Ireland's Electrical Magazine 88 Jan-Dec

Paul Francey, Zone Electrical.

Stephen Dempsey, Ecovolt.

WINNER: Innovative Product of theYear CEP – CARBONPAINTHEATING SYSTEMFROMECOVOLT

WINNER: Electrician of theYear

ZONEELECTRICAL

KINDLY SPONSORED BY: TEGRAL LIGHTING

KINDLY SPONSORED BY: KNIPEX

2021 marked the inaugural year for the Electrical Awards category of Innovative Product of the Year. One product stood out among the rest, the judging panel decided that, while it didn’t quite fit into the product categories, it certainly merited recognition for its ground-breaking innovation. Congratulations to Ecovolt for its Carbon Paint Heating System which was deemed a very worthy winner in this new category. The innovative product transforms fire-rated plasterboard into a radiant heating system which can be completely plastered over and painted any colour of choice. When connected to a 24V AC transformer, a current travels through the paint, heating it up to approximately 50°C, consuming 350W of power. Judges noted how there is nothing quite like this product on the market and were impressed with the sustainability factors of it. They also commented on how they were excited for the future of it with the intention of the product to use 100% recyclable substrate. “With the ability for the heating system to be completely plastered over and painted.” one judge said, “this shows huge scale for bespoke finishings for clients and seems to be a future must-have in high performance buildings.”

Deserving winner of Electrician of the Year award was Ballymena-based company, Zone Electrical. Shining bright as Northern Ireland’s Electrician of the Year, kindly sponsored by Knipex, Zone Electrical has been working in the domestic sector since 2008. This reputable small electrical company was built up by partners Paul and Mark who have extensive experience in designing and installing electrical systems in domestic and residential environments. Picking up the award for Zone Electrical, Paul Francey commented on how winning Electrician of the Year 2021 was a great achievement for all the company and for all the staff. The company is an NICEIC approved electrical contractor covering all areas of Northern Ireland. Services include: electrical design, electrical installation, electrical inspections, electrical testing, fire and intruder alarms, PAT testing, gate automation, CCTV, data cabling and emergency lighting. Zone Electrical prides itself on customer satisfaction, and always strives to ensure that all customers are 100% satisfied with the service they receive. The team has been instrumental on a Fraser Homes’ site which received a national house builders’ award in the UK. The company’s attention to detail and the methodical way it approaches a project was a clear winner for our judging panel.

T: +343 (0)1 524 0387 E: info@ecovolt.ie www.ecovolt.ie

T: +44 (0)7921 297 386 E: paul@zone-electrical.co.uk www.zone-electrical.co.uk

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