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FREE COPY TRADE MAGAZINE - EST. 2004 ISSUE 77 - FEB/MAR 2020 BSI CERTIFIED ESCAPE ROUTE LIGHTING LUMINAIRE Supplied with both asymmetrical and symmetrical lens. L I G H T I N G T H E PAT H TO SAFETY TOGETHER WWW.VEN TILUX.COM
CONTENTS Issue 77 - Feb/Mar 2020 In this issue... 32 12 67 IRELAND ELECTEX ELECTEX 2020 TRADE EVENT TRADE EVENT FRIDAY 12 JUNE • CITYWEST BELFAST DUBLIN SEE PAGES 52-53 SEE PAGES 76-77 News & Views Products In Focus 30 JIB ECS check in NI 10 simPRO Business growth through 19 OKTO A new era of luxurious living software 44 NSAI 48 The Gateway Brexit brought to light 25 Core Distribution Flexible conduit Eye-catching Loughshore project 61 Sparksafe The essential connections 46 Edmundson Electrical Smart charging solution 58 Kellihers Electrical EVBox -driving EV charging 67 Mercury Engineering Electrical engineering students on tour 71 Ledvance Ultra-flexible LED strip lighting 63 Trade Electric Taking over TradeKit THE TEAM: Managing Director Karen McAvoy CONTACT US: FOLLOW US ON: Publication Manager Janice Uprichard The Forge, 13b Lisburn Road, electrical Editorial Assistant Chelsea McCann magazine Moira, Co. Armagh BT67 0JR Editor Roger Anderson ROI Contributor Heather Campbell @elecmagazine T: Moira: 028 9261 2990 Advertising Sarah Walker T: Dublin: 01 696 8319 electrical Head Designer Julie Anne Guiney magazine Digital Content Jo Wilson E: electrical@kmpltd.co.uk Photography Gordon McAvoy | Printed by W&G Baird www.elecmagazine.com elecmagazine Reproduction of whole or in part of this publication, without prior permission from Karen McAvoy Publishing Ltd, is strictly prohibited. www.elecmagazine.com FOLLOW US ON: IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE | 3
NEWS Dowds lighting the way D owds Group has secured a £22m contract for electrical works at the University of Ulster’s Belfast campus project. The Ballymoney-based company (with offices in Belfast and London) plans to have in excess of 100 of their own staff on site, plus additional hired specialist sub-contractors. This substantial workforce will complete the high-spec design and build project, an integral part of the inner-city regeneration scheme to create a 75,000 square metre campus for 15,000 students and staff. The electrical installation incorporates 15 storeys, two of which are below ground level. There will be 150 rooms, ranging from smaller seminar spaces to large flat floor lecture theatres. Work also includes an extensive student hub area, library, and catering facilities. The Dowds team will install high voltage ring, including HV transformers; fire detection systems incorporating voice alarm Beacon’s Scott McNab and Adam Smylie with CSL’s Group Managing Director Simon Banks at the Security and Fire Excellence Awards in London and assistance call systems; stand-by generator and UPS systems; general/emergency lighting and intelligent lighting Beacon leads the way control; door access, intercoms, and intruder alarms. Add to the mix Cat 7 IT installations, IP CCTV, energy A dam Smylie and Scott McNab are a shining monitoring, rising and under floor busbars, public address and example of the talented next generation in security induction loops, plus BMS installation, and you begin to get an and fire system installers. idea of the project’s scale. Apprentices with Lisburn-based Beacon Fire & Security With work scheduled for completion in December of this (NI) Ltd, the duo were celebrated at a glittering awards year, this is a contract for Dowds that is both challenging and ceremony on Park Lane in London after finishing first lucrative in equal measure. in their section of the highly prestigious Engineers of T: +44 (0)28 2766 2789 - www.dowdsgroup.com Tomorrow competition. The 2019 Security and Fire Excellence Awards, hosted by Strictly Come Dancing’s Tess Daly, took place at the London Hilton Hotel. At this gathering of an industry who’s who, the top three in the two categories of the EoT competition were announced. As Tess might say, it takes two to tango, and the competition involved working in pairs, apprentices given a time-limited exercise to programme and commission an intruder alarm (or) fire detection and alarm system. A series of faults were pre-placed on the systems for competitors to identify and then rectify. Those working on intruder systems required an understanding of the industry standard for police response systems - PD 6662 and BS 8243; the fire category adhered to Design Installation, Commissioning, and Maintenance of Fire Detection and Alarm systems in non-domestic premises - BS 5839-1. Vitamin D is the key this winter W Competitors were scored against a checklist relating to orkers in the electrical industry who spend the compliance, workmanship, and safe working practices. majority of their time on site or outdoors should After three days of intense competition it was the consider taking supplements to maintain good partnership of Adam and Scott that sashayed away with health, according to a new study led by Scotland’s Heriot Watt the top prize in the Intruder category, joining Tess on stage University. to receive their award. Although the new paper published in the Institution of T: +44 (0)28 9267 6622 - E: info@beacon-ni.co.uk Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) journal focusses mainly www.beacon-ni.co.uk on managing sun exposure during the summer months, it also noted conversely, that a lack of winter sunlight left workers with “Competitors were scored against insufficient levels of vitamin D. The recommendation is for employers, or the workers a checklist relating to compliance, themselves, to ensure that a dietary supplement is taken at this workmanship, and safe working practices.” time of year to boost serum vitamin D levels. www.elecmagazine.com FOLLOW US ON: IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE | 5
