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	Get a Grip with SWA Wrist ache may be a thing of the past with SWAs new ergonomically designed RPI-CH hand ratchet crimping tool. This new state-of-the-art tool with cushion handles will make crimping easy for pre-insulated terminals 0.5mm - 6.0mm. read more

	GreenBrook gears up for tool portfolio with ToolShield launch GreenBrook Electrical has added a fourth brand to its extensive range of electrical products and accessories with the launch of the ToolShield range of installation tools and equipment. read more

	Plymouth Community Homes installs Aico CO Alarms Plymouth Community Homes has announced the commencement of a new scheme to install Aico Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms throughout its 15,000 properties. read more

	Swansea Council enhances Aico Fire and CO Alarm installation programme Following its specification of Aico as its sole supplier of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms for its housing stock in 2010, Swansea City Council has now fitted more than 9,000 properties with Aico mains powered Multi Sensor Fire alarms, Optical smoke alarms and CO alarms. When completed, 14,000 homes will benefit from the Aico alarms. read more

	Hager Consumer Unit Installation Walkthrough Video The Hager consumer unit has been developed to accommodate the Building regulations Part M, for integration into the home environment, with a great aesthetic design, and with plain and glazed door options included in the range. Take a look at just how easy it is to install a Hager Consumer Unit by viewing the video file using the link below. read more

	New Video Feature on SWA SWA, the UKs leading supplier of specialist wiring accessories, now celebrating 25 successful years of trading, has launched a new video that showcases their latest product releases and other information from the company. read more

	Cheap LEDs breach interference standards, says Which Cheap LED lamps can cause radio interference, says the consumer protection magazine Which? In its latest issue, it has tested a range of solid state light sources, and some of the low-cost units bought on the high street have been discovered to create significant radio interference. read more

	Marco tipped for new heights Marco has supplied both steel wire cable tray and Elite uPVC trunking to M&E contractors carrying out installation work at the Shard, the latest major development to feature amongst Londons skyline. read more

	Power Poles at Old Trafford, Manchester Marco, a leading uPVC Cable Management Company, and the UKs largest manufacturer of Steel Wire Cable Tray, has supplied a series of Power Poles to contractors at work in Manchester Uniteds football stadium, Old Trafford. read more

	BASEC gets set for business The British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) has a new world class cable testing laboratory which has also become BASECs new head office and is the largest dedicated testing laboratory for cables in the UK. read more

	French customs seize counterfeit cable More than 120,000 reels of counterfeit electric cables, believed to have been distributed through a supplier in Hong Kong, have been seized by French customs operations Nantes, Rouen and Toulouse. Earlier this year, 15,700 counterfeit electrical cables reels were discovered in a discount store in Vendee, mid West France. read more

	Strain Relief with New Flexible Conduit Fittings Flexicon has extended its range of FPA and FPAX fast fit flexible conduit fittings to include integrated cable glands that provide cable strain relief when using non metallic flexible conduit systems. read more

	Legrand helps create cleaner Polperro with Cablofil Cablofil steel wire tray from cable management specialist, Legrand, has been used to complete the electrical installation at a new Â£5 million effluent screening plant in the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Polperro. read more

	Vent Axia launches the revolutionary JetDry3 Hand Dryer Vent Axia has launched an innovative new hand dryer, the JetDry3. Featuring the latest drying technology the patented ergonomic hand dryer boasts a unique ceramic plate that absorbs water then evaporates it, as well as an impressive 10 second dry time. read more

	Nexans delivers medium voltage submarine cables for Westermost Rough wind farm Westermost Rough Ltd, London, and Nexans recently signed an agreement for the delivery and assembly of medium voltage submarine cables for the Westermost Rough wind farm, which is to be built eight kilometres off the Holderness coast in Yorkshire. The order encompasses around 53 kilometres of submarine cables. read more

	New intelligent showering from Redring For homeowners looking for an Eco showering option that will help reduce both energy and water bills, the new Xpressions Eco T thermostatic shower from Redring is the ideal choice. read more

