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Rexel UK opens state-of-the-art Watford branch to support London’s growing electrical market
Rexel Group
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Rexel UK opens state-of-the-art Watford branch to support...

Rexel UK, one of the nation’s leading electrical wholesalers, is delighted to announce the official opening of...

Stop guesswork: True Loop® solves RCD Uplift for good
Megger
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Stop guesswork: True Loop® solves RCD Uplift for good

Loop impedance testing is part of every electrician’s job. It keeps people safe and makes sure installs pass...

Don’t miss out… Limited edition MFT promo kit from Martindale Electric
Schneider Electric
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Don’t miss out… Limited edition MFT promo kit from...

Martindale Electric has created a comprehensive Installation and Fault-Finding kit that gives electricians and...

Open Smart Automation & Energy Intelligence for Installers
Shelly
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Open Smart Automation & Energy Intelligence for Installers

Explore Shelly’s multi-protocol ecosystem, broad integration capabilities and professional energy solutions...

Online Marketplaces - Revealing the true acale of WEEE non-compliance in UK lighting
Recolight
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Online Marketplaces - Revealing the true acale of WEEE...

Environment agency data released this month has uncovered the scale of WEEE non-compliance of product sold...

Myth - Cable needs to be BASEC approved
flex7
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Myth - Cable needs to be BASEC approved

The world of cable is, at best, convoluted and, at worst, a massive can of writhing, slippery worms. It’s full...

Why RCD uplift matters
Megger
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Why RCD uplift matters

Understanding its impact on electrical safety and compliance.

Schneider Electric unveils next‑generation Altivar HVAC drives to boost energy efficiency, reliability, and smart building performance
Schneider Electric
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Schneider Electric unveils next‑generation Altivar HVAC...

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced its new Altivar HVAC Drive family,...

BEMS: How smart building controls cut energy use by up to 50%
BCIA
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BEMS: How smart building controls cut energy use by up to...

Advanced building controls can cut energy use by up to 50% and deliver major carbon savings. BCIA explains why...

UK Building Controls market remains stable at £840m despite slight Q4 dip
BCIA
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UK Building Controls market remains stable at £840m...

The UK building controls and Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) market remained broadly stable in 2025,...

Next‑generation Signify Interact solutions provide smarter, safer, more efficient lighting for intelligent buildings and cities
Signify
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Next‑generation Signify Interact solutions provide...

Signify Interact for Intelligent Buildings delivers centralized, real‑time control and optimization of...

Signify launches Brighter Lives, Better World 2030: improving lives, saving energy, preserving resources
Signify
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Signify launches Brighter Lives, Better World 2030:...

Signify’s new corporate sustainability program promotes energy efficiency, emissions reduction and the...

Building Controls Industry Association reveals finalists for BCIA Awards 2026
BCIA
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Building Controls Industry Association reveals finalists for...

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is delighted to announce the finalists for the BCIA Awards...

Top tools the easy way The KNIPEX Where to Buy is back
KNIPEX
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Top tools the easy way The KNIPEX Where to Buy is back

Precision matters and so does where you buy from. The KNIPEX Where to Buy feature is now back, making it quick...

Martindale ET6300 Multifunction tester (EV Ready)
Martindale Electric
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Martindale ET6300 Multifunction tester (EV Ready)

The ET6300 Multifunction Tester performs the measurements required for verification of electrical safety of...

Martindale ET6500 advanced multifunction tester (EV / Downloadable)
Martindale Electric
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Martindale ET6500 advanced multifunction tester (EV /...

The ET6500 Multifunction Tester performs the measurements required for verification of electrical safety of...

Martindale HPAT650 advanced, hand-held PAT testers
Martindale Electric
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Martindale HPAT650 advanced, hand-held PAT testers

Martindale’s HPAT650 compact, intuitive, and packed with features. Built to streamline PAT testing with simple...

Martindale HPAT550 Hand-Held PAT Tester
Martindale Electric
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Martindale HPAT550 Hand-Held PAT Tester

Martindale's HPAT Portable Appliance Testers are easy to use, battery powered, hand-held, lightweight and...

ALIVE - Five fail-proof steps to safe isolation
Martindale Electric
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ALIVE - Five fail-proof steps to safe isolation

ALIVE is Martindale's memorable safe isolation procedure to help reduce electricity-related injuries and...

BZ820-EV ESVE Socket Tester. Product in Action.
Martindale Electric
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BZ820-EV ESVE Socket Tester. Product in Action.

The BZ820-EV is the ideal first-line tool for checking EV chargers fitted with Type-2 connectors.

Martindale Proving Unit PD690SRD
Martindale Electric
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Martindale Proving Unit PD690SRD

The Martindale PD690SRD AC/DC Proving Unit – for your safe isolation process.

Earn 10% back on your RS Components purchases!
Voltimum
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Earn 10% back on your RS Components purchases!

Valid on all ABB purchases made via Voltimum Product Finder this month!

TESP publishes insights into apprentice charge-out rates
TESP
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TESP publishes insights into apprentice charge-out rates

Research exploring employers’ different approaches to charge out rates for electrical apprentices has been...

Hospitals can cut energy use, carbon and costs fastest through digital retrofits, new Schneider Electric research reveals
Schneider Electric
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Hospitals can cut energy use, carbon and costs fastest...

Digital retrofits can reduce total hospital energy consumption by up to 18%!