NEWS 100 Irish tradespeople to build Kenyan school “I have 100 tradespeople from Ireland coming, they are all plumbers, plasterers, carpenters, electricians, painters, and just anybody that can work hard.” The team of volunteers are working as part of a project from the Ray of Sunshine Foundation, based L-R Lorraine Farrell and Curtis Wallace, GES Group. in Co. Clare. The story began in 2010 when Olive Halpin gathered GES Group team up with 200 volunteers who all travelled to Likoni in Mombasa, Kenya and built a polytechnic and the Aware NI Ray of Sunshine foundation. Projects have been completed there ever since, all with a common goal T he group had the mental Aware offer a “Mood Matters of improving the lives of those living in the area with health charity visit their in the Workplace” programme classrooms and rescue homes for vulnerable children. Mallusk and Ballymena for employees which is “That happened in 2010, now in 2020 we are facilities to promote the excellent delivered onsite in workplaces. returning back to the support services they offer to The programme content can same place,” says Our day starts at everyone who isn’t feeling like be tailored to suit the needs Olive, “Africa got themselves. of individual employers and into my heart, and 4am and finishes GES group have partnered normally lasts between one I’m here since,” at 4pm, we travel with Aware NI to support the and two hours. The programme The volunteers give an hour to work on charity throughout all 2020. As helps participants to recognise up their work at employers, they have recognised the signs and symptoms of home for 10 days the bus. It is tough that poor mental impacted over poor mental health and makes to come and work going, and the 30% of people across Northern them aware of sources of alongside local temperatures are up Ireland and the UK who reported help. Booking this programme people to help teach lost time for this reason. The for your business is available them the trade. to the 30s and 40s. group want to reduce the stigma through emailing training@ Each volunteer has surrounding poor mental illness aware-ni.org. fundraised to make their way out to Kenya and offer and help increase a positive www.ges-group.com their skills in the blistering African heat. environment in work and at home. www.aware-ni.org Olive explains her pride in the Irish people who donate their time to come over and help, “They work so hard and no one pays them… Our day starts at 4am and finishes at 4pm, we travel an hour to work on the A bonny new bus. It is tough going, and the temperatures are up to role the 30s and 40s.” The Ray of Sunshine have a local representative that checks on the projects monthly A idan Hayes has recently but Olive feels they are in capable hands and there’s grown his position as little worry leaving the project when they finish. The National Sales Manager in charity has an open-door policy where anyone can Ireland at MK Honeywell to cover call and visit any of the centres they build and have a the group’s presence in Scotland look around. as well. Aidan has been with MK The buildings are an incredible celebration of what Honeywell for 17 years, starting multiple industries in Ireland can achieve when united as an Area Sales Manager in by a common goal. Past projects can be learned 2003. With an excellent record of about in more detail on the charity’s website, and you delivering in senior roles, there is can follow the 2020 project on the Ray of Sunshine no doubt that Aidan will flourish in Foundation Facebook page. his new position www.facebook.com/rayofsunshineireland www.mkelectric.com/en-gb www.rayofsunshine.ie www.elecmagazine.com FOLLOW US ON: IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE | 7
NEWS The greenhouse gas at the heart of the electrical industry W hy is the world’s most potent greenhouse gas an issue for the global electrical industry? Quite simply, SF6 is an excellent electrical insulator, preventing short circuits in medium and high-voltage electrical installations that would otherwise lead to damage, disruption, fire or explosion. SF6 is a colourless, odourless and non-toxic gas which is around five times denser than air. Unfortunately, it is also Edmundson Electrical (EWL LTD) Irelands Premier believed to be the world’s most potent greenhouse gas, with electrical wholesale distributor is constantly a global warming potential 23,500 times more (kilo for kilo) looking for the right people to join our expanding than CO2. If released, it permeates into the atmosphere, team. An exciting opportunity currently exist in where it contributes to global warming for hundreds or even Edmundson Electrical Glasnevin for... thousands of years. While we wait to see if and when the EU will increase restrictions on SF6, unless the gas is leaking, there seems no ASSISTANT MANAGER sense in removing it from existing switchgear – and certainly not at speed. Instead, it’s vitally important that ongoing equipment operation and decommissioning does not let the gas escape. DUTIES: www.eca.co.uk Assistant Managers are responsible for assisting the Manager in the smooth running of the business and working closely with the manager to lead and inspire the sales team. Ensuring the team work well together and are known by customers for their outstanding customer service. Providing leadership to the team, dealing with the day to day operations, people management, and all aspects associated with successfully managing a business. The Assistant Manager will have a minimum of 2-3 years recent experience at Management/Supervisory level in the electrical wholesale / construction or related sector and demonstrate the following: Hanley host Network and Cyber Security workshop in Dublin H • Commercial Awareness or good business acumen anley • Excellent Communication skills Automation • Strong Team Player will be hosting • Leadership skills a two-day workshop • Excellent Organizational skills on Factory Networks • Self-motivation and motivation of others and Cyber Security in • Identifying and coaching talent within your team their Dublin office on • Ability to work under pressure February 11/12. Run in conjunction BENEFITS: with Rockwell • Top salary package, DOE Automation, the • Unique uncapped profit share structure Dublin event is in response to the strong interest shown within the industry, and • Excellent career progression opportunities is open to anyone working in the IT and Automation sectors • Opportunity to join the company pension scheme with responsibility for network infrastructure. Hanley Automation has been in the automation business for more than 30 years and provides a wide range of robotics and APPLY IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE TO automation solutions that are used in factories, logistics and STEPHEN.CONNOLLY@EEIL.IE healthcare environments. T: +353 (0)1 883 3800 - www.hanleyautomation.com 8 | IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE FOLLOW US ON: www.elecmagazine.com
