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IDEAL INDUSTRIES INVESTS IN KEEPING STAFF SAFE
September 01, 2021
Ideal Industries, the specialist in electrical tools, accessories and consumables, is embracing technology to continue keeping staff safe as lockdown restrictions ease with the Orbi-Trace social distancing system.
-
IS POOR QUALITY TEST EQUIPMENT COMPROMISING SAFETY
August 19, 2021
Electrical contractors are under constant pressure to complete projects quickly, but safety should never be sacrificed for speed, and ensuring that test and measurement protocols are followed diligently using the correct instruments not only delivers more quality and consistency, but also ensures high safety standards.
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WHY ARE THERE SO FEW WOMEN IN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
August 02, 2021
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, the specialist in tools and accessories for the electrical installation sector, asks why there are still so few female electricians and what can be done to attract more women into the sector. He also interviews Amy Barratt-Singh, an electrician the company is sponsoring, who has established a successful career after retraining as an electrician just four years ago.
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80% OF STUDENTS SURVEYED REVEAL IDEAL INDUSTRIES CONNECTORS ARE FASTER AND EASIER TO INSTALL
July 14, 2021
A survey reveals 80% of students find the company’s In-Sure cable connectors faster and easier to install than conventional terminal strips.
-
PROTECT YOUR CABLES WITH YELLOW 77 WIRE PULLING LUBRICANT
June 29, 2021
Ideal Industries has brought out a new video demonstrating the use of its Yellow 77 wire lubricant.
-
IDEAL INDUSTRIES BUILDS ITS WHOLESALER NETWORK WITH AIEW DEAL
June 15, 2021
Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, has extended its wholesaler network thanks to a new deal with independent buying group, Associated Independent Electrical Wholesalers (AIEW).
-
TRAINING AND SUPPLIER PARTNERSHIPS SUPPORT PRODUCT LOYALTY AND INNOVATION
June 01, 2021
For Ideal Industries, the knowledge partnership programme with training providers forms part of a deeper commitment to the sector and the company’s business development strategy.
-
SAVING PENNIES ON CONNECTORS COULD COME AT A HIGH PRICE FOR INSTALLERS
February 01, 2021
Brett Smyth, General Manager EMEA of Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the quality, integrity and safety implications of choosing counterfeit connectors for electrical terminations.
-
Knowledge sharing brings many benefits
December 01, 2020
Mike Cullom, Area Manager, UK North from Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of knowledge sharing with the further education sector.
-
Consistent data terminations to enable proptech benefits
November 12, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, discusses the need for consistent and compliant data network terminations in smart buildings, and how they can be achieved
-
DRIVING CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT ONE HASHTAG AT A TIME
November 01, 2020
Dave Tyler, Sales Manager (UK South) at Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the value of using social media to understand customers and engage with them effectively.
-
KNOWLEDGE SHARING BRINGS COMMERCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
October 19, 2020
The importance of trainees in the electrical sector who are ‘site ready’ and have had their training aligned to the needs of the employers.
-
Ideal Industries on selecting correct lube for installation
October 04, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries EMEA discusses the importance of selecting the correct lube for conduit installations in the hot, dry climate typical of Middle East construction projects
-
SAVING TIME BY SWITCHING FROM TERMINAL STRIPS
October 01, 2020
Dave Tyler, Sales Manager UK South, from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors when installing electrical distribution networks in an industrial environment.
-
CONSISTENT DATA TERMINATIONS FOR SMART BUILDINGS
October 01, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the need for consistent and compliant data network terminations in smart buildings, and how they can be achieved.
-
IT’S TIME TO MAKE SMARTER BUILDINGS EASIER TO INSTALL-PEW-Sept
September 15, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the need to signpost installers to products that make data installations faster and easier.
