Three-D Agencies, a local electrical distributor with a 40-year heritage, is embarking on an exciting new chapter following recent leadership changes. Last year, Derek Gilmore assumed the post of interim managing director, while Gabriel Pieterse joined as the new sales director.
Three-D Agencies was originally founded in 1977 and is particularly known for its cable accessories. With 68 employees across branches in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, it has established itself as a significant player in the electrical distribution sector over its four-decade history. Now, it’s setting its sights on expanding further, building on a solid foundation while prioritising customer service.
What does this mean for Three-D and its customers?
Elsewhere in the issue, we look at DBs, Switches, Sockets & Protection; Energy Efficiency; and Lighting.
Annual Happy Holidays competition winners crowned
To kick off 2025 on a positive note, Sparks Electrical News partnered with ten leading electrical companies to bring our readers another exciting giveaway event. Who were the lucky winners?
CED’s new catalogue is here, prizes up for grabs
It’s not just the content of CED’s new catalogue that’s generating buzz. CED also launched an exciting competition to celebrate its release. Weekly prizes worth R25,000 are up for grabs, with the ultimate grand prize being a Samsung 55-inch Smart UHD TV.
Crabtree's multi-range portfolio meets every installation need
Crabtree South Africa has grown to become the leading electrical accessories manufacturer in the country and a dominant regional player. It offers a wide and ever-expanding range of electrical wiring accessories, such as switches, sockets, and fittings, plus a range of domestic leads and adapters.
PV Circuit performance best practices
Regardless of the test method, it’s important to know the plane of array irradiance and cell temperature to evaluate PV circuit performance. Pay attention to environmental conditions to interpret I-V curves accurately, as rapid changes in the irradiance or cell temperature can introduce errors to I-V curve tests…
Say hello to hw+
The hw+ range of air circuit breakers (ACBs) from Hager is a leap forward in electrical safety and efficiency. Designed with the intelligent sentinel trip unit, these breakers provide reliable protection for energy circuits across all types of buildings, offering compact, flexible, and modern solutions.
BEKA’s solar highmast lighting solution for Sutherland health centre
BEKA Schréder supplied the solar highmast lighting solution at the Sutherland Community Health Centre in the Northern Cape province, complying with regulations as defined in the Government Gazette regarding lighting within the Sutherland Central Astronomy Advantage Area.
Lighting Islamic Architecture
When tasked with illuminating the 120-year-old Al-Akhund Middle School in Najaf, Iraq, I faced unique challenges in preserving its Islamic architectural heritage while implementing modern lighting solutions. Drawing from this recent installation, I'll share key strategies for lighting historic structures.
Thatho Mbhele: Defying the odds at LESCO Manufacturing
In 2022, in partnership with DeafSA, Thatho Mbhele joined LESCO Manufacturing as the company's first deaf line worker. At 34, he is breaking down barriers when it comes to his disability.
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