NEWS PRODUCT


1. SAMAC nails it


Designed for use with compatible metal connector nailers, Viper Collated Hardened Twist Nails from Samac Fixings offer an efficient alternative to manually hammering individual square twist nails. The new 35 x 3.4mm electro galvanised hardened twist nails have been developed to provide installers with improved withdrawal resistance, increased shear strength and reliable performance when fixing structural metal connectors to timber. Made from hardened steel, the nails are engineered to resist bending when driven through steel connectors and into timber. Their 3.4mm diameter is designed to accurately match structural


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4. BG offers modular switching system


BG, part of the Luceco Group, has released GridLite, its first modular switch range.


It means installers can build bespoke switch configurations quickly, replace individual modules and adapt installations without changing the entire device.


connector holes, ensuring secure and consistent installations. Finished with an electro galvanised coating to Service Class 2, they provide corrosion resistance suitable for a wide range of internal and covered external applications.


www.samacfixings.co.uk/


2. Knightsbridge shines down The RenuLED, CyroLED and SpektroLED EVO fire-rated downlighters from Knightsbridge are each engineered to meet specific project and budget requirements.


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SpektroLED EVO combines selectable wattages (5W/ 7W) with four CCT options (2700K, 3000K, 4000K, 6000K) and multiple bezel finishes. Available in fixed, tilt and smart variants, it features first and second fix connectors with loop-in/loop-out capability, along with magnetic bezels for rapid customisation, and integration with the Smart Life app.


CyroLED offers broad configurability and expanded design options, including fixed, tilt and anti-glare models. With quad-CCT selection (3000K, 4000K, 5000K, 6500K) and dual wattage (4W/ 6W), users can modify brightness and ambience to meet specific project requirements.


Available in fixed and tilt variants, RenuLED features TRI-CCT technology enabling installers to adapt lighting tones to suit different spaces with ease. www.mlaccessories.co.uk/


3. >B< MaxiPro extends range Conex Bänninger has


strengthened its market-leading >B< MaxiPro range with the launch of a new size; 2 1/8”, designed to meet the demands of larger commercial refrigeration installations.


Engineered for speed and reliability, >B< MaxiPro has revolutionised pipe jointing in air- conditioning and refrigeration. Its quick, flame-free press technology delivers secure, permanent joints while dramatically reducing installation time and offering far greater on-site flexibility


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The screwless clip-in modular system allows modules to push into place, and its yoke-free design means modules can be installed either way up. The range includes a


4. Setcrete goes rapid Setcrete Rapid Flex Tile Grout is a rapid-setting, flexible, polymer modified cementitious tile grout that is efflorescence-free, mould resistant and easy to apply and wash off.


Suitable for both wall and floor tiles, including large format tiles, Setcrete Rapid Flex Tile Grout is perfect for joints up to 15mm wide. It is formulated for internal and external applications and is ideal for grouting tiles in wet rooms and power showers. The grout has a working time of 40 minutes and a setting time of just four hours, and its formulation provides inherent flexibility to combat moderate movement and vibration. If used with Setcrete Rapid S1 or Standard S1 Tile Adhesives, this ensures a tiling installation will maintain its integrity during day-to-day use, and throughout its lifetime. The grout also conforms to


6. Baumit boosts merchant network


Baumit’s ‘Finish Faster. Win Bigger.’ Campaign for its Baumit MonoPlus one-coat scratch render will be providing POS materials to selected builders’ merchants and specialist render distributors, including counter displays, promotional leaflets, NFC-enabled counter cubes, branch photography and Trade Day activity.


compared with traditional brazing.


www.conexbänninger.com


Applicators buying from a participating merchant can upload their receipt to monoplus. baumit.co.uk to unlock a prize-wheel spin. Prizes include Baumit Points, vouchers and prepaid Mastercards. Theys can also upload examples of their finished MonoPlus work, giving them the chance to compete for the campaign’s larger prizes: there’s a prize fund of up to £15,000, including a £5,000 hero prize. The promotion runs until 31 October 2026. www.baumit.co.uk


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comprehensive choice of modules, including standard switches, intermediate and retractive switches, key switches, touch dimmers, blank modules and USB-C charging modules. www.BGelectrical.uk


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British Standard BS EN13888, and can be used with any tile type, including porcelain, ceramic natural stone and glass mosaic tiles, and is also suitable for use over underfloor heating systems. It is available in white and slate grey colours and is supplied in 3 kg lined paper sacks. www.setcrete.co.uk/


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