-
Growth plans into the GCC through distribution networks
September 12, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries for the EMEA, discusses the firm's growth plans into the GCC through its distribution networks by identifying trends and innovation
-
SAVING LIVES AND BUILDING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS WITH SAFE ISOLATION KITS
September 01, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, discusses the essential role safe isolation kits can play in electricians’ safety on site and the opportunity for electrical wholesalers to generate sales by offering this simple safety product.
-
Retrofit for new workplace cultures
July 27, 2020
New working practices will require the installation of complex data networks in existing buildings, says Brett Smith
-
HOW TO ACHIEVE CONSISTENT DATA TERMINATIONS FOR SMART BUILDINGS
July 12, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the need for consistent and compliant data network terminations in smart buildings, and how they can be achieved.
-
Choosing the right lubricant
July 01, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the importance of selecting the correct lube for conduit installations
-
IS A LACK OF ELECTRICAL TRAINING PUTTING HEATING ENGINEERS AT RISK?
June 15, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager at Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical tools, accessories and equipment, discusses the lack of electrical content in heating engineer training and asks whether a lack of knowledge about safe isolation best practice could be putting professionals at risk.
-
WHY IT SHOULD BE SUNSET FOR TERMINAL STRIPS
June 01, 2020
Brett Smyth from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors for electrical distribution network installations.
-
LOCKDOWN SAFETY
May 15, 2020
-
You might have the skills for electrical connections, but have you got the safety know-how
May 09, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager, Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical tools, accessories and equipment, discusses the need for electrical skills and safety to be included in mandatory training for heating engineers to ensure safe isolation best practice is maintained on site.
-
Saving lives and preventing injury with safe isolations
May 01, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries for Europe, Middle East and Africa discusses the need for improved regulation and compliance on safe isolation of live electrical services to drive safety best practice and save lives.
-
Twin & Earth Cable Stripper for flat cable PR announcement
March 25, 2020
Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, has launched a Twin & Earth cable stripper designed to make stripping of insulated flat cables faster and more consistent, with no risk of nicking the wire.
-
COVID-19 Update
March 22, 2020
At IDEAL INDUSTRIES EMEA, the safety and well-being of our employees and partners are always our priority. During these unprecedented times we are monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) daily through the World Health Organization (WHO), the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the UK Government.
-
Benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors-HVP
February 01, 2020
Brett Smyth from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors when installing heating and hot water systems.
-
Benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors
February 01, 2020
Brett Smyth from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors when installing electrical distribution networks
-
A PROFITABLE CONNECTION: WHY IT PAYS TO SWITCH FROM TERMINAL STRIPS
January 01, 2020
Brett Smyth from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the profit opportunity in encouraging a switch from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors
-
IDEAL launches shielded Feed-Thru Cat 6A/6/5e Connector for use with FT-45™ Feed-Thru Crimp Tool for simpler and more reliable cable terminations
June 11, 2019
IDEAL has released a new range of shielded connectors specifically designed to handle the challenges faced with field termination of shielded cables. Used in combination with the FT-45™ Crimp Tool the complete solution just made the traditional, time-consuming RJ-45 assembly and crimping process faster and more consistent.
-
IDEAL introduces Wire Armour™ - a new line of premium vinyl electrical tape that provides superior adhesion, elasticity, strength and performance.
May 07, 2019
IDEAL has released a new range of premium vinyl electrical tape in a variety of colours. Wire Amour™ features Blue Core technology that provides high elasticity, and is suitable for use in extreme temperatures, from cold weather applications as low as -18°C up to 105°C insulating and bonding under even the toughest conditions and in the most critical applications.
-
New IDEAL In-Sure® Box for fast, safe and maintenance-free enclosure installation
February 12, 2019
To make the installation of electrical conductor enclosures safe, fast, and simple without the need for any tools, IDEAL is launching the new In-Sure Box. The innovative enclosure is also designed to meet the maintenance-free accessory standard.
-
The history of IDEAL INDUSTRIES founded by J. Walter Becker in 1916 and headquartered in Sycamore, Illinois, US.
