Announcement
Marshall-Tufflex invests in new conduit machine
Demonstrating its commitment to British manufacturing, Marshall-Tufflex has invested in a state-of-the-art conduit machine at its Hastings site.
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he leading UK manufacturer of cable management solutions has explained that the investment is a further reinforcement of its commitment to innovation, efficiency and sustainability. The new machine significantly enhances production capacity, achieving an output of 30 metres of conduit per minute - a 32.5% increase compared to its predecessor. Additionally, the advanced system automates both banding and packing, streamlining operations and reducing manual handling. Designed for versatility, the machine can produce both 20mm and 25mm conduit, whereas the previous system was limited to 20mm. Through ongoing trials, the team is also working to further increase the recycled material content.
Jon Chamberlain, managing director said of the move: “The investment in modern machinery not only improves productivity but also enhances our energy efficiency and reduces our environmental impact.” This upgrade demonstrates Marshall-Tufflex’s commitment to UK manufacturing and sustainability, ensuring continued excellence in cable management solutions.
www.marshall-tufflex.com
Installation News
Ovia gets top marks for school lighting upgrade Two primary schools in Surrey are enjoying reduced operational costs and improved lighting levels, thanks to new lighting solutions from Ovia.
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ith more energy price rises recently coming into effect and adding to the financial strains
that many schools are already experiencing, any measures that can be taken to reduce energy bills are welcomed. Having recently undergone a total upgrade of their lighting schemes to LED, two primary schools in Surrey are already reaping the benefits with reduced operational costs and improved lighting levels, thanks to new lighting solutions from Ovia.
Kingswood Primary School is a small village primary school occupying extensive grounds in Lower Kingswood in Surrey. Worplesdon Primary School is a much larger school located in Guildford. While they may be very different in terms of size, both schools are committed to playing their parts in the decarbonisation of their schools in partnership with Surrey County Council (SCC). The first phase of this work has been the upgrading of the lighting systems throughout the schools, replacing old and inefficient light fittings with LED replacements.
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With all areas of the schools to benefit from the lighting upgrade, a broad selection of Ovia fittings were specified to satisfy the various requirements that the different rooms/areas of the schools called for. All classrooms, corridors, stairwells and cloakroom facilities were included, along with the hall, kitchen, reception areas, offices, staff rooms, store rooms, plus libraries, IT and music rooms. The provision for emergency lighting and external lighting was also part of the project.
Responsible for specifying and installing fittings for the LED lighting upgrade was Stuart Gibson of
Niblock Electrical Services, who has worked with Ovia for a number of years and has installed a variety of the company’s fittings across numerous commercial projects. He said: “This project aimed to enhance the learning environment for both staff and students through the installation of high- quality, energy-efficient lighting solutions. The collaboration between Niblock Electrical Services, led by me and Reg Oldrey from Ovia Lighting, was instrumental in ensuring the successful execution of the project. Ovia Lighting provided top-tier products that met both functional and aesthetic requirements, with a focus on energy efficiency and long-term performance. Reg Oldrey’s expertise in selecting the right lighting solutions, combined with our seamless installation process, ensured minimal disruption to the school environment during the project.”
Lighting solutions from across Ovia’s vast collection have been installed, including products from the commercial, utility, emergency and floodlighting ranges.
https://oviauk.com
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