Recent research from the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) shows, despite the financial situation of the small majority of member firms having remained stable throughout the second quarter of 2010, there was less optimism about the future than there had been at the
Siemens has announced it has awarded a contract for two offshore substation structures for one of the largest wind farm developments in the UK to Belfast yard Harland and Wolff (H&W). To date Siemens has used British yards for all six of
M&E – The Building Services Event returns from 6-7 October 2010 to London Olympia. Supported by CIBSE, ECA and HVCA, M&E is the UK's only event dedicated to all building services. In addition to the exhibition which will see many of the
Scada systems are firmly on the target list for criminals, hackers and virus distributors. And, according to a leading Data Defence specialist, it is an indication of how at risk the manufacturing, infrastructure and engineering industries are. David Robinson, UK and Ireland
Solar photovoltaics from Becosolar have been used to power an old landcruiser taking part in a 25,000-mile journey from London to Cape Town to raise money for SolarAid. Ancillary mechanisms on vehicles such as air conditioning, power steering and electricity can use
MK Electric has compiled a suite of products that suit the particular demands of the social housing market with a range of products including sockets, switches, wiring accessories, circuit protection, cable management, chimes and security. Each product combines safety and security with
MK Electric has enhanced its range of ingress protection products, led by Masterseal, with introduction of the Splashguard range. Developed for light domestic use, such as gardening equipment and pond pumps, and giving the homeowner superb protection against shocks outdoors; Splashguard sockets
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