Excel Networking, the number one cabling brand in the UK market according to BSRIA research, has now certified all of its copper cabling to meet UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed), way ahead of the 2023 deadline.

The UKCA marking came into effect from 1st January 2021 because of the UK leaving the EU.  All products entering the UK market will need to carry this marking from 1st January 2023, where previously the CE mark was used.

Neil Payne, Excel Product Manager commented “The Excel cable will carry both the UKCA and CE markings since the cable is sold in both Europe and the UK.  The UKCA marking has no effect on the CPR classification, in fact it adds to the validity of the cable’s classification, as all cables are subject to a secondary test in the UK to verify the cables CPR classification.”

Neil continued “Having the UKCA in place so early gives our customers further assurance in the legal compliance and reliability when specifying and installing Excel cables, knowing that the correct certification is in place, particularly when bidding for projects in coming weeks where deployment runs into 2023."

Neil concluded “Our ‘Declaration of Performance’ certificates for each product will include both the UKCA and CE information and the product labels will also clearly show the markings.  Products with the UKCA certification markings will start to enter our stocks over the next quarter.  We encourage our customers to check the UKCA certification status of any other cables they are installing, as the date at which this becomes a legal requirement is fast approaching.”

Excel cable is available in various CPR Euroclasses but for installations to meet and comply with the British Standard BS6701:2016+A1:2017 they should meet the minimum standard of Euroclass Cca, s1b, d2, a2.  Excel has worked tirelessly over the last few years to educate installation partners and consultants and has a full range of collateral in place that explains everything in detail - see https://excel-networking.com/understanding-cpr. 

Excel cabling installations can also be covered by a 25-year warranty when installed by an authorised Excel Partner.

To view the full range of Excel copper cabling products available from Mayflex in the UK please visit https://mayflex.com/shop/d/structured-cabling.

Contact the Mayflex sales team on 0800 75 75 65 or email sales@mayflex.com for prices and availability.

April 2022, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Simon Steer in the role of Director of Sales for Security.  

Simon has extensive experience in the industry having previously worked for Indigo Vision for the last 10 years, where his last position was Sales Director covering the UK and Ireland and prior to that he worked for an installer for 8 years in the security industry.

Ross McLetchie, Sales Director at Mayflex commented, “We are delighted to welcome Simon to the team, he has good technical knowledge and commercial experience and great leadership qualities which will all be crucial for driving our continued growth of our security focused business.”    

Ross continued “Simon will be leading our external security team with a focus on the UK and he will be working closely with our security vendors to continue building our close relationships with brands such as Avigilon, Axis, Hikvision, Milestone, Mobotix, Paxton, Suprema and Wavestore to name but a few.”

Simon commented, “I’m very much looking forward to being part of the Mayflex team, it’s a business that has continued to grow and evolve and one that puts the customer at the heart of everything that it does. I’m excited about getting to know my team, the Mayflex associates and most importantly getting to know and support our customers.”

Ross concluded “In the first few weeks Simon will undergo a comprehensive induction to bring him up to speed on everything that is Mayflex and particularly around our security business.  For anyone needing to make contact with Simon, he will be available at simon.steer@mayflex.com or mob 07787 527376.”

For further details on the full range of security products distributed by visit the Mayflex website.

May 2022, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has recently gone through a complete transformation of its offices and meeting rooms, as their office staff return to a new hybrid way of working.

Martin Eccleston, Commercial Manager commented ‘As with most businesses when Covid hit, our office-based staff all changed to working from home full time.  Thanks to technology and in particular Microsoft Teams it meant that we could communicate easily with each other and still offer a good service level to our customers.’

Martin continued ‘Towards the end of last year, the decision was taken to completely refurbish the offices and meeting rooms at the head office to create a fresh and inviting place for staff to work from and to bring customers and vendor partners into.  From January, we have worked with interior design specialists, aci, to completely transform the HQ.’

Tracey Calcutt, Marketing Manager said ‘We now have a fresh space to allow for collaboration, creativity and the bringing together of different teams and people in one safe place.  Our teams are working either two or three days a week in the office which now has 60 hot desks, including several standing desks, which are bookable via an app.  The upstairs office space has numerous informal meeting areas where associates and teams can have discussions or meetings.’

