New Three Channel Programmable Thermostat from Sangamo

With energy efficiency top of the agenda for homeowners and businesses, Sangamo is pleased to announce the launch of its new three channel programmable thermostat with RF and Wi-Fi, which provides the... Read full story

ESP adds new Duceri Circular Bulkhead models

Recent additions to ESP’s comprehensive range of Duceri Emergency Lighting products are the new Circular Bulkheads, which offer contractors independently tested products that combine high performance ... Read full story

ESP expands Beacon assistance alarm kits with Part M version

ESP has expanded its Beacon Disabled Refuge and Assistance Alarm product range to include a new Part M version of its assistance alarm kit. The new assistance alarm kit is designed to meet the criteri... Read full story

New Smart Thermostat from Sangamo

ESP has added a smart thermostat to its Sangamo heating controls range, offering installers the opportunity to easily add a smart control function to their customers’ home heating.... Read full story

ESP gives its access control range the V-IP treatment

The new Aperta IP PoE (Power over Ethernet) collection provides quick and easy to install door entry solutions for a wide range of projects, covering large apartment blocks to small commercial propert... Read full story

ESP adds 12 new kits to Fort smart security range

ESP have decided to extend its range of kits to offer installers an increased range of product options as a boxed unit, rather than having to buy extra individual products.0..... Read full story

ESP adds smart plug with integrated USB-C to Fort range

ESP has taken the recently-developed concept of the smart plug and incorporated both USB Type A and Type C charging facilities to expand its functionality even further.... Read full story

ESP adds Wi-Fi thermostat to its Fort smart range

ESP continues to expand its Fort portfolio of smart products and has just added a smart thermostat to the range - offering installers the opportunity to easily add a smart control function to their cu... Read full story

ESP expands Beacon Disabled Refuge range

Earlier this year leading security and fire protection solutions supplier, ESP, launched a new category of products with its Beacon Disabled Refuge range.... Read full story

Glorious technicolour with ESP’s new CCTV range

ESP continually invests in its CCTV range to enhance the products, harness the latest technologies and broaden the offer to satisfy many project sizes and requirements.... Read full story

ESP introduces its largest CCTV monitor to date

Capitalising on the growing demand for larger monitors to display images from multiple CCTV cameras, ESP has added a new 32” LED monitor to its range. ... Read full story

Sangamo timers and heating controls now offered in silver and black

Sangamo has expanded the range further to introduce two additional new colour options across all products offered, and in doing so becomes the first company to offer a choice of colours across its tra... Read full story

A Beacon of assistance from ESP

Marketed under the name Beacon, the new range comprises a variety of products that are specifically designed to assist emergency evacuation situations.... Read full story

Duceri 4-in-1 slimline emergency exit box from ESP

The Duceri emergency lighting range from ESP offers installers and designers a comprehensive range of independently tested products which combine high performance with ease of installation.... Read full story

IP CCTV Systems from ESP

ESP’s IP POE CCTV range is designed to offer superior, reliable and straightforward installation solutions for a range of applications from domestic through to larger and more complex commercial proje... Read full story

Bumper new catalogue from ESP

ESP, leading supplier of security, fire protection, emergency lighting and heating control products, has released the latest update to its comprehensive product catalogue, bringing together all produc... Read full story

ESP launches complete smart security range

ESP continues to build on its reputation as a market-leading supplier of electronic security products through the electrical wholesale channel and is very excited to announce the launch of a comprehen... Read full story

ESP adds new 2K Wi-Fi Doorbell to access control range

Leading security and fire detection products supplier, ESP, has added a 2K (4MP) Wi-Fi Wired Doorbell to its Aperta access control range, offering installers a higher specification, superior resolutio... Read full story

ESP introduces new GuardCam 2K Wi-Fi Security Camera

Leading security and fire detection products supplier, ESP, has added a 2K (4MP) Wi-Fi Security Camera with adjustable Twin Spots to its GuardCam range, offering installers a high specification, super... Read full story

Round two for ESP’s RekorHD CCTV revamp

It is just three months since ESP relaunched its RekorHD 2MP CCTV range, which offers wholesalers and installers a collection of CCTV systems that come in a convenient kit form, with all the elements ... Read full story

ESP launches new central app for security products range

ESP has launched a specially designed central App that supports a number of its security products under one system. The new ESP Smart App has been developed to improve installer and user convenience –... Read full story

New grey options for ESP’s IP camera range

ESP continues to develop and expand its comprehensive CCTV range and the latest launch sees the addition of a new anthracite grey finish for some of its IP camera housings.... Read full story

