Electrical Contracting News (ECN) May 2017 | Page 64
SPECIAL
FEATURE
WIRING ACCESSORIES
WIRED AND WONDERFUL
Russell Drury takes a look at some of the latest wiring products aimed at the modern environment.
T
o satisfy the demands of
the connected customer,
new products such as
power and data supply at
workstations have surged
on to the market. Whether
they are in a conference
room or personal study,
customers want to be plugged in and
connected at all times. Most importantly,
customers want solutions that are
modular, flexible and easy to install in both
commercial and residential applications.
However, in order to capitalise from this
trend installers need to know what they are
getting into. When considering installation,
the first step must be to account for the
type and size of the job in hand, taking
into consideration the location of the
installation and the product. Once this has
been determined the other aspects of the
installation such as speed, cost and safety
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Schneider Electric’s
Desk Unit range.
need to be assessed. The optimal solution
will be the one best suited to today`s
business environment, where time is
money, and should therefore be quick and
easy to install and customise.
With an innovative and modular
approach to product design and
installation, Schneider Electric’s Desk Unit
range ensures that customers can meet
the demands of the digital age. The Desk
Unit provides complete functionality and
contains integrated USB chargers that
ensure customers remain switched on and
connected in today’s digital age.
Leandro Souza, category manager for
wiring accessories at Schneider Electric,
comments, ‘These solutions satisfy a
demand for power and data connectivity
whilst making life more convenient and
comfortable for users and opening up
new business opportunities for innovative
electrical installers and wholesalers.’