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chneider Electric and Cisco have formed a technology partnership designed to help drive major advances in making smart buildings the standard. Working together, the two companies have developed, tested and validated designs that help connect building management systems to an Internet Protocol (IP) network with a secure, scalable and resilient architecture that is easy to manage. Today’s smart buildings are increasingly digitized and leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) for greater efficiency, optimized occupant comfort, and increased building value. The solution from Schneider Electric and Cisco brings IT and operational building control together in a secure and efficient IP network solution. It enables multiple Schneider Electric EcoStruxure™ Building IP architecture topologies to integrate with existing building layouts using Cisco Industrial Ethernet switches to connect to Schneider’s SmartX IP Controllers. The solution meets system availability requirements upon deployment, saving customers time and resources while increasing peace of mind. ”Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of smart buildings with EcoStruxure™ Building, a secure and open platform, making it possible for IoT enabled solutions to seamlessly connect, collect, analyze, and act on data in
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real-time,” said Kaynam Hedayat, VP Product Management, Digital Energy, at Schneider Electric. “It is exciting to see our solutions, coupled with Cisco IT expertise, deliver results. It lets our EcoXpert partners deliver the best solutions to their customers, while helping them grow their businesses, differentiate their companies, and be more profitable.” Through the partnership, Schneider Electric and Cisco have extended their Solution Technology Integrator (STI) agreement to qualified Certified and Master EcoXpert™ system integrator partners. As “Cisco Select” or higher-level partners, Schneider EcoXperts gain access to Cisco training and education on IP Ethernet architectures, and can benefit from simplified, predictable and discounted pricing on Cisco products, including Industrial Ethernet Switches, Catalyst Switches, Industrial Network Director (IND) software, and more.
Ellis Patents manufactures new senior appointment
Cable cleat manufacturer and exporter, Ellis Patents has appointed a new operations manager to look after all aspects of its daily manufacturing activity. Rick Butterfield has joined the Rillington-based business from Dale Power Solutions, and has taken direct responsibility for everything from production planning and project costing to building and plant maintenance and repairs; continuous improvement initiatives to the
management of all stores, warehousing and despatch. Commenting on his appointment, Butterfield said: “As well as a glowing
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global reputation, Ellis is extremely well respected in North Yorkshire; being seen as one of the best employers in the region. When I saw this job
opportunity I didn’t hesitate to apply, despite the fact I’d spent nearly 20 years with my previous employer.”
Ideal Standard appoints new finance director UK & Ireland
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urret Group Limited is to defer Smart Buildings Show from 14-15 October 2020 to 6-7 October 2021. The show will continue to be held at ExCeL
London. [BODY COPY]
Ian Garmeson, managing director of Turret Group, commented, “Following consultation with exhibitors and exhibition partners we have made the difficult decision to defer the event to next year. The main reason for this decision is that we want to continue to provide the best experience for both our exhibitors and visitors in a safe and secure environment. Unfortunately, at this moment in time we cannot confidently predict that we would be able to do this if the show were to go ahead in October 2020.” “Since the UK lockdown started just over three months ago we have been carefully monitoring the Government’s progress towards controlling the Covid-19 outbreak as well as considering the viability of running events under the safety and security measures being put forward by the events industry as the current restrictions start to be eased.
Whilst the worst is hopefully behind us and we are now on a path to a gradual return to normality there remains some doubt that we will be able to run the event as we would like to by the end of this year.”
“However, the enthusiasm and support of our exhibitors and exhibition partners in particular and current interest in the smart buildings industry in general makes us confident that Smart Buildings Show 2021 will be the most successful to date.”
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Ideal Standard, manufacturer of bathroom and washroom solutions, has appointed Rachel Whittaker as the company’s new Finance Director for the UK & Ireland. Whittaker has been with Ideal Standard for twelve years, most recently working as Group Commercial Finance Business Partner in Brussels and will take up the new role on 1st July 2020.
She takes over the role from David Barber, who was appointed managing director for UK & Ireland in April. Whittaker commented: “The last few months have been incredibly challenging for everyone in our sector, but our industry is resilient and will bounce back. I will be supporting Ideal Standard in driving growth throughout its business and its customer base over the next period.” David Barber, managing director Ideal Standard UK, added: “We’re delighted to have Rachel join our UK leadership team and look forward to benefitting from her wide expertise and understanding of how our business, customers and other markets operate.”
Froner Modular defies pandemic downturn with new senior appointment
he Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has paid tribute to one of the air conditioning and refrigeration industry’s leading figures. Norman Mitchell, who died on June 3rd. He was a tireless servant to the sector for more than half a century, giving generously of his time to all of its leading bodies. He was a Fellow of the Institute of Refrigeration and was chair of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board (ACRIB); the HVCA (now BESA) Refrigeration & Air Conditioning group; and the UK’s primary F-Gas register REFCOM.
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He was also a long-time President of AREA, the European contractors’ association, which honoured him with an honorary life membership on his retirement in 2000. He also served on various standards committees over the years. Mitchell’s of Gloucester is well known throughout the South and West of England having been set up by Norman’s grandfather LC Mitchell in 1905. Norman took over as managing director in 1977 on the death of his father and was still serving as chairman. His son Garrion has been managing director since 2000.
Head of REFCOM Graeme Fox – a fellow former President of AREA – was able to represent the wider industry at the funeral despite Covid-19 restrictions and paid fulsome tribute to a man he described as both friend and mentor.
Professional dedicated and commied “What words can sum up Norman Mitchell? Professional;
dedicated; and committed,” said Fox. “He demonstrated all of these qualities throughout his working life and through his years of tireless service helping to shape the modern industry.” Mitchell’s was an electrical engineering company that had diversified into refrigeration in 1935 and Norman joined its ranks in the early 70s. He originally trained as an electrical engineer before serving his time – not just with the family firm – but also with a number of other employers, which gave him broad and deep technical knowledge.
“I shall miss having him to call on for advice and counsel, but more than anything I will remember a good friend who was an inspiration to so many and to whom the refrigeration & air conditioning sector across Europe owes such an enormous debt.”
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East Yorkshire modular installation firm Frontier Modular Services have strengthened their management team with the appointment of Adam Millikin as Operations Manager.
Millikin, who was previously Construction Manager at Ideal Modular Homes, has joined Frontier Modular directors Rich Pooley and Lindsey Nicklin to further strengthen the senior team as the firm aims to buck the post-lockdown trend with a growth spurt. Rich Pooley said: “Adam and I worked together for a number of years when we were both learning our trade and it’s a huge pleasure to now welcome him into our management team as one of the country’s most skilled and reputable operations managers.”
His role will encompass business development, contract negotiation and management, and all aspects of client liaison and care. Rich will focus on using his outstanding installation knowledge and capability to train the workforce to Frontier’s high standards and oversee site management on projects, while Lindsey will continue to manage the finance and administration arms of the growing business.
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