COMPANY NEWS SIMPRO HAS SOME BRIGHT IDEAS TO HELP THE IRISH ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY FLOURISH... “simPRO has revolutionised Achieve business the way we manage our business. Over the last two growth through years that we have been with simPRO, we have SOFTWARE I been able to digitise 90% reland’s trade industry is currently Streamline processes to dealing with a shortage of skilled labour. maximise resources of our processes,” says Solv In a 2019 survey conducted by PwC, Creating quotes, purchasing and more than 60% of survey participants assigning inventory and scheduling Group’s Lauren McDonald. noted they struggled to find electricians engineers can all be time-consuming, “Furthermore, the support and engineers. However, despite the especially without the proper tools. labour shortage, the need for trade With FSM solutions, all the information we received whilst going contracting services continues to grow. you need to generate quotes and through the transition to How can trade businesses, especially organise projects is housed in one place. electrical businesses, continue to grow This cuts down on the time it takes to simPRO was incomparable, and meet demands in the marketplace? complete these tasks. Furthermore, with and we appreciate that the In our technology-driven world, trade software solutions, your team is able to industries can find a simple solution in cut down on manual and double data simPRO team are always on software. entry which can often lead to errors and, Field service management (FSM) again, takes up valuable time. Maximise hand when needed. I can’t solutions provide cloud-based software your resources and increase billable recommend simPRO enough to streamline operations and simplify hours by automating manual processes processes. This helps alleviate challenges so engineers can spend more time to anyone in the industry.” posed by the labour shortage such as completing work in the field. retaining staff and attracting good talent. Another way FSM software can help “Streamlining processes, simplifying operations, and increasing visibility are all benefits of the platform.” 10 | IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE FOLLOW US ON: www.elecmagazine.com
COMPANY NEWS Trade up with simPRO The simPRO software solution for field service management was created by an electrician with electrical workflows and challenges in mind. Streamlining processes, simplifying operations, and increasing visibility are all benefits of the platform. Founded in 2002, Stephen Bradshaw and Vaughan McKillop built simPRO with a simple goal in mind - to design software that made running a trade business easier and ultimately to help those using simPRO to succeed. With their sincere passion for what they do, Stephen and Vaughan turned simPRO from a small startup into a global business, now running in the UK, US, “With their sincere passion for what they do, Australia and NZ. Today, simPRO recognises the Stephen and Vaughan turned simPRO from potential growth with the booming a small startup into a global business.” trade industry in Ireland, and starting this year, has expanded its presence into Ireland to help support Irish trade businesses with the appointment of maximise resources is through an needs to go. Is your important information BDM, Stephen Goodall. Stephen has a efficient scheduling process. With in the right place and easy to access? If wealth of experience in selling software automated schedule notifications and a not, a streamlined software solution could solutions and a passion for helping clear picture of where jobs and projects be your saving grace. Teams of engineers Irish businesses succeed. simPRO has stand, trade businesses can make and back-office staff are better able to successfully helped 5,500+ businesses better scheduling decisions in order to work cohesively when information is achieve their goals and continues to complete more work. easily accessible, making processes more develop the software solution for the organised. future. Simplify operations to With better organisation, you’ll not only attract better talent attract high quality talent, but you’ll also If you’re trying to attract skilled retain the staff you already have. contractors so that you can complete more jobs and meet demand, you want Increase visibility into your to provide a workplace where engineers business to make informed and other staff are eager to come to decisions work. If you make life easier for your With a shortage of labour, you don’t team, they have better job satisfaction. have the time or space for error. With This is another area where FSM this in mind, you must be able to make software provides a helpful solution. informed decisions to keep your trade Eliminate frustrating and unorganised contracting business running smoothly. Stephen Goodall, processes with software features for Do you know which of your engineers are Business Development Manager, simPRO. job management, inventory tracking, most productive? Do you know which generating quotes, automating invoicing jobs are bringing in the most profit and For more information about and more. When these tasks are paper- which jobs are losing you money? With how simPRO can help electrical based or in multiple disconnected a good FSM software solution, you will businesses streamline operations systems, information can easily become have reporting tools to gain key insights to increase profits and grow lost. Project managers and office staff into the profitability of your operations. despite the labour shortage, visit have noted that without FSM software, Use the insights provided by software https://www.simpro.co.uk or it can be difficult to assess whether or tools to make better informed decisions in contact Stephen Goodall, not information is getting to where it situations where resources are limited. stephen.goodall@simpro.co.uk James Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, PE27 4AA, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)845 004 3978 - E: sales@simpro.co.uk www.simpro.co.uk www.elecmagazine.com FOLLOW US ON: IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE | 11
