News Industry Comment WEG launch new energy reduction initiative


WEG HAS LAUNCHED a new energy reduction initiative which is designed to help manufacturers optimise efficiencies of existing equipment throughout their plants and processes.


In today’s demanding environment that includes tight schedules, shrinking mar- gins, and increased and ever changing legislation, it’s vital that electrical con- tractors operate as efficiently as possi- ble. In our cover feature this month, Schneider Electric looks at the intelli- gent solutions that are now available to enable contractors to make this happen. Also in this issue, and perhaps to ten-


tatively usher in the summer, our fire safety feature consists of an Apollo installation case study at iconic cricket ground, The Kia Oval, in London. Other features in the May issue include a look at enclosures and the choice available to suit modern electri- cal applications, plus some insight into the importance of the IP rating when it comes to enclosure specification. May also sees the conclusion of a two-part feature (with part one having run in the April issue), on the industry standards that have to be taken into account when modifying enclosures in explosive atmospheres. Be sure to look out for next month’s issue which will feature the next installment in our range of sup- plements - with this one focussing on cabling and cable management. Joe Bush, Editor


The free assessment reviews equipment and outlines a number of steps manufacturers can take to reduce energy use and increase equipment efficiency and reliabil- ity, enabling them to minimise costs, reduce their carbon footprint and total cost of ownership. “Today there is greater pressure than ever on organisations to min- imise their carbon footprint and


reduce their costs and at WEG we’re committed to increasing energy efficiency, offering cus- tomers valuable choices on how they can best enhance their bottom line,” said Daniel Griffiths, prod- uct specialist - automation, at WEG. “Our energy efficient tech- nologies like the W22 electric motors and our CFW inverter drives can play a real role in help- ing them to do both. Our products are always designed to increase energy efficiency, reduce noise and temperature levels, reduce size and increase reliability.” www.wegreducingenergy.com


New report reveals south east worst hit by blackouts


EATON’S ANNUAL BLACKOUT Tracker report has shown that the south east of England suffered more power blackouts in 2012 than any other region in the UK. The report, which is available on request from www.eaton.com/blackoutUK, shows that in 2012 the south east experienced nearly 30% of the total number of power outages in the UK alone. Interestingly, for this report, the south east doesn’t include Greater London, which has actually seen a


decrease in the number of power blackouts reported for the first time in three years. According to Eaton’s findings, the average duration of an outage in the south east of England in 2012 was over four hours long. However, as research from Price Waterhouse (that is included in the report) demon- strates, the real impact of a blackout frequently lasts significantly longer than this. For example, when power outages affect IT systems, a company can take up to 48 hours to reconfigure a network and days, or even weeks, to re-enter lost data.


Rather than relying on power outages being pre- vented, the report concludes that the best approach is for businesses to protect themselves from the impact of blackouts and mitigate potential losses. This can be achieved by putting in place a secure power protec- tion plan and using power quality solutions, such as UPSs. The report also highlights the importance of seeking advice from a reputable supplier who can help ensure that the specification of the power protec- tion products used is up to date and ready to cope with challenges posed by potential outages. www.eaton.com/blackoutUK


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