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Afumex 6491B: Prysmian launches new Afumex cable range & website

(01/02/2012)

Prysmian released a new dedicated website to coincide with the launch of its Afumex range of low smoke zero halogen cables (LSOH), www.afumexcables.co.uk. The portal is the source of information for the entire range, including Afumex 6491B, Afumex 6242B, Afumex BS6742 and Afumex LSX. Afumex is specifically designed for use in today’s modern buildings in place of the standard PVC cabling that can be so hazardous in the event of fire. In the early stages of a fire, the primary danger is not f... [more]

Arco Safety Signs catalogue: Expert guide to safety signs in the workplace launched by Arco

(18/01/2012)

Regulations could change frequently and businesses need to ensure they are constantly compliant. Arco, safety expert, released a comprehensive Safety Signs catalogue complete with over 3,000 signs that meet current BS and potential future EN standards plus expert advice to help businesses prepare for any changes. The Arco Safety Signs catalogue is available as a point of reference and advice for all businesses. The catalogue helps businesses choose safety signs to warn of remaining risk or t... [more]

Aico Application Expert: Aico spreads the knowledge and launches Application Expert for contractors

(05/01/2012)

Aico recently released "Application Expert", a support document designed to provide tried and tested solutions to difficult fire alarm applications. Aico recognises that not all alarm installations are straightforward, especially when dealing with older or sub divided properties. Over the years Aico has been applying its expertise to solving hundreds of tricky installation dilemmas and here, in Application Expert, it brings together the solutions. These include triggering a smoke / heat ala... [more]

Autolux controls: Local authority adopts low energy lighting making substantial savings

(08/12/2011)

A Nottinghamshire local authority, which won the 2011 Low Carbon Council of the Year* award, is the latest to upgrade to ‘intelligent’ energy-saving lighting from Chalmor Limited for two of its largest town centre car parks. Mansfield District Council is making savings of £22,569 and 132.88 tonnes of CO2 per year by using Chalmor’s low energy lighting with motion and photo controls. This has been installed in the Four Seasons shopping centre car park and the Walkden Street car park, which j... [more]

ABB Energy Centre: New educational facility, ABB Energy Centre, connects education and industry with the latest low carbon technology and methods

(30/11/2011)

City College Plymouth built a new facility aimed at encouraging the uptake of energy efficient, sustainable technologies in industrial, commercial and residential projects in the UK. The hi-tech facility, supported by ABB, named the ABB Energy Centre, is the centrepiece of a pioneering new initiative being led by the College to connect education and industry with the latest low carbon technology and methods. Working with its local partner, Western Electrical, ABB has supplied a range of equi... [more]

Atlantic-E steel enclosure: Legrand's Atlantic-E range of steel enclosures significantly improve installation speed

(14/11/2011)

Legrand's Atlantic-E range of steel enclosures is available in 27 sizes ranging from 300x200x150mm to 1200x800x300mm (HxWxD), offers IP66 weatherproof protection against water and dust, and has the maximum IK rating against mechanical impact of IK10. The new enclosures are supplied ready to use with a removable plain mounting plate and feature a wide selection of time saving accessories that include Cabstop plates for fast direct cable entry, perforated plates that simplify fixing equipment ... [more]