UPDATE LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE FOR SUPPORTERS OF STRICKEN LIVERPOOL FAN SEAN COX... You’ll never walk alone I t was a moment of spine-tingling poignancy. At the conclusion of An Evening of Comedy in aid of the Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust at Dublin’s 3Arena, the audience, and the men and women who had entertained them on stage, spontaneously sang the Liverpool anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone. The sell-out show on Friday, January 10 (8500 tickets in just 15-minutes), was the Photos: Stephen Lee @3arenadublin. latest example of how Sean’s plight has touched so many people. The 54-year-old from Dunboyne in County Meath continues his long road to rehabilitation following an unprovoked attack outside Anfield moments before the 2018 Champions League semi-final between Liverpool and Roma. A devoted Reds fan, Sean was attending the match with his brother Martin when “Sean’s courage is matched they inadvertently walked into only be that of his wife the path of a rampaging gang of Martina, and their kids Roma Ultras. Jack, Shauna, and Emma. Thirty-year-old Simone Mastrelli was subsequently jailed (for At his side every step of what feels like an inappropriate the way, their devotion has three and a half years) following been inspirational.” the cowardly assault that left the father of three with life-changing in and the girls were frantically baking Bank Arena in Liverpool. injuries. away and getting things ready. You Russell Brand, Jo Brand, Jo Caulfield, Sean, a well-known and immensely could see how what had happened Jason Manford, and Romesh Ranganathan popular figure in the electrical industry, to Sean had affected everybody. It are just some of the leading lights of had been a Director at Precision Cables wasn’t just the companies he worked stand-up who have stood up to be on Mulholland Avenue in Dundalk since for, wholesalers in Belfast, everywhere, counted. 2007, having previously worked as a wanted to do their bit.” “Sean Cox was just like any other football Branch Manager at Kellihers and Sales Having completed 18-months at the fan - an ordinary man on his way to Manager for MK (Ireland). A former pupil National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun watch his team playing in a big game,” of Moyle Park College in Clondalkin, the Laoghaire, Sean is now undergoing a John Bishop said after hearing of the affection in which he is held has been further programme of rehab in Sheffield, tragic incident. “Then this brutal attack reflected in the response of not only his focussed on developing his speech and happened and changed his life forever. It friends and former colleagues, but also movement. The fund-raising events for could have been any of us. So we’re using the industry across the island of Ireland. the Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust are laughter to support this very brave man.” Last December Sinead O’Callaghan, also ongoing. Sean’s courage is matched only be that Marketing Manager at Precision Cables, Following the success of this month’s of his wife Martina, and their kids Jack, organised a coffee morning to help raise stand-up show in Dublin, Scouser and Shauna, and Emma. At his side every funds for Sean’s rehabilitation, whilst lifelong Liverpool fan John Bishop step of the way, their devotion has been encouraging replica events at other has scheduled another event in his inspirational. electrical companies. The request did not hometown. Following on from the Fair Anyone wishing to attend the Sean Cox go unheeded, with countless electrical City gig that featured Michael McIntyre, Rehabilitation Trust event in March can wholesalers and suppliers rallying to the Tommy Tiernan, Dara Ó Briain, Deirdre purchase tickets at cause. Kieran McAllister from Cables O’Kane, Joanne McNally, Jason Byrne, www.mandsbankarena.com & Accessories in Derry recalls his own and Des Bishop, the comedy stars will be Follow Sean’s journey at staff’s response: “I remember coming out in force again on March 15 at the M&S www.supportsean.com 12 | IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE FOLLOW US ON: www.elecmagazine.com
COVER STORY THE APPLIANCE OF SCIENCE OptiLens was designed and manufactured at Ventilux Ireland’s headquarters in Bray. A state-of-the-art 35,000 square feet facility, it houses research and development laboratories, production, global distribution warehouse, and an in-house training area. The company also has a UK base Let OptiLens at Arbour Lane, Knowsley, Liverpool. light the way U tilizing the latest in lens The OptiLens custom LED downlighter VENTILUX technology, Ventilux has comes complete with both escape INTRODUCE AN produced the ultimate in route (Asymmetrical) and open area INNOVATIVE unobtrusive, yet highly-effective (Symmetrical) emergency lighting emergency lighting. applications as standard. Slashing 3W RECESSED Designed and manufactured at the required number of emergency LUMINAIRE Ventilux’s state-of-the-art facility luminaries, and in turn radically WITH SUPERIOR in Bray, OptiLens is a custom LED reducing the overall electrical power PERFORMANCE… downlighter that offers greater lighting consumption - OptiLens is not only performance and dispersion, yet competitively-priced, but also highly requires fewer fittings than equivalent cost-effective. industry 3W LEDS. In this case, less What really catches the eye is really is more. OptiLens performance. Market-leading With purpose-built interchangeable trim distribution of light is matched only by attachments to suit any application, the quality of what emits from these OptiLens is the latest product from aesthetically subtle LED downlighters. the Wicklow-based company that has BSI Kite Marked to EN60598-2-22, grown from humble beginnings in 1986 OptiLens is a 3W CREE LED with a to become the largest independent lamp colour of 4500K and 180 lumens emergency light manufacturer in the in emergency. The lamp head itself has European and Middle Eastern markets. a 50mm diameter and is made from OptiLens is not only competitively-priced, but also highly cost-effective. 14 | IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE FOLLOW US ON: www.elecmagazine.com