February 01, 2019
-
IDEAL INDUSTRIES INVESTS IN KEEPING STAFF SAFE
September 01, 2021
Ideal Industries, the specialist in electrical tools, accessories and consumables, is embracing technology to continue keeping staff safe as lockdown restrictions ease with the Orbi-Trace social distancing system.
-
WHY ARE THERE SO FEW WOMEN IN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
August 02, 2021
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, the specialist in tools and accessories for the electrical installation sector, asks why there are still so few female electricians and what can be done to attract more women into the sector. He also interviews Amy Barratt-Singh, an electrician the company is sponsoring, who has established a successful career after retraining as an electrician just four years ago.
-
80% OF STUDENTS SURVEYED REVEAL IDEAL INDUSTRIES CONNECTORS ARE FASTER AND EASIER TO INSTALL
July 14, 2021
A survey reveals 80% of students find the company’s In-Sure cable connectors faster and easier to install than conventional terminal strips.
-
PROTECT YOUR CABLES WITH YELLOW 77 WIRE PULLING LUBRICANT
June 29, 2021
Ideal Industries has brought out a new video demonstrating the use of its Yellow 77 wire lubricant.
-
IDEAL INDUSTRIES BUILDS ITS WHOLESALER NETWORK WITH AIEW DEAL
June 15, 2021
Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, has extended its wholesaler network thanks to a new deal with independent buying group, Associated Independent Electrical Wholesalers (AIEW).
-
TRAINING AND SUPPLIER PARTNERSHIPS SUPPORT PRODUCT LOYALTY AND INNOVATION
June 01, 2021
For Ideal Industries, the knowledge partnership programme with training providers forms part of a deeper commitment to the sector and the company’s business development strategy.
-
SAVING PENNIES ON CONNECTORS COULD COME AT A HIGH PRICE FOR INSTALLERS
February 01, 2021
Brett Smyth, General Manager EMEA of Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the quality, integrity and safety implications of choosing counterfeit connectors for electrical terminations.
-
Knowledge sharing brings many benefits
December 01, 2020
Mike Cullom, Area Manager, UK North from Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of knowledge sharing with the further education sector.
-
Consistent data terminations to enable proptech benefits
November 12, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, discusses the need for consistent and compliant data network terminations in smart buildings, and how they can be achieved
-
DRIVING CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT ONE HASHTAG AT A TIME
November 01, 2020
Dave Tyler, Sales Manager (UK South) at Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the value of using social media to understand customers and engage with them effectively.
-
KNOWLEDGE SHARING BRINGS COMMERCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
October 19, 2020
The importance of trainees in the electrical sector who are ‘site ready’ and have had their training aligned to the needs of the employers.
-
Ideal Industries on selecting correct lube for installation
October 04, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries EMEA discusses the importance of selecting the correct lube for conduit installations in the hot, dry climate typical of Middle East construction projects
-
SAVING TIME BY SWITCHING FROM TERMINAL STRIPS
October 01, 2020
Dave Tyler, Sales Manager UK South, from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors when installing electrical distribution networks in an industrial environment.
-
CONSISTENT DATA TERMINATIONS FOR SMART BUILDINGS
October 01, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the need for consistent and compliant data network terminations in smart buildings, and how they can be achieved.
-
IT’S TIME TO MAKE SMARTER BUILDINGS EASIER TO INSTALL-PEW-Sept
September 15, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the need to signpost installers to products that make data installations faster and easier.
-
Growth plans into the GCC through distribution networks
September 12, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries for the EMEA, discusses the firm's growth plans into the GCC through its distribution networks by identifying trends and innovation
-
SAVING LIVES AND BUILDING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS WITH SAFE ISOLATION KITS
September 01, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, discusses the essential role safe isolation kits can play in electricians’ safety on site and the opportunity for electrical wholesalers to generate sales by offering this simple safety product.