ESP’s RekorHD CCTV range gets a revamp

It has been a year of significant investment for leading security and fire protection solutions supplier, ESP. New products, additional support services and new team members within sales, technical an... Read full story

A handy guide to fire alarm systems designs from ESP

Keeping up to date with the latest regulations and standards that impact the work they do, can be challenging for installers.  With fire alarm system design in mind, leading fire protection and securi... Read full story

ESP revamps Sangamo timers and heating controls range

ESP has made a significant investment in recent months to develop its Sangamo range of timers and heating controls.... Read full story

ESP develops its contactless door access range

The latest addition to ESP’s Aperta range of access control products is an infrared contactless exit button, which offers a hygienic solution to unlocking doors when combined with a door access system... Read full story

ESP adds new Twin Spots to Duceri emergency lighting range

ESP has added a total of four new twin spots to its growing Duceri emergency lighting range, in the form of non-maintained IP20 and non-maintained IP65 Twin Spots.... Read full story

New Duceri emergency exit signs from ESP

ESP has added three new products to its expanding Duceri LED Exit Sign range, which offers installers and designers a comprehensive range of independently tested products which combine high performanc... Read full story

ESP launches new Foot Operated Door Pull

ESP has added a Foot Operated Door Pull to its Aperta access control range, following increasing enquiries and demand from a marketplace where infection control is high on the agenda.... Read full story

Antimicrobial assistance alarm kit – helping to fight infection

ESP’s Assistance Alarm Kit is a simple to install 3-part kit designed to meet the criteria of care standards set out in Part M building regulations and British Standard BS8300.  It comprises of an Ind... Read full story

ESP adds new sounders and strobes to its fire protection range

ESP has added a new range of fire sounders and combined sounder strobes to its portfolio of MAGfire Conventional Fire Systems products.... Read full story

Next generation door stations from ESP

The latest product development has been at the domestic end with the introduction of the next generation of W-Fi door stations that offer enhanced features and benefits. ... Read full story

Smart thermostats top the list of smart home products for 2020

Sellhousefast.uk surveyed 1,462 UK households to discover the smart home products they planned to purchase this year and a smart thermostat topped the list with 71% of respondents.... Read full story

A boost for the Sangamo range of Powersaver Controllers

ESP’s new Sangamo Powersaver Controllers bring to market two, simple to use, multi-application time switches that offer a number of benefits and boast a smooth, contemporary design that will have appe... Read full story

New additions to ESP’s best-selling door entry range

ESP is expanding one of its best-selling products – the Aperta EZTAG door entry system – to offer more choice for installers and more opportunities for sales for wholesalers. ... Read full story

ESP adds new Deep Bases to 4 Megapixel Camera Range

Designed to overcome the issue of exposed cables and the need for additional cable connection enclosures, are the new deep bases which ESP has introduced as an ideal accessory for ... Read full story

ESP targets professional CCTV sector

Already offering one of the most comprehensive collections of premium quality, competitively priced CCTV systems for the domestic market with its 4MP range, ESP has now developed a... Read full story

New Wireless HDMI Senders from ESP

ESP has launched a new range of wireless HDMI senders that are designed to overcome the problems associated with HDMI cable restrictions. Part of ESP’s Essentials product ... Read full story

New Emergency Light Test Switch from ESP

ESP’s Duceri range of emergency lighting products has been expanded to include two new emergency light test switches. Designed to test batteries, lamps and duration function ... Read full story

New Smart Thermostat added to ESP’s Sangamo range

ESP has added a new Wi-Fi thermostat to its Sangamo range of heating controls and time switches, providing installers with the opportunity to easily add a smart control function to... Read full story

New range of stylish, slimline LED security lights from ESP

The latest addition to ESP’s growing external security lights category is a range of modern, ultra slim, low-energy LED floodlights, which have been designed to meet the ... Read full story

3W Hinged Bulkhead Meets Compliance

Test Data Independently Verified By The LIA Following a successful launch and the increase in demand, the IP65 maintained emergency hinged lid bulkhead has recently undergone ... Read full story

ESP launches new GuardCam Wi-Fi Security Floodlight

The latest addition to ESP’s GuardCam range of external area protection systems is a new Wi-Fi version - the GuardCam Combined Wi-Fi Security Camera and LED Floodlight &ndash... Read full story

ESP adds Self Test Fittings to Emergency Lighting range

ESP continues to develop its Duceri range of Emergency Lighting and the latest addition is a new range of Self Test Emergency Light Fittings which offers numerous benefits over ... Read full story