COVER STORY OPTILENS FEATURES The Optilens utilises the latest lens development to provide market leading uniform light distribution for both escape route and open area emergency lighting applications, reducing the number of required OptiLens comes in a choice of black emergency luminaries and or white radically reducing the overall electrical power consumption. SPECIFICATIONS OptiLens is both • Supplied with both competitively priced and easy to install asymmetrical and symmetrical lens. OptiLens offers unrivalled • Suitable for recessed ceiling emergency lighting performance mounting. Suitable for temp range – 0°C to 30°C. The unobtrusive OptiLens lamp • 3 way shrouded plug/socket head measures just 50mm in diameter mains connection. • 220mm ceiling void compatible. • Ceiling cutout - 38mm (Standard Self-Contained). flame retardant polycarbonate plastic. The is available in self-contained versions and • Ceiling cutout - 50mm remote bag is silicone-coated fibre glass. in two colours (black and white). (N5XP/ DALI/ Auto Test The self-contained batteries are 4.8v 4.5A/h The OptiLens pack comes with Versions). Ni-Cd. an OptiLens 3W LED fitting, one • Dimensions of remote pack In addition to the product’s impressive Escape Route trim and Asymmetrical – 30mm dia x 480mm. performance, the OptiLens is also easy to downlighter, an Open Plan trim and install: Symmetrical downlighter, a battery • Available in Surface module pack, and installation instructions. Mounted version. • Simply drill a standard 1.5” (38mm) hole • Feed the mains cable through the ceiling and connect into the remote bag • Insert the remote bag into the ceiling cavity, leaving the OptiLens cable What really catches the eye hanging is OptiLens performance. • Attach OptiLens into the remote bag Market-leading distribution and, holding the springs in an upright of light is matched only by position, insert into the ceiling the quality of what emits from these aesthetically Ideal for recessed ceiling mounting, subtle LED downlighters. OptiLens is suitable for temperatures between 0 and 30 degrees centigrade, and Ventilux Ireland, IDA Business Park, Southern Cross Road, Bray, County Wicklow A98 T276 T: +353 (0)1 214 8800 - E: orders@ventilux.ie www.Ventilux.com www.elecmagazine.com FOLLOW US ON: IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE | 15
LIGHTING The Downlight The upgraded, BL is ideal for ultra compact bathrooms! FRD Mini. The Non-Corrosive The extremely model is designed versaltile Uni with installers in mind. Downlight. WITH A DIVERSE PRODUCT RANGE COVERING MANY SECTORS, XCITE OFFERS THE COMPLETE LIGHTING SOLUTION FOR THE TRADE... Introducing xcite lighting essentials - why fit anything else? X cite is the new range expand the xcite stable to provide allowing increased options for of LED lighting more options and flexibility customers. products designed and for contractors looking for In addition to the increased manufactured by Tamlite, one products suited to residential and commercial offering, xcite has of the most experienced and commercial projects. launched a new model IP65 rated knowledgeable teams in the UK The Uni Downlight has an Non-Corrosive. This has been lighting industry. adjustable bracket and is designed designed with installers in mind, From downlights and backlit to fit any ceiling cut-out between utilising simple brackets that are panels to non-corrosives and 65mm and 205mm, making it easier secured to the mounting surface bulkheads, as well as a wide for the retro-fit of downlights in separately, allowing the product to selection of emergency fittings, such environments. In addition, it be snapped in place. xcite provides all your LED lighting is supplied with a choice of three The xcite same-day range is essentials. colour temperatures (3,000K, readily available off-the-shelf Luminaires are rigorously tested 4,000K and 6,000K), and three from our stockists, CEF. With 13 for quality and compliance, power outputs (10W, 13W and CEF stores in Ireland, just ask for ensuring that xcite offers the best 16W), all adjustable via a switch xcite when you are in store. In products at the best value. By accessible upon installation. This addition, our sales team is on hand committing to delivering quality versatility is what makes the Uni to deliver outstanding support at a competitive price range, Downlight truly universal. for your xcite fittings, providing xcite is the ideal solution for The Downlight BL is the latest experience and advice every step contractors and installers sourcing backlit downlight from xcite, of the way. the right lighting solution for their providing a cost-effective T: +44 (0)1527 517 777 installation alternative to edge-lit LED E: sales@xciteledlighting.co.uk From xcite comes a range of downlight fittings. With an IP54 www.xciteledlighting.co.uk brand-new lighting products rated construction, the fitting is designed for the trade market, ideal for bathrooms, wet rooms and providing a selection of high showers. “Designed and manufactured quality luminaires that ensure The new FRD Mini is a compact, performance. lightweight and easy to maintain by Tamlite, one of the New to the range come three fire-rated (30, 60- and 90-minute most experienced and downlight fixtures, the Uni certification) downlight. The IP65 Downlight, Downlight BL and rated FRD Mini can be customised knowledgeable teams in the new FRD Mini. These fittings with a range of bezel colours, UK lighting industry.” www.elecmagazine.com FOLLOW US ON: IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE | 17