-
Retrofit for new workplace cultures
July 27, 2020
New working practices will require the installation of complex data networks in existing buildings, says Brett Smith
-
HOW TO ACHIEVE CONSISTENT DATA TERMINATIONS FOR SMART BUILDINGS
July 12, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the need for consistent and compliant data network terminations in smart buildings, and how they can be achieved.
-
Choosing the right lubricant
July 01, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the importance of selecting the correct lube for conduit installations
-
IS A LACK OF ELECTRICAL TRAINING PUTTING HEATING ENGINEERS AT RISK?
June 15, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager at Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical tools, accessories and equipment, discusses the lack of electrical content in heating engineer training and asks whether a lack of knowledge about safe isolation best practice could be putting professionals at risk.
-
WHY IT SHOULD BE SUNSET FOR TERMINAL STRIPS
June 01, 2020
Brett Smyth from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors for electrical distribution network installations.
-
LOCKDOWN SAFETY
May 15, 2020
-
You might have the skills for electrical connections, but have you got the safety know-how
May 09, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager, Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical tools, accessories and equipment, discusses the need for electrical skills and safety to be included in mandatory training for heating engineers to ensure safe isolation best practice is maintained on site.
-
Saving lives and preventing injury with safe isolations
May 01, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries for Europe, Middle East and Africa discusses the need for improved regulation and compliance on safe isolation of live electrical services to drive safety best practice and save lives.
-
Twin & Earth Cable Stripper for flat cable PR announcement
March 25, 2020
Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, has launched a Twin & Earth cable stripper designed to make stripping of insulated flat cables faster and more consistent, with no risk of nicking the wire.
-
COVID-19 Update
March 22, 2020
At IDEAL INDUSTRIES EMEA, the safety and well-being of our employees and partners are always our priority. During these unprecedented times we are monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) daily through the World Health Organization (WHO), the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the UK Government.
-
Benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors-HVP
February 01, 2020
Brett Smyth from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors when installing heating and hot water systems.
-
Benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors
February 01, 2020
Brett Smyth from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors when installing electrical distribution networks
-
A PROFITABLE CONNECTION: WHY IT PAYS TO SWITCH FROM TERMINAL STRIPS
January 01, 2020
Brett Smyth from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the profit opportunity in encouraging a switch from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors
-
IDEAL launches shielded Feed-Thru Cat 6A/6/5e Connector for use with FT-45™ Feed-Thru Crimp Tool for simpler and more reliable cable terminations
June 11, 2019
IDEAL has released a new range of shielded connectors specifically designed to handle the challenges faced with field termination of shielded cables. Used in combination with the FT-45™ Crimp Tool the complete solution just made the traditional, time-consuming RJ-45 assembly and crimping process faster and more consistent.
-
IDEAL introduces Wire Armour™ - a new line of premium vinyl electrical tape that provides superior adhesion, elasticity, strength and performance.
May 07, 2019
IDEAL has released a new range of premium vinyl electrical tape in a variety of colours. Wire Amour™ features Blue Core technology that provides high elasticity, and is suitable for use in extreme temperatures, from cold weather applications as low as -18°C up to 105°C insulating and bonding under even the toughest conditions and in the most critical applications.
-
New IDEAL In-Sure® Box for fast, safe and maintenance-free enclosure installation
February 12, 2019
To make the installation of electrical conductor enclosures safe, fast, and simple without the need for any tools, IDEAL is launching the new In-Sure Box. The innovative enclosure is also designed to meet the maintenance-free accessory standard.
-
The history of IDEAL INDUSTRIES founded by J. Walter Becker in 1916 and headquartered in Sycamore, Illinois, US.
February 01, 2019
-
IDEAL INDUSTRIES INVESTS IN KEEPING STAFF SAFE
September 01, 2021
Ideal Industries, the specialist in electrical tools, accessories and consumables, is embracing technology to continue keeping staff safe as lockdown restrictions ease with the Orbi-Trace social distancing system.
