Tools and installation equipment news articles 
Thorn Lighting's PopPack Pro fluorescent batten offers faster and simpler installation
Thorn Lighting's PopPack Pro fluorescent batten offers faster and simpler installation, better energy efficiency and unrivalled optical performance. Based on feedback and consultation with lighting installers, contractors and other customers, Thorn Lighting has developed the next generation of PopPack Pro ‘twinline’ diffuser. With an innovative and patented fixing mechanism, the new diffuser is 50 percent quicker to install than the previous... [more]
Vehicle tracking can benefit electrical contractors' workforce
Employees can feel threatened by change, particularly by new technology – and all the more so when their activities behind the wheel are being monitored. However, fleet management technologies can deliver a wealth of business benefits for electricians and electrical contractors, from boosting productivity and driving efficiencies to meeting legal obligations and improving customer service. To allay employee concerns, TomTom Business Solutions... [more]
Delmatic's new Micro Multisensor provides presence and absence detection
Designed to optimise energy efficiency and sustainability, Delmatic's new Micro Multisensor is the smallest addressable multisensor on the market providing presence detection, absence detection and daylight-linking. It also accepts user switching, dimming and scene-set commands via an integral infra-red receiver and receives temperature and set-point data for integrated control of HVAC. The unit is radical not only in size but also in operatio... [more]
Bespoke insurance scheme for the electrotechnical sector
SELECT is pioneering a bespoke insurance scheme, delivered in conjunction with the Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Scheme, designed to provide significant new benefits for its members. The new scheme is specifically tailored to meet the needs of individuals and companies and is already providing better cover and creating quantifiable savings. ECIS insurance covers a wide range of products, including professional indemnity insurance, public ... [more]
New accessories for Dremel Multi-Max
Dremel's Multi-Max toolkit (£159.99) comes with a wood and drywall saw blade, a wood and metal flush cut blade, a hook and loop sanding pad, three sanding papers for wood and three sanding papers for paint. Ideal for cutting, grinding, sanding, scraping and other tasks, the Dremel Multi-Max has superb ergonomics and is a very comfortable tool to handle - thanks to low vibration and sound levels, the balanced weight and a soft grip zone. The ... [more]
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