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Shadow Health Minister backs infection control lighting technology

SHADOW health minister Andy Burnham supports new lighting technology developed in Atherton that helps NHS Trusts prevent deadly superbugs. The Labour MP for Leigh met with employees at LED lighting manufacturers MHA Lighting to learn more about how their award-winning lighting is helping in the fight against hospital acquired infections. MHA Lighting’s patented LED technology has been designed as a fully sealed unit to stop dust, bacteria a... [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]

Promoting your business online: how to connect with hundreds of thousands of potential customers

Google data shows that there are approximately 823,000 searches made online in the UK1 each month for electrician-related phrases, so if you’re part of the estimated 40% of UK SMEs2 that don’t have a website and rely solely on offline promotion, you risk losing out on a substantial amount of business. Gone are the days when people only use a telephone directory to look up local electricians; an increasing number of customers nowadays look on... [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]

Expert guide to safety signs in the workplace launched by Arco

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 ... [more]

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