India Electrical Industry News
Low energy GX53 downlighters are available from CLICK Scolmore to provide a solution for installations where ceiling recess depth is limited. The fitting has been designed exclusively for use with the energy-efficient 13W GX53 lamp, which meets the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations about the installation of low-energy luminaires. Available in 2 different recess depths, the fittings are available as fixed or adjustable luminaires in white, polished chrome, or satin chro...
Marie Parry, Group Marketing Director, Scolmore Group, looks at some of the issues surrounding the supply of electrical products to the healthcare sector. Infection control is one of the biggest challenges facing the healthcare sector. Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) are infections that occur in a healthcare setting that a patient didn't have before they came in. These infections can develop either as a direct result of healthcare intervention (such as medical or surgical treatment) or...
Scolmore has confirmed that it recently threatened court action against LGA, the distributor of the \\\’Selectric\\\’ brand of products. Paul Dawson, Group Commercial Manager of Scolmore stated as follows \\\"Scolmore has, for a number of years, sold metal plate accessories under its ’Deco’ branding. We have popularised this brand, invested a great deal in it, and made it our own. We recently discovered that LGA had been advertising metal plate products by reference to a...
Following the success of its original push-in connector system introduced in 2008 and regularly achieving monthly sales of 40,000, Click Scolmore has developed this product into a whole range and in doing so, brings to market the industry’s most cost-effective Hub system. Providing installers with a quick and easy solution when adding lighting or appliances to an existing circuit, the Hub CT300C is designed to take 3 or 4 pin plug-in connectors and can be connected directly to another...
A new 20-page brochure showcasing the very latest additions to Click Scolmore’s growing wiring accessories and lighting product ranges is currently available. Indoor and outdoor solutions More than 60 products have been added to the overall lighting collection with both indoor and outdoor solutions catered for. The indoor lighting sections offer a range of innovative LED wall lights including a Mini Up or Down Light, Cube Wall Light, and an Up and Down Light. Flameguard Energet...
Scolmore Group, the manufacturer of wiring accessories, lighting, security, fire protection, cable accessories, and heating control products, has produced a comprehensive ‘Specification Solutions’ brochure, which brings together products from across the brands operating within the group – Click, ESP, Ovia, Unicrimp, and Sangamo. It is designed as an essential guide for specification teams working on a range of building projects, helping them to quickly identify the right produ...
Scolmore has made a number of changes to its online ordering facility across all sites – Scolmore, ESP, Ovia, and Unicrimp – with the aim of enhancing customer experience through improved load speeds and user functionality, as well as the addition of some new features. The new sites will benefit from speeds that are twice that of the old sites, with some sections, including order uploads functionality, increasing by four times the original speed. Potential back order For added sec...
A new animated tutorial is providing visitors to Click Scolmore’s online purchasing site with a comprehensive tour of the newly redesigned ordering facility. The section now benefits from a fresh, clean look with easy-to-navigate pages and there are enhanced facilities to make online purchasing quick and easy. The updated site now incorporates a number of improved features that allow users to access new information directly and more easily. The animated tutorial provides a two...
Scolmore recently reported the appointment of a Southern Region Specification Manager and they are delighted to announce the further strengthening of the Specification team with the appointment of Colin Burston as their Specification Area Manager in the North West Region. Difficult economic times Like his counterparts in other parts of the country, Colin has an in-depth knowledge of both electrical accessory and lighting products and will provide ongoing support to their own direct sales team...
If users haven’t already registered for this week's Voltimum Live event, it’s not too late, and they can head over to the Scolmore Group stand where they can access content from Click, Ovia, ESP, and Unicrimp. Taking place from Monday, 8th to Friday, 12th February, the event is designed to provide contractors with the opportunity to engage with industry pioneers, enhance their technical understanding, and keep up to date with the latest regulations and legislation. There will be liv...
Having reached full capacity at its 10,000 sq. ft head office site in Tamworth by the end of 2018, Scolmore had its sights set on another building at the same location which, at 25,000 sq. ft, would more than double the capacity for the company’s new headquarters. The aim was to commence work in September 2019 to extend and refurbish the new building, with the relocation of all staff due to taking place in early 2020. While the building transformation went ahead – the original steel...
Scolmore has been supplying its Mode antiviral and antibacterial molded white wiring accessories since 2006. Over the years, the company has continued to develop its collection of wiring accessories, which are specially suited for the demanding needs of the healthcare sector, with a focus on hygiene, safety, and security. A new Medical Solutions brochure has now been produced, which collates all these products into one place, in order to provide a comprehensive guide for contractors,...
Megger Group ('Megger') and IPS Group (Intelligent Process Solutions/IPS) jointly announce that they have reached a definitive agreement to work together as strategic partners, combining both their experience and product lines, in order to create new value for the electrical supply industry. The agreement includes Megger taking an equity stake in IPS Group. IPS Group ((Intelligent Process Solutions/IPS) is one of the globally renowned providers of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Asset Perfor...
Scolmore International continues to develop its Energetic low energy lighting offer, with the addition of a brand new collection of LED lamps that incorporate the very latest SMD (surface mounted diode) technology. There are two new ranges, SMD Economy and SMD Performance, each designed to bring to the market lower cost, superior quality LED lamps. Increased light output and energy savings SMD’s are the new generation of LED lighting enabling manufacturers to produce lamps that of...
With so many changes and updates to the regulations that affect the electrical industry, everyone in the chain must keep up to date with the latest requirements. When it comes to adequate protection for ventilation equipment, not all manufacturers are installing internal fuses to protect the equipment. Instead, they are stating in their installation literature that the fan requires overload protection via a 1, 3, or 5 Amp fuse. 17th Edition regulation (134.1.1 of BS7671:200...
