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Fluke unveils new European HQ in Eindhoven


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luke has opened its new European Headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands, which includes a 400sqm customer experience centre. For the first time, customers will not only be able to see Fluke’s range


of world-class tools, but experience using them in a variety of real-world applications. It has been described by Fluke Strategic support and training manager,


Eric van Riet, as a dream come true. “What we wanted was for customers to experience our tools in an


environment as close to reality as possible to show where and how our products are used, and provide the opportunity to deliver training,” he said. The individual environments in which each of Fluke’s tools are used have


NAPIT issues free guide to elevate Electric Vehicle Chargepoint installations


advice to installers of Electric Vehicle Chargepoints in response to the recent Government-funded audit into the installation of Domestic Electric Vehicle Chargepoints under the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme. The audits revealed several areas


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that should be enhanced to enable greater safety and compliance and made a series of useful recommendations to support the installation of EVCPs. This new Top 10 Tips guide


outlines some key areas of focus for installers of EVCPs, and NAPIT is encouraging all those who undertake EVCP installations to take some time to read it as part of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Areas of focus within the guide


include how to approach existing electrical installation checks, ensuring the correct earthing of chargepoints, adequacy of supply,


APIT has created a Top 10 Tips leaflet to provide valuable


how to alert the DNO and labelling and certification requirements. Frank Bertie, chief technical


officer at NAPIT said: ‘The audits commissioned by the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles into Domestic Chargepoints outlined several common oversights made by installers that were often quite simple to rectify. “In response to the findings,


NAPIT’s technical team have created this Top 10 Tips guide to highlight these to installers of EVCP and encourage them to take the advice into consideration for future installs. “We hope this guide will enable


greater compliance and safety standards as we remain committed to supporting our members and the wider industry enhance their understanding as new technological advancements are made.” To download the full guide, visit:


https://www.flipsnack.com/napit/ele ctric-vehicle-chargepoint- installations-top-10-tips.html


Seaward appoints new BDM to support its US growth E


lectrical safety test and measurement equipment specialist Seaward Electronic has


appointed a new member to the sales team to support expansion of its US operations. James Durrence has joined the company as


business development manager and is working alongside Seaward’s senior leadership team to develop further existing markets and secure new sales across on the back of sector leading products, new launches and technical innovation. Mr Durrence will be part of a team based at


Seaward Group USA’s Tampa Bay, Florida head office at a time when the market for electrical safety test products in North America, which


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includes renewable energy and healthcare, is seeing significant growth and investment. He said: “Seaward has an unparalleled


reputation and presence in the industry at a time when the US market is rapidly growing. I look forward to working alongside a team focused on providing high quality products, unsurpassed customer service, and technical innovation to meet the highest quality standards. “This is an exciting time to join and the


opportunities to develop Seaward’s position further are huge. The company can go in many directions but with its reputation, every direction could lead to a new world of opportunity.”


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been reimagined in the heart of the building. From miniaturised electrical substations to small scale factories, a scene has been set for each. Mr van Riet said: “The best way to offer training is to do so in a hands-on


environment such as this. If customers are unable to attend in person, we can make demonstration videos to show the best of our equipment.” Mr van Riet said the centre was developed out of a passion for


customers to be empowered to make the best use of Fluke products and offers an exceptional training environment. “The aim of the centre is to create user experiences, a first impression for


customers through a showcase of Fluke products, to offer an environment to use and demonstrate the products and to offer a first-class training facility,” he said. “Ultimately, we want people to come and play.”


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