of Portugal’s tallest buildings for the future
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has supplied and installed 200 VersiCharge wallboxes and an intelligent charging management system to the Infinity building, one of the tallest residential sites in Lisbon, Portugal. José Cardoso Botelho, CEO of Vanguard Properties, which owns the Infinity building, says, “Real estate activity has a considerable impact both environmentally and socially on the […]
Motion and activity sensor from EnOcean at Light & Building 2024
At Light & Building 2024, EnOcean is set to introduce the enhanced EMDC energy harvesting motion and activity sensor family. This device, according to EnOcean, marks a significant leap forward in smart building technology. It allows users to monitor room occupancy, light levels and people activity through one single, self-powered wireless sensor. Data for room booking, lighting […]
Whitecroft Lighting goes nuclear at Hinkley Point C
Whitecroft Lighting, a UK commercial lighting manufacturer, has secured a landmark contract to supply 40,000 low-energy LED lights to the nation’s newest nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C, in Somerset. Whitecroft Lighting says that it is the first supplier to have its LED lighting system approved for use in the UK nuclear industry. After six […]
CU Phosco Lighting appoints new National Account Manager
CU Phosco Lighting has announced the appointment of Ben Hiscott as its National Account Manager. With over 15 years of experience in the lighting industry, Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. Ben was one of the founding members of the Institution of Lighting Professionals’ ‘Young Lighting Professionals’ and the youngest […]
Regional winners move on to SPARKS Learner of the Year final
The regional heats have taken place in the SPARKS Learner of the Year competition, supported by lighting sponsor Luceco Lighting. The six talented regional winners will go on to compete in the Grand Final, which will be held at the Schneider Electric Innovation Hub in Coventry, on the 24 and 25 of April 2024. The […]