News / Events
Drives & Controls 2022
The 2020 Drives & Controls Exhibition and co-located shows have been rescheduled to take place 5-7th April 2022 following advice from UK Government and health officials.
The show is still going to take place at Birmingham’s NEC, alongside the MACH Exhibition, with ETE still due to be located at Stand J130.
We will email our customers, distributors, and suppliers closer to the date of the rescheduled event with details on how to register to attend.
Updated details on the show can be found below:
LOCATION
National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
North Avenue, Marston Green,
Birmingham, West Midlands,
B40 1NT
OPENING HOURS
Tue 5 April 2022 (09:30-17:00)
Wed 6 April 2022 (09:30-17:00)
Thur 7 April 2022 (09:30-16:00)
Visit us… Stand J130
Visit ETE at Drives & Controls 2020 (Stand J130)
Drives and Controls is recognised as the UK’s leading show for automation, power transmission, and motor engineering. It is a biennial event and is co-located with 4 other industrial exhibitions, making it the largest manufacturing / industrial event in the UK this year. The show covers the very latest in mechanical power transmission, drives, energy efficiency, motion control, robotics, engineering and automation and is expected to be represented by over 400 industry leading companies.
LOCATION
National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
North Avenue, Marston Green,
Birmingham, West Midlands,
B40 1NT
STAND
J130
OPENING HOURS
Tue 21 April (09:30-17:00)
Wed 22 April (09:30-17:00)
Thu 23 April (09:30-16:00)
Register now for free here to get your visitor badge and ensure fast track entry to the show upon arrival.
We look forward to seeing you there and having a chat over a tea or coffee!
MEAN WELL Discontinued Ranges: January 2020 Update
As of this month, MEAN WELL have announced a number of updates to their list of discontinued products.
The DRH and DRT series have now been added, with our DR, DRP, PS, and SP ranges only available on a 90 day lead-time from MEAN WELL.
The last production date for all of the above ranges is scheduled for Tuesday 8th September 2020.
There are, however, new and more cost-effective models to replace each of the discontinued units (see below).
We encourage you to switch over to these newer units as soon as possible, so that you are ready for when the discontinued models become obsolete.
Please see confirmation of all updates below:
DRH-120
Not recommended for new design
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: WDR-120 (datasheet)
DRT-240
Not recommended for new design
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: TDR-240 (datasheet)
DRT-480
Not recommended for new design
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: TDR-480 (datasheet)
DRT-960
Not recommended for new design
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: TDR-960 (datasheet)
DR-15
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: HDR-15 (datasheet)
DR-30
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: HDR-30 (datasheet)
DR-45
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: HDR-60 (datasheet)
DR-60
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: HDR-60 (datasheet)
DR-75
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: EDR-75 (datasheet) / NDR-75 (datasheet)
DR-100
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: HDR-100 (datasheet)
DR-120
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: EDR-120 (datasheet) / NDR-120 (datasheet)
DRP-240
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: NDR-240 (datasheet)
DRP-480
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: NDR-480 (datasheet)
DRP-480S
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: NDR-480 (datasheet)
SP-75
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: RSP-75 (datasheet)
SP-100
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: RSP-100 (datasheet)
SP-150
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: RSP-150 (datasheet)
SP-200
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: RSP-200 (datasheet)
SP-240
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: RSP-320 (datasheet)
SP-320
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: RSP-320 (datasheet)
SP-480
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: RSP-500 (datasheet)
SP-750
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: RSP-750 (datasheet)
PS-15
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: EPS-15 (datasheet)
PS-25
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: EPS-25 (datasheet)
PS-35
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: EPS-35 (datasheet)
PS-45
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: EPS-45 (datasheet)
PS-65
90 day lead-time
(last production date of 08/09/2020)
Replacement series: EPS-65 (datasheet)
If you require any further information get in touch with our sales team on 01284 388 033 or by emailing sales@ete.co.uk.
Christmas Closure Dates
The ETE factory and offices are scheduled for closure over the festive period from 12:30 on Monday 23rd December 2019 (last shipping date on the 20th) until Wednesday 1st January 2019.
