Sparks Electrical News August 2016

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STYLISH TRUNKING SYSTEM SORTS MESSY WIRES LEGRAND’S wire and cable management solutions include a stylish trunking system, which is especially well-suited to covering cluttered home entertainment wires, speaker cables, TV and video cabling, as well as for hiding jumbled office wiring.

The handyman range also includes plugs and accessories, surge protected sockets, extension cords and cable reels. USB adapters, which are suitable for the home, office, or during travel, are plugged into a socket, providing a safe and convenient method of re-charging mobile devices. New to the DIY portfolio are pop-up boxes, circuit breakers, timers, conduits and connector blocks. Lighting products in the DIY range include inspection lamps, LED portable lamps, bulkhead lights, night lights, switches and sockets, as well as plug-in devices, with an adjustable night light function. Legrand will soon be launching new lighting products and AV cables to complete the DIY range. Enquiries: +27 11 444 7971

“This system, which is available in a DIY kit form, is simple to install and easy to keep clean,” says Johan Bosch, general manager, Legrand SA. “Unsightly cords and cabling hanging from a newly installed flat TV screen can now be easily hidden. “The self-adhesive backing of this trunking ensures a secure in- stallation, with a professional finish.” Legrand’s electrical devices for the DIY sector encompass video door entry kits, UPS units, CCTV systems and distribution trunking.

Acquisition enhances power generation business capabilities

T he acquisition of Generator Technologies (Gentech) by Marthinusen & Coutts has fur- ther enhanced this Actom division’s capacity; this time specifically on the power generation side of its operations. The acquisition was effective March 01, 2016. Gentech was established in 1990 and over the past 26 years established a reputation of providing professional service to most of the African conti- nent and the Middle East. Its operation has been integrated into Marthi- nusen & Coutts’ existing power generation facil- ity in Benoni. This 14 000 m 2 facility is based at 28 Lincoln Road, Benoni. Mike Chamberlain, operations executive for Marthinusen & Coutts, says that the acquisition has enabled the division to bring additional valued skills and equipment on board and will strengthen Marthinusen & Coutts’ capability. Notably, Gentech is well respected in the sugar industry. Its previous owner, Butch Mezker has been appointed as general manager of the Marthinusen & Coutts Electrical Power Generation Division. Mezker holds government certificates for mechanical and electrical engineering and has extensive experience with all types of generators. The Marthinusen & Coutts Electrical Power Generation Division now comprises two operations; the Benoni operation and its Sasolburg-based mechanical repair facility, ACTOM Turbo Machines. The latter facility was brought on board following the acquisition of Cetus Turbo Machinery in November 2014. Together, these operations provide complete electro-mechanical solutions to customers. The acquisition of Generator Technologies (Gentech) by Marthinusen & Coutts has further enhanced this Actom division’s capacity; this time specifically on the power generation side of its operations.

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SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

AUGUST 2016