Safety Switches and Disconnects News

Wiring accessories, lighting, and security products manufacturer, Scolmore Group, continues to expand and develop the business and is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sangamo, the specialist supplier of time switches and heating controls. Established in 1921 and based in Glasgow, Sangamo has built up an excellent reputation and an extensive product range which will make an ideal fit within the Scolmore Group portfolio, enabling the company to bring an even more comprehensive range of...

Scolmore is pleased to announce the appointment of Martyn Walley to the newly created position of Group Technical Manager. A well-known name within the industry, Martyn comes to Scolmore following a four-year term with Aico. Martyn's experience He brings a wealth of technical experience and knowledge garnered over a career spanning 29 years, which began with an apprenticeship with the Midlands Electricity Board and has included roles with several leading organizations in the electrical,...

Ambitious expansion plans by leading electrical solutions provider, Scolmore Group, will see three major developments come to fruition during 2019 - the launch of a new, independent lighting company; the appointment of industry expert Mike Collins to head up this new enterprise, plus the acquisition of an additional 67,000 sq. ft. of head office and warehouse space, to accommodate the rapid growth that the business is enjoying.   New lighting company In a bid to position the compan...

Scolmore Group is one of fifteen manufacturers and ten wholesalers who have signed up as Founder Members of EDATA, a new ‘by the industry for the industry's product data pool. EDATA is the latest strategic initiative from the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) under their EDA Data Services banner. E-commerce and digital transformation are inextricably linked to the availability of the highest quality product data, and EDATA offers manufacturers a central ‘single so...

As part of its commitment to support the electrical industry and to help develop the next generation of electricians, Scolmore Group became an official partner with SkillELECTRIC to support the organization’s competition to find the UK’s best young electrician. The event, which is run in conjunction with WorldSkills UK, is designed to promote and showcase high standards and skills across the electrotechnical industry. It is organized by National Electrotechnical Training (NET)....

Scolmore is delighted to announce that following his 18-month tenure as commercial manager for the company, Jim Hutchison has been promoted to group commercial director.   Jim's experience He will oversee all commercial procedures across the Scolmore group of companies which includes Click wiring accessories, Ovia lighting, ESP security and fire protection, and Unicrimp cable accessories.  A well-known figure in the electrical industry, Jim has amassed more than 30 years of expe...

Working in partnership with Scolmore ensures that electrical wholesalers have access to the widest possible source of information, resources, and promotional support to help them stand out from the crowd and stay ahead in a highly competitive marketplace.  Key to this support is the Marketing Hub – a unique website facility for Premier Stockists which is available across the group – Scolmore, Ovia, Unicrimp, and ESP and provides a range of tools that wholesalers can use to...

Scolmore Group is delighted to have been accepted by the IET (Institute of Engineering Technology) as its latest Enterprise Partner. This makes Scolmore the 150th company to join the organization in the year that the IET is celebrating its 150th anniversary. IET offerings With more than 160,000 members worldwide in 150 countries, the IET is the UK’s largest professional engineering institution that offers Professional Registration by the Engineering Council. The IET offers support for...

ABT-CT insulation piercing connectors can be used for all types of LV-ABC conductors, as well as connections in the service line system, building electrical system, and public lighting system. ABT-CT can be easily installed by tightening the bolts to force the teeth to penetrate the insulation of the main line and the tap line simultaneously. Peeling of insulation on both lines is avoided. It is made from polyamide 6.6 with fibreglass. Saw-shaped tabs are made from brass with a tin-plated finis...

“Developing new and innovative products that make electrical installation projects quicker and easier to carry out is what Scolmore prides itself on." "So we are delighted to have been able to get involved once more with the UK National Apprentice of the Year scheme and play our part in developing the talent and skills that will ensure the industry thrives in the future," comments Scolmore Group marketing manager, Marie Parry, on the company’s involvement as silver sponsor of t...

The transformation of the Victorian riverside Bonding Warehouse in York into four exclusive luxury apartments and office space is nearing completion, with a selection of state-of-the-art wiring accessories from Scolmore Group playing a part in this stunning renovation. Conversion to luxury office  Positioned against the banks of the River Ouse and just minutes from the heart of York’s historic city center, the Bonding Warehouse is a landmark building, originally built in 1869 to...

Scolmore Group continues to develop the lighting side of its business and the second edition of the OVIA Lighting Catalog introduces a raft of new additions to its comprehensive product lineup.   More than 70 pages of new LED products have been added, testimony to the company’s commitment to developing the OVIA brand and creating solutions for all low-energy lighting requirements.  LED downlight The launch of Inceptor in 2020 brought to the market the industry’s...

In the last few decades, carbon dioxide emissions have increased dramatically as a result of burning fossil fuels for energy generation, causing damage that is difficult to repair. This has led to greener solutions being sought as a way to protect the planet. One such solution is solar energy, which is renewable, inexhaustible, and non-polluting. Sofamel has developed everything required for the connection, safety, and optimization of a photovoltaic installation. It supplies the customers with...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 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...