OKTO TECHNOLOGIES “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable to magic.” Sir Arthur C. Clarke OKTO TECHNOLOGIES HAS DESIGNED A NEW ERA OF LUXURIOUS LIVING… The future is now I t is Monday evening, you have just you speak your wishes aloud and Baxter his favourite drink ready; it is all about finished a lengthy and arduous day has your food with you by the time creating a truly magical experience. By in your work; you turn the ignition on you’ve enjoyed your tranquil bath. providing systems which are preference in the car, comprehend the cold winter As you brush your teeth in order to based, predictable, and designed with evening ahead and start the commute retire for the evening, the light becomes simplicity, OKTO® can help to reinforce home. a warm amber to aid sleep, and in the the quality and luxury of any hospitality While a servant will follow the instructions morning as you wash your face, the project. of his master, a Butler will anticipate his colour temperature changes to a cool OKTO® recognises the old ways simply master’s needs and action them before blue light in order to energise and don’t meet today’s standards in terms being asked. Baxter is your electronic rejuvenate you for the day ahead. of ‘Wellness at work’. Baxter ensures a butler. Living is transformed. OKTO® systems healthy, comfortable environment for Baxter will be preparing your home. create happier homes, complementing staff – a truly personal, yet efficient, You turn the corner to your street, the the aesthetic of interior design. Providing working experience that increases staff driveway lights up, the gates open luxury that is beautiful, seamless and productivity. Making room for wellness automatically and Baxter creates a reactive is totally feasible with OKTO®, and good air quality increases staff gratifying scene. You can see in the creating a safe, secure and easy life. The well-being, wakefulness and energy reception hall that the lights are set to technology is reactive, smart and most – an unseen but essential aspect of invite you in to warmth and comfort. As importantly invisible. the optimum working environment. you approach, security cameras subtly Likewise, OKTO® systems are a valuable Enhanced with artificial intelligence, check your identity and the doors unlock asset to the hospitality industry. The key Baxter monitors the internal and external welcoming you to a perfect ambience. to providing a magical guest experience air quality measuring relative humidity, Your home feels exceptionally cosy; is to ensure seamless communications stale air (CO2), and the presence of you stroll in to the living room where between staff and guests; which pollutants and odours in order to best your favourite TV show is playing and improves staff efficiency, cost, energy manage the air conditioning, vents you can hear Baxter running your bath usage and most importantly ensures the and operable windows. Every staff upstairs. Your favourite fragrance infuses guest has all needs catered for. From interaction will be frictionless and your surroundings and the curtains open customising the hotel suite to reflect graceful, giving employees a breath of revealing the winter wonderland outside, guest preferences to alerting bar staff fresh air when they need it most without you are hungry and only want one thing; that a VVIP has arrived and thus to have any additional fuss. Okto Technologies , Unit 1 Crescent Business Park, Lisburn, BT28 2GN T: +44 (0)28 9266 7030 - E: info@oktotechnologies.co.uk www.oktotechnologies.co.uk www.elecmagazine.com FOLLOW US ON: IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE | 19
OKTO TECHNOLOGIES “With a portfolio including SuperPrime residential, luxury hospitality and commercial offices, every project is different and each provides the satisfaction that comes with completing projects to an exceptional globally-recognised standard.” The smartest building solutions W hen you think of the leading Engineers working for OKTO final outcome rather than just the next innovators in Smart Building Technologies have the challenge and step in the process, andconsidering the Technologies and Artificial resulting satisfaction of delivering the client handover from day 1 of the project. Intelligence you’d be forgiven for looking latest, highest specification, building Nothing is left to ‘sort out on-site’. towards Silicon Valley and California. technology solutions to some of the Each system is built in its entirety in However it is Lisburn that is home most exclusive real estate on the Lisburn, rigorously tested, being put to OKTO Technologies – a leading planet. through the industry’s highest level of innovator in this sector providing Smart With a portfolio including SuperPrime quality assurance – OKTO Technologies’ Building Solutions to the most exclusive residential, luxury hospitality & 8 Phase Test Regime, before being real estate on the planet. Using the latest commercial offices, every project is delivery to site where it is finally snapped AI technology and unique production different and together in just 1/3 processes to combine the ultimate each provides of the time taken for performance with complete reliability the satisfaction a traditional install. and total simplicity. that comes with For example in Concentrating on detail and doing things completing London OKTO properly, ensuring every element and projects to an are developing engineering process is carried out to the exceptional innovation new ultimate standard at OKTO Technologies globally integrated BMS it becomes clear quickly that “good recognised and AV/IT systems enough” is simply not an option. standard. for 3 of the By integrating all systems in a single Delivering projects most prestigious Building Technology System OKTO at this level requires new ways of multi-unit residential developments in eliminate the difficult and costly scope working and extensive training. OKTO the World. At The Peninsula London gaps between the BMS and AV/IT have also developed new ways of Residences OKTO have been employed disciplines. A typical scope might include working - not accepting “common by Sir Robert McAlpine to provide the full AV/IT, Security systems, HVAC control practice” where there may be a better AV/IT infrastructure to the 25 superprime at both apartment & plant level, lighting way. These new ways of working are apartments where individual apartments control, lift management etc. centred on ‘outcome based thinking’ have been sold for in excess of £100m. Project Managers, Designers and where every decision is based on the In Mayfair OKTO are working with “OKTO® have also developed new ways of working - not accepting “common practice” but always looking for a better way.” 20 | IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE FOLLOW US ON: www.elecmagazine.com
