Hager’s latest range of Invicta 3 panelboards will help contractors meet the needs of Part L2 of the Building Regulations. Steve Dyson, a product manager with the company, explains, ‘Modern electrical distribution systems have more RCD protection, more metering and more control devices. Panelboards have to offer a flexible solution to help meet these needs.’

Marco’s Elite range of uPVC trunking systems is available in three sizes (Elite 3, Elite Compact and Elite 60) to cover a variety of installation requirements. The sizes complement one another where more than one system is required.

Financial, environmental and even legislative pressures are making it essential for businesses to ensure that energy is used efficiently throughout their operations — and offices are by no means exempt from this requirement. David Pitt of Eaton’s electrical sector explains.

With European legislation about to phase out the use of inefficient lamps for lighting, Dave Ellis examines the efficient alternatives that are available for office buildings and the benefits they provide.

Legrand has extended the scope of its Zucchini MR (medium rating) busbar range with a 1000 A aluminium version. The range now covers 160 to 1000 A. This range of busbars is ideal for power distribution in medium to large installations and for rising mains in commercial buildings.

Lumicom’s recycling service for luminaires uses recyclers that are authorised by the Environment Agency and capable of 70% recovery by weight and 50% re-use and recycling of components, material and other substances. Lumicom finances the recycling and requires its recyclers to use the best available treatment practices and advises them on the recyclability of new materials used in producing luminaires.

Marshall-Tufflex’s Twin165 range of medium-size trunking (160 x 65 mm) is designed for installations requirement requiring more containment for data cables than standard. This trunking system is Cat6 and Cat6A compliant and is split to provide about 60% of its space for power and a generous 40% for data cabling.

Marco Apollo trunking has been used by M&E Contractor Imtech G&H as part of a major refurbishment of its headquarters in Nottingham. The offices have been upgraded and refurbished using Apollo 3 compartment trunking in white finish and light-oak effect throughout the building. This range of uPVC skirting is a flexible system designed to accommodate a broad range of installation requirements and incorporates several labour- and cost-saving benefits.