In the light of the Grenfell tragedy, the spotlight has been shone on fire safety with the result that building regulations are becoming much more stringent, and building products are coming under more scrutiny. As the first manufacturer to launch fire-rated downlights back in 2005, with the award-wining FlameGuard fire protected and acoustic rated products Scolmore has had years of experience in developing, modifying, and improving the range of products to ensure they meet the latest requi...
A recent survey by online wholesaler - Electrical Direct found that despite the ever-growing popularity of smart home products, many tradespeople are unprepared for the increasing customer demand. The poll found that 82% of tradespeople have never undertaken any form of training in smart home technology and this figure remains largely unchanged following results from the same poll in 2018. Smart home integration While this may come as a surprise to many, it shows that despite the huge growt...
Megger are pleased to announce that they have acquired the BALTO product line from STEVO Electric bvba (Belgium). The BALTO products, continually developed since their launch in 2003, are used to test the operation of DC high-speed electrical circuit breakers. Acquisition of BALTO products These circuit breakers provide protection to equipment and are frequently found in DC traction, rail and underground transportation, where their reliable operation is critical to maintaining safe opera...
Sofamel has announced the release of the PV0/6 Voltametric Poles for Low and MV networks. The capabilities of the PV0/6 Voltametric Poles include a phase comparator function and a voltage meter function. Product Specifications High voltage measurement from 0 V to 6 kV. Triple indication of phase discrimination through OLED screen display, LED indicators and different phase warning via a buzzer. Navigation between work modes using push button. Visual indication of battery level. Ind...
Electrical measurement company Megger Group (Megger) announces it has acquired the entire share capital of Metrycom, a provider of grid network sensors and analytics to the electrical supply industry. Metrycom supplies unique grid sensor and analytics solutions for online measurements, condition monitoring, and fault location using extensive detection and prediction algorithms for medium and high voltage grid networks. Smart grid sensor networks bring insight to grid operators, enabling trackin...
Standards Australia published Amendment 2 of the Wiring Rules on 30 April 2021. These standards will come into effect on 1st November 2021 for all states and territories. The amendment covers the following areas: Clarifications concerning RCD requirements for alterations. Clause 2.10.2.2 — switchboard accessibility and emergency exit facilities: location, spacing, room layout, switchboard doors, and switchboard room doorways. Clause 2.10.3.2 — switchboard construction and verifi...
ISH is one of the most influential international conferences with large scale and high academic level in the field of high voltage and insulation technology. Experienced scientists, researchers, and engineers in the field of high voltage engineering from different countries participate in the oral sessions at ISH. The academic committee of ISH 2021 already invited top experts in the field of high voltage engineering to give plenary and invited presentations throughout the conference on current...
According to the latest market report from AMA Research – ‘Home Automation Market Report – UK 2017-2021, the UK home automation market is worth £160 million annually. It has experienced significant growth since 2010 as homeowners seek out system solutions that include access, security, climate, lighting controls, home entertainment, and communications systems. It describes the market for home automation products as a rapidly growing market that has benefitted from the sp...
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 that complement Scolmore’s current wiring accessories and lighting portfolios. Q-Crimp range Launched under the Q-Crimp brand name and available exclusively through the electrical wholesale trade, the product offering comprises an extensive range of cable management consumables. All...
Marie Parry, Marketing Director, Scolmore Group, looks at the growing Smart Lighting sector and the opportunities it presents to specifiers, architects, and installers. Projected to exceed US$47 billion by 2020, the global lighting industry has come a long way from the on/off-world to energy-efficient lighting and adaptive lighting to the current connection or smart-lighting era. Growth in the lighting market In the UK, the lighting market was estimated to be worth around £2 billion...
Scolmore Group is delighted to announce that it has been successful in upgrading its ISO 9001 certification to the new International Quality Standard ISO 9001:2015. Benefits of the certification With only 15% of UK companies having applied to transition from the old standard when it was introduced in September 2015, Scolmore’s decision to update to the new system early demonstrates a continued commitment to remain at the forefront of developments in their industry and sets them a...
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,...
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)....
Once more Sofamel has catered to and satisfied its customers’ demand, by developing a new range of telescopic poles. This new range arrives up to 11, 80 mts. Its innovation is focused on the new system of fixing the extendable sections. The new range of telescopic poles also feature an easy handle, in order to make it possible to extend each section at the point that is required.
“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...
Click Scolmore's award-winning Fumagalli lighting collection has been extended to include a range of bulkhead fittings. Manufactured with the unique resin formulation used in all Fumagalli products, the new bulkheads offer the same lifetime guarantee against corrosion. An IP66 rating means they have the versatility to be used across a range of outdoor or indoor settings, including bathrooms, wet rooms, and swimming pool areas. Installations and color availability Backlit versions of the ran...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...