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The £10m refurbishment of the Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport - the North’s biggest hotel investment programme - is currently underway and Scolmore Group’s wiring accessories have been specified for the newly renovated Business Class Bedrooms. The iconic hotel, which originally opened in 1998, will be radically transformed over three phases. During the first and largest phase, all 120 of the Business Class Bedrooms and Suites have been fitted out with products from Scolm...

Revolutionary homes that would allow tenants to avoid energy bills are being pioneered in Northumberland by architects Space Group. The Newcastle-based architecture and technology business worked with Arch Homes to design and build four homes in Blyth which will provide its residents with sustainable homes that cost nothing extra to heat and power. The Swedish-style homes – called Spacehus houses - comply with ‘zero carbon’ standards, and will be let to tenants on the basis of...

Calling all electrical apprentices – be part of the Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition for a chance of winning fantastic prizes and an industry-recognized title. More than 350 electrical students across the UK have already taken part in the first stage of the competition, an online exam comprising of 40 multiple choices questions, as they bid to be crowned this year’s The Electrical Apprentice of the Year. consider taking part Darren Staniforth, Group Senior Technical P...

With the second national lockdown in place, they want to reassure the wholesale customers and contractors that Scolmore is fully operational and working within the current guidelines to continue to supply their full range of products to the professional electrical market. The company’s ability to always hold vast stock levels means that they are able to fulfill orders from across the group, with their extensive range of wiring accessories from Scolmore, lighting and lighting control produ...

Scolmore’s USB socket offers a faster, more powerful charging solution for the portable electronic devices that we have all come to rely on. The 2.1A USB outlet guarantees the optimum charge rate regardless of the device charging. The 1- and 2-gang switched socket with single integrated USB eliminates the need for bulky chargers, whilst freeing up plug sockets. With more complex charge-management software and circuitry being built into tablet computers, smartphones and E-readers, for...

Scolmore has added two new products to its lighting range. The iNELS RFDEL-71F dimming control and the iNELS RFSA-61F switching control, are part of Scolmore’s Flow range of lighting management products, and they introduce Click iNELS wireless technology to the Flow system, to offer a simple to install solution to adding dimming and switching control to lighting products. Both products offer superior performance, with the dimming control capable of dimming and switching up to 160W of...

Always looking for innovative solutions that save installers time and money, Scolmore introduces this inventive product as part of the CLICK® Essentials range. StudBox® is a universal first fix electrical back-box system for dry lining applications which will significantly reduce installation time. About StudBox® There are 3 products within the StudBox® range – 1 Gang, 2 Gang, and the Universal StudBox® It replaces the time-consuming and tedious practice of instal...

Scolmore’s Inceptor range of integrated LED downlights has been awarded LIA Lab (Lighting Industry Association Laboratories) certification following successful testing of the products for safety and performance, under the LIA Lab Verified Scheme for LED products. LIA Labs Verified scheme The certification scheme measures and verifies the safety and execution of products against the manufacturer’s claims LIA Laboratories launched its LIA Labs Verified scheme in 2014 to provide com...

Unicrimp is the latest new business to emerge from the successful Scolmore Group of companies. Its formation brings to the electrical contracting industry a comprehensive range of cable accessory products. Launched under the Qcrimp brand name and available exclusively through the electrical wholesale trade, the product offering comprises an extensive range of cable management consumables. All products within the Qcrimp range are manufactured under stringent quality control systems and are f...

Leading wiring accessories and lighting supplier, Scolmore Group has produced a new brochure for its growing IEC Lock range, which brings all product information together in one concise, informative, A4 color format. The IEC Lock provides protection for computers, servers, PDU’s and most electrical appliances that are vulnerable to vibration and accidental disconnection – by way of a unique locking mechanism. The locking mechanism of the IEC Lock’s unique patented female C...

The latest addition to Scolmore’s Polar range of premium bright white wiring accessories is the new Wide Rocker Switch, which has ease of use as its main benefit. standard features inherent Wide rockers switches benefit from anti-microbial properties and a 20-year guarantee 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 offe...

The strain that an aging population continues to place on health and social care is a topic that regularly makes the headlines. With dementia identified as one of the main causes of disability in later life and expected to double globally by 2030, the assisted living sector is one that will continue to grow and all those involved in the design, manufacture, and supply of solutions will continue to have a part to play in easing the burden. It isn’t just high-tech solutions that are wor...

Scolmore’s New Media range encompasses a wide variety of media and power modules and has been developed to provide designers and installers with a host of solutions for an assortment of media cabling requirements. Now the range has been expanded with four new, individual modules which will further enhance the flexibility of the company’s growing New Media offer. Products added to the collection Scolmore’s New Media plates and modules range brings practical and aesthetic...

With the government’s climate change obligations keeping energy efficiency high on the agenda for businesses, the latest addition to Scolmore’s wiring accessories range – the Hotel Key Card Switch - will help reduce energy consumption in hotels and save money in the process.  Part of Scolmore’s New Media range, the new Hotel Key Card Switch is an energy-saving device that acts as the main electrical switch for the room and is operated by the guest. All lighting...

    Scolmore has added to its comprehensive Click® essentials range of wiring accessory products, with the launch of 1-gang and 2-gang Metal Clad Switched Sockets with Outboard Neon Rockers. Providing contractors and installers with all the ancillary products vital for any installation - such as junction boxes, flush-mounted switch, and socket boxes - Scolmore’s Click® essentials range continues to grow and is an indispensable requirement for all projects, l...

