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Vigilant Components offers high integrity component sourcing, testing counterfeit detection & verification

Vigilant Components is a new independent electronic component distributor, established by experienced component specialists. Part of the £30m Paragon Electronics group, Vigilant provides component sourcing, testing, counterfeit detection and verification services plus supply chain management and point-of-use delivery options for the electronics manufacturing sector. ISO9001 and AS9120 accredited, Vigilant was established to address industry is... [more]

Fluke introduces 430 Series II Three-Phase Power Quality Analysers

Fluke, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced the new Fluke 430 Series II three-phase Power Quality Analysers, the first tools to use a patented algorithm to measure energy waste and quantify its cost. The 430 Series II helps facilities reduce electrical power consumption and improve the performance and lifespan of electro-mechanical equipment by providing the ROI justification to mitigate power q... [more]

ECA says Government FITs appeal defeat means wild ride for the industry

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) says the Government’s unsuccessful High Court appeal to the recent ruling on solar PV feed-in tariffs could mean a wild ride for an industry that is already reeling from Government announcements in the last few months. Paul Reeve, ECA Head of Environment, says: “Before anyone celebrates, we should remember that future funding for FITs is not unlimited. Some of the available cash could now be used u... [more]

Introducing IP66 fibreglass wall-mount enclosures that provide outstanding protection

Schroff is launching the ULTRX range of fibreglass wall-mount enclosures, which are designed to provide long-life protection for electronics or electrical equipment in potentially corrosive environments. Manufactured by Hoffman, one of Schroff's sister companies within the Pentair Technical Products Group, the enclosures are fabricated from compression-moulded fibreglass material offering excellent temperature, chemical and impact resistance,... [more]

St Helens takes the advantage with Prysmian FP

Prysmian’s FP200 Gold® has recently been installed into the fire alarm and the voice alarm PA system at St Helens RFC’s new home stadium, Langtree Park. The Saints have officially left their old ground at Knowsley Road to begin the new season at the freshly built 18,000 capacity stadium. As with any public stadium venue, fire safety systems are of paramount importance. FP200 Gold® complies with the requirements of fire alarm standard, BS 583... [more]

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