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Eaton to acquire The Moeller Group and Phoenixtec Power Company

Eaton Corporation has announced plans for two electrical acquisitions, one in Europe and one in Asia Pacific, which will significantly increase the capabilities, size, and geographic breadth of Eaton’s electrical business. The acquisitions’ combined estimated sales for the year ending December 31, 2007 are approximately $2.0 billion. The European acquisition is of The Moeller Group, a leading supplier of components for commercial and residenti... [more]

Comprehensive and cost-effective surge protection solutions

With the latest additions to its range of surge protection products, Merlin Gerin, a brand of Schneider Electric, is now able to offer comprehensive and cost-effective surge protection solutions for virtually every industrial and commercial application. The additions to the range include PRF1 master surge arresters, PRD drawout surge arresters and PF fixed surge arresters. Designed for use in buildings which are protected by lightning rods or... [more]

GET adds two low voltage transformers to its range

GET Plc has recently added two low voltage transformers to its range. These new Performer and Performer Plus transformers from GET, both available in 150VA and 200VA versions will provide contractors with easy installation and added safety features at a competitive price. When installing the new dimmable Performer and Performer Plus electronic transformers, contractors can easily connect the transformers by using loop in and loop out terminals... [more]

Micromark launched Firehold fire and acoustic rated downlights

Micromark has launched Firehold, a new range of downlights that are fire and acoustic rated to maintain the integrity of the ceiling. Suitable for both residential and commercial premises, the new range also includes IP65 versions suited to bathrooms. The range meets all the relevant building regulations that require the fire rating of a ceiling is maintained after the downlights are installed. All Firehold downlights feature a formed steel... [more]

LogTags measure temperature and relative humidity

Hotbox International's a credit card sized data logger can measure and record relative humidity as well as temperature. The new LogTag is believed to be the first cost effective temperature data logger, to be commercially available in the UK, which can also record humidity. Capable of measuring and storing up to 8000 sets of high resolution temperature and humidity readings, this credit card sized device is ideal for heating, lighting and ven... [more]

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