New 5W LED Fitting completes the ESP Exit Sign Line Up

ESP has added a new 5W fitting to its Duceri LED Exit Sign range. This completes the product line up which offers contractors, installers and wholesalers a comprehensive range of ... Read full story

Sangamo launches new Bluetooth time switches

Leading time switches and heating controls manufacturer, Sangamo, has added a new Bluetooth-compatible range of timers to its DIN Rail Time Switch collection. The new range is ... Read full story

Unrivalled lumen output from ESP’s new NightHawk

ESP has made improvements to its NightHawk Low Energy LED Security Light, which now boasts a higher number of lumens – increased from 1100 to 1500 lumens - to offer an even ... Read full story

ESP launches new Two-Wire Fire Alarm System

ESP is expanding its range of fire protection products with the launch of the new MAGDUO Two-Wire Fire Alarm System range. This brings a totally new collection of products to ... Read full story

Electricians vote ESP’s Wi-Fi Door Station their top product

The Aperta Wi-Fi Door Station from ESP has been crowned a ‘Top Product’ winner in Professional Electrician & Installer Magazine’s 2018 annual awards. This is ... Read full story

Best new product award for ESP’s GuardCam Deco

ESP is delighted to announce that its innovative GuardCam Deco Wi-Fi security camera and LED floodlight system has been voted ‘Best New Product’ in the Select Industry ... Read full story

ESP provides CCTV upgrade for hotel’s leisure complex

The Village Hotel Club Blackpool has long been a seaside favourite for guests. With indoor and outdoor pools plus an 18-hole golf course and extensive Health & Leisure Club, it remains a popular d... Read full story

Sangamo provides thermostat solution for student accommodation

The Pinnacles is one of Sheffield’s leading student properties with a mix of 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 bedroom apartments catering for both UK and international students The large... Read full story

ESP proves the perfect solution for bakery’s fire and security needs

In an effort to grow their business, the proprietors of family-run bakers, Bruno’s, made the decision to relocate from their original premises in the Warwickshire village of Studley, near Stratford up... Read full story

Loaded with products from Scolmore Group

Electrician turned businessman, Mike Page, kits out new Loadout headquarters with Scolmore Group products... Read full story

BlueBay Travel case study

Blue Bay Travel is an award-winning UK tour operator, with over 100 industry awards to its name.... Read full story

Choc-a-block with ESP CCTV solutions

Having lain empty for more than a decade, a large, double-fronted property on Stone High Street in Staffordshire, ... Read full story

A new lease of life for former 17th Century public house

Estimated to have been built in the 17th Century, the former Anchor Inn pub in Market Place, Bolsover, had been in a state of disrepair when it was acquired by a local couple in 2019... Read full story

UK’s biggest Treetops Trails course covered by ESP CCTV

Lightwater Valley is a theme park in North Stainley, North Yorkshire, founded in 1969. The Park is home to the UK’s biggest Treetop Trails course – covering over 2,000 square metres of beautiful woodl... Read full story

Celebrity sparky chooses ESP for CCTV protection

When Billy Byrne, resident sparky on DIY SOS, moved house recently, installing a CCTV system to protect his new premises was top of his to do list. ... Read full story

TV car restorer kits out new studio with Scolmore Group products

He recently acquired new studio premises for a new car restoration TV show and when it came to fitting it out with electrical accessories, lighting and security products, Tim Shaw, a long-time fan of ... Read full story

ESP on target at new football pavilion

As the new football season gets underway, one football club keen to get back to the action at their ground is Middlezoy Rovers FC in Bridgwater.... Read full story

Scolmore Group overcomes security issues for remote woodland dwelling

With its remote location, sitting on a hillside above a creek feeding the river Dart and surrounded by dense woodland, this stunning rural property in Dartmouth certainly provides a tranquil retreat. ... Read full story

ESP has security covered at Stud Farm

When electrical contractor, Tony Hickman, from A J Hickman Electrical, had a query for a security project from the owner of a stud farm in Warwickshire, he contacted his local electrical wholesaler fo... Read full story

Open to visitors – the Scolmore Group exhibition

At Scolmore we understand the importance of engaging with our audiences to help get our products and messages in front of them.  ... Read full story

Scolmore launches online training

A mixture of live videos streamed over our social media platforms, and training sessions hosted over zoom will commence on Tuesday, 10th November.... Read full story

