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According to the latest market report from AMA Research – ‘Home Automation Market Report – UK 2017-2021, the UK home automation market is worth £160 million annually. It has experienced significant growth since 2010 as homeowners seek out system solutions that include access, security, climate, lighting controls, home entertainment, and communications systems. It describes the market for home automation products as a rapidly growing market that has benefitted from the sp...

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is changing how buildings, infrastructure, and utilities are planned, designed, and built. Having started life as a three-dimensional modeling system in the 1980s, BIM was originally used by architects and concentrated solely on construction elements. Currently, the latest generation of BIM software includes all the components of a building, including MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) services and it provides contractors with the ability to deliver...

Scolmore Group is delighted to announce that it has been successful in upgrading its ISO 9001 certification to the new International Quality Standard ISO 9001:2015.  Benefits of the certification With only 15% of UK companies having applied to transition from the old standard when it was introduced in September 2015, Scolmore’s decision to update to the new system early demonstrates a continued commitment to remain at the forefront of developments in their industry and sets them a...

With a career spanning an impressive 60 years, electrical industry legend, Tony Cable, has amassed a wealth of experience and knowledge during his rise from apprentice at the age of 15, to his most recent role as senior marketing and events engineer with the NICEIC. Director's comments Although officially retired from his full-time role, Tony will not be disappearing completely from the electrical industry scene, and Scolmore is delighted to announce that he will be taking up a consultancy r...

Although officially retired from his full-time role with the NICEIC, industry legend, Tony Cable, has not disappeared completely from the electrical industry scene, and Scolmore is enjoying having him on board in a consultancy role with the business. Tony will be joining forces with the nation’s favorite sparky, Billy Byrne, on the Scolmore stand at the first ELEX show of 2018 which kicks off at Alexandra Palace on Wednesday, 31st January, and Thursday, 1st February.  Work experie...

Wiring accessories, lighting, and security products manufacturer, Scolmore Group, continues to expand and develop the business and is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sangamo, the specialist supplier of time switches and heating controls. Established in 1921 and based in Glasgow, Sangamo has built up an excellent reputation and an extensive product range which will make an ideal fit within the Scolmore Group portfolio, enabling the company to bring an even more comprehensive range of...

Scolmore is pleased to announce the appointment of Martyn Walley to the newly created position of Group Technical Manager. A well-known name within the industry, Martyn comes to Scolmore following a four-year term with Aico. Martyn's experience He brings a wealth of technical experience and knowledge garnered over a career spanning 29 years, which began with an apprenticeship with the Midlands Electricity Board and has included roles with several leading organizations in the electrical,...

Ambitious expansion plans by leading electrical solutions provider, Scolmore Group, will see three major developments come to fruition during 2019 - the launch of a new, independent lighting company; the appointment of industry expert Mike Collins to head up this new enterprise, plus the acquisition of an additional 67,000 sq. ft. of head office and warehouse space, to accommodate the rapid growth that the business is enjoying.   New lighting company In a bid to position the compan...

Scolmore Group is one of fifteen manufacturers and ten wholesalers who have signed up as Founder Members of EDATA, a new ‘by the industry for the industry's product data pool. EDATA is the latest strategic initiative from the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) under their EDA Data Services banner. E-commerce and digital transformation are inextricably linked to the availability of the highest quality product data, and EDATA offers manufacturers a central ‘single so...

As part of its commitment to support the electrical industry and to help develop the next generation of electricians, Scolmore Group became an official partner with SkillELECTRIC to support the organization’s competition to find the UK’s best young electrician. The event, which is run in conjunction with WorldSkills UK, is designed to promote and showcase high standards and skills across the electrotechnical industry. It is organized by National Electrotechnical Training (NET)....

Scolmore is delighted to announce that following his 18-month tenure as commercial manager for the company, Jim Hutchison has been promoted to group commercial director.   Jim's experience He will oversee all commercial procedures across the Scolmore group of companies which includes Click wiring accessories, Ovia lighting, ESP security and fire protection, and Unicrimp cable accessories.  A well-known figure in the electrical industry, Jim has amassed more than 30 years of expe...

Working in partnership with Scolmore ensures that electrical wholesalers have access to the widest possible source of information, resources, and promotional support to help them stand out from the crowd and stay ahead in a highly competitive marketplace.  Key to this support is the Marketing Hub – a unique website facility for Premier Stockists which is available across the group – Scolmore, Ovia, Unicrimp, and ESP and provides a range of tools that wholesalers can use to...

Scolmore Group is delighted to have been accepted by the IET (Institute of Engineering Technology) as its latest Enterprise Partner. This makes Scolmore the 150th company to join the organization in the year that the IET is celebrating its 150th anniversary. IET offerings With more than 160,000 members worldwide in 150 countries, the IET is the UK’s largest professional engineering institution that offers Professional Registration by the Engineering Council. The IET offers support for...

“Developing new and innovative products that make electrical installation projects quicker and easier to carry out is what Scolmore prides itself on." "So we are delighted to have been able to get involved once more with the UK National Apprentice of the Year scheme and play our part in developing the talent and skills that will ensure the industry thrives in the future," comments Scolmore Group marketing manager, Marie Parry, on the company’s involvement as silver sponsor of t...

The transformation of the Victorian riverside Bonding Warehouse in York into four exclusive luxury apartments and office space is nearing completion, with a selection of state-of-the-art wiring accessories from Scolmore Group playing a part in this stunning renovation. Conversion to luxury office  Positioned against the banks of the River Ouse and just minutes from the heart of York’s historic city center, the Bonding Warehouse is a landmark building, originally built in 1869 to...

