August VoltiNEWS Part 2: Electric domestic boilers, industry awards and concerns over counterfeit electrical goods

Legrand's free training benefits £3million BMW showroom
The true benefit of our national training programme has been demonstrated after a contractor who attended one of the free sessions specified a total solution for a new £3million BMW showroom in Swansea.

Established Plumbing Business Relies on Kopex Professional Pipe Tools
One of the longest established plumbing businesses in the Midlands says that Kopex Pipeslice and Pipe-prep professional pipe tools as amongst the most important items used during a typical day's work.

Easy to install and maintenance free - Redring's Powerstream Professional electric domestic boiler
Redring’s newly launched Powerstream Professional electrical boiler is the answer to heating for the two million homes in rural England and Scotland without access to mains gas.

MK Electric successfully defends its Masterseal Intellectual Property rights
MK Electric recently announced that LED Group agreed to immediately cease selling Robus waterproof sockets in the UK because they infringe upon a MK Electric UK patent, related to MK’s Masterseal range.

NG Bailey see the strength in Spit's Tapcon
Recognising the significant time savings that can be achieved using ITW Spit Tapcon screw technology, NG Bailey has included the product in its construction ‘Best Practice’ programme, which is being applied across the company.

Schneider Electric show their energy solutions at the Healthcare Estates Exhibition and Conference
On Stand Number C43 at the Healthcare Estates Exhibition and Conference, Harrogate International Centre, 14-15 October 2008, Schneider Electric displays cures for critical power distribution problems.

Leica DISTO™ - The easy and safe way to measure for every electrician
If you want precise accurate measurements then only the original and best Leica DISTO™ is what you need in your toolbox.

More options for Energy Saving replacements - OSRAM launches new Halogen Range
OSRAM’S Halogen range now includes new wattages enhancing the range and allowing wider energy saving options.

NICEIC announces more dates for its series of Registration Roadshows
Featuring a technical seminar on the 17th Edition, the NICEIC Registration Roadshow is designed to enable non-NICEIC registered contractors or installers, even those registered with other organisations, to meet the NICEIC team face-to-face and find out what NICEIC is all about.

BEAMA Installation President warns against counterfeit goods
Alan Birks, President of BEAMA Installation and Distribution Channel Manager for Eaton, discusses his concern for the increasing sales of counterfeit wiring accessories, circuit-breakers, fuses, cables and lighting products in shops, DIY stores and electrical wholesalers.

Draka now on Amtech Design Software
With the ability to carry out a wide variety of checks to the 17th edition of BS7671, Amtechs design software is a market leading tool for building services and design engineers.

SELECT wins industry award for members
SELECT, Scotland’s trade association for the electrical industry, has been recognised in this year’s CBI Trade Association Forum Awards, winning the prize in the Member Success category.