ESP zooms in to provide fire and security solutions

The pandemic has caused widespread disruption across the industry, with materials often being in short supply and tradespeople unable to carry out their work.  This was the situation with the UK’s lea... Read full story

Cause for Alarm

Fire alarm systems are broadly divided into two main groupings - “conventional” fire alarm systems and analogue addressable “intelligent” systems - with each type best suited to different kinds of pre... Read full story

Contractor engagement driving new product development at ESP

According to the latest report from AMA Research, the total UK electronic security market of products – CCTV, electronic access control and intruder alarms – and associated services was estimated at a... Read full story

ESP’s CCTV system right on cue for professional snooker player

Mark Joyce made his debut appearance at the Crucible at the start of this year’s World Snooker Championship, facing defending champion, Ronnie O’Sullivan. ... Read full story

Two become one – with the help of ESP and Ovia

With the premises now back in the ownership of Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association, work has been carried out to turn the former surgery into new commercial premises and products from ESP and Ovia... Read full story

ESP has security covered at Wolverhampton nursery

With a blank canvas to work with, one of the main priorities for the nursery was to get the security provision right and products from ESP’s fire protection and security ranges were specified... Read full story

ESP provides security solution for national haulage company

Andy Pym, electrician for the company, sought the recommendation for a suitable CCTV system from local electrical distributor, Moredale, who put him in touch with ESP, one of their key security produc... Read full story

Stirling Council looks to ESP for access control provision

Stirling Council is in the process of installing security measures its housing developments and has selected products from ESP’s Aperta access control range for a number of domestic properties.... Read full story

Communal and emergency lighting upgrade for sheltered housing complex

The recent refurbishment and upgrade of a 32-bedroom sheltered housing complex at 82 Montrose Terrace in Edinburgh, included the installation of new lighting and emergency exit ... Read full story

Scolmore launches dedicated YouTube channel - SGTV

Regular engagement with contractors via social media, trade magazines and face to face at exhibitions and trade shows is how Scolmore gains valuable insight into how contractors ... Read full story

ESP provides CC-TEA-V security solution

When it came to replacing an old and faulty CCTV system at its manufacturing and warehouse site in Quedgeley in Gloucestershire, Richard Green, engineer at The Tea Factory, was ... Read full story

ESP has security all covered at holiday park

Founded in 1951, Priory Hill Holiday Park is a popular, family-run holiday park located in Leysdown on the isle of Sheppey less than 50 miles from London. When it came to ... Read full story

ESP cameras installed in Nork Park Social Club

Persistent attempts to break into a much used and valued social club, as well several incidents of damage to the wall of the car park, has left members of Nork Park Social Club in ... Read full story

ESP provides boost to NICEIC fire training provision

Training facilities at the NICEIC’s head office in Dunstable have received a welcome boost with the provision of two new training boards produced and supplied by leading fire... Read full story

ESP behind ‘Pig Brother’ initiative

In a rather unusual application, one of ESP’s high definition CCTV systems has been installed to provide security for a community pig rearing scheme, set up in Little ... Read full story

New restaurant and bar gets the Scolmore Group makeover

Products from Scolmore and ESP are providing the emergency lighting, security, wiring accessories and smart control solutions at a new, 54-seat restaurant and bar which has ... Read full story

Can you afford to ignore training opportunities?

As the UK security sector continues to grow, so the opportunities for electrical installers to take a share of this expanding market are on the increase. Yet despite the fact that ... Read full story

Scolmore Group’s Audra Fellows conquers Kilimanjaro for EIC

Scolmore Group Regional Sales Manager, Audra Fellows, recently took on one of the biggest challenges of her life when she tackled, and successfully completed, the 5895m climb to the summit of Mount Ki... Read full story

Scolmore Group invests in new premises for Sangamo time switches and heating controls division

Following almost 75 years in operation at its Port Glasgow site, time switches and heating control specialist, Sangamo, has moved its operation to new, more modern premises for its manufacturing facil... Read full story

Another ‘gold’ in Scolmore Group’s sustainability drive

Scolmore Group is delighted to announce that it has successfully completed Briggs & Forrester’s Bronze, Silver and Gold pathways, as well as the Modern Slavery pathway, which were launched through... Read full story

Chris Greenwood joins the ESP sales team

ESP is pleased to welcome Chris Greenwood as the new Area Sales Manager for the East Midlands and South Yorkshire regions. Chris brings a wealth of experience to the team and will be a valuable asset ... Read full story

Scolmore Group welcomes Marcus Barritt to its technical team

Scolmore Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Barritt as a new Technical Engagement Engineer.... Read full story

