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MPs from all parties have pledged to promote Apprenticeships through a new parliamentary group established today.
Silver Fox will launch two new labels at Data Centre World 2012, London Olympia on Wednesday 29 February - Thursday 1 March.
The Firesafe Radio Fire Alarm System is said to offer the advantages of 100% reduction in wiring and 100% reduction in cable faults.
Finder has announced the introduction of a pair of panel thermostats designed to maintain constant temperature levels in control panels and enclosures. Suiting the needs of both simple and sophisticated heating and ventilation systems, the 7T Series thermostats help to improve component reliability and preserve instrumentation accuracy through enhanced temperature setting and control.
A new Introduction to Power Factor Correction Guide produced by the BCMA (BEAMA Capacitor Manufacturers Association) and the ECA (Electrical Contractors Association) has been released, providing fundamental principals and key selection criteria when considering the installation of power factor correction (PFC) equipment to save energy, reduce losses and hence reduce CO2 emissions. Example data provided also demonstrates the financial savings available.
3M, the diversified technology company, has announced the launch of its ‘plug and play’ Multi-Fibre Push-On (MPO) solution for fibre cabling connections, designed to meet the challenges of high speed cabling and limited space typical in data centres. Features of the 3M solution include the highest fibre cable density available on the market – up to 96 connections on a single 1U rack unit – and a broad range of options, including OM3, OM4 and OS2 fibre standards.
Havells has introduced a range of Type B (three-phase) distribution boards for commercial and industrial applications. They are designed specifically for the UK market and offer design features to make installation safe and easy. These include options with pre-wired meters to enable contractors to satisfy the metering requirements of Building Regulations Part L2 easily and economically.
Robin is now partnered with Amprobe, a well known test equipment brand in the United States and Germany.
Plans for a domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) over the next year have taken a leap forward. Commenting on recent industry meetings with government officials Kelly Butler, Beama’s marketing director, said: “There has been some negative ‘hot air’ in the media about the potential for a Renewable Heat Incentive, but the reality is that Ministers and officials remain committed to renewable heat.