Scolmore Group continues to develop the lighting side of its business and the second edition of the OVIA Lighting Catalog introduces a raft of new additions to its comprehensive product lineup.   More than 70 pages of new LED products have been added, testimony to the company’s commitment to developing the OVIA brand and creating solutions for all low-energy lighting requirements.  LED downlight The launch of Inceptor in 2020 brought to the market the industry’s...

In many countries, arc flash incidents are one of the leading causes of death or injury for electrical technicians. Given that more than half of all risks and injuries related to arc flashes affect the area above the neck, Sofamel has created different hoods that provide extremely effective personal protection: the Armour-1, Armour-2, and Armour-2 ATPV36. Armour-1 With a clear polycarbonate shield for low-intensity arc flashes Armour-1 provides adequate protection for class 1 as defined by t...

Marie Parry, Group Marketing Director, Scolmore Group, looks at some of the issues surrounding the supply of electrical products to the healthcare sector. Infection control is one of the biggest challenges facing the healthcare sector. Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) are infections that occur in a healthcare setting that a patient didn't have before they came in. These infections can develop either as a direct result of healthcare intervention (such as medical or surgical treatment) or...

Scolmore has been supplying its Mode antiviral and antibacterial molded white wiring accessories since 2006. Over the years, the company has continued to develop its collection of wiring accessories, which are specially suited for the demanding needs of the healthcare sector, with a focus on hygiene, safety, and security.  A new Medical Solutions brochure has now been produced, which collates all these products into one place, in order to provide a comprehensive guide for contractors,...

Concern regarding cleanliness within healthcare establishments continues to get headlines in the media, with the result that in recent years, contractors operating within the sector are under increasing pressure to work with electrical products that meet the demands for hygiene and safety. The Scolmore Group has been supplying electrical accessories to the healthcare sector for many years. Its white moulded ranges and Part M wiring accessories range developed to comply with the Part M Build...

Scolmore Group is expanding its wiring accessories offer with the introduction of a range of durable, easy-to-install weatherproof boxes designed to offer a high level of protection against ingress of water jets and dust. Launched under the trade name Aquip66, the range comprises one and two gangs double pole switched socket enclosures, plus one and two-gang, two-way switch plates which all come as completely sealed units and are supplied in a choice of furnished and unfurnished options. W...

With a reputation for listening to its customers and keeping up to date with the very latest trends for interior decorating, Scolmore has introduced a brand new finish to its popular Definity Screwless Wiring Accessory range. A Matt Black finish has been added to the existing range, which brings the number of decorative cover plates available to a total of six, which also includes Stainless Steel, Brushed Steel, Polished Chrome, Red, and White. screwless, push-fit faceplate Each Definity...

Continually striving to bring the best-performing products to market, Scolmore launches the latest version of its innovative Inceptor integrated LED downlight – Inceptor Max – an even more powerful and more energy-efficient update, that meets the latest industry standards. When the most recent amendments to Part L Building regulations came into play in April 2014, the focus was on energy-saving lighting solutions. The amendments require new-build homes to be 6 percent more efficie...

A new partnership scheme developed by the Scolmore Group will provide electrical wholesalers with a unique opportunity to become an approved distributor for its iNELS Wireless Home Automation system. Retrofit solution Recognizing the huge and largely untapped potential that this sophisticated, cost-effective, and easy-to-install solution offers, Scolmore is providing wholesalers with an armory of tools and resources that will enable them to target contractors working on small and medium-size...

The latest addition to Scolmore’s New Media collection promises a faster, more powerful charging option for portable electronic devices – tablets, smartphones (including iPhone6), cameras, and E-readers – which it has come to rely on. USB charger features  The new 2A USB Charger Single Module replaces the original 1A version to offer a host of additional features and benefits. It allows 20 Watts of charging from a single wall plate and is the only charger available tha...

The £10m refurbishment of the Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport - the North’s biggest hotel investment programme - is currently underway and Scolmore Group’s wiring accessories have been specified for the newly renovated Business Class Bedrooms. The iconic hotel, which originally opened in 1998, will be radically transformed over three phases. During the first and largest phase, all 120 of the Business Class Bedrooms and Suites have been fitted out with products from Scolm...

Scolmore has added two new products to its lighting range. The iNELS RFDEL-71F dimming control and the iNELS RFSA-61F switching control, are part of Scolmore’s Flow range of lighting management products, and they introduce Click iNELS wireless technology to the Flow system, to offer a simple to install solution to adding dimming and switching control to lighting products. Both products offer superior performance, with the dimming control capable of dimming and switching up to 160W of...

Always looking for innovative solutions that save installers time and money, Scolmore introduces this inventive product as part of the CLICK® Essentials range. StudBox® is a universal first fix electrical back-box system for dry lining applications which will significantly reduce installation time. About StudBox® There are 3 products within the StudBox® range – 1 Gang, 2 Gang, and the Universal StudBox® It replaces the time-consuming and tedious practice of instal...

Scolmore’s Inceptor range of integrated LED downlights has been awarded LIA Lab (Lighting Industry Association Laboratories) certification following successful testing of the products for safety and performance, under the LIA Lab Verified Scheme for LED products. LIA Labs Verified scheme The certification scheme measures and verifies the safety and execution of products against the manufacturer’s claims LIA Laboratories launched its LIA Labs Verified scheme in 2014 to provide com...

Unicrimp is the latest new business to emerge from the successful Scolmore Group of companies. Its formation brings to the electrical contracting industry a comprehensive range of cable accessory products. Launched under the Qcrimp brand name and available exclusively through the electrical wholesale trade, the product offering comprises an extensive range of cable management consumables. All products within the Qcrimp range are manufactured under stringent quality control systems and are f...