Spark Talk by SGTV - a podcast for all things electrical

Scolmore Group is excited to announce the return of new episodes of its popular SGTV podcast channel, Spark Talk. The Spark Talk podcast reflects Scolmore Group's continued dedication to enhancing the... Read full story

Win With ESP

Join our CCTV competition for a chance to win prizes from ESP!... Read full story

ESP welcomes Matthew Herron to the sales team

ESP is delighted to welcome a new member, Matthew Herron, to its sales team. Matthew joins the company as Area Sales Manager for the North London, Northern Home Counties and East Anglia regions.... Read full story

Scolmore Group wins Ireland’s prestigious Manufacturer of the Year award

Scolmore Group is delighted to announce that its operation in Ireland, which incorporates Click Litehouse, Ovia Ireland and ESPi, has been awarded the coveted title of manufacturer of the Year at Irel... Read full story

ISO14001 Certification for Scolmore Group companies

Scolmore Group, one of the UK’s leading organisations supplying the professional electrical contracting sector, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded 141001 certification. The certificatio... Read full story

Scolmore announced as an official delivery partner for SkillELECTRIC 2024

Scolmore Group is delighted to announce its status as an official delivery partner for this year‘s SkillELECTRIC competition.... Read full story

New appointments for ESP as business growth continues

As demand for its products across all categories continues to rise and ESP enjoys significant growth, the company has invested in its sales team to strengthen support for existing customers and contin... Read full story

ESP demonstrates its commitment to sustainable practice

ESP is pleased to announce a number of initiatives the company has undertaken to limit the environmental impact of its operation at its Midlands-based headquarters.... Read full story

Scolmore Group awarded CIBSE Approved CPD Course Provider Certification

Scolmore Group is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a certification of CPD course provision by CIBSE (Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers), meaning the company is now a CIB... Read full story

New ‘Specification Solutions’ brochure from Scolmore Group

The new Specification Solutions brochure brings together the ever-increasing range of products from across the businesses operating within the Scolmore group – Click, ESP, Ovia, Unicrimp and Sangamo.... Read full story

ESP appoints new Sangamo National Sales Manager

ESP is delighted to welcome Ben Mackrill who joins the company as the new Sangamo National Sales Manager, with responsibility for the plumbing, heating and builders merchants sectors.... Read full story

ESP offers new fire training session

ESP is boosting its free training sessions for contractors with the addition of a training day specifically designed for its MAGDUO Two-Wire Fire Alarm System. ... Read full story

Scolmore helps select SkillELECTRIC competition winner

Scolmore Group was delighted to be involved in the competition, with Jake Green, Scolmore Head of Technical Engagement and Neil McManus, Scolmore Technical Engagement Engineer, part of the judging pan... Read full story

EcoVadis Bronze Sustainability Medal for Scolmore Group

Scolmore Group, one of the UK’s leading organisations supplying the professional electrical contracting sector, is delighted to announce that it has been recognised for its sustainability efforts with... Read full story

Electricians vote ESP’s Fort Smart Security range top product for 2022

Launched just over a year ago, the Fort Smart Security range from Scolmore Group company, ESP, has been proving a huge hit with installers and has just been crowned a Professional Electrician & In... Read full story

Scolmore boosts its sustainability credentials

At a time when green credentials and sustainability remain high on the agenda for businesses, Scolmore is pleased to announce a number of initiatives the company has undertaken to limit the environmen... Read full story

ESP welcomes new Area Sales Manager for Scotland

Leading fire and security solutions specialist, ESP, is delighted to welcome Stuart Finlayson to the team as the new Area Sales Manager covering Scotland.... Read full story

Junior football team thrilled with new kit sponsorship from ESP

The Walsall Phoenix Junior AFC under 7’s team will be looking to make a big impression when they take to the pitch at the start of next season in September 2022 when they will be sporting their striki... Read full story

ESP fires up its training programme schedule

On-line learning has certainly seen a huge boost over the last couple of years, with many businesses forced to provide their training virtually.  For many, however, face-to-face training is still seen... Read full story

Why you shouldn’t judge a book (or socket) by its cover

As a leading supplier of products to the professional electrical contractor sector, and an innovator in its field, Scolmore regularly has to deal with fake versions of its products entering the market... Read full story

ESP continues racking up the orders

As the company continues to expand, this has led to the investment in the warehouse facility to accommodate the growing demand for its products and the introduction of new product ranges.... Read full story

New brand identity for leading security products supplier, ESP.