OKTO TECHNOLOGIES Clivedale London to provide designers, programmers and standards are not merely met but intelligent building management technicians. exceeded. This also requires that and automation systems for the 23 The company are expanding further OKTO will walk away from a project unit Mayfair Park Residences where and seek new talent across every where cost is valued over quality. apartments are serviced by the department to bolster the current To achieve this OKTO ensure staff neighbouring Dorchester Hotel. team of 52 across their London and are be highly trained and highly While at Duke’s Lodge in Holland Lisburn offices. skilled. OKTO place huge emphasis Park OKTO are providing systems To thrive and grow requires a single on professional development and enabling residents to control the minded approach so that every training, re-investing 30% of profit full range of high-end systems member of staff is aware of their place into education and training for staff. embedded in each of Duke’s Lodge in the business and every individual In 2019 staff have taken training in 25 luxury apartments, OKTO’s is working towards the same goals London, Belfast, Lisburn, Amsterdam, Building Management System (BMS) with the same understanding of the Denver, Miami and Las Vegas. There will integrate and automate the back company ethos. is a no compromise philosophy for of house systems including lifts, The core ethos of OKTO is integrity, staff training so that the best training swimming pool, access, security, focusing on delighting the client – solutions are sought globally to help energy management and lifts. and providing them with a Magical ensure that every member of staff While OKTO’s turnover has Experience. can become the very best in their doubled in 12 months, the company This simple concept cuts through field. has ambitious targets to be the every aspect of the business. While integrity must be global leader in Smart Building At a minimum this means that every demonstrated to our clients it Technologies with an annual global project and every promise will be therefore applies equally in our turnover of £70m, and a trebling of delivered to the quality expected, relationship with our staff. As a its workforce by 2025. at the time promised, regardless of company OKTO expects massive OKTO Technologies has invested financial cost or additional effort. effort from every member of staff, £1.2m in its facilities including This integrity also requires that OKTO however in return OKTO must ensure a design studio, a ‘Mirror-Build’ always provides the best advice staff are rewarded so that they laboratory and the recruitment of to their client so that there can be can achieve their own professional, 20 new project & process managers, no compromise on quality, where personal and financial goals. Okto Technologies , Unit 1 Crescent Business Park, Lisburn, BT28 2GN T: +44 (0)28 9266 7030 - E: info@oktotechnologies.co.uk www.oktotechnologies.co.uk www.elecmagazine.com FOLLOW US ON: IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE | 21
Progress to Perfection “ OKTOTechnologies will be the worlds ® Number One smart building integrator by 2025.” This is our clear goal …to be the best, not just one of the best… to be the very best. To do this we need ‘A’ star players, would you like to come and help us? Let’s meet for a coffee and discuss it in more detail. Contact me directly in the strictest confidence: philip.dowds@oktotechnologies.co.uk / M 07860 356 124 Do you want to be part Electrical Services Project Managers of our future? with super-prime experience and a can-do attitude OKTO® Technologies are keen to engage with goal-driven, ambitious, self-confident and motivated people with clear defined BMS Design Managers & BMS Project Managers and ambitious goals. who are highly organised and expert problem solvers Are you tired of not being able to do things properly? BMS Tridium Programmer with a flair for new technology trends Do you want to work with a team who never accept “good enough”? BMS Commissioning Engineers Can you meet the challenge who are dedicated to delighting their clients of delivering true excellence? As a company OKTO ® expects To help you achieve YOUR professional In addition to a highly competitive massive effort from every member of goals at OKTO ® all staff have access to: salary all OKTO ® staff receive: staff, however in return OKTO ® ensure staff are well rewarded so that they The BEST client, contracting, Life Assurance can achieve their own professional, & design teams Private Medical Insurance personal and financial goals. The BEST projects Dental Insurance In addition to a highly competitive Training & education with the salary OKTO ® team members enjoys a Enhanced Pension BEST educators internationally diverse range of personal, professional Financial opportunities tailored and financial benefits available on Leading trade shows & to YOUR individual financial goals both a company wide and individually exhibitions internationally tailored basis. Membership subscriptions for Professional Institutes All staff receive the following Personal Benefits: Career advancement tailored to YOUR individual professional goals Gym Membership Cycle to Work Scheme Ask yourself… Cinema Tickets What are my financial goals? Free Lunch Fridays Where do I see myself in a year, or 5 years? Annual Eye Test What do I want to earn? Long Service Awards & Holidays What car do I want to drive? Buy/Sell Holidays Where do I want to holiday? Birthday Holiday Do I want to build a mansion? Employee Charity Volunteering OKTO ® will work with you to define a (1 day paid leave per year) clear path to attain YOUR financial goals.
