CP Electronics inControl newsletter - October 2013 Issue 4

Issue 4 | October 2013

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Herbert Blake: Celebrating 25 years at CP Electronics This month we celebrate CP Electronics’ longest serving member of staff.

Herbert joined CP Electronics on 5th September 1988 and has worked in various roles as Quality Controller, Test Engineer and Production Technician.

Dedicated to his role at CP Electronics, committed to his community work and passionate about cricket, Herbert is well respected by the CP community.

Managing Director Paul Mans said “Known for his generous spirit and cheery nature, Herbert is always ready to give a helping hand to all. We are grateful for his hard work over the years and thank him for his efforts.” Congratulations and thanks to Herbert on this milestone from all at CP Electronics.

Introducing our easy to install surface mount detector New from CP Electronics is the EBDSM, our energy saving surface mount presence detector.

Perfect for simple attachment when flush mounting is not possible, this versatile unit is self contained and installs effortlessly via a back plate.

Utilising passive infrared (PIR) detection, the EBDSM detector monitors the zone, switching on when occupancy is detected, or off when the area is vacated following a preset time. If there is sufficient natural light, a built-in photocell will keep the lighting switched off.

A manual on/off override function is available via an optional infrared handset. The EBDSM has no external control boxes, dramatically reducing installation time.

Three models are available: premium (PRM), direct dim (DD), and analogue dim (AD) all of which will control a wide range of luminaires. The direct dim variant controls DALI or DSI digital dimming ballasts whilst the analogue dim variants controls 1-10V dimming ballasts.

For more information call us on +44 (0)333 900 0671 or read more here.

CP Products meet the criteria of Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme In a bid to manage climate change, the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) Scheme allows businesses to claim back 100% of their first year capital investments providing the equipment meets energy saving criteria agreed and managed by the Carbon Trust on behalf of the Government.

CP Lighting Control products meet the regulations under Energy Savings Lighting Control, and is eligible under the scheme for ECA.

We are pleased to announce that CP Electronics’ products qualify in accordance to the criteria.

For further information please visit www.eca.gov.uk or contact us on +44 (0)333 900 0671.

On request, a letter from CP Electronics confirming that our products meet the current ECA Scheme eligibility criteria is available.

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Quality is King for CP Electronics Years of consistently high quality product and service standards means CP Electronics is a name to trust.

We champion Quality Assurance which is why we vigorously test 100% of our products before they are sent to our customers, ensuring the construction of every product has been handled accurately, and with care.

Our close attention to detail and exceptional reliability has helped us gain national recognition as the largest supplier of lighting control products in the UK. CP Electronics are so confident about our product durability, we offer a five year warranty on all our products as a standard. Our first time production pass rate is 99.5%. As a result, our failure returns has been only 0.05% for several years. This helps us exceed industry standards.

Customer Service Though it is not only our innovative energy saving products which we value, the quality of our customer service is also key. CP Electronics frequently conduct customer satisfaction surveys and we are proud to share that the feedback has been consistently excellent.

Training CP Electronics continually invest in training for all our employees. Our dedicated workforce share their expertise with newer employees too. We attend regular training and consultation sessions to ensure that we comply with all necessary regulation.

We have also been with BSI since 1999 who run thorough quality audits, and have always ranked us exceptionally high.

WEEE We are committed to waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulation and we ensure this is effectively monitored and controlled. We are fully aware WEEE guidelines are likely to change soon and we will try to ensure we follow all new regulations. Saving energy is part of our company ethos which is why CP Electronics have adopted a re-use policy with relation to packaging, and we also recycle as much as we can in order to help reduce our carbon footprint.

We work incredibly hard to maintain high quality standards for our customers and ourselves, and are committed to delivering outstanding quality goods and services on every occasion.

Accreditation Obtaining ISO 9001:2008 accreditation means we follow stringent Quality Management regulation, and ISO 14001:2004 certifies our adherence to Environmental policy.

St Luke’s Ladies Midnight Walk 2013 On Friday 21st June 2013, CP Electronics’ Marketing Assistant Jasu Panchani participated in St Luke’s Ladies Midnight Walk in Harrow. To raise money for St Luke’s Hospice who provide care for those with incurable illnesses, Jasu walked nine miles, and raised £232. Speaking about the event, Jasu said: “It was tough to walk during the early hours of the morning, but it was worth it for the cause”.

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Success in Scotland Presenting CP Electronics’ approved system partner GM Sales Agency Ltd With over ten years success in the electrical industry, CP Electronics appointed GM Sales as their stocking agent for Scotland in 2004.

Since then, CP Automated Lighting (Scotland) Ltd, GM Sales’ sister company, was set-up due to the ever-increasing demand for automated lighting systems in Scotland.

Over the years, GM Sales has considerably increased CP Electronics market share in Scotland. As stocking agents for CP Electronics’ standalone products, GM Sales distribute these products to wholesalers throughout Scotland and have developed solid relations within this sector. These relationships continue to thrive on GM Sales excellent customer support and knowledge of the product.