-
WHY ARE THERE SO FEW WOMEN IN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
August 02, 2021
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, the specialist in tools and accessories for the electrical installation sector, asks why there are still so few female electricians and what can be done to attract more women into the sector. He also interviews Amy Barratt-Singh, an electrician the company is sponsoring, who has established a successful career after retraining as an electrician just four years ago.
-
80% OF STUDENTS SURVEYED REVEAL IDEAL INDUSTRIES CONNECTORS ARE FASTER AND EASIER TO INSTALL
July 14, 2021
A survey reveals 80% of students find the company’s In-Sure cable connectors faster and easier to install than conventional terminal strips.
-
PROTECT YOUR CABLES WITH YELLOW 77 WIRE PULLING LUBRICANT
June 29, 2021
Ideal Industries has brought out a new video demonstrating the use of its Yellow 77 wire lubricant.
-
IDEAL INDUSTRIES BUILDS ITS WHOLESALER NETWORK WITH AIEW DEAL
June 15, 2021
Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, has extended its wholesaler network thanks to a new deal with independent buying group, Associated Independent Electrical Wholesalers (AIEW).
-
TRAINING AND SUPPLIER PARTNERSHIPS SUPPORT PRODUCT LOYALTY AND INNOVATION
June 01, 2021
For Ideal Industries, the knowledge partnership programme with training providers forms part of a deeper commitment to the sector and the company’s business development strategy.
-
SAVING PENNIES ON CONNECTORS COULD COME AT A HIGH PRICE FOR INSTALLERS
February 01, 2021
Brett Smyth, General Manager EMEA of Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the quality, integrity and safety implications of choosing counterfeit connectors for electrical terminations.
-
Knowledge sharing brings many benefits
December 01, 2020
Mike Cullom, Area Manager, UK North from Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of knowledge sharing with the further education sector.
-
Consistent data terminations to enable proptech benefits
November 12, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, discusses the need for consistent and compliant data network terminations in smart buildings, and how they can be achieved
-
DRIVING CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT ONE HASHTAG AT A TIME
November 01, 2020
Dave Tyler, Sales Manager (UK South) at Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the value of using social media to understand customers and engage with them effectively.
-
KNOWLEDGE SHARING BRINGS COMMERCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
October 19, 2020
The importance of trainees in the electrical sector who are ‘site ready’ and have had their training aligned to the needs of the employers.
-
Ideal Industries on selecting correct lube for installation
October 04, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries EMEA discusses the importance of selecting the correct lube for conduit installations in the hot, dry climate typical of Middle East construction projects
-
SAVING TIME BY SWITCHING FROM TERMINAL STRIPS
October 01, 2020
Dave Tyler, Sales Manager UK South, from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors when installing electrical distribution networks in an industrial environment.
-
CONSISTENT DATA TERMINATIONS FOR SMART BUILDINGS
October 01, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the need for consistent and compliant data network terminations in smart buildings, and how they can be achieved.
-
IT’S TIME TO MAKE SMARTER BUILDINGS EASIER TO INSTALL-PEW-Sept
September 15, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the need to signpost installers to products that make data installations faster and easier.
-
Growth plans into the GCC through distribution networks
September 12, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries for the EMEA, discusses the firm's growth plans into the GCC through its distribution networks by identifying trends and innovation
-
SAVING LIVES AND BUILDING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS WITH SAFE ISOLATION KITS
September 01, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, discusses the essential role safe isolation kits can play in electricians’ safety on site and the opportunity for electrical wholesalers to generate sales by offering this simple safety product.
-
Retrofit for new workplace cultures
July 27, 2020
New working practices will require the installation of complex data networks in existing buildings, says Brett Smith
-
HOW TO ACHIEVE CONSISTENT DATA TERMINATIONS FOR SMART BUILDINGS
July 12, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the need for consistent and compliant data network terminations in smart buildings, and how they can be achieved.
