Metropolitan Police complete test of new ECHO automated alarm
ECHO (Electronic Call Handling Operations Ltd), the not-for-profit security industry backed alarms handling operator, has announced the Metropolitan Police Service (‘The Met’) successfully completed its first ‘end-to-end’ test receiving alarm signals via the new ECHO hub. The test signals, originating from Banham Security’s Alarm Receiving Centre, were successfully transmitted into The Met’s own Control Room. […]
The next generation of Lutron HomeWorks solution is here
Lutron’s flagship whole-home solution debuts with a new processor and expanded capabilities to ensure dealers’ continued growth and success. A new range of keypads is also coming soon to Europe. HomeWorks by Lutron is the lighting and shading control solution for homes around the world. Lutron has announced the European launch of the HomeWorks QSX processor. […]
Recolight announce record new member growth for WEEE compliance
During 2020, a total of 18 companies joined the Recolight WEEE scheme and from the beginning of 2021 another three companies have transferred to Recolight from other schemes. The three companies transferring their compliance to Recolight from January are ZG Lighting UK, who supplies brands which include Thorn and Zumtobel, Ark Lighting, a manufacturer of […]
4K displays provide images under all ambient lighting conditions
Panasonic has announced March 2021 availability for its new ultra-bright 4K professional displays, the SQ1H Series, with two large format, slim and stylish display sizes: 75in and 86 IPS panel models. With incredible 1500 cd/m² and 1200cd/m² brightness, the displays are ideal for retail windows or the latest generation of smart retail applications. In addition, […]
Gira system 3000 with new ‘touch and slide’ top unit
Gira has expanded the capabilities of the Gira System 3000 which controls lighting, blinds and heat with the launch of a new touch top unit. “Bring together key smart functions in your 2021 projects with the new Gira System 3000 top unit with touch and slide functions: ideal for retro-fitting and new builds”, says Gira. Giving […]
Enclosure assembly service reduces lead times for Turnkey Solutions
The demand for turnkey electrical solutions from OEM and electrical installers (looking to reduce their assembly times) is increasing. This gives manufactures of enclosures the opportunity to offer a value added service by carrying out customisation and assembly in-house. Chris Lloyd, Managing Director at Spelsberg UK, explains in a statement the reasons for the growth […]
The construction playbook
The Government has recently published a Construction Playbook outlining how government will work with the industry to improve standards in public projects with the objective of delivering these faster, better and greener. Construction will be key to the UK’s recovery from COVID-19 and this follows Boris Johnson’s announcement to “build, build, build” while also recognising […]
Icotek FDA-compliant cable entry plates from Foremost Electronics
Foremost Electronics has announced the availability of the new icotek KEL-DPZ-HD which has been specially developed for the use in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Working within the Hygienic Design (EHEDG) guidelines, icotek have made the surface smooth, avoiding any dirt-collecting recesses on the visible side. The outer contour radius of 6mm, rather than the […]
Vimpex opens the door to control
Vimpex has supplied Agrippa wireless acoustic fire door holders to hold open fire doors at the HQ of one of England’s largest housing associations to provide an easy and effective method of infection control, whilst not impacting on fire safety. A COVID-secure risk assessment identified the need to reduce the touching of fire door locks […]
Spelsberg’s IBT range uses only recyclable plastic
The IBT range of housings and enclosures has been developed by Spelsberg to specifically benefit pre-cast concrete construction projects. Designed to retain their position under high-pressure concrete pouring and protect against ingress of concrete, the IBT products are ‘proven to speed up and simplify electrical installation’. As a further benefit, the entire range is manufactured […]