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Quality Matters
Europacable
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Quality Matters

At Europacable, we know that time is not an obstacle to quality products. That is why we want to support our...

What is CPR?
Flex Connectors
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What is CPR?

Europe’s Construction Product Regulation, commonly referred to as CPR, is a framework of 7 umbrella categories...

President of the EIFI celebrates 30 Years at Schneider Electric
VOLTIMUM
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President of the EIFI celebrates 30 Years at Schneider...

Now the VP for Buildings & Industry, Mark began his career as an application engineer at Schneider Electric....

ABB selected by IONITY for second phase of European charging network expansion
ABB
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ABB selected by IONITY for second phase of European charging...

ABB has received an order for a further 324, 350 kW high-power electric vehicle (EV) chargers from IONITY.

Screwfix opens stores in Ireland
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Screwfix opens stores in Ireland

Online products specialist, Screwfix, continues its rapid growth in the trade sector by opening three...

M&E Contractor Blackbourne ceases trading
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M&E Contractor Blackbourne ceases trading

After making losses of 3.9m in 2018, 86 members of staff lost their jobs in September 2019.

Fake electrical contractor fined €3,000
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Fake electrical contractor fined €3,000

Safe Electric registered contractors championed as fake electrician receives huge fine for illegally work...

CPR Basics: 5 things you need to know about CPR
Europacable
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CPR Basics: 5 things you need to know about CPR

Europacable is the voice of all leading European wire and cable producers. Europacable members include the...

Are you a European electrical professional?
Europacable
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Are you a European electrical professional?

Participate with industry colleagues from 13 EU countries in the Europacable Survey on CPR!

Fast, safe and maintenance free electrical junction enclosure
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Fast, safe and maintenance free electrical junction...

The IDEAL In-Sure Box is designed for use with the In-Sure Push-in, In-Sure Lever and SpliceLine® wire...

Crabtree launches single module arc fault detection device
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Crabtree launches single module arc fault detection device

Crabtree have launched a new product to support customers with the 18th Edition wiring regulations, the single...

‘You can’t go wrong’ with the Acti9 Isobar P – ‘it’s simplicity itself’
Schneider Electric
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‘You can’t go wrong’ with the Acti9 Isobar P – ‘it’s...

Hollywell is the registered electrical contracting firm for Trenitalia c2c Limited, which operates the Essex...

Nexans: making cable drums smart
NEXANS
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Nexans: making cable drums smart

How IOT helps Nexans generate substantial logistical cost reductions

Schneider Electric appoints Kelly Becker as Country President Ireland
Schneider Electric
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Schneider Electric appoints Kelly Becker as Country...

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced...

Nexans cables critical in Amprion German transmission network
NEXANS
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Nexans cables critical in Amprion German transmission...

Nexans is helping Amprion take a key section of its 400 kV transmission network underground.

ABB revolutionises cable protection with smart devices
ABB
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ABB revolutionises cable protection with smart devices

ABB Ability smart sensors remotely report potential problems such as condensation and temperature fluctuations...

ACI issues new arctic grade flex warning
No Brand
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ACI issues new arctic grade flex warning

The ACI is renewing its call for a sample* of suspect cable to be sent to it for testing as soon as it is...

Nexans FLAMEX FR fire-resistant Ethernet cables maintain circuit integrity in the most demanding situations
NEXANS
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Nexans FLAMEX FR fire-resistant Ethernet cables maintain...

As part of its ongoing commitment to boost rail passenger safety in fire situations, Nexans launches...

Nexans strengthens its focus on inspection, maintenance and repair
NEXANS
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Nexans strengthens its focus on inspection, maintenance...

The new IMR team supports submarine high voltage cabling and connectivity projects worldwide with emergency...

Your perfect first line of defence: detect faults before they become failures!
Megger
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Your perfect first line of defence: detect faults before...

PD Scan lets you detect and measure partial discharge (PD) activity, which is a reliable early-warning...

Nexans NX600 cable range obtains new BASEC certification
NEXANS
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Nexans NX600 cable range obtains new BASEC certification

Nexans NX600 power cable, known for its enhanced fire resistance performance, has obtained new...

Nexans' TITANEX range has evolved to support temperature applications up to 90°C
NEXANS
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Nexans' TITANEX range has evolved to support...

Nexans has further developed its TITANEX family of H07RN-F low voltage flexible rubber cables to withstand...

Twin165 Trunking from Marshall-Tufflex
MARSHALL-TUFFLEX LTD
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Twin165 Trunking from Marshall-Tufflex

A leading business services provider required a high quality cable management solution for a new multi-million...

SELECT goes live on YouTube to help FICA apprentices
SELECT
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SELECT goes live on YouTube to help FICA apprentices

Exams can be a stressful time for some young people but, for the electricians of the future, learning their...