ESP has been supplying the professional electrical market with a range of security related products for nearly 30 years.  The company’s reputation has grown over the years and as part of the ongoing e... Read full story

Scolmore announces the appointment of a legal and compliance manager

Scolmore Group continues to demonstrate its commitment to invest in its infrastructure with the appointment of Manuela Rubino Courtney to the newly position of Group Legal and Compliance Manager.... Read full story

Top-level investment at Scolmore to support continued growth

Recognised as one of the UK’s principal manufacturers of products for the electrical industry.... Read full story

New appointments for ESP due to business growth

As demand for its products across all categories continues to rise, ESP has made two new appointments within the sales team to strengthen its support for existing customers and continue to develop new... Read full story

ESP has CCTV design covered

ESP has been supplying CCTV solutions for the professional installer market for over 25 years.... Read full story

Sangamo – proudly manufacturing in the UK for 100 years

It was acquired as a new business by Scolmore Group in 2018 and added to the ESP product portfolio, but Sangamo’s origins actually date back 100 years. ... Read full story

Scolmore doubles head office space

Having reached full capacity at its 10,000 sq. ft head office site in Tamworth by the end of 2018, Scolmore had its sights set on another building at the same location which, at 25,000 sq. ft, would m... Read full story

New appointments for ESP as the business flourishes

As demand for its products across all categories continues to rise, ESP has made another new appointment within the sales team to strengthen its support for existing customers and continue to target a... Read full story

Scolmore Group joins IET as its 150th Enterprise Partner

Scolmore Group is delighted to have been accepted by the IET (Institute of Engineering Technology) as its latest Enterprise Partner. This makes Scolmore the 150th company to join the organisation in t... Read full story

ESP invests in warehouse and operations to meet demand

Leading security, fire protection and heating controls supplier, ESP has been experiencing strong sales growth across all of its product ranges – CCTV, access control, fire protection, emergency light... Read full story

Reap the benefits of becoming an ESP Premier Stockist

Wholesalers who take advantage of ESP’s Premier Stockist status will be able to access a whole host of additional benefits and support from one of the UK’s leading suppliers of security and fire prote... Read full story

Fire Alarm Zone Plans – an essential requirement

A leading supplier of fire protection products, ESP is constantly developing solutions and offering advice on ways to keep up to date with the latest requirements.  Here, product manager, Matt Parton,... Read full story

Wholesalers to access even more resources from Scolmore’s Marketing Hub

Working in partnership with Scolmore ensures that electrical wholesalers have access to the widest possible source of information, resources and promotional support to help them stand out from the cro... Read full story

ESP strengthens technical and customer service support

Leading fire and security products supplier, ESP, has made a number of new appointments within the technical and customer service departments, to meet demand for its vital support services as the comp... Read full story

Scolmore promotes Jim Hutchison to group commercial director

Scolmore is delighted to announce that following his 18 month tenure as commercial manager for the company, Jim Hutchison has been promoted to group commercial director.  ... Read full story

Golden girl, Helen, calls time after 50 years’ service with Sangamo

When she left school for the last time on Friday, 29th January 1971, 15 year old Helen Pettigrew from Greenock, had little time to feel nervous about starting her first job the following Monday, with ... Read full story

Scolmore Group exhibiting at Voltimum Live – 8th to 12th February

If you haven’t already registered for this week's Voltimum Live event, it’s not too late, and you can head over to the Scolmore Group stand where you can access content from Click, Ovia, ESP and Unicr... Read full story

Scolmore Group – here to support your business

It isn’t the start of the year that any of us had hoped for, but we remain optimistic that the roll out of the vaccine programme will help speed up the process of restoring some semblance of normal ho... Read full story

Electricians vote Scolmore Group’s App their top product for 2020

The Scolmore Group App has been crowned a Professional Electrician & Installer 2020 ‘Top Product’ award winner.... Read full story

Esp Are Open For Business As Usual

Esp is open and continuing to supply market-leading Fire & Security solutions to distributors across the country.The health and ... Read full story

ESP adds commissioning to its fire systems support service

Already offering a comprehensive range of fire protection systems for the professional electrical contract market, ESP has just announced the launch of a new commissioning service, which is designed t... Read full story

Scolmore enhances online ordering experience

Scolmore has made a number of changes to its online ordering facility with the aim of enhancing customer experience.... Read full story

Ease of lockdown risks a rise in burglaries warns ESP

According to the police, crime fell by 28% when Britain went into lockdown to battle the coronavirus at the height of the pandemic.... Read full story

Scolmore launches new podcast series for on-the-go Electricians

It’s now over a year since Scolmore Group launched its dedicated YouTube channel SGTV, and the mix of interviews, news and tutorials that are hosted has generated regular engagement and great reviews ... Read full story

Millions of CCTV Cameras in the UK – which one for the job?

