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Legrand is the first to respond to regulation changes

Legrand responded first to an amendment to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations that means the vast majority of metallic cable trunking systems are no longer suitable for use with single insulated (non-sheathed) cables. BS7671: 2008 – Amendment No. 1: 2011 came into force for all new designs on January 1st, 2012 and Section 521.10.1 stipulates the need for trunking to deliver IPXXD or IP4X protection when used with single insulated (non-sheathe... [more]

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]

SummitSkills welcomes movement on feed-in tariffs

On Thursday 19 January, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker announced that the Government has laid before Parliament draft licence modifications which provide for a reduced FiTs rate of 21p/kW from 1 April 2012 for eligible new solar PV installations on or after 3 March 2012. Announcing the latest development, while Government awaits the judgment of the Court of Appeal about the challenge to its proposal to reduce the FiTs from 12 D... [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]

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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