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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...

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...

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%!

Discover the future of data centre innovation at our exclusive open evening.
ABB
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Discover the future of data centre innovation at our...

Join ABB at our London Technology Hub to explore the latest developments in data centre solutions,...

Marshall-Tufflex wins EDATA Quality Award at EDA Digitalisation Forum 2026
Marshall Tufflex
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Marshall-Tufflex wins EDATA Quality Award at EDA...

Marshall-Tufflex has been awarded the EDATA Quality Award at the EDA Digitalisation Forum 2026, in recognition...

Marshall-Tufflex commits to achieving Net Zero by 2045
Marshall Tufflex
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Marshall-Tufflex commits to achieving Net Zero by 2045

Marshall-Tufflex, the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of cable management solutions, has formally...

BCIA announces new President and Vice President
BCIA
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BCIA announces new President and Vice President

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced that Jen Vickers has been appointed as its new...

Top 5 Benefits of Megger’s MFT-X1 for Electricians
Megger
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Top 5 Benefits of Megger’s MFT-X1 for Electricians

Transform your testing procedures with a unified solution.

Fire Rated Cable Clips: Meeting BS7671 Amendment 4
Linian
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Fire Rated Cable Clips: Meeting BS7671 Amendment 4

Ensure your electrical installations meet the latest fire safety standards with compliant cable management...

Stop using your Multimeter for proving dead!
Kewtech
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Stop using your Multimeter for proving dead!

Stop using your Multimeter for proving dead! – Why Multimeters are not right for Safe Isolation!

Schneider Electric completes its Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021–2025 program, setting the stage for the next chapter
Schneider Electric
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Schneider Electric completes its Sustainability Impact (SSI)...

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today published its 2025 extra-financial results,...

The critical role of preventive maintenance for robotic systems
Schneider Electric
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The critical role of preventive maintenance for robotic...

Robots have become indispensable in modern manufacturing and logistics, seamlessly performing tasks ranging...

Introducing the BZ201
Martindale Electric
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Introducing the BZ201

Electrical test and measurement specialist Martindale Electric has boosted its industrial socket testing...

Meet the runners making a difference in the electrical industry
Electrical Industries Charity
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Meet the runners making a difference in the electrical...

Five dedicated runners are gearing up to take on the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April, in support of the...