Lloyds TSB Glasgow

Recent projects that CP Automated Lighting (Scotland) Ltd have been involved in include the Tollcross International Aquatics Centre, which has been refurbished and expanded for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Other key projects include Lloyds TSB building in Atlantic Quay, Glasgow and a number of BT Call Centres.

Words: Jordan Campbell

Gerry McLaren, Director, has over 20 years experience in specialist sales in the electrical industry. Well respected in the industry, known for his knowledge and expertise, Gerry places an emphasis on customer service.

If you require further information about standalone product enquiries please contact GM Sales by email: sales@gmsalesltd.co.uk

CP Automated Lighting (Scotland) Ltd have sound experience when designing network systems and are focused on delivering the optimum results to suit the client’s budget.

For automated lighting system enquiries please contact CP Automated Lighting (Scotland) Ltd on +33 (0)141 558 6868 or email sales@cpalscotland.co.uk

Technical Services Brochure Our new Technical Services brochure guides you through the fantastic range of services we offer, helping you get the best out of our energy saving products.

CP Electronics offer an unrivalled level of technical support to our customers during specification, installation commissioning and maintenance. We provide telephone and on-site support, our experts offer training programmes, and our experienced commissioning team can help you configure our products correctly. We also provide tailor-made maintenance packages to ensure our lighting controls systems are running efficiently.

For a copy of the new brochure please email info@cpelectronics.co.uk

COMING SOON

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Rekindling Rock Roots

Team Focus: Michelle Ryan Chief Buyer Michelle has been with CP Electronics for over seven years, managing our Purchasing department.

Sourcing over 31 million components a year, Michelle and her team are integral to all company divisions.

1. What does your role entail?

We are delighted to announce OEM/ Export Manager and returning rock band member Gary Pearson will be reuniting with his legendary British Heavy Metal group, Vardis.

The group which consists of Steve Zodiac on guitar and lead vocals, Terry Horbury on bass guitar, and our very own Gary Pearson on drums, will be touring selected events across Europe in 2014.

Vardis enjoyed great success in the early 1980s, and went on to perform at major music festivals such as the 1981 Heavy Metal Holocaust music festival alongside Ozzy Osbourne and MotĂśrhead.

27 years after their disband Steve, Gary and Terry have re-united and will soon be back in the studio working on a brand new Vardis album for 2014 release.

Gary will continue his position at CP Electronics, but looks forward to the exciting music events to come.

Follow him at www.vardisrocks.com.

Good luck Gary from all at CP Electronics.

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Purchasing ensure production is kept running; that we are equipped with all the right parts, for the right price, at the right time. As much as purchasing involves organisation, research and negotiating, we also work towards keeping strong working relationships with our suppliers.

2. What is the hardest aspect of your role?

We are constantly under time pressures, and the stress acts as adrenaline for me. If components are not delivered on time, production could be left at a standstill and customers’ orders could arrive late. We are always refining contingency strategies to avoid this happening.

3. What is the best aspect of your role?

I love what I do - I really enjoy working with our suppliers and interacting with all departments within our organisation. I like to tackle new challenges; no two days are the same! I think Chris Alexis (Company Buyer) and I make a great team.

4. Have you always worked in purchasing?

Prior to this I worked as a Buyer, but my background has always been Sales. I was a Sales Manager for over 13 years for electrical rental store, Radio Rentals, so I know how important my role in Purchasing is to a business.

5. You are part of the management structure. How has this changed the way you work?

I am approachable and a people person. I understand every employee is important, so I try to listen to everyone and feedback contentious issues to the Board of Directors. The position gives me a holistic view of CP Electronics.

6. How has CP changed since you started?

When I joined CP Electronics, there were only 40 employees.

Now we have seen an array of new product releases and new people, a premises move and sustained growth. CP Electronics has flourished and I feel proud to be a part of the team.

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Project News CP Electronics install Microwave and PIR sensors for the Northants fire service.

CP Electronics Vitesse Modular and Vitesse Plus products installed in Dorset.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue

West Dorset District Council

Where: Northampton.

Building: Green modern offices.

Building: Fire and Rescue Headquarters, in addition to six wholetime fire stations throughout the county.

Brief: To help the council immediately reduce its running costs and its impact on the environment through the installation of CP’s energy saving products.

Brief: Install CP Electronics products as part of an invest-to-save energy efficiency programme.

Products: Microwave detector MWS3A-PRM and PIR presence detector EBDSPIR. Fact: As the building is in use 24 hours, 7 day weeks a week, the work had to be carried out with as little disruption as possible so the specifiers and installers Blandford Electrical chose CP’s products for their reliability.

CP Electronics, Brent Crescent, London NW10 7XR UK t. +44 (0)333 900 0671 | info@cpelectronics.co.uk

Where: South Walks House, Dorchester, Dorset.

Products: Vitesse Plus Lighting Control System, Vitesse Modular Lighting Connection System, Rapid LCM and microwave detectors.

Fact: With three configurable channels and numerable functions, Vitesse Plus offered West Dorset District Council a high level of lighting control without the need for a control network.

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