	Xpelair keep things quiet at Halliford School Xpelair Ventilation Solutions Customvent division has been specified by Omega Building Services to provide a bespoke high efficiency ventilation system at Halliford School, Shepperton. read more

	OSRAM DALIeco Light in your control The DALIeco System is the new Lighting Management System (LMS) for luminaire integration in office and medium sized industry applications. read more

	Construction Market Activity March 2013 The ONS has released figures for New Orders in the Construction Industry. These figures show that in Q4 of 2012 total volume of new orders in the construction industry increased by 3.4% compared with Q3 of 2012, showing some signs that the construction industry is improving. read more

	Hager Launches Add on RCD Block for Three phase Earth Leakage Protection Hager has launched an easy to install One Module Add on RCD Block, providing three phase earth leakage protection when paired with any of the companys MCBs, up to 63A. read more

	New 2013 catalogue from Wylex Wylex is delighted to announce its latest catalogue for 2013, showcasing an extensive range of circuit protection products to offer the installer a one stop shop for domestic, commercial and industrial circuit protection systems. read more

	Eaton Circuit and Back Up Protection Seminar Now CPD Certified Eaton is pleased to announce that its seminar entitled Understanding circuit protection selectivity and back up protection has been approved by the CPD Certification Service as meeting the standards required for CPD training courses. read more

	New electricians tools from Draper Draper Tools NEW Electricians Trade Promotion has been produced specifically for the professional electrician and electrical engineer. read more

	County Hall increases capacity with Cablofil The Isle of Wights Newport County Hall has been remodelled with data and electrical services to answer current and future demand thanks to the installation of Cablofil cable management from Legrand. read more

	West Lancashire Borough Council installs AICO communal fire detection system West Lancashire Borough Council has installed Aico mains powered RadioLINK systems into its blocks of flats to allow for alarm interconnection between communal areas and individual apartments. The design provides a high level of tenant safety at an affordable price, especially when compared to panel-based alternatives. read more

	AICO promotes James Cavan to National Account Development Manager Aico Business Development Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland, James Cavan has been promoted to National Account Development Manager. read more

	Scolmore adds New Media Modules As ownership of portable electronic devices, such as smart phones, cameras and E readers, continues to increase, so too does the number of leads and adaptors required to keep these devices charged. read more

	BRE demonstrates efficiency with Tebis Hagers Tebis system has been installed in part of the overall refurbishment of the BRE Innovation Parks, Victorian Terrace demonstration building. read more

	Scolmore leads the way with SMD technology Having last year launched one of the most efficient replacements for the 60W incandescent with its Energetic SMD LED 11W A60 lamp, Scolmore has continued to develop its SMD technology and latest advancements means the company is now able to offer new dimmable options. read more

	Legrands Cablofil EZ+ provides HDG alternative Legrand has developed an alternative to hot dip galvanised steel wire cable tray for Class 8 installations with the launch of Cablofils EZ+ range. read more

	NICEIC writes about Changes to Part P From April 2013 the Government will be making important changes to Part P of the Building Regulations. Download this Part P factsheet from NICEIC for more information. read more

	Eaton Follows the Charge at Hannover Messe 2013 Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton will be showcasing its new ideas and solutions for power management and efficient machines at this years Hannover Messe under the slogan Follow the Charge. From 8th to 12th April visitors to the companys stand (C69, Hall 11) can find out how to meet both current and future challenges posed by rapidly growing energy demand through power management solutions. read more

	Plug Into Convenient Lighting Installation with Eaton Fast, easy installation and enhanced safety are among the key benefits of the Luminaire Supporting Coupler (LSC) plug in lighting system from Eaton. Fully compliant with BS7001, couplers in the LSC range are recognised as the industry standard interface and, for maximum convenience and flexibility, they are fully interchangeable with other manufacturers products that meet this standard. read more