SURVEY MY JOB QUOTE ISSUED A SURVEY TO 1,482 TRADE CUSTOMERS TO DISCOVER WHO THEY BELIEVE TO BE THE FRIENDLIEST TRADESPEOPLE... Electricians are a friendly force to be reckoned with “Customers want to feel reassured that they can trust someone to get the job done properly and efficiently.” T he survey found that electricians the strongest impression on them and someone they can easily communicate are considered the friendliest affected their friendliness rating most. and work with – friendliness is a vital tradespeople by the majority of From this, My Job Quote found that characteristic when assessing and hiring customers surveyed (75%). customers are most grateful when a tradesperson.” Next on the list come gardeners and tradespeople do not get annoyed when Congratulations to electricians for then plumbers, both considered slightly they kindly ask them for an update/ topping the friendliness rankings and less friendly than electricians, but still progress check (84%). Other highly making an excellent impression on their comfortably occupying the top positions. regarded actions include tradespeople customers. The general consensus was that builders, who provide a valid reason and apology kitchen specialists and tilers were for not turning up when originally agreed amongst the least friendly, scoring less than half of what electricians did. and those who take the initiative to clean up any mess they have created, The Rankings... What are the factors that make different once finished. When on the job, many The ‘friendliest’ tradespeople: tradespeople more or less friendly than appreciate tradespeople who ask Electricians...................................................... 75% others? Another survey, from confused. permission to use their bathroom as well Gardeners/Garden Designers................. 71% com in 2019, revealed that the most as before making or receiving a work/ Plumbers..........................................................68% secure trade professions are electricians private phone call. HVAC Engineers...........................................64% and double-glazing installation Carl Meredith, Managing Director of My Window Glaziers..........................................60% businesses – both of which have an Job Quote, provided some concluding Painters and Decorators........................... 57% average survival rate of 89% after two thoughts on the survey, “When hiring Floorers............................................................. 53% years. It seems an obvious conclusion a tradesperson, customers want to Plasterers.........................................................49% that sparks can provide the best service feel reassured that they can trust Bathroom Specialists.................................44% possible whenever they can rely on their someone to get the job done properly Roofers............................................................. 40% workflow and remain assured of their and efficiently. A crucial part of the Carpenters.......................................................36% positions. However, there are clearly service that really matters to customers Builders............................................................. 32% other contributing factors. is the level of care and attention that Kitchen Specialists.......................................29% Those surveyed were also asked to a tradesperson will provide them. Tilers................................................................... 23% explain what specific actions make The customer wants to deal with www.elecmagazine.com FOLLOW US ON: IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE | 23
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LIGHTING FROM A SUCCESSFUL BRAND COMES AN EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL COMPANY... OVIA – lighting up the industry D uring 2019, leading electrical solutions provider, Scolmore Group, made a significant investment in its successful OVIA brand of lighting to create a dedicated, Mike Collins, independent lighting company – OVIA Sales Director Ltd. The aim was to bring to the at OVIA Lighting. professional electrical contract market a vastly extended range of high-quality products that are very competitively priced, and are available through reliable wholesale channels. OVIA products now cover a much wider range of sectors, alongside the mainly residential and light commercial ones previously serviced. These include commercial, industrial, utility, amenity, emergency lighting The OVIA catalogue is and floodlighting. already bursting with fantastic products! OVIA is not another LED lighting company - the name is a familiar one in the industry. It was first introduced by Scolmore in 2011 as the umbrella brand for the company’s “We already have a growing lighting collection. Having reputation for quality and enjoyed considerable success with it during reliability and we believe the last eight years, we are hitting the market Scolmore recognised the huge market at the right time” potential that the transformation of the lighting sector optimise energy saving credentials. priced, offer a range of unique features has brought in recent years, with the OVIA Ltd is now officially launched, and benefits, and are unmatched by emphasis on energy efficiency and with leading industry expert, Mike competitors.” connected systems. The new OVIA Collins, heading up the business and Some 400 individual products made lighting range has been developed with a highly experienced sales team on up the first phase launch in November. this in mind and includes a full range board to take the new OVIA offering The premium products within the of lighting control solutions that will out to customers across the UK. Mike OVIA lighting range will come under commented, “our aim is to provide the Inceptor brand. Inceptor is already contractors with a broad range of a highly-regarded brand among lighting products that are quick and contractors and its use will denote easy to install and will save them time special features and benefits that will and money on any given project. We set particular products apart, such as believe that we have a winning formula the ability to use the Flow connector for with this new OVIA range. We already speed and ease of installation, as well as have a reputation for quality and the offer of additional warranties. reliability and we believe we are hitting the market at the right time to fill a T: +44 (0)1827 300 640 gap for a broad spectrum of entry level E: sales@oviauk.com lighting products that are competitively www.oviauk.com www.elecmagazine.com FOLLOW US ON: IRELAND’S ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE | 27
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