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Capital trebles capacity to support data centre development
at both supporting existing clients’ data centre development plans and providing additional capacity for new clients seeking LV switchgear solutions for global data centre projects. A new software platform for planning and production has been implemented, to enable live monitoring of production units and quality performance, streamlining processes and reducing administrative costs and overtime. This move towards digitalisation also supports Capital’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals of responsible consumption and production by enabling paperless operations. With over 50 years of expertise in switchgear design, manufacture and installation, Capital’s product range includes main and final distribution boards, ATS, PDUs and motor control centres, customised to meet individual client requirements. www.capitalswitchgear.com
Kristin Hanley.
Stephen Cullen, CEO, Capital.
A digital campus and five new training academies are being rolled out across the UK and Ireland by Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric Training will upskill electrical engineers in its products, solutions and technologies and support specialised courses in safety and legislation with City & Guilds accreditation. Aimed at addressing the skills gap in engineering and the growing complexities associated with digital transformation, the programme will also cover AI, automation of machinery and equipment, innovation in power and energy management. Schneider Electric Training will provide customers, partners and engineers with a single point of access to available training options and resources. It will be delivered via several specialist academies for in-person courses and a digital campus offering on-demand courses for continuing professional development via the mySchneider portal. Two academies are already up and running in Telford and Coventry, with three more due to be launched by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Schneider Electric has appointed Kristin Hanley as VP of Global Marketing and Sales Excellence for the UK and Ireland. www.se.com Schneider Electric launching training academies across the UK and Ireland
Don’t Do DIY Electrics, certification body NICEIC’s campaign highlighting the importance of using a competent, certified professional, has been shortlisted for Best Marketing Project at the Association Excellence Awards. Held since 2015, the awards highlight best practice and excellence among industry bodies, professional membership organisations, and trade unions in the UK and Europe. NICEIC’s creative campaign has boosted consumer interest, driving close to 250,000 householders to use its ‘Find a trusted NICEIC NICEIC’s Don’t Do DIY Electrics campaign shortlisted for award Capital has moved to new premises in Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co Dublin, to expand production capacity for its low voltage (LV) switchgear products. Featuring a total production area of 50,000 square feet, the new facility effectively trebles the company’s previous capacity, with Capital also expanding its engineering team. Representing a significant investment, the manufacturing expansion is aimed
tradesperson’ online tool. Sarah Gammon, Head of Marketing and Communications at NICEIC, said, “Electrical work in the home can be dangerous if not completed by a qualified and competent electrician. “We really wanted to disrupt consumer behaviour with the aim to not only make householders think twice about undertaking DIY electrics but also to consider the smart and safe choice, which is to search for and use an NICEIC- certified business.” Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on November 8. www.niceic.com/dontdiy
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