Scolmore has confirmed that it recently threatened court action against LGA, the distributor of the \\\’Selectric\\\’ brand of products. Paul Dawson, Group Commercial Manager of Scolmore stated as follows \\\"Scolmore has, for a number of years, sold metal plate accessories under its ’Deco’ branding. We have popularised this brand, invested a great deal in it, and made it our own. We recently discovered that LGA had been advertising metal plate products by reference to a...
Following the success of its original push-in connector system introduced in 2008 and regularly achieving monthly sales of 40,000, Click Scolmore has developed this product into a whole range and in doing so, brings to market the industry’s most cost-effective Hub system. Providing installers with a quick and easy solution when adding lighting or appliances to an existing circuit, the Hub CT300C is designed to take 3 or 4 pin plug-in connectors and can be connected directly to another...
Scolmore Group, the manufacturer of wiring accessories, lighting, security, fire protection, cable accessories, and heating control products, has produced a comprehensive ‘Specification Solutions’ brochure, which brings together products from across the brands operating within the group – Click, ESP, Ovia, Unicrimp, and Sangamo. It is designed as an essential guide for specification teams working on a range of building projects, helping them to quickly identify the right produ...
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,...
Megger Group ('Megger') and IPS Group (Intelligent Process Solutions/IPS) jointly announce that they have reached a definitive agreement to work together as strategic partners, combining both their experience and product lines, in order to create new value for the electrical supply industry. The agreement includes Megger taking an equity stake in IPS Group. IPS Group ((Intelligent Process Solutions/IPS) is one of the globally renowned providers of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Asset Perfor...
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...
Providing contractors with quick and easy installation solutions is one of Scolmore’s core strengths and the ‘Ezylink’ Dry Lining Box connector is another example of how a simple, unassuming product can overcome basic installation problems on site. Ezylink connectors ‘Ezylink’ is a clever little product that very simply will connect the most combination of the CLICK dry lining boxes, allowing installers to achieve the neatest installation of cavity boxes in as...
The latest addition to Scolmore Group’s Mode wiring accessories collection is the new range of Wide Rocker Switches which has ease of use as its main benefit. The easily visible wide rockers make them the ideal choice for assisted living installations and to aid with Part M compliance. There are three versions available – 1-gang, 2-gang, and 3-gang – all offering concealed screws for improved aesthetics, and all benefiting from the standard features inherent with the...
At the forefront of all major developments in the wiring accessories sector, Scolmore Group announces the launch of an innovative new socket that is targeted at the growing assisted living sector. Mode Locating Plug Socket The new Mode Locating Plug Socket has been designed to assist people with impaired vision or poor hand-to-eye coordination to more easily insert a plug into a socket. The contoured shape of the front plate guides the earth pin into position, and it is this plug gu...
The UK’s largest urban tram network - Greater Manchester’s Metrolink - is utilizing Scolmore Group’s Flow Connector system to help provide lighting at the Tram stops across the network. Click Flow is an all-in-one junction box and connection system, which provides a quick and easy solution when adding lighting or appliances to an existing circuit. Additional loop terminal The Hub CT300 is designed to accept the Flow range of 3 or 4 pin plug-in connectors and can be connected...
A selection of products from CLICK Lighting’s Deco range of accessories has been installed at the Thurlestone Hotel in Devon. Specified by Electrical Services South West Limited, double and single sockets, switches, twin telephone socket outlets, TV outlets, and fused spurs in Antique Brass finish were utilized for rooms in the initial stages of the part refurbishment of the hotel. Located in the sixteenth-century village of Kingsbridge and owned by the Grose family since 1896, the Thurle...
Training facilities at the NICEIC’s head office in Luton have received a welcome boost with the installation of brand new training boards produced and supplied by Click Scolmore. Giving trainee electricians the opportunity to work with the very latest in wiring accessories and lighting products, the Click Scolmore training boards have been installed in one of the main classrooms at the Dunstable site. Provide valuable demonstrations Twelve boards have been fitted onto racking across thr...
The continued growth of the Scolmore Group business has led to a number of new appointments within the salesforce. Kevin Beech joins the company as National Sales Manager and brings with him more than 29 years’ experience in the industry, covering a range of roles within manufacturing and sales, including time spent with some of the sector’s top business names. New business opportunities Lee Walker joins Scolmore as the new Area Sales Manager for the South West region His respons...
Attracting electrical contractors from across the UK, the ELEX shows are the ideal platform to showcase the latest products and technologies that are shaping the future of the electrical industry. Having benefited from the dedicated audience at these events over many years, Scolmore will be welcoming Unicrimp, who will be attending for the first time as part of the Scolmore Group participation. Electrical contracting industry Launched in 2014, Unicrimp brings to the electrical contracting ind...
Calling all electrical apprentices – be part of the Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition for a chance of winning fantastic prizes and an industry-recognized title. More than 350 electrical students across the UK have already taken part in the first stage of the competition, an online exam comprising of 40 multiple choices questions, as they bid to be crowned this year’s The Electrical Apprentice of the Year. consider taking part Darren Staniforth, Group Senior Technical P...
