A leading supplier of sustainable heating products has set up shop in Dublin. STIEBEL ELTRON, a German group with 26 sales operations around the world, has marked its 100th anniversary with the opening of new regional headquarters in Blanchardstown. With 50 years of experience in heat pump technology, and a wide range of electric hot water, space heating and ventilation products, the firm is aiming to support homes and businesses across the island of Ireland in their transition to net zero. The new headquarters includes a showroom open to the public, and a training centre offering a unique ser ..read more

Creation of a renewable energy support scheme (RESS) should be among immediate priorities for Northern Ireland’s restored government, according to the Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI). The representative body for the island of Ireland’s Single Electricity Market (SEM), EAI said the absence of such a scheme has caused prospective investment and capital to be diverted away from NI into RoI or GB. While the NI Department for the Economy (DfE) has previously consulted on a RESS, progress collapsed alongside Stormont and the region has fallen behind in delivering key infrastructure such as ..read more

Allocation of an additional £120m to build supply chains for offshore wind and carbon capture and storage has been welcomed by the electrical industry in Northern Ireland. With offshore wind regarded as a key contributor to electrification and the UK meeting its net zero targets, the Spring Budget announcement has been applauded by engineering and electrotechnical services trade body ECA. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt included the additional funding in his Budget for Long-Term Growth announced on March 6. Also welcomed were an increase in the threshold for payment of VAT to a turnover of £90,000, pot ..read more

Kew Electrical Belfast is looking forward with a new branch manager in place to drive its next phase of growth. New to the role but not to the electrical wholesaler, Stephen Armstrong joined its Belfast branch back in 2011. He is stepping into the formidable safety boots of David Adgey, who is retiring after a 50-year career in Northern Ireland’s electrical wholesaling sector. Stephen previously worked for 10 years at Rexel Belfast before joining Kew Electrical, where he has honed his skills as branch manager designate for a year prior to David’s retirement in March, officially taking up the r ..read more

Now in its fifth year of trading as an independent lighting company, Ovia has established itself as a leading player in the lighting sector. With Issue 5 of the Ovia catalogue just released into circulation, Managing Director Mike Collins shines a light on one of the new light fittings he believes will be a star performer for the company this year. Small and compact in name and format but packing a huge punch when it comes to features and benefits is the new Inceptor Milli dimmable, fixed, fire-rated LED downlight. Designed to complement the range of downlight solutions already offered by Ovia ..read more

Atex Limited is harnessing the skills and expertise of its expanding team with the launch of a new dedicated line of cable management solutions. An established supplier of EX equipment and safety products to its portfolio of longstanding customers and partners, Atex Limited now also offers a comprehensive range of cable management solutions including conduits, trunking, junction boxes and accessories from stalwart brands such as Univolt, Unex, JSL and Eaton Capri. Conor Neenan stepped into the role of Managing Director of the Irish-established and family-run business in 2021, signifying a new ..read more

LED Flex strip lighting from Knightsbridge, a leading UK manufacturer of wiring accessories and lighting, is ideal for creating ambient lighting and colourful accents in kitchens, bedrooms and other spaces. Flex offers a low profile, spanning 1.5-2mm with 8mm width, making it ideal for space-constrained locations, while 3M self-adhesive backing tape provides a robust and durable fixing. Installers can cut the LED Flex to fit at 50mm intervals and use the excess elsewhere or re-connect it to other strips of product. Knightsbridge’s new catalogue showcases over 400 new products Knightsbridge has ..read more

Solutions has established a reputation as the go-to firm for many of the largest commercial offices, data centres and pharmaceutical plants in Europe. An exclusive distributor for global leaders in electrical manufacturing, the specialist M&E project supplier is ISO9001 certified to design, supply, install, commission and maintain smart, sustainable and prefabricated electrical systems. A dedicated team of expert engineers, designers, project and supply chain managers offer unrivalled support to M&E contractors, consultants and international clients, from initial design concepts throug ..read more

Proving once again he’s the man for the job, the football boss was guest speaker at the popular event, held in Belfast’s Europa Hotel on February 2. Irish sports broadcaster and event host Adrian Logan coaxed colourful anecdotes from Michael about his playing and managerial careers, with the duo encouraging around 270 guests to dig deep and raise much-needed funds for the charity. Almost 100 years old, EIC is a benevolent association helping anyone working or having worked in the electrical industry and their families. Support spans problems with alcohol or substance addictions and mental heal ..read more

A full electrical package was installed by large scale commercial expert Fox Electrical Contracts in the Little Victoria Street Student Accommodation project. The Armagh-based firm supplied all services including power and lighting, the fire alarm, security, CCTV, PA, switchgear and distribution for the 15-storey, 269-bed development.  PIR sensor-controlled heating in each of the bedrooms was a key energy-efficient measure implemented in the project. Mark Fox, Director of Fox Electrical Contracts, said, “The key challenge on this project was to get the budget right for the build. Post-Cov ..read more