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Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.

Nexans: Nobody Left Behind
NEXANS
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Nexans: Nobody Left Behind

It’s hard to imagine life without electricity. But for more than 750 million people around the world – 10%...

48% UK and Irish Industrial businesses want to be Net Zero in next 3 to 5 years
Schneider Electric
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48% UK and Irish Industrial businesses want to be Net Zero...

9 in 10 (88%) believe digitisation can increase efficiency to reduce energy usage. 72% UK and Irish industries...

Introducing Resi9: The flexible, safe and easy way to install a consumer unit
Schneider Electric
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Introducing Resi9: The flexible, safe and easy way to...

If you’ve been looking for a high-quality product with great board selection and lots of room to work with,...

Voltimum Live virtual event comes to Ireland this June
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Voltimum Live virtual event comes to Ireland this June

Voltimum Live Ireland is a virtual trade exhibition for the electrical and electrotechnical industry. This two...

The best use of downlights in a commercial environment
Aurora Lighting Group
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The best use of downlights in a commercial environment

Although we hear a lot about downlights in residential properties, they are also popular in commercial and...

ABB introduces new UniSec Power Parts concept for UK panel builders
ABB
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ABB introduces new UniSec Power Parts concept for UK panel...

Innovative approach cuts engineering costs and overall lead times so that panel builders can add value by...

Megger acquires Vespula
Megger
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Megger acquires Vespula

Megger are pleased to announce that the company has acquired the electrical certification company, Vespula...

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...

Earth leakage explained
Megger
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Earth leakage explained

Do you have questions about earth leakage? Simon Wood of Megger has the answer

EVs to return power to grid with ABB intelligent charging
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EVs to return power to grid with ABB intelligent charging

ABB Vehicle-to-Grid technology will set global benchmark for bi-directional charging with brand-new 11 kW...

Electrical contractors fear closure under new pay law
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Electrical contractors fear closure under new pay law

Smaller electrical contractor employers could be criminalised or lose their businesses under a law creating...

A thumbnail guide to construction in Ireland
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A thumbnail guide to construction in Ireland

This article from Lexology discusses construction in Ireland, answering key questions for designers,...

NSAI publishes new National Rules I.S. 10101:2020 for Electrical Installations
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NSAI publishes new National Rules I.S. 10101:2020 for...

Ireland’s new National Rules for Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) have been published by the National...

Can the UK cope with an electric vehicle revolution?
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Can the UK cope with an electric vehicle revolution?

Demand for electric vehicles is gaining momentum – but in order to replace petrol and diesel fueled...

NAPIT raise £500 for Northern Ireland Air Ambulance
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NAPIT raise £500 for Northern Ireland Air Ambulance

Following the release of the 2nd Edition of the EICR Codebreakers publication, NAPIT donated a number of books...

Electrical professionals to receive pay rise
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Electrical professionals to receive pay rise

The construction industry set for minimum rates of pay to increase by October 2020, with electrical sector...

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...

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...

Wylex launches single module arc fault detection device
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Wylex launches single module arc fault detection device

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

New ‘mini’ AFDD launches to help protect tenants and property from electrical fires
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New ‘mini’ AFDD launches to help protect tenants and...

With over 13,000 electrical fires in the UK each year, Wylex, the market leading brand in circuit...

A perfect storm awaits SMEs after October, warns leading construction body
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A perfect storm awaits SMEs after October, warns leading...

The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group – representing the largest sector in UK construction – has...

Electrium launches Podcast Series
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Electrium launches Podcast Series

The Electrium Podcast’ will explore the people who make our sector what it is and tell their stories. We’ll...

Have your say on new national wiring rules
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Have your say on new national wiring rules

The draft revisions improve safeguards and bring industry requirements in line with technical developments and...