Ireland's Electrical Magazine 88 Jan-Dec

Ireland's Electrical Magazine 88 Jan-Dec

ISSUE 88 - DEC-JAN 2022

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News &Views 5 Eco buses to tackle climate change Braham Electrical have signed £1million contract to install EV charging and hydrogen infrastructure at three Translink sites. 7 CSGL Electrical hold charity event Suppliers and customers participated in a cycling challenge raising funds to support mental health and suicide prevention. 10 Ovia Ireland welcomes new Area Sales Manager

Products 21 Curved trunking

In Focus

19 IEBA 2022 events

Ireland’s award-winning electrical product suppliers Core Distribution launch their new Sterling Curve range.

Dates for your diary to support a host of fundraising days for the Irish Electrical Benevolent Association.

33 Exciting partnership for Powertrack

27 EICR codes

Announcement of new partnership with Eastern Electrical aims to create a better environment to build better across the whole of Ireland.

Analysis on the rationale behind the different codes when undertaking an EICR. 70 Electrical Industries Charity (NI) Events you don’t want to miss to support the electrical industry.

65 Switch Electric Solutions

Switch team up with OE Electrics to become their official distribution partner in Ireland.

Jay White talks about his new appointment and future plans.

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NEWS

Brahamhelps tackle climate change

Warrenpoint-based electrical contractors, Braham Electrical has signed a £1 million contract to install EV charging and hydrogen infrastructure at three Translink sites, Milewater, Short Strand and Newtownabbey in preparation for 145 zero and low emission buses. The Citybus Zero Emissions project for Henry Brother Ltd, is part of the decarbonisation of public transport in Northern Ireland. Speaking to Ireland’s Electrical Magazine, Managing Director of Braham Electrical, Ciaran McQuaid said: “With the world’s focus on climate change and green energy at the moment, we are pleased to be part of Translink’s Zero Emissions Strategy and with it, continue to add to our extensive portfolio of Translink projects.” Representing an investment of around £66 million by the Department for Infrastructure, the vehicles will initially be deployed to Metro and Foyle Metro services in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry and are expected to be in service by 2022. The first three hydrogen-powered double decker buses ordered earlier this year are due to enter passenger service before the end of 2021. They will only emit water, no greenhouse gases or other pollutants, and are the first of their kind in Ireland.

Designer Group, Dublin picked up two awards at the 30th National Irish Safety Organisation awards.

Designer Group scoops two awards at prestigiousNational Irish SafetyOrganisation awards

Designer Group, a leading international building services and engineering solutions company was proud to win this year’s National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) ‘Supreme Safety Award.’ This award is the highest accolade presented annually at this very prestigious event. Designer Group also received the ‘Exceptional High Achiever Award’ for consistently achieving a high standard safety award for more than 10 years running. These awards are highly valued and regarded among health and safety professionals. Mick Stone, Group CEO

said the achievements are a tremendous endorsement to the health, safety, and wellbeing culture that Designer Group has fostered. He commented: “Health and safety is, and always will be, our priority at Designer Group. It is a fundamental part of our core values which shape the identity of every level of our organisation. We are all delighted by this remarkable news, and exceptionally proud of this significant achievement which highlights our position as industry leaders, driving outstanding health, safety, welfare and wellbeing performance.”

IrwinM&Eopens newly refurbishedMalluskoffice

Irwin M&E was delighted with their newly refurbished Mallusk office which has been transformed to make better use of the space available. The focus of the project was to upgrade the existing facilities and systems, while also improving energy efficiency. The project has introduced three new spacious meeting rooms, four new single person offices, a hot-desk area and incorporated a general reconfiguration of the open plan office. This includes sound reducing acoustic panels to reduce noise transfer throughout the open plan area of the office. In addition, a new VRF air conditioning system was installed to provide heating and cooling to all spaces, and air quality has been improved

with the installation of a new heat recovery system to provide continual air changes. Mechanical and electrical works were undertaken by Irwin M&E with the assistance of regular supply chain partners. New energy- efficient LED lighting has been installed, complete with zoned presence detection and the office interior is now branded in Irwin M&E’s corporate colours. Keith Stewart, Managing Director told Ireland’s Electrical Magazine: “We want our staff to feel comfortable at work, and we are delighted to deliver this much improved office space. The refurbishment has allowed us to improve the work environment while also ensuring our office is as energy efficient as possible.”

Newly refurbished Mallusk office opened by Irwin’s M&E

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Precision Switchgear and Controls is celebrating a successful year and is looking forward to keeping the momentum going into 2022 and beyond. The County Tyrone specialist manufacturer has dipped their toes into the >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94

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