Cable Management

Ellis’s triennial distributor conference was a world class affair

Ellis’s triennial distributor conference was a world class affair

Distributors from 20 countries descended on the North Yorkshire village of Rillington at the end of September for cable cleat manufacturer, Ellis’s triennial Distributor Conference. The company, which exports its electrical safety products globally, welcomed guests from Australia, Oman, Brazil, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Singapore, UAE, Turkey, Finland, Saudi Arabia, USA, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, […]

Adam Garner of Dodd Group is the lucky winner in SWA’s national Tauras Challenge

Adam Garner of Dodd Group is the lucky winner in SWA’s national Tauras Challenge

Hundreds of installers from all over the UK were challenged to see how quickly they could install  SWA’s Tauras Cable Gland Kit against a conventional SWA Gland. Pictured is SWA’s regional engineer Mike Allen (left) presenting winner, Adam Garner, of Dodd Group, with his prize – £500 worth of holiday vouchers. SWA’s Marketing Manager, Colin […]

Marshall-Tufflex marks 75th birthday with careers help for talented youngsters

Marshall-Tufflex marks 75th birthday with careers help for talented youngsters

Hastings employer Marshall-Tufflex is marking its 75th year in business with a renewed drive to raise awareness of the career opportunities across its manufacturing business. The cable management manufacturer, a UK market leader in its sector, is committed to assisting young local job seekers and has already supported five apprentices through relevant NVQ Level 3 […]

A tall order for Marco at Woburn Safari Park!

A tall order for Marco at Woburn Safari Park!

Marco has taken a walk on the wild side with its latest project specification, supplying products as part of a refurbishment at the giraffe enclosure at Woburn Safari Park. The giraffe sleeping quarters at Woburn, part of Giraffe Junction, are enjoying an overhaul and a new electrical installation has formed part of the plans, with […]

Ellis cleats across the Wear

Ellis cleats across the Wear

Ellis has once again demonstrated why it is seen as the global innovator in the cable cleat market by developing a bespoke solution for Balfour Beatty to safely secure power cables running the length of the new Wear Crossing in Sunderland. Currently under construction, the new two span cable-stayed Wear Crossing features an A-frame pylon […]

GRP cable management used in Jersey’s historic rail tunnels

GRP cable management used in Jersey’s historic rail tunnels

Corroded casing in Jersey’s famous St Aubin’s war tunnels needed replacing as it posed a fire risk and needed frequent repairs due to high humidity. Marshall-Tufflex’s GRP cable management provided the solution thanks to its corrosion resistance and excellent fire safety credentials. St Aubin’s tunnels were used by the Germans to store ammunition during war-time […]

Metpro – coming of age

Metpro – coming of age

Readers will be familiar with Metpro – the specialist supplier of cable management and strut products, metal conduit tube and accessories to the M&E market, exclusively via electrical wholesalers. Editor, Debbie Eales, visited Metpro to discover how the business lives up to its slogan – Quality, Efficiency and Reliability. There’s nothing extraordinary about conduit tube, […]

BASEC to offer support to manufacturers, importers and wholesalers on Low Voltage Directive revision requirements

BASEC to offer support to manufacturers, importers and wholesalers on Low Voltage Directive revision requirements

Following a UK public consultation last year, a revision of the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) has been released under the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, which came into force on 8th December 2016. The regulations apply to manufacturers, importers and distributors of electrical equipment designed for use with a voltage rating of between 50 and […]

Why making the right connections is so crucial
By February 16, 2017 Read More →

Why making the right connections is so crucial

Jeff Kerridge, Sales Manager at cable management company Marco, explains why people are at the heart of this growing business. While many businesses are looking to streamline their operations, Marco is moving in the opposite direction, injecting more personality and more people-contact into its operations. Sales Manager, Jeff Kerridge says: “I believe there is a […]

SWA’s Firefly Fire Safety Clips win eight awards
By November 10, 2016 Read More →

SWA’s Firefly Fire Safety Clips win eight awards

SWA’s Firefly Cable Clips have been awarded eight Warrington Fire Safety Certificates for their BS7671 Amendment 3 compliant range of clips. The Certificates represent a major coup for Firefly as their entire range of inside/outside trunking clips are now proven. SWA’s Firefly Cable Clips are a unique, spring-loaded design which embed tighter into substructure as […]