Tag: Jim Hutchison

Wiring accessories: It’s time to rethink charging outlets
By November 27, 2017 Read More →

Wiring accessories: It’s time to rethink charging outlets

By Jim Hutchison, National Sales Manager, Crabtree. According to Ericsson’s latest Mobility Report, in Q1 of 2017 smartphones officially accounted for 80% of all mobile phone purchases across the globe. But as smartphone uptake grows, so does consumer demand for battery life. Our research found that 30% of UK adults now charge their phone in […]

Call for more USB charging outlets in public buildings

More than half (58%) of 2,000 UK adults would like to see more public buildings feature special USB smartphone charging outlets, a survey has revealed. The recent national survey, commissioned by wiring accessories supplier, Crabtree, also highlighted that half of UK adults have purchased a phone charger that was made by a different manufacturer than […]

The importance of aesthetics in wiring accessories

The importance of aesthetics in wiring accessories

Building designers, product specifiers and installing contractors have traditionally been just as interested in the appearance of wiring accessories, as how easy they are to install and use. But recently, people have started to expect more from their wiring accessories, and for that reason they’re garnering attention like never before, writes Jim Hutchison, National Sales […]