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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]

Fire and Security Association joins forces with Scottish trade association SELECT

The Fire and Security Association (FSA) has announced that it has joined forces with Scotland's trade association for the electrical, electronics and communications systems industry, SELECT, in an agreement reached involving the FSA, SELECT and the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA). SELECT's involvement means that the membership figures of the FSA will rise to more than 200 firms - around 100 security specialists and over 100 fire spec... [more]

iLight intelligent dimming system controls light show at Mallorcan attraction

The House of Katmandu is an interactive adventure-style attraction in the centre of Magalluf, which takes the form of a 1600 m2 'upside down' Tibetan-style mansion. iLight's intelligent lighting control products are at the heart this new visitor attraction on the Spanish island of Mallorca. The control of lighting and other systems including animatronics was the responsibility of Technovations, an Essex based technical design company that cre... [more]

Electrix launches new website for users of Stainless Steel Cable Management Systems

Electrix International Ltd has launched its new online quote and ordering website for UK customers, which contains details of every standard product manufactured by Electrix. Visitors to the site can request a quotation by adding the items they require to a basket. They then log in to a secure area and send their basket to Electrix. A member of the Sales Team will calculate the very best discounted prices for those items based on the quantitie... [more]

Government should encourage the use of energy-efficient lighting in the security sector

According to Raytec, the Government should be doing more to encourage the use of energy-efficient lighting in the security sector. Raytec has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the issue, which could potentially cut thousands of pounds from individual electricity bills and across the whole country make a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions. A number of organisations have already joined the campaign and installers, specifi... [more]

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