With a continued growth in the adoption of the latest IP CCTV systems and cameras to provide security for homes and businesses, Matt Parton, Product Development Manager with leading security product s... Read full story

What products can be installed to help save on heating/hot water bills?

With energy prices having recently taken another hike, the focus for many businesses and households is on keeping heating and hot water bills down. When looking for solutions, it is always worthwhile ... Read full story

Standing the test of time

Matt Parton, product development manager with ESP and Sangamo, takes a look at the time switches product category and how it is evolving to meet the growing requirement for smarter solutions.... Read full story

ESP Self test emergency lighting saves time and money

Matthew Parton, Product Development Manager at ESP, looks at the self test area of the emergency lighting sector and how it can save building owners time and money.... Read full story

Capturing a share of the growing CCTV sector

With CCTV accounting for the largest part of the electronic security sector, there is plenty of opportunity for contractors and wholesalers to take a share of this growing market.... Read full story

All your fire protection solutions under one roof

Neil Baldwin, managing director of ESP, looks at the different types of fire protection solutions available and highlights how ESP’s support for contractors goes way beyond the supply of a comprehensi... Read full story

Recommendations for disabled refuge areas

ESP, looks at the specific recommendation for refuge areas to be provided with an emergency voice communication (EVC) system conforming to BS 5839-9 and the provision of such an EVC system.... Read full story

Playing with fire – a look at substandard fire design schemes

ESP reveals some worrying evidence that not all fire design schemes are up to the standard required to ensure the safety of buildings and their inhabitants.... Read full story

Emergency lighting legislation and standards

Matt Tighe, Technical Service Manager with ESP, briefly considers the requirements of legislation and the British Standards and Codes of Practice that apply to the design, installation, commissioning ... Read full story

Taking control of rising energy bills

Katie Plumstead, Group Marketing Manager with Scolmore Group company, ESP, looks at how understating heating controls can help householders and businesses during the energy bills crisis. ... Read full story

CCTV market set for continued growth

With the CCTV market continuing to show strong growth, ESP is encouraging contractors to think big and take advantage of ESP’s growing support services.... Read full story

Light up your security

Securing a home or business property from unwanted attention doesn’t necessarily mean investing in the very latest CCTV system. ... Read full story

The smart way to put a cap on energy bills

Households are facing huge hikes in energy bills as a result of the new price cap recently announced.... Read full story

Pandemic boosts smart home market

Neil Baldwin, managing director with ESP, leading electronic security specialist, looks at what is driving growth in the smart home market sector... Read full story

Self test emergency lighting saves time and money

Neil Baldwin, Managing Director at ESP, looks at the self test area of the emergency lighting sector and how it can save building owners time and money.... Read full story

Robust growth expected for electrical wholesalers market

Katie Plumstead, Group Marketing Manager at Scolmore Group, looks at the findings of the latest report on the electrical wholesalers market and what they tell us about the future.... Read full story

Smart Technology – a growing market

The 5th edition of the Home Automation Market Report – UK 2021-2025 is the latest market report from AMA Research, and it addresses the market for home automation products and systems, which has benef... Read full story

Which fire alarm system?

Here ESP looks at the range of fire protection solutions available from conventional to addressable and the latest two wire fire alarm systems. ... Read full story

Rekor CCTV range gets a revamp

Here we look at the market for electronic security systems and how ESP’s revamped RekorHD 2MP CCTV range is benefitting from growing demand. ... Read full story

The heat is on

ESP provides some insight into the current market for residential heating and looks at the Sangamo heating controls and timers range.... Read full story

BS 5839-6:2019 – are you up to date?

