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MB DÉCOR’S NEW DEVELOPMENT WILL SEE IT INTO THE NEXT GENERATION — WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM THORN
Thorn Lighting has supplied a variety of energy efficient luminaires for MB Décor in Middlesbrough, that include the popular PopPack, which has been updated and relaunched with the very latest LED technology to provide an affordable, energy saving luminaire designed with the installer in mind.
Thorn Lighting has supplied a variety of energy efficient luminaires for MB Décor in Middlesbrough Thorn’s Steven Gleghorn worked closely with Eugene Tulley from Contractor Litestream Electrical, Darlington, to specify the right combination of luminaires to provide the welcoming ambience required by the retail establishment, whilst showing off the merchandise to its best advantage.
The new branch replaces MB Décor’s previous premises that was 30 years old with several units on the same site that were ‘too disjointed’. MB Décor is an independent UK supplier of PVC panelling for walls, ceilings and flooring and manufactures
its own ranges of high-quality wall and ceiling panelling under the Decorwall and Decorceil brands, which is sold both directly and throughout the UK via distributors.
“The new unit will make the whole system run a lot smoother, both for trade and retail. It will be a nice environment with ample parking and an 8,000 sq. ft. retail space and more products”, comments Managing Director, Mike Greenup.
Working on a brief to supply a good quality, cost effective solution that promotes products to their best advantage, Thorn came up with a design that gives good colour rendition and excellent light levels, whilst meeting the requirements. PopPack and Glacier luminaires were chosen for the sales areas. PopPack provides an easy patented installation method and simple mounting plates for surface mounting and a high efficiency (>110Llm/W) that exceeds the current building regulations.
Other benefits include up to 67% reduction in energy consumption, when compared to the traditional fluorescent alternatives and lumen packages from 3000 to 6500lm. The 4000K colour temperature and high colour rendering index of more than 80 makes the fitting perfect for use in retail applications where merchandise has to be illuminated in the best way possible. To compliment these, modern and efficient Glacier LED pendant luminaires with high lumen packages have been installed as an efficient alternative to traditional HID pendants.
The distribution area required daylight dimming, presence control and good quality levels of illumination. HiPak Pro LED was selected as the ideal luminaire for this space. HiPak Pro LED is up to 45% more efficient than 250W/400W alternatives, combining high efficiency (93Llm/W), 50,000-hour lamp life, low maintenance, dedicated individual optics that provide precise light control for high level mounting applications and a robust design.
IQ Wave recessed provides excellent uniformity and glare control with direct/indirect illumination in the dispatch area to create a comfortable working environment.
Thorn’s Omega LED, Cetus and IQ Wave have been installed in the toilets, accounts department and the canteen.
Voyager Star LED provides the emergency lighting throughout. Thanks to its specialised optics, Voyager Star sends light exactly where it is needed in the event of an emergency and, due to wide spacing values, the number of luminaires required can therefore be reduced when compared to other solutions, thus the overall project costs are reduced.
Greenup was pleased with the functional and aesthetically pleasing result, plus the energy savings with instant and controlled illumination, commenting, “This development will see us into the next generation.”
EMITEX INTRODUCES NEW RAPID CRIMP SYSTEM
Emitex was established in 2002, and since then has gone from strength to strength, becoming one of the most recognisable brands in the voice and data networking sector. It is now stocked in nearly 400 electrical wholesalers across the UK, offering the contractor an immediate solution for all of their data needs.
All of Emitex’s data products are manufactured to the highest quality, designed with a host of key benefits for the installer, for fast installation without sacrificing the high performance requirements of the network, and they only incorporate solid copper conductors.
All of Emitex’s data products are manufactured to the highest quality Exceeding standards All of the products surpass ANSI EIA/TIA and ISO 11801 cabling standards, which are essential if the contractor is offering a warranty on the installation. Emitex is also happy to announce that all Emitex data cables will meet the new regulatory requirements by being fully CPR rated. The Emitex brand consists of cables, patch panels, outlets, wall and floor cabinets, tools and accessories, all designed for speed and reliability of operation.
This means that the installer can easily obtain the full range of products they need to install, set up and run a state-of-the-art system, all from one place. What’s more, all Emitex installations come with a full lifetime guarantee on all of the installed products, giving the contractor and end customer peace of mind when the system is up and running. Emitex offers a diverse range of floor and wall cabinets, all available in a variety of sizes and depths that will fit into any space needed. They can be used in a variety of different installations, from Local Area Networking to CCTV and UPS installations and offer exceptional styling, reliability and performance.
Rapid Crimp System When faced with terminating an RJ45 ‘ethernet’ plug for a network, most engineers now realise that a successful termination is difficult. The contacts are flat while the cable is round; the cores are twisted while the channels in the plug require them to be straightened; the performance requirements of Category 5, and particularly Category 6, demand that the cores are twisted as much as possible while the practicalities of termination force the engineer to straighten them. In addition, it is not always easy to confirm the wiring is correct before termination, resulting in wasted time, cable and plugs when errors are discovered. Faced with the challenges, many engineers give up and buy ready terminated leads and avoid terminations when they can.
Emitex has a solution – the Rapid Crimp range of plugs and crimp tool. These high quality, high performance plugs give users a new option by enabling quick and accurate terminations. The feedthrough design of the Rapid Crimp plugs enables the engineer to separate the cores before inserting the cable into the plug; the twisted cores can be pulled through the plug, ensuring maximum twist and the wiring can be easily checked before crimping. The result is less wasted time and materials and an alternative approach for the engineer on site.
Emitex even has a solution for Category 6A. With the increasing application of POE (Power over Ethernet) and the introduction of the Modular Plug Terminated Link for installations of security cameras and wireless access points, more and more engineers are looking to terminate Cat 6A on site. Rather than leaving them fiddling around at the top of a ladder, Emitex gives them the choice of a field terminable plug which is easy to use and offers true Cat 6A performance. The durable die-cast plug is also suitable for industrial applications.
Emitex also offers great peace of mind with its lifetime guarantee.
The EM1 system warranty has also been designed to meet all your IT needs, which is why Emitex also offers a lifetime system warranty to all EM1 registered installers upon providing copies of the category 5E/6 permanent test link results. If any problem should occur, all EM1 registered installers have the full backing of Emitex. In the event of product breakdown, the warranty covers the repair or replacement and installation costs of restoring the Emitex system.
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Emitex offers a diverse range of floor and wall cabinets