	ROBUS VULCAN Built to last Introducing the new VULCAN LED Corrosion Proof Fitting which available in 1 x 40W & 2 x 40W. Designed for demanding industrial applications, the ROBUS Vulcan is the ultimate energy saving, corrosion proof LED solution for cold stores, warehouses, garages and car parks. read more

	USB Charging Module from MK The MK Electric USB Charging Module means that you no longer need to store, keep track or carry a variety of bulky adaptors, or rely on your PC or Laptop to charge your devices. One USB cable will service your devices with a USB connection, keeping life simple and less complicated. read more

	Flex Connectors The Movie Flex Connectors have produced an animation to give customers an overview of their flex7 System, and highlight some of its most impressive features. read more

	Merseytravel Chooses Eatons Memshield 3 Boards For Historic Building When it became necessary to replace electrical distribution equipment in the Grade II listed Georges Dock Ventilation and Central Station of the Mersey Road Tunnel building, Merseytravel chose Memshield 3 smart boards and MCCB panelboards from Eaton as the key elements of the new installation. read more

	New Enclosed MCCBs from Hager Hager has launched a new range of enclosed MCCBs rated at up to 125A for individual circuit protection. The new range complements the companys Invicta 3 distribution system. read more

	Construction Market Activity February 2013 News summary published in the website news pages of Voltimum. The ONS has released its Output in the Construction Industry figures for December and Q4 2012. These figures show that the estimated total volume of construction output increased by 0.9 percent in Q4 of 2012 compared to Q3 of 2012. read more

	Homebase continues to sell defective cable Article published by Voltimum within their news pages on their website. Almost three years since its recall, the Approved Cables Initiative ACI has revealed that defective Atlas Kablo cable has been once again found on sale in a Homebase store. read more

	TB Davies takes further steps to boost safety TB Davies ladder group today announced the extension of its market leading Summit product range, to include a new extra safe, extra comfortable stepladder. The new Comfort XL step features extra deep 125mm treads that make the step both safer and more comfortable to use than a conventional stepladder. read more

	New Xtend and Climb telescopic ladders incorporate aerospace technology Today TB Davies unveiled their latest telescopic ladder, fitted with unique patented, TrueTeleTech technology making it the only telescopic ladder in the world to extend and lock by the rung. read more

	New Group Membership for Urban Electrical, Glasgow MIDA are delighted to announce that Urban Electrical, Glasgow have become a new group member with effect from 1st March 2013. read more

	RANGE, QUALITY, VALUE from DRAPER DRAPER TOOLS have launched the 2013 to 14 edition of their main tools catalogue, providing a comprehensive guide to the thousands of products available from this leading tool company. read more

	Hamilton Expands Eurofix range Decorative electrical wiring accessories, audio and lighting controls manufacturer Hamilton Litestat has extended its Eurofix range, which offers complete flexibility for British and European overseas projects where a range of international appliances may be used, such as hotels. read more

	Dual supply marshalling box simplifies essential and non essential lighting circuits for Winchester hospital Hagers new Klik.system dual supply marshalling box has saved Winchester hospital both equipment and time during the installation of essential and non essential lighting circuits for its new 2000m2 outpatients clinic. read more

	Challenge your Perception The crystal clear Perception CFX range from Hamilton Litestat has been proving popular with designers of period and heritage interiors, despite it being one of the decorative electrical wiring accessories companys most contemporary looking plate designs. read more

	This LED lamp has a life of 50000 hours Article written by Gordon Routledge, Lighting Expert and Publisher of LUX Review, LUX Magazine. read more

	Metal halide lamps for retail Osrams Powerball HCI metal halide lamps are designed for use in closed luminaires where light quality is vital. read more

	Elegant new spotlight from Illuma Instead of the traditional baked bean tin shape, Illumas Rotaspot looks more like a cake or a hockey puck, with the light fitting encased in a circular housing that incorporates cooling fins and a diaphragm to create airflow. read more

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