Scolmore’s USB socket offers a faster, more powerful charging solution for the portable electronic devices that we have all come to rely on. The 2.1A USB outlet guarantees the optimum charge rate regardless of the device charging. The 1- and 2-gang switched socket with single integrated USB eliminates the need for bulky chargers, whilst freeing up plug sockets. With more complex charge-management software and circuitry being built into tablet computers, smartphones and E-readers, for...
Leading wiring accessories and lighting supplier, Scolmore Group has produced a new brochure for its growing IEC Lock range, which brings all product information together in one concise, informative, A4 color format. The IEC Lock provides protection for computers, servers, PDU’s and most electrical appliances that are vulnerable to vibration and accidental disconnection – by way of a unique locking mechanism. The locking mechanism of the IEC Lock’s unique patented female C...
Scolmore’s New Media range encompasses a wide variety of media and power modules and has been developed to provide designers and installers with a host of solutions for an assortment of media cabling requirements. Now the range has been expanded with four new, individual modules which will further enhance the flexibility of the company’s growing New Media offer. Products added to the collection Scolmore’s New Media plates and modules range brings practical and aesthetic...
Scolmore, the globally renowned company in wiring accessories and lighting products, continues to develop its Inceptor range of integrated lighting products, with the release of its latest version, Inceptor Omni, which brings to the market, a new and improved fire-rated downlight. Inceptor Omni integrated LED downlight Inceptor Omni integrated LED downlight combines existing technology, with a number of cutting-edge features Inceptor Omni integrated LED downlight combines existing technolog...
There are many reasons for wanting to add a wireless switch to an outdoor socket, for example switching on a light, controlling an outdoor appliance or sprinklers, or the ability to switch off the power for security. Scolmore has made this task simpler than ever with the latest addition to its Click Smart wiring accessories range, the Click Smart 2-gang Outdoor Socket, and Switch. The new product is part of Scolmore’s Aquip66 range of durable, easy-to-install weatherproof boxes which...
Coming up with the products and components that provide installers with quick and easy solutions to problems encountered on site, is part of Scolmore’s ongoing product development program. The latest addition to its lighting range is no exception and the Insulation Support Bracket for use with the Inceptor Nano 5 fire-rated dimmable downlights provides a simple and cost-effective solution when insulation is required. thermal insulation The key to this product is its simple, fast-fit...
After more than a month of marking and deliberation from the judges, the second stage of The Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition, which is run in association with competition partners, Scolmore Group and Voltimum, is underway. More than 540 electrical students completed the first stage of the competition – an online exam comprising of 40 multiple choice questions relating to electrical installations. Now the top 20% of entrants will go to the second heat of the competition where...
Committed to providing quality information in an accessible format to assist the industry, Scolmore has just updated its BIM library to incorporate additional products including the new GridPro range, as well the MiniGrid and New Media collections of interchangeable plates and modules. Since April 2016, all centrally-procured public sector construction projects require the implementation of BIM at Level 2. Direct access to Scolmore’s BIM library is available via the website. Range of...
Scolmore has further developed its collection of Inceptor integrated LED downlights with the addition of a new fire-rated version of its hugely popular Inceptor Pico product. Originally launched in September 2016, Inceptor Pico was designed to provide contractors with a lower-cost lighting solution for those applications not requiring a fire-rated fitting. However, such has been the demand for a fire-rated version of this popular product, that Scolmore has listened to customers and the new...
As well as launching new and innovative products, Scolmore is committed to making improvements to existing products to enhance their performance. The new Inceptor EVO LED Bulkhead is a prime example, offering all the same great features of the original version, but with the addition of corridor function which will help reduce energy consumption. Scolmore has a patent on the product’s unique design. corridor function feature Switch to ‘on’ and the light output will dim to...
Scolmore has launched a brand-new range of Safety Sockets, which have been designed to exceed the required safety standards, and offer the ultimate electrical protection across a range of applications including healthcare, social housing, and school installations. This latest new product development is the result of increasing demand from specification teams working on domestic and commercial projects where improved safety features are beneficial, such as hospitals, schools, and nurseries. S...
Scolmore has added a brand new ‘product finder’ tool to its website, making it easier than ever for electricians, wholesalers, and end-users to search and locate products from across all categories, with just a few clicks. Users select the range they are interested in – wiring accessories, lighting, essentials, and Click Smart – and can browse through every category with ease. They can also search by finish, product type, or even brand, adding products to the basket...
Scolmore, the globally renowned wiring accessories and lighting solutions company, has added another ‘everything you need in one box’ solution, to its widely popular Click Smart range of intelligent wiring accessories, with the launch of a new Click Smart Dimmer. The company’s new Click Smart Dimmer is designed to overcome the problems that are associated with flickering lights. Click Smart Dimmer The components are compatible with traditional wiring and can be retrofitt...