Scolmore International has introduced new microwave sensor technology to its range of Fumagalli LED bulkhead fittings - bringing an enhanced, tamper-proof design to the market. The Lucia and Maddi bulkheads will benefit from this cutting-edge technology which will allow instant illumination when night falls and automatic turn off when the light levels have increased or motion detection depending on which mode has been selected. Shockproof, rust, and corrosion free Because the sensor...
Concern regarding cleanliness within healthcare establishments continues to get headlines in the media, with the result that in recent years, contractors operating within the sector are under increasing pressure to work with electrical products that meet the demands for hygiene and safety. The Scolmore Group has been supplying electrical accessories to the healthcare sector for many years. Its white moulded ranges and Part M wiring accessories range developed to comply with the Part M Build...
Having launched one of the most efficient replacements for the 60W incandescent with its Energetic SMD LED 11W A60 lamp, Scolmore has continued to develop its SMD technology and the latest advancements mean the company is able to offer new dimmable options. LED dimmable versions There are currently SMD LED dimmable versions of the 60W and 40W replacement lamps and the company promises there are more to come. The new 60W replacement dimmable option offers 806 lumens with a 12W lamp and the...
Scolmore Group is expanding its wiring accessories offer with the introduction of a range of durable, easy-to-install weatherproof boxes designed to offer a high level of protection against ingress of water jets and dust. Launched under the trade name Aquip66, the range comprises one and two gangs double pole switched socket enclosures, plus one and two-gang, two-way switch plates which all come as completely sealed units and are supplied in a choice of furnished and unfurnished options. W...
With a reputation for listening to its customers and keeping up to date with the very latest trends for interior decorating, Scolmore has introduced a brand new finish to its popular Definity Screwless Wiring Accessory range. A Matt Black finish has been added to the existing range, which brings the number of decorative cover plates available to a total of six, which also includes Stainless Steel, Brushed Steel, Polished Chrome, Red, and White. screwless, push-fit faceplate Each Definity...
With its Inceptor and Inceptor Micro fire-rated, integrated LED downlights enjoying huge success in the marketplace, Scolmore Group has introduced an adaptor plate that will allow the Inceptor fittings to be retrofitted to existing downlight cutouts up to 120mm opening up yet more application opportunities. The adaptor plate is ideal for replacing an older, bigger fitting, or suitable where the hole may have been cut too big. It is available in chrome, satin chrome, and white to match the I...
Continually striving to bring the best-performing products to market, Scolmore launches the latest version of its innovative Inceptor integrated LED downlight – Inceptor Max – an even more powerful and more energy-efficient update, that meets the latest industry standards. When the most recent amendments to Part L Building regulations came into play in April 2014, the focus was on energy-saving lighting solutions. The amendments require new-build homes to be 6 percent more efficie...
Light-emitting diodes have been around for years. But within the past decade, LED’s have gone from being simple indicators on electrical devices to brilliant white light sources capable of illuminating colossal spaces. Marie Parry of the Scolmore Group looks at the latest developments within LED lighting. The pace and performance of LED lighting continue to accelerate. The market has grown beyond single color and color-changing applications into general illumination applications for...
Providing contractors with quick and easy installation solutions is one of Scolmore’s core strengths and the ‘Ezylink’ Dry Lining Box connector is another example of how a simple, unassuming product can overcome basic installation problems on site. Ezylink connectors ‘Ezylink’ is a clever little product that very simply will connect the most combination of the CLICK dry lining boxes, allowing installers to achieve the neatest installation of cavity boxes in as...
A new partnership scheme developed by the Scolmore Group will provide electrical wholesalers with a unique opportunity to become an approved distributor for its iNELS Wireless Home Automation system. Retrofit solution Recognizing the huge and largely untapped potential that this sophisticated, cost-effective, and easy-to-install solution offers, Scolmore is providing wholesalers with an armory of tools and resources that will enable them to target contractors working on small and medium-size...
Scolmore Group continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading player in the lighting sector and its latest development sees the addition of six new LED lamps to its OVIA Lighting collection. With the rapid advancement in lighting technology continuing to drive the market from CFL to LED solutions, and keen to listen to its customers’ needs, Scolmore researched with its wholesale customers to get an insight into the demand for LED lamps. The top-line results show that reliability an...
The latest addition to Scolmore’s New Media collection promises a faster, more powerful charging option for portable electronic devices – tablets, smartphones (including iPhone6), cameras, and E-readers – which it has come to rely on. USB charger features The new 2A USB Charger Single Module replaces the original 1A version to offer a host of additional features and benefits. It allows 20 Watts of charging from a single wall plate and is the only charger available tha...
The latest addition to Scolmore Group’s Mode wiring accessories collection is the new range of Wide Rocker Switches which has ease of use as its main benefit. The easily visible wide rockers make them the ideal choice for assisted living installations and to aid with Part M compliance. There are three versions available – 1-gang, 2-gang, and 3-gang – all offering concealed screws for improved aesthetics, and all benefiting from the standard features inherent with the...
At the forefront of all major developments in the wiring accessories sector, Scolmore Group announces the launch of an innovative new socket that is targeted at the growing assisted living sector. Mode Locating Plug Socket The new Mode Locating Plug Socket has been designed to assist people with impaired vision or poor hand-to-eye coordination to more easily insert a plug into a socket. The contoured shape of the front plate guides the earth pin into position, and it is this plug gu...
Continually striving to bring the best performing products to market, Scolmore has extended its range of integrated, fire-rated LED downlights with the launch of an adjustable version of its popular Inceptor Max model. Since Inceptor became one of the first integrated LED downlights to be launched back in 2012, Scolmore has continued to build on its features and benefits to incorporate the latest technologies and to meet the most recent industry standards. Sophisticated lighting solutions...