Any enquiries / orders sent during our festive closure will be dealt with when the factory and offices reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2020. We will be ready to ship items again from this date onwards. See our festive opening hours / closure dates in full below:
16/12/2019 – 09:00-17:00
17/12/2019 – 09:00-17:00
18/12/2019 – 09:00-17:00
19/12/2019 – 09:00-17:00
20/12/2019 – 09:00-15:30 (LAST SHIPPING DATE)
21/12/2019 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
22/12/2019 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
23/12/2019 – 09:00-12:30
24/12/2019 – CLOSED
25/12/2019 – BANK HOLIDAY (CLOSED)
26/12/2019 – BANK HOLIDAY (CLOSED)
27/12/2019 – CLOSED
28/12/2019 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
29/12/2019 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
30/12/2019 – CLOSED
31/12/2019 – CLOSED
01/01/2020 – BANK HOLIDAY (CLOSED)
02/01/2020 – 09:00-17:00
03/01/2020 – 09:00-12:30 (NEW FRIDAY HOURS)
04/01/2020 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
05/01/2020 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
We wish all of our valued customers and distributors the very best whatever your plans over the festive period.
New Friday Opening Hours
ETE’s factory and offices will operate under new Friday hours from 3rd January 2020 onwards.
This will be a permanent change to our Friday hours, with our Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday opening hours remaining unchanged.
Our hours will remain the same for the remainder of December.
Please see a summary below of our new opening hours and order submission deadlines for next day delivery.
MONDAY
09:00-17:00 (orders by midday for same day despatch)*
TUESDAY
09:00-17:00 (orders by midday for same day despatch)*
WEDNESDAY
09:00-17:00 (orders by midday for same day despatch)*
THURSDAY
09:00-17:00 (orders by midday for same day despatch)*
FRIDAY
09:00-12:30 (orders by 10 am for same day despatch)*
*Whilst every effort is made to ensure orders received before these times are sent out same day, we cannot guarantee this as occasionally it isn’t possible.
MEAN WELL Discontinued Series Update: July 2019
MEAN WELL announced in January that a number of popular ranges had not been recommended for new design. As per their July 2019 update, all of these units have now entered their end of life (EOL) procedure and, as such, are only available with the longer lead-times specified below. Fortunately, MEAN WELL have released new and more cost-effective models to replace each of the discontinued units (see below) which we would encourage you to switch over to as soon as possible.
Here is the full list of discontinued models (and their replacement models) as of July 2019:
DR-15
60 day lead-time
Replacement series: HDR-15
DR-30
60 day lead-time
Replacement series: HDR-30
DR-45
60 day lead-time
Replacement series: HDR-60
DR-60
60 day lead-time
Replacement series: HDR-60
DR-75
60 day lead-time
Replacement series: EDR-75 / NDR-75
DR-100
60 day lead-time
Replacement series: HDR-100
DR-120
60 day lead-time
Replacement series: EDR-120 / NDR-120
DRP-240
60 day lead-time
Replacement series: NDR-240
DRP-480
60 day lead-time
Replacement series: NDR-480
DRP-480S
60 day lead-time
Replacement series: NDR-480
SP-75
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: RSP-75
SP-100
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: RSP-100
SP-150
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: RSP-150
SP-200
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: RSP-200
SP-240
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: RSP-320
SP-320
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: RSP-320
SP-480
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: RSP-500
SP-750
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: RSP-750
PS-15
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: EPS-15
PS-25
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: EPS-25
PS-35
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: EPS-35
PS-45
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: EPS-45
PS-65
90 day lead-time
Replacement series: EPS-65
If you require any further information get in touch with our sales team on 01284 388 033 or by emailing sales@ete.co.uk.
