Electrical Contracting News (ECN) October 2017 | Page 33

ED&I EXPO
GreenBrook used the show as an
opportunity to relaunch itself to the
industry and exhibit its full range. Often
closely associated with PowerBreaker
RCDs and Timers, the company wanted to
raise awareness of its lighting products,
and the fact that it works closely with the
LIA and BEAMA. Two of GreenBrook’s
lighting products on display for a hands-
on look were the Vela Advance LED
downlight range.
Raising awareness of its brand, Chint
UK discussed how winning a tender with
British Gas two years ago secured its place
as an established name in the UK industry.
The company has now been launched
on Screwfix, introducing Chint to even
more customers, and strengthening its
reputation with old customers.
PremSpec was putting its best foot
forward, exhibiting its key product lines.
Delegates had the chance to get an up-
close look at the brand’s VERSO and STYLE
ranges, as well as discovering more about
PremSpec’s other lines.
VERSO is new to the PremSpec
portfolio, a modular wiring accessories
range that offers both modern design and a
slim profile. The range features properties,
such as ASTA Intertek certification and
anti-microbial properties, as standard.
The STYLE line is PremSpec’s extensive
range of wiring accessories, all offering a
lifetime guarantee, and has a full range of
euro modular grid for easy customisation.
On the Marshall Tufflex stand, sharp-
shooter Ian Dando hit the bullseye when he
beat world-class British darts player Mark
Dudbridge in a 501/301 competition hosted
by the company.
Earlier in the year, the cable
management manufacturer announced its
sponsorship of Mark and the opportunity
for visitors to ED&I to play against him;
New ideas abound
Mark was tasked with scoring 501 and all-
comer opponents 301.
Many stepped up to take the challenge
but Ian Dando, of Dando Testing in
Southampton, was the only competitor to
beat Mark, winning a Virgin Experience Day.
“Our darts challenge proved really
popular with visitors to the exhibition and
was great fun,” said Marshall-Tufflex UK
sales director Jon Chamberlain. “Mark is a
terrific player and many people were keen
to step up to the oche and take him on but
only Ian proved to have the skill on the day
to beat him in our challenge.”
Marshall-Tufflex also used the event
to talk about product launches, including
its new Wire Basket with Cablelay, the
underfloor-to-desk range and, its special
edition 75th anniversary catalogue and a
full range of PVC-U, steel and aluminium
trunking solutions.
British darts player
Mark Dudbridge was
up for a challenge on
the Marshall Tufflex
stand.
Western Automation launched its Socket
RCD (2G and weatherproof IP66) with
self-test and end of life feature. The device
tests itself every two seconds, and visitors
to the stand were eager to get to know the
company’s newest release.
Meanwhile, there was a keen interest
in earth leakage at the Megger stand,
with visitors’ attention drawn to the newly
launched DCM305E digital clampmeter.
With a measurement resolution of 0.001
mA on its lowest range, combined with the
capability of measuring currents up to 100
A on its highest range, the new Megger
DCM305E can be used for RCD and RCBO
nuisance tripping problems, as well as
general AC current measurement.
The DCM305E has been designed
to be easy to use and provide accurate
results even in difficult conditions. It offers
true RMS (TRMS) measurement, and
has a built-in low-pass filter that greatly
improves the stability of results on circuits
where high levels of harmonics or electrical
noise are present.
Lighting controls specialist B.E.G.
showcased a world-first lighting control
product which improves well-being and
productivity. The new PureColour Wellness
Sensor automatically adjusts the light
intensity and light colour according to the
amount of natural light in a room with
simple adjustability.
The B.E.G. PureColour Wellness Sensor
works by adjusting the colour temperature
over a 24-hour period from warm white to
daylight white and the illumination intensity
from 500 to 1500 lux.
This supports the effects of natural
daylight and stabilises the biological rhythm,
which regulates mood and stress levels, and
can boost energy and productivity.
Exhibitors at
the ED&I Expo
demonstrated
the diversity and
versatility being
offered within the
industry today.
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