Goktug Gur, Signify President and CEO for Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Pakistan, recently visited South Africa on a whirlwind tour of the continent. Sparks Electrical News was able sit down with him to find out how the company is using its position to find solutions to the challenges of access to electricity, lack of education around energy efficiency and sustainability as well regulation and compliance issues within the lighting sector on the African continent.
Elsewhere in the issue we look at Cables and Cable Accessories; Standby and Emergency Power; and Lighting.
How to grow a small electrical business
After years slaving away as an apprentice electrical contractor, you have made the gutsy move to start your own electrical business. With ‘business owner’ added to your resume, how do you grow your electrical business to its fullest potential? We’ve got a bag of tricks for taking things to new heights – here’s what you need to know
Thermal imaging of cables and electrical panels
Thermal imaging is simply the process of converting infrared (IR) into visible images that depict the temperature differences of the scene under view by using a thermal camera. Using an IR camera, images are taken of the electrical panel board, concentrating on the equipment and electrical connections therein.
Making multimeters accessible for all
Multimeters have, since they were first invented in 1920 by Donald Macadie, a British Post Office engineer, been the domain of the electrical contractor. HellermannTyton’s new range, aimed at the DIY’er or homeowner, is changing that.
Make connections at Electra Mining Africa 2022
After two years of restrictions, exhibitions and events are now re-opening globally. Good news for local industry is that Electra Mining Africa will go ahead as a live in-person event this year. Several other exhibitions have taken place over recent months with excellent results being reported by all involved.
Buyers Guide
The July 2022 Buyers’ Guide lists manufacturers and distributors of products and services in the Cables and Cable Accessories sector. Download the latest Buyers Guide here.
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