Scolmore Group will be taking part in the forthcoming Voltimum Live event, with Ovia and Click Scolmore hosting stands at the free virtual exhibition. Taking place between 28th September and 2nd October, the event is designed to provide contractors with the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, to enhance their technical understanding, and to keep up to date with the latest regulations and legislation. There will be live training sessions each day, the chance to find out about the latest...

There are many reasons for wanting to add a wireless switch to an outdoor socket, for example switching on a light, controlling an outdoor appliance or sprinklers, or the ability to switch off the power for security. Scolmore has made this task simpler than ever with the latest addition to its Click Smart wiring accessories range, the Click Smart 2-gang Outdoor Socket, and Switch. The new product is part of Scolmore’s Aquip66 range of durable, easy-to-install weatherproof boxes which...

Coming up with the products and components that provide installers with quick and easy solutions to problems encountered on site, is part of Scolmore’s ongoing product development program. The latest addition to its lighting range is no exception and the Insulation Support Bracket for use with the Inceptor Nano 5 fire-rated dimmable downlights provides a simple and cost-effective solution when insulation is required. thermal insulation The key to this product is its simple, fast-fit...

The GridPro range was launched as an extensive collection of interchangeable mounting plates and modules, available in the most comprehensive choice of finishes, to offer the ultimate in flexible, modular grid solutions. Scolmore is adding to its GridPro range with the offer of in-house laser etching across all of its GridPro modules. Designed to add value to an already successful range, and save customers time and money, the module etching is done using a specially acquired laser printer, wh...

After more than a month of marking and deliberation from the judges, the second stage of The Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition, which is run in association with competition partners, Scolmore Group and Voltimum, is underway. More than 540 electrical students completed the first stage of the competition – an online exam comprising of 40 multiple choice questions relating to electrical installations. Now the top 20% of entrants will go to the second heat of the competition where...

Committed to providing quality information in an accessible format to assist the industry, Scolmore has just updated its BIM library to incorporate additional products including the new GridPro range, as well the MiniGrid and New Media collections of interchangeable plates and modules. Since April 2016, all centrally-procured public sector construction projects require the implementation of BIM at Level 2. Direct access to Scolmore’s BIM library is available via the website. Range of...

Scolmore has launched a brand-new range of Safety Sockets, which have been designed to exceed the required safety standards, and offer the ultimate electrical protection across a range of applications including healthcare, social housing, and school installations. This latest new product development is the result of increasing demand from specification teams working on domestic and commercial projects where improved safety features are beneficial, such as hospitals, schools, and nurseries. S...

Scolmore has added a brand new ‘product finder’ tool to its website, making it easier than ever for electricians, wholesalers, and end-users to search and locate products from across all categories, with just a few clicks. Users select the range they are interested in – wiring accessories, lighting, essentials, and Click Smart – and can browse through every category with ease. They can also search by finish, product type, or even brand, adding products to the basket...

Scolmore, the globally renowned wiring accessories and lighting solutions company, has added another ‘everything you need in one box’ solution, to its widely popular Click Smart range of intelligent wiring accessories, with the launch of a new Click Smart Dimmer. The company’s new Click Smart Dimmer is designed to overcome the problems that are associated with flickering lights. Click Smart Dimmer The components are compatible with traditional wiring and can be retrofitt...

A new emergency key switch module is now offered, as part of Scolmore’s comprehensive GridPro range collection, thereby offering contractors the opportunity to source the product from the same range, so as to comply with the BS5266-1 emergency lighting code of practice standard. The BS5266-1 emergency lighting code of practice standard states that each emergency lighting system should have suitable means of simulating failure of the normal supply, in order to the serve the purpose of test...

Scolmore’s extensive GridPro collection of interchangeable mounting plates and modules has been enhanced, with the addition of a range of new media modules, which will widen the appeal and applications for the range, with specifiers and contractors. The new modules are fully compatible with the GridPro range and have been designed to allow a combination of power and media modules, within the same plate. New modules compatible with GridPro These additions will expand the installation o...

    Scolmore is a globally renowned electrical components company that supplies a range of key-operated switches and sockets, across its vast range of wiring accessories products collection, thereby offering contractors and specifiers with the choice of multiple options, when it comes to procuring products that have this required additional security feature. Key lockable switches and sockets Providing the means to lock and unlock the power supply to the sockets and switches,...

When DIY SOS: The Big Build BBC Children in Need Special is aired (Wednesday, 13th November) it will show the transformation of a rundown church hall, into a much-needed emergency accommodation and support center for Nightsafe: a Blackburn charity which provides support to young people aged 16 to 24 who are homeless or vulnerably housed. With just nine days to complete the project, which took place in early September, resident electrician Billy Byrne sought the help of Scolmore to supply all th...

The latest product development from Scolmore sees the launch of a new range of half-media plates which have been developed as the direct result of requests from contractors looking for a smaller version of the existing media plates. The plates feature a decorative ingot switched double socket outlet with a triple aperture that will allow the installation of any three new media modules to build a plate to suit a variety of installation requirements. With flexibility and quick installati...

Scolmore Group is delighted to have come away with the highly coveted ‘Best New Product’ trophy at 2021's Electrical Wholesaler Awards, for its IEC Lock™ range of unique, patented IEC locking connectors. Scolmore Group also received two ‘highly commended’ certificates on the night – one for Scolmore’s Inceptor Nano Tricolour Fire-Rated Downlight in the Best Lighting Product category and one for ESP’s GuardCam Deco combined Wi-Fi security camer...