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Panduit unveils nylon cable ties for use in harsh environments


SELECT: There are no substitutes for proper electrical training


warned against the rising trend of “six-week wonders” who are trying to enter the electrical industry after taking just a short course in basic skills. SELECT managing director,


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Alan Wilson, has dismissed the spread of fast-track courses and said people with inadequate training and experience pose a safety risk to both the electrical sector and consumers. He also insisted there was


no substitute for a proper apprenticeship – and warned that people with “pound signs in their eyes” faced being t aken advantage of by rogue trainers offering worthless short courses. Mr Wilson said: “We all know


how safety-critical the construction industry is and the last thing I want is for anyone to spend money on a pie-in-the-sky idea that after six weeks of training they can trot out and start rewiring homes or installing solar PV and battery


he head of Scotland’s largest trade body has


storage. It just doesn’t happen. “You can’t become a doctor


or a nurse in six weeks – experience and training are vital. Even after a four-year apprenticeship and a final assessment, most employers say electricians need two to three years’ experience on top of that. To imagine you can do in six weeks what real electricians are doing in six or seven years just doesn’t add up.” Mr Wilson said the dangers


of working with electricity are well known, so proper training is key. “The last thing anyone wants


to do is put themselves – or any customer they carry out work for – at risk,” he added. Mr Wilson said that the


industry already has faster routes to entry for people with transferrable skills but said that, in general, adult apprenticeship schemes were still the best option for securing a recognised qualification for older people wanting a change in career.


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anduit has launched a range of harsh environment and UV-resistant cable ties, the PLT4S-M6120, manufactured in resilient nylon 612 with a guaranteed 20-


year life cycle. The company said


the cable ties are resistant to chemical corrosion, even salts, hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, bases, or corrosive substances such as zinc chloride or diluted acids, making them ideal for harsh outdoor applications. The robust material


properties of nylon 612 also ensure continuous stable hold in position for cable or pipe work across the ambient temperature range of -60oC to 90oC guaranteeing a wide application including high wind and high vibration surfaces. Limited availability


of nylon 12 on the world market and the 15% cost advantage of nylon 612 over nylon 12 makes the new cable tie attractive for numerous applications in industry and renewable energy systems, Panduit said. The Panduit fasteners are ideal for cable management on galvanised surfaces


and frames, for example, in the growing market for photovoltaic systems. Available in black nylon, the cable ties have a one-piece design with a locking wedge and a curved, tapered tip requiring less insertion force.


Edwin James Group reports strong results as it forecasts future growth


ending February 2022. Despite the continued disruption of the pandemic, the company is reported a 6% increase in revenue to £144 million. The group said it maintains a strong cash


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position. Several high-profile contract wins, including Sellafield and Northumbrian Water, and significant growth in the forward order book from £155m to £545m puts the organisation in a favourable position to continue delivering robust results. Christopher Kehoe, chief executive of


Edwin James Group, said: “This set of results marks another strong year for the group. We are


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ngineering services group, Edwin James Group, has reported strong results for the year


now seeing the benefits of our strategy to harness the synergies of our brands, Parker Technical Services, Peak Technology Solutions and Musk Process Services and to target resilient client sectors. “Our positive balance sheet and strong order


book will enable us to capitalise on opportunities as they arise and focus on growing our presence in energy and digital transition.” Mr Kehoe added: “The current financial year is


progressing well, and we continue to develop our direct client relationships. The investments we’ve made, and continue to make, in people, training and technology mean that the group is well positioned for 2022 and beyond.”


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