In an episode shown on Wednesday, 8th November, the DIY SOS team returned to Veterans Street in Manchester, where, two years ago, with the help of Prince William and Prince Harry, they launched their most ambitious project yet – transforming a derelict street into a vibrant community for veterans and local people. This time, they […]
Marie Parry, Marketing Director at Scolmore Group, looks at the developments in the lighting sector and how electrical wholesalers can benefit from the smart lighting revolution. Where it used to be considered a luxury and accessible only to the well off, smart lighting is now becoming more widely accessible thanks to the advancements in technology […]
Timeguard’s Managing Director, Andy Douglas, has some excellent advice for electrical wholesalers on how to help customers avoid setting themselves up for failure – especially when they are focused only on price. “What’s the cheapest PIR you’ve got, mate?” That was said within earshot of a visiting Timeguard representative who only stopped spluttering when he […]
Offering customers a wide choice of reliable products, technical advice – not to mention margin-making opportunities and peace of mind – are all part of the job for electrical wholesalers. And helping contractors to take advantage of LED lighting can be a challenge. Michael Morrison, Managing Director of Light Efficient Design UK Limited explains. It […]
Center ushers in new age of services, supporting Philips Lighting’s connected lighting customers across the globe Philips Lighting has opened a Global Customer Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Bengaluru, India. Equipped with the latest network monitoring technology and data analytics software, the new center will enable Philips Lighting to provide its professional connected lighting customers […]
Megaman’s Project Specification team is expanding once more with the appointment of Craig Turner (pictured) as UK Projects Sales Manager. With almost 30 years of experience and expertise within the electrical and lighting industry, Craig will play an integral role in growing the company’s portfolio of projects. As UK Projects Sales Manager, Craig will lead […]
British speedway team Belle Vue Aces is providing fans with more enlightening race days after installing a range of standalone lighting controls and a fully addressable lighting control system from CP Electronics. The products are providing greater energy efficiency for the club’s new £8m stadium. CP’s lighting control technologies have been installed in the stadium’s […]
Luceco has recently supplied energy saving LED luminaires to The Ministry of Interior, the government body in the Sultanate of Oman, responsible for the administration of the country. Platinum LED Downlights were installed around the perimeter of the decorative ceilings in the Very Very Important Persons (VVIP) Hall in Oman, offering potential running cost savings of […]
When Dexter, Argentina’s largest sport retailer, needed a complete lighting solution for its Buenos Aires store, it was imperative that the new lighting would illuminate merchandise and create a welcoming experience for customers. Working with distributor Artelum, Megaman’s high quality and energy-efficient LEDs were specified to fulfil performance and aesthetic requirements. Following this successful project, […]
With the draft for the 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations recently released for public comment, Mark McCall, Category Manager at Rexel UK, outlines what he believes to be the top five proposed changes set to affect electrical contractors, which, if implemented will come into effect from 1st January 2019. The changes outlined in […]
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