-
Choosing the right lubricant
July 01, 2020
Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the importance of selecting the correct lube for conduit installations
-
IS A LACK OF ELECTRICAL TRAINING PUTTING HEATING ENGINEERS AT RISK?
June 15, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager at Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical tools, accessories and equipment, discusses the lack of electrical content in heating engineer training and asks whether a lack of knowledge about safe isolation best practice could be putting professionals at risk.
-
WHY IT SHOULD BE SUNSET FOR TERMINAL STRIPS
June 01, 2020
Brett Smyth from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors for electrical distribution network installations.
-
LOCKDOWN SAFETY
May 15, 2020
-
You might have the skills for electrical connections, but have you got the safety know-how
May 09, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager, Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical tools, accessories and equipment, discusses the need for electrical skills and safety to be included in mandatory training for heating engineers to ensure safe isolation best practice is maintained on site.
-
Saving lives and preventing injury with safe isolations
May 01, 2020
Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries for Europe, Middle East and Africa discusses the need for improved regulation and compliance on safe isolation of live electrical services to drive safety best practice and save lives.
-
Twin & Earth Cable Stripper for flat cable PR announcement
March 25, 2020
Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, has launched a Twin & Earth cable stripper designed to make stripping of insulated flat cables faster and more consistent, with no risk of nicking the wire.
-
COVID-19 Update
March 22, 2020
At IDEAL INDUSTRIES EMEA, the safety and well-being of our employees and partners are always our priority. During these unprecedented times we are monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) daily through the World Health Organization (WHO), the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the UK Government.
-
Benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors-HVP
February 01, 2020
Brett Smyth from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors when installing heating and hot water systems.
-
Benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors
February 01, 2020
Brett Smyth from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors when installing electrical distribution networks
-
A PROFITABLE CONNECTION: WHY IT PAYS TO SWITCH FROM TERMINAL STRIPS
January 01, 2020
Brett Smyth from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the profit opportunity in encouraging a switch from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors
-
IDEAL launches shielded Feed-Thru Cat 6A/6/5e Connector for use with FT-45™ Feed-Thru Crimp Tool for simpler and more reliable cable terminations
June 11, 2019
IDEAL has released a new range of shielded connectors specifically designed to handle the challenges faced with field termination of shielded cables. Used in combination with the FT-45™ Crimp Tool the complete solution just made the traditional, time-consuming RJ-45 assembly and crimping process faster and more consistent.
-
IDEAL introduces Wire Armour™ - a new line of premium vinyl electrical tape that provides superior adhesion, elasticity, strength and performance.
May 07, 2019
IDEAL has released a new range of premium vinyl electrical tape in a variety of colours. Wire Amour™ features Blue Core technology that provides high elasticity, and is suitable for use in extreme temperatures, from cold weather applications as low as -18°C up to 105°C insulating and bonding under even the toughest conditions and in the most critical applications.
-
New IDEAL In-Sure® Box for fast, safe and maintenance-free enclosure installation
February 12, 2019
To make the installation of electrical conductor enclosures safe, fast, and simple without the need for any tools, IDEAL is launching the new In-Sure Box. The innovative enclosure is also designed to meet the maintenance-free accessory standard.
-
The history of IDEAL INDUSTRIES founded by J. Walter Becker in 1916 and headquartered in Sycamore, Illinois, US.
February 01, 2019
IS POOR QUALITY TEST EQUIPMENT COMPROMISING SAFETY August 19, 2021 Electrical contractors are under constant pressure to complete projects quickly, but safety should never be sacrificed for speed, and ensuring that test and measurement protocols are followed diligently using the correct instruments not only delivers more quality and consistency, but also ensures high safety standards.