Easter Opening Hours
Please see ETE’s Easter opening hours / closure dates below:
15/04/2019 – 09:00-17:00
16/04/2019 – 09:00-17:00
17/04/2019 – 09:00-17:00
18/04/2019 – 09:00-15:30
19/04/2019 – BANK HOLIDAY (CLOSED)
20/04/2019 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
21/04/2019 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
22/04/2019 – BANK HOLIDAY (CLOSED)
23/04/2019 – 09:00-17:00
24/04/2019 – 09:00-17:00
25/04/2019 – 09:00-17:00
26/04/2019 – 09:00-15:30
27/04/2019 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
28/04/2019 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
UL Listed Transformers now available
ETE is now certified to design and manufacture UL Listed transformers from 25VA to 5kVA, as per file E502156, Vol. 1, to UL 5085-1 and UL 5085-2 standards. The transformers will comprise our UL Recognised Class 155(F) insulation as per file E502131 and will be manufactured in the UK within our Suffolk-based factory. The transformers can be custom-built to your specific requirements and we can offer a fast turnaround from initial enquiry to delivery.
Please see below the key bullet points:
– ETE certified to manufacture UL Listed transformers
– From 25VA to 5kVA
– Designed to your bespoke requirements
– Manufactured in the UK
– Fast turnaround
For further information get in touch with our sales department on 01284 388 033 or by emailing sales@ete.co.uk.
MEAN WELL Discontinued Series Update: January 2019
MEAN WELL have announced that a number of popular ranges have not been recommended for new design and, as such, will begin the end of life (EOL) procedure within the next 3-18 months. Once this procedure has been completed, the specified ranges will no longer be in production. Fortunately, new and more cost-effective replacement models have been released for all discontinued models. There is still plenty of time to place your orders for these discontinued ranges, so get them while you still can…
Here is the full list of discontinued models (and their replacement models) as of January 2019:
DR-15
6-18 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: HDR-15
DR-30
6-18 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: HDR-30
DR-45
6-18 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: HDR-60
DR-60
6-18 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: HDR-60
DR-75
6-18 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: EDR-75 / NDR-75
DR-100
6-18 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: HDR-100
DR-120
6-18 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: EDR-120 / NDR-120
DRP-240
6-18 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: NDR-240
DRP-480
6-18 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: NDR-480
DRP-480S
6-18 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: NDR-480
SP-75
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: RSP-75
SP-100
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: RSP-100
SP-150
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: RSP-150
SP-200
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: RSP-200
SP-240
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: RSP-320
SP-320
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: RSP-320
SP-480
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: RSP-500
SP-750
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: RSP-750
PS-15
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: EPS-15
PS-25
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: EPS-25
PS-35
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: EPS-35
PS-45
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: EPS-45
PS-65
3 months before EOL procedure
Replacement series: EPS-65
If you require any further information get in touch with our sales team on 01284 388 033 or by emailing sales@ete.co.uk.
Christmas Closure Dates (Dec 18 / Jan 19)
The ETE factory and offices are scheduled for closure over the festive period from midday on Friday 21st December 2018 (last shipping date on the 20th) to Wednesday 2nd January 2019.
Any enquiries / orders sent during our festive closure will be dealt with when the factory and offices reopen on Thursday 3rd January 2018. See our festive opening hours / closure dates in full below:
17/12/2018 – 09:00-17:00
18/12/2018 – 09:00-17:00
19/12/2018 – 09:00-17:00
20/12/2018 – 09:00-17:00 (LAST SHIPPING DATE)
21/12/2018 – 09:00-12:00
22/12/2018 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
23/12/2018 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
24/12/2018 – CLOSED
25/12/2018 – BANK HOLIDAY (CLOSED)
26/12/2018 – BANK HOLIDAY (CLOSED)
27/12/2018 – CLOSED
28/12/2018 – CLOSED
29/12/2018 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
30/12/2018 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
31/12/2018 – CLOSED
01/01/2019 – BANK HOLIDAY (CLOSED)
02/01/2019 – CLOSED
03/01/2019 – 09:00-17:00
04/01/2019 – 09:00-15:30
05/01/2019 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
06/01/2019 – WEEKEND (CLOSED)
We wish all of our valued customers, distributors, and suppliers the very best whatever your plans this festive period.