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Beware of imitations
Manufacturer News

Beware of imitations

The ABB Stanilite® Quickfit® exit range has been expanded to include the latest LED offering. Thanks to the...

Circulars standard
Manufacturer News

Circulars standard

Incorporating an energy-efficient LED strip driven by Stanilite® field-proven electronics, the e-Luna LED...

Circulars weatherproof
Manufacturer News

Circulars weatherproof

The IP65 circular LED weatherproof has been designed with high lumen output for superior emergency...

Flood lights standard
Manufacturer News

Flood lights standard

Utilising the quality electronics that are synonymous with the Stanilite® brand, the LED flood light is...

Flood lights weatherproof
Manufacturer News

Flood lights weatherproof

Utilising the quality electronics that are synonymous with the Stanilite® brand, the LED weatherproof flood...

A way out of the price war?
LEDVANCE
Manufacturer News

A way out of the price war?

An international advisor study published by LEDVANCE has recommended that electrical wholesalers raise their...

Battens standard
Manufacturer News

Battens standard

The Stanilite® batten range covers T5 and T8 fluorescent as well as LED light sources, is available in...

ABB unveils digitally enabled, self-commissioning solar inverter to reduce installation time and costs
Manufacturer News

ABB unveils digitally enabled, self-commissioning solar...

Wireless connectivity dramatically simplifies inverter installation via a self-commissioning routine that...

Supermarket uses coloured LED lighting to increase sales
Manufacturer News

Supermarket uses coloured LED lighting to increase sales

Pilot in Globus supermarket in Germany used Philips Lighting colored LED lighting to increase sales by 6%...

ABB unveils digitally enabled, self-commissioning solar inverter to reduce installation time and costs
Manufacturer News

ABB unveils digitally enabled, self-commissioning solar...

Wireless connectivity dramatically simplifies inverter installation via a self-commissioning routine that...

Be guided by the light with Legrand’s illuminated pathway!
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Be guided by the light with Legrand’s illuminated pathway!

Did you know? • 40% of injury related deaths for people over 65 are falls • 50% of falls occur at home • 40%...

Securit LED Exit Signs take tough to another level!
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Securit LED Exit Signs take tough to another level!

This tamper-resistant product is specifically designed for institutions such as detention centres, police...

Light pollution: Distribution and solution
Technical Articles

Light pollution: Distribution and solution

One of the best things about getting out of the city is the view. Of the night sky. Away from the glare of...

Connected systems integration in buildings
Technical Articles

Connected systems integration in buildings

There’s a revolution in the role of the modern electrician. Gone are the days when a decent pair of...

Smart wiring accessory devices, control and communication – the latest trends
Technical Articles

Smart wiring accessory devices, control and communication...

Voltimum looks at how the requirements of today's homeowners, as well as the growing demand for smart homes...

The advent of the Internet of Things means even your bed can ‘talk’ to your lighting
Technical Articles

The advent of the Internet of Things means even your bed can...

Most electrical contractors and installers will by now be aware (even if perhaps only dimly) of the...

Legrand takes you backstage and shows you how their Excel Life Switch comes to life!
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Legrand takes you backstage and shows you how their Excel...

From the beginning of manufacturing, to the final product, Legrand’s YouTube video takes you behind the scenes...

Investigation into the Potential Shortfall of Skilled and Experienced Test and Power Technicians across the Generation Industry
Industry News

Investigation into the Potential Shortfall of Skilled and...

This research project has been prepared for a collective of industry representatives, with the purpose to...

SEANZ Appoints New Industry Liaison
Industry News

SEANZ Appoints New Industry Liaison

SEANZ has appointed Chris McArthur, who is Enphase Energy's strategic account manager in New Zealand.

4th Annual Women in Engineering Leadership Summit 2017
Technical Articles

4th Annual Women in Engineering Leadership Summit 2017

The summit brings together a world-class speaker line-up sharing stories, practical advice and personal...

SM-EI Workshops March 2017
Technical Articles

SM-EI Workshops March 2017

These workshops will focus on current live work issues but will also include discussion of how companies are...

Solar: Not Just For Rich Greenies Any More
Industry News

Solar: Not Just For Rich Greenies Any More

"In fact, the highest uptake of solar PV systems is coming from families, those on low-incomes and with...

Rulings Panel to Hear Complaint on Solar Tax
Industry News

Rulings Panel to Hear Complaint on Solar Tax

“The matter remains in dispute, as it was not resolved by the complaints process, and it has been brought...

Four ways to unlock the full potential of the IoT connected home
Industry News

Four ways to unlock the full potential of the IoT...

The path to this future requires data — big data — on each appliance and home to observe and analyze appliance...