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Many companies are still confused by the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme(22/06/2010)
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme was introduced in April of this year, but there are still many companies that will be affected by it who are yet to register. While qualifying organisations have until October to sign-up, David Snow, senior energy consultant at Schneider Electric, is urging businesses to introduce monitoring and metering solutions sooner rather than later. He explains: “The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme requires certain compan... [more]
Schneider Electric's free seminars offer advice and information to electricians on how to maximise every project(21/06/2010)
Schneider Electric is running a series of seminars offering advice and information to contractors and electricians on how to maximise every project and has now released more dates for the rest of June. These free events will focus on core product areas including wiring accessories, home networking and lighting control applications. In addition, installers will receive advice about the latest cable management and circuit protection offers, whic... [more]
APC's Symmetra PX 96kW addresses the need for a hot scalable UPS system with power protection and distribution up to 96kW(16/06/2010)
APC by Schneider Electric has announced availability of its Symmetra PX® 96kW uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system to meet the cost, size and reliability needs of its customers. The Symmetra PX 96kW is scalable in power, runtime and power distribution from 32kW to 96kW, and features a modular UPS, a highly flexible power distribution system that maximizes uptime. The Symmetra PX 96kW family provides the best total cost of ownership (TCO) pro... [more]
Schneider Electric launches new Altivar variable speed drives and new range of softstarters(15/06/2010)
Schneider Electric has launched the ATV32, the latest addition to its Altivar range of variable speed drives (VSDs). The ATV32 joins the latest generation of the company's VSDs and is designed to be fully compatible with the space-saving Lexium 32 range of motor controllers. The company is also launching a new range of softstarters. The ATS22 is the next generation in softstarters, complementing the ATV32, it is full of new user friendly benefits... [more]
Abacus Lighting installs new floodlighting system at Qatar stadium(10/06/2010)
When the Al Shamal Stadium in Qatar, home to the Qatar National Olympic Committee (QOC), were looking for a company to design and install a pioneering new floodlighting system at its iconic world-class stadium, they chose Abacus Lighting. The stadium posed a unique lighting challenge to the team at Abacus as its layout included four corner turret structures in each corner of the stadium, mimicking the original Al Shamal fort itself. Abacus w... [more]
Kestrel Mechanical selects Schneider Electric's TeSys U motor starter controllers for boiler room upgrade(03/06/2010)
Kestrel Mechanical are responsible for the service, maintenance and repair of the boiler plant in 88 BUPA care homes throughout London and the South East. The contractor has started an energy-saving programme to update their boiler rooms. In designing the HVAC control system, Kestrel has chosen Schneider Electric’s TeSys U motor starter controllers for all the pumps and motors. The scheme to update the HVAC plant is in line with Bupa’s carbon... [more]
Schneider Electric runs free seminars for contractors and electricians(28/05/2010)
Schneider Electric is running a series of seminars offering advice and information to contractors and electricians on how to maximise every project. The first of these events has now been scheduled and will be held in Gwynedd, Wales. The free event will be taking place on Thursday 24th June at the Gwesty Carreg Mon Hotel in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, between 12 noon and 2pm. The event will focus on core product areas including wiring accessories,... [more]
Schneider Electric expands Motion and Drives national sales team(10/05/2010)
Schneider Electric has announced that their Motion and Drives national sales team will double in size, to support the continued growth in this area of the business. Since its creation in 2009, the Motion and Drives team headed up by Anthony Pickering and Paul Pryor has expanded due to increasing customer demand, which is expected to rise further with the launch of the new Altivar 32. Paul Pryor, Motion and Drives Product marketing manager s... [more]
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