Installation News


Collingwood lights up Wrexham FC Offi cial Shop


Collingwood Lighting has helped to design and supply the lighting for Wrexham FC’s new offi cial club shop.


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orking in partnership with electrical contractor Barlows,


Collingwood helped to meet a tight six-week deadline to open before the launch of the football club’s new team shirt. Richard Hamer, director at Barlows, said: “Lighting is essential in any retail environment, but especially for clothing… Collingwood Lighting ensured that we had a well-designed retail lighting installation completed in time for the club’s launch and sale of their new shirt. The lighting ensures that the fans enjoy their shopping experience and staff can


work in all areas comfortably.” After approval for their lighting design, Collingwood supplied a wide range of LED downlights and three-circuit track lighting for the shop fl oor, panel lights for the offi ces and anti-corrosive industrial lighting for the storerooms. They also designed and provided all the products for the emergency lighting system. Collingwood scheduled all their deliveries to meet Barlows’ installation timeline and the lighting design clearly labelled where to install the fi ttings to avoid any confusion.


The installation includes fi xed downlights that provide ambient


Product News


screwless, industrial plugs and sockets Europa has announced the launch of its new


Europa launches new range of E • •


uropa’s new range is engineered to deliver safe, reliable and high- performance power connections across the most demanding industrial environments.


screwless Fanton Industrial Plugs and Sockets range, designed for safer and faster power connections. •


Screwless wiring: Pre-loaded spring eliminates the need for a screwdriver.


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Built to withstand heavy use, moisture, dust and temperature extremes, they ensure secure power distribution for machinery and equipment across factories, workshops, construction sites and specialist applications, such as events, marinas, street markets and outdoor venues. Key benefi ts include:


Fast connection system: Saves time on installation and reduces the risk of errors.


Vibration-resistant design: Secure connections stay intact over time, enhancing reliability.


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Ergonomic design: Patented hook, handle, and thumb pad make it easy to open and operate with one hand, even while wearing gloves.


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High-performance materials: Self- extinguishing, fi re- and impact-resistant thermoplastics for enhanced safety.


Choice of IP ratings (IP54/IP67): Suitable for a wide range of industrial and outdoor applications.


Rob Aitken, technical director at Europa, said: “The new Fanton Industrial Plugs and Sockets are part of Europa’s exciting new screwless range. This is a real step forward for industrial connectivity. The range is designed to make life


easier for installers, including being faster to fi t, safer in use, and stronger in performance. We’ve focused on every detail, from ergonomics to assembly, to ensure it delivers both reliability and convenience in equal measure.”


Europa is introducing multiple products and additions to its ranges in 2025, including the new Fanton Industrial Plugs and Sockets, which were used at the Shropshire Oktoberfest, the beginning of a new partnership. www.europa-plc.com


lighting with a wide beam width of 100o


to focus extra light


plus adjustable downlights that tilt. The latter have a beam width of 60o


in specifi c areas. The company’s design supplemented this with 48V track lighting and its Aurea spotlights for display lighting. The spotlights swivel and tilt through 90o


so users can accurately target


the lighting where they need it. Collingwood also provided lighting for the essential behind the scenes areas. The offi ce areas use its Solis panel lights that have a low glare UGR of less than 16 and the stock areas have anti-corrosive durable Caiman fi ttings.


www.collingwoodlighting.com


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