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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.

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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...