MK Electric’s echo has scooped the Best Product Innovation Award at this year’s M&E Building Services Event. The wireless, batteryless and self-powered range of switches, which was launched earlier this year, met the award’s criteria of noticeably improving the workplace and was deemed a worthy winner by the judges. The award was received on behalf of MK Electric by Calogero Di Gesu, Head of Wiring Devices.

The echo range harvests tiny amounts of ambient energy to wirelessly operate lighting at ranges of typically up to 30 metres within buildings. The benefits of such technology – combined with MK Electric’s market-leading wiring devices and accessories – include almost instant switch installation; total location flexibility of light switches within buildings; and easy relocation, re-installation and considerable cost-savings when ‘churning’ office and other commercial spaces. The range boasts incredibly low maintenance thanks to the lack of batteries (that would need replacing and disposing of) and lack of wiring in the wall.

Commenting on the award, Calogero Di Gesu, said:” Echo represents a major leap forward in cost-effective and flexible lighting control for commercial applications and it is fantastic that this has been recognised by winning this product innovation award.”

For further information, please contact: Joanne Reynolds, Customer Marketing Manager MK Electric. Tel: 01268 563000, www.mkelectric.co.uk