With revisions to the standard for domestic fire detection introduced in 2019, ESP takes a look at the key updates. ... Read full story

Homeowners urged to review home security during lockdown

Despite the vast majority of Brits spending more time at home than ever before, recently released data has revealed that 356,000 homes were broken into last year, prompting security experts to issue w... Read full story

Fire alarm commissioning

Having recently launched its own fire systems commissioning service, ESP’s managing director Neil Baldwin, provides a more detailed look at the area of commissioning, as outlined in the BS5839 standar... Read full story

The future of heating is looking smart

Matt Parton, product development manager with ESP and Sangamo, shares details of the latest report that shows smart heating controls expected to drive high growth levels to 2022.... Read full story

Pandemic creates high demand for door entry systems

As much of the country is once more forced into some sort of lockdown restrictions, efforts continue on all fronts to create safe environments for people to work, shop, dine and keep fit. With the emp... Read full story

Working from home – new opportunities for the smart contractor

With working from home likely to be the new normal for many people for the foreseeable future, Marie Parry, group marketing director Scolmore Group, looks at how contractors can help home workers unde... Read full story

Contractor engagement drives new product development at ESP

Neil Baldwin, managing director at Scolmore Group company, ESP, looks at how contractor engagement and some of the latest technologies are helping to drive product development of the company’s securit... Read full story

Get a share of the £2bn Green Homes Grant Scheme

The Green Homes Grant scheme will see the injection of £2billion into improving the energy efficiency of homes in the UK and is part of the government’s overall goal to reach the target of net zero by... Read full story

Scolmore Group – our journey through the pandemic

Marie Parry, group marketing director, Scolmore Group, looks at the steps the company has taken through the coronavirus crisis and how it is operating under a ‘new normal’.... Read full story

Think security, think exterior lighting

Securing a home or business property from unwanted attention doesn’t necessarily mean investing in the very latest CCTV system.  Exterior security lighting can provide a simple to install and affordab... Read full story

BS 5839-6:2019 – are you up to date?

With revisions to the standard for domestic fire detection introduced last year, Neil Baldwin, managing director at ESP, takes a look at the key updates that contractors need to be aware of, to ensure... Read full story

IP (Internet Protocol) - leading the charge for CCTV

From domestic properties to large commercial complexes, ESP has the CCTV system to suit all applications and budgets. Neil Baldwin, managing director, looks at the options that contractors should be ... Read full story

ESP has all your CCTV needs covered

From domestic properties to large commercial complexes, ESP has the CCTV system to suit all applications and budgets. Neil Baldwin, managing director, looks at the options for contractors.... Read full story

Take a slice of the £2.4bn security sector

Matt Parton, product development manager at ESP, offers advice on how to plan, design and install a CCTV system. ... Read full story

Two-pronged attack

ESP’s new MAGDUO Two-Wire Fire Alarm System means easier, faster installations and significant cost savings. Neil Baldwin, managing director, ESP takes a look at the new ... Read full story

Sangamo - standing the test of time

Mark Robinson, product director with Sangamo, takes a look at the time switches and heating controls product categories and the options they provide for electrical wholesalers to ... Read full story

Don’t fall foul of the data protection law covering CCTV warns ESP

Martyn Walley, group technical manager with Scolmore, looks at the implications of the new data protection act for those organisations that use CCTV systems to protect their ... Read full story

ARE YOU CAMERA SHY?

Long-time PE product tester, Norman Bradshaw, tries out a new CCTV camera installation kit from ESP and explains why it could offer the perfect opportunity for electricians to ... Read full story

Don’t be left in the dark

As the long dark nights of winter stretch ahead, home and business owners will be focusing on keeping their properties protected. This presents new opportunities for installers, as... Read full story

Smart security for all generations

Neil Baldwin, sales director at ESP, looks at how the rise in multi-family living is providing opportunities for switched on contractors when considering home security solutions ... Read full story

Putting the spotlight on emergency lighting

Are you up to date with the code of practice for emergency lighting? Neil Baldwin, commercial director of ESP Ltd takes a look at the revisions to BS5266-1 2016 highlighting some ... Read full story

Fire safety - a cover up

With fire detector technology constantly evolving, standards also change in order to keep with the latest developments. ESP’s sales director, Neil Baldwin, looks at the ... Read full story

Caught on Camera

Matt Parton, Product Development at leading security products supplier, ESP, provides the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions they get from installers on the ... Read full story

‘Audio Only Door Entry’ in high demand ESP advises wholesalers

While a major talking point for the security industry for 2018 is how the latest advances in technology will bring more automation and smart solutions to this area, leading ... Read full story

CCTV – a lucrative business

Neil Baldwin, sales director ESP gives 5 key reasons why electrical contractors should add CCTV to their business offering Additional income stream The UK security industry is ... Read full story

SECURITY – A GROWING CONCERN

Are you missing out on £2 billion of business?  Neil Baldwin, sales director of ESP, examines the opportunities for electrical installers in the booming electrical ... Read full story

Standard Advice

Don’t fall behind on the latest fire regulations – make sure you are up to date with the latest EN54-23 product standard, says Neil Baldwin, sales director with ESP.&... Read full story