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Contour Octa provides seamless LED lighting system
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ince its launch, Contour has been a flagship luminaire
within Luceco’s specification portfolio. A recent addition
to the Contour family is the Contour Octa, providing creative and contemporary lighting design possibilities for retail and commercial environments. This suspended direct / indirect lighting system enjoys the same continuous run options as the existing Contour family but is specifically designed to provide soft upward illumination with a low glare downward light. The Contour LED
lighting system consists of connectable modules that can be surface mounted, suspended or recessed forming contemporary, decorative, and highly effective illumination. Contour Octa is designed to be suspended and provide an upward illumination and very low glare downward light distribution. The aluminium extruded modules are available in 1200 & 1500mm lengths with polycarbonate diffuser and Octa reflector optics. The OctaGo reflector is designed for UGR19 compliance, and the luminaire offers an efficacy of 125Llm/cW. There is also a range of control possibilities and integral wireless lighting control options including Platform & Elevate. The Contour family has a full range of illuminated interconnecting modules with quick electrical connectors for ease of installation and offers a 5 – 7 year extended warranty with over 100,000 hours operational life, making Contour ideal for environments with high operational hours.
www.luceco.com SCREWFIX PUSHES FORWARD
APPRENTICESHIP AGENDA BY CHAMPIONING APPRENTICES ACROSS ITS BUSINESS
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crewfix is driving forward with its successful apprenticeship agenda as the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week. Whether it’s customers or colleagues, people are at the heart of Screwfix’s
culture, and the omnichannel retailer champions progression of its colleagues through its Trade Up programmes. The Trade Up programmes are Retail apprenticeship programmes aimed at
developing and progressing talent to meet business growth. As an employer provider Screwfix has utilised its retail and learning expertise to deliver a programme covering all aspects of retail that is fully supported by expert internal Learning Coaches. The programme develops a robust pipeline of Managers that can truly make a difference to colleagues and customers. Screwfix currently has more than 700 colleagues on apprenticeship programmes across areas such as retail management, customer service and HR management. 81% of apprentices who complete programmes are promoted into role. In 2022, the business teamed up with TrAC, the Flexi-job Apprenticeship Agency, to launch a brand-
new scheme which funds the training of construction trade apprentices, in a bid to help tackle the skills shortage and encourage more people into the trade. Screwfix undertook extensive research among both apprentices and tradespeople, which revealed
the costs associated with an apprenticeship are a significant barrier preventing many from becoming an apprentice or hiring one. TrAC match individuals with an employer, from plumbing and electrical apprentices, through to landscaping, painting/decorating and other skilled trade professions. Throughout the apprenticeship, both the apprentice and employer will receive on-going support and guidance, alongside receiving financial support from Screwfix. Screwfix also launched its 9th Trade Apprentice competition in the UK and Republic of Ireland this week.
The annual competition offers a worthy winner the opportunity to earn a £10k trade bundle including tools, tech and training. Previous winners have used the competition as a springboard to launch their own career as self-employed tradespeople. Max Britten, Managing Director of Screwfix UK and Republic of Ireland said: “People are at the heart of
what we do, and we’ve made great strides in recent years with our internal apprenticeship programmes giving our colleagues opportunities to progress and gain qualifications. Since we launched our Trade Up programme more than 560 people have gained qualifications to enhance their careers.” “The skills shortage in construction is well documented, and as a national trade retailer, we want to champion careers in the trade as we proudly showcase our nation’s skilled trade professionals and the benefits of a career in the construction industry. “Through our Trade Apprentice campaign and our new initiative with TrAC to help solve the specific challenges facing apprentices and tradespeople seeking to hire, we’re championing careers in the trade and driving forward apprenticeships across the business.”
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Toshiba Air Conditioning Rewards Programme Enhanced to Support Installer Growth
EATHERHEAD, UK, 3 February 2023 – Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd. (TCUK) has updated its flagship
UK installer incentive programme, Rewards, to help contractors grow their businesses. TCUK is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. The Rewards scheme, which
is open to direct customers of TCUK and customers of Toshiba Air Conditioning distributors and approved re-sellers, gives points for equipment purchases which can be redeemed for gift vouchers, tools, equipment and branded merchandise, and offers practical assistance to support business
growth.Items can be selected and ordered directly via the Rewards website, with dedicated accounts for each customer showing the current balance and order history. The updated programme now features three enhanced accredited partner tiers above the basic membership level, with silver, gold and platinum accreditation reflecting the level of customer spend over a year. The tiered programme is designed to support installers to build their businesses by incentivising progress through the levels, with each successive stage providing higher levels of support, technical training and incentives. In addition to points earned and depending on the level, the programme includes compelling promotional schemes, on-site support services, tools, technical support and factory visits. “We recognise the huge contribution our installers make to our continued success”, said David McSherry, Head of Sales for Toshiba Air Conditioning UK, Carrier Global Comfort Solutions, Europe. “The update to the Rewards scheme is designed to make it even more attractive and help customers grow with us by rewarding their loyalty. As ever, Rewards offers a great range of shopping and gift options. Furthermore, for those looking to take their business to the next level, it also offers valuable practical assistance that could make a transformational difference. It is a win-win for us, because if our customers grow, that can only be good for us, too.”
www.toshiba-aircon.co.uk/support/rewards-loyalty-scheme
Kingspan Launches Pipe Insulation Carbon Calculator
ingspan Technical Insulation has introduced a new carbon calculator, helping consultants to understand how pipe insulation specifications can impact whole life carbon emissions and operating costs associated with heat losses from pipework systems.
The Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation Carbon Calculator covers a range of system designs, pipe
materials and diameters and operating parameters. Pipe insulation thicknesses can be easily set using the relevant tables within BS 5422 or enhanced thicknesses, revealing how changes to the insulation will affect expected system heat losses, the cost of these losses and the capital cost of the insulation. This powerful tool can help consultants to make more informed decisions about pipe insulation specification, and understand how choices may impact the payback period for the insulation, both in terms of cost and carbon emissions. Kingspan Technical Insulation’s experienced team can work with users to help develop a custom calculation which is tailored to your project. They can then work with you to explore the different pipe insulation options to identify an optimal specification. To discuss getting a carbon calculation for your project, contact:
pipecarboncalculator@kingspan.com
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