WHY ARE THERE SO FEW WOMEN IN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING August 02, 2021 Brett Smyth, general manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, the specialist in tools and accessories for the electrical installation sector, asks why there are still so few female electricians and what can be done to attract more women into the sector. He also interviews Amy Barratt-Singh, an electrician the company is sponsoring, who has established a successful career after retraining as an electrician just four years ago.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES BUILDS ITS WHOLESALER NETWORK WITH AIEW DEAL June 15, 2021 Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, has extended its wholesaler network thanks to a new deal with independent buying group, Associated Independent Electrical Wholesalers (AIEW).
SAVING PENNIES ON CONNECTORS COULD COME AT A HIGH PRICE FOR INSTALLERS February 01, 2021 Brett Smyth, General Manager EMEA of Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the quality, integrity and safety implications of choosing counterfeit connectors for electrical terminations.
SAVING TIME BY SWITCHING FROM TERMINAL STRIPS October 01, 2020 Dave Tyler, Sales Manager UK South, from global electrical manufacturer, Ideal Industries, discusses the benefits of switching from terminal strips to lever or push-in connectors when installing electrical distribution networks in an industrial environment.
CONSISTENT DATA TERMINATIONS FOR SMART BUILDINGS October 01, 2020 Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the need for consistent and compliant data network terminations in smart buildings, and how they can be achieved.
IT’S TIME TO MAKE SMARTER BUILDINGS EASIER TO INSTALL-PEW-Sept September 15, 2020 Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, discusses the need to signpost installers to products that make data installations faster and easier.
SAVING LIVES AND BUILDING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS WITH SAFE ISOLATION KITS September 01, 2020 Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, discusses the essential role safe isolation kits can play in electricians’ safety on site and the opportunity for electrical wholesalers to generate sales by offering this simple safety product.
IS A LACK OF ELECTRICAL TRAINING PUTTING HEATING ENGINEERS AT RISK? June 15, 2020 Brett Smyth, general manager at Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical tools, accessories and equipment, discusses the lack of electrical content in heating engineer training and asks whether a lack of knowledge about safe isolation best practice could be putting professionals at risk.
You might have the skills for electrical connections, but have you got the safety know-how May 09, 2020 Brett Smyth, general manager, Ideal Industries EMEA, a global leader in electrical tools, accessories and equipment, discusses the need for electrical skills and safety to be included in mandatory training for heating engineers to ensure safe isolation best practice is maintained on site.
Twin & Earth Cable Stripper for flat cable PR announcement March 25, 2020 Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, has launched a Twin & Earth cable stripper designed to make stripping of insulated flat cables faster and more consistent, with no risk of nicking the wire.
COVID-19 Update March 22, 2020 At IDEAL INDUSTRIES EMEA, the safety and well-being of our employees and partners are always our priority. During these unprecedented times we are monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) daily through the World Health Organization (WHO), the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the UK Government.
IDEAL launches shielded Feed-Thru Cat 6A/6/5e Connector for use with FT-45™ Feed-Thru Crimp Tool for simpler and more reliable cable terminations June 11, 2019 IDEAL has released a new range of shielded connectors specifically designed to handle the challenges faced with field termination of shielded cables. Used in combination with the FT-45™ Crimp Tool the complete solution just made the traditional, time-consuming RJ-45 assembly and crimping process faster and more consistent.
IDEAL introduces Wire Armour™ - a new line of premium vinyl electrical tape that provides superior adhesion, elasticity, strength and performance. May 07, 2019 IDEAL has released a new range of premium vinyl electrical tape in a variety of colours. Wire Amour™ features Blue Core technology that provides high elasticity, and is suitable for use in extreme temperatures, from cold weather applications as low as -18°C up to 105°C insulating and bonding under even the toughest conditions and in the most critical applications.
New IDEAL In-Sure® Box for fast, safe and maintenance-free enclosure installation February 12, 2019 To make the installation of electrical conductor enclosures safe, fast, and simple without the need for any tools, IDEAL is launching the new In-Sure Box. The innovative enclosure is also designed to meet the maintenance-free accessory standard.