Tracey continued ‘The downstairs has also been remodelled with a new Mtech that when completed will become a full-time exhibition area to display the key products and services available.  There is a 30-seat conference suite and a Meeting Village that has 5 meeting rooms holding from 12 to 4 people, all of which have the latest state-of-the-art AV equipment and online booking system.  Lastly but most importantly there is a new large canteen area for use by both the office and warehouse associates, which includes a pool table, video machine and dart board to entertain associates on their breaks and encourage more interaction between the teams.’

Tracey concluded ‘We feel that moving to a new hybrid way of working gives our associates the best of both worlds and brings people together on a regular basis and keeps the team spirit high.  We can more easily deliver regular and interactive training and we can ensure the welfare of our associates.  It also allows us to attract and keep new fresh talent who wouldn’t necessarily be happy working from home in an isolated environment without that team interaction.’

The new meeting facilities are available to our customers and vendor partners to utilise as and when required.   If you have a requirement, please speak to your Mayflex account manager, or contact the team on 0800 75 75 65.

6th June 2022, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Wanzl to distribute their Access Control systems including Interior and Exterior Security Gates and turnstiles.  

Wanzl provide all the tools that consumer-facing businesses need to carry out their day-to-day operations and help them realise their maximum trading potential and keep people safe.

Working with retailers, airport operators, logistics providers, distribution centres, hoteliers and leisure providers, Wanzl develop, produce, deliver and maintain the equipment and solutions to help regulate people flow and keep sensitive areas and assets safe.

Since 1947, Wanzl have set and raised the global benchmark for outstanding quality and ground-breaking innovations. With 27 local subsidiaries and countless representative partners located all over the world, their local teams are experts within their regions and ensure their customers have the benefit of a truly global service, delivered locally.

Ross McLetchie, Sales Director commented ‘We’re excited to partner with Wanzl and become a distributor of their Access Control Products. Working with our integrator partners we are seeing more and more requirements for turnstiles and security gates that can be integrated as part of a total security solution.’

Ross continued ‘Not only does Wanzl offer a full range of Access Control Products they also go above and beyond with their service offering, they will visit our customer site’s, develop the most cost-effective system for them, provide full site survey’s, specs and drawings. Wanzl offer a 24/7 national field service coverage across UK & Ireland. With this full product and service offering we are confident that Wanzl can fully support our customers and give them the best service that they’ve come to expect from working with Mayflex.

Marc Radforth, Sales & Marketing Director for Wanzl added “Wanzl are excited to partner with Mayflex. Our partnership brings together Wanzl’s industry-leading, quality access control systems and Mayflex’s specialist technical infrastructure expertise to offer integrators and end users a true end-to-end service, delivering integrated access control systems.”

For more details on the range, products and features visit the Mayflex website where you can also sign up to stay up to date with all the latest information about Wanzl and the other brands we offer. Keep following our LinkedIn account, email and newsletter communications for details on any special introductory offers.

8th June 2022, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Pelco to distribute their Security and surveillance technology.

Pelco, A Motorola Solutions Company, is a global leader in the design and development of video surveillance solutions including video management and analytics software, infrastructure, cameras, and related services

For 63 years, Pelco has built a brand and products focused on technology and trust. They are a single source for video, security management, and intelligent solutions. From Pelco's VideoXpert video management platform to their industry leading selection of IP cameras and accessories, Pelco is committed to designing and delivering a broad range of high-quality, IP video security products and systems that make the world safer.

Simon Steer, Security Director at Mayflex commented ‘We’re really excited to bring onboard the Pelco brand and a wide selection of their range. Pelco not only focuses on product development but work tirelessly to bring the best service to their customers, offering dedicated support, support videos, storage estimators and part number guides.’

Simon continued ‘Our aim is to offer our customers a range of choice across our security product offering so that we can fulfill their every need. Pelco makes our security offering more diverse, offering an end-to-end solution with options across all budgets. Pelco is also fully NDAA approved, which we know is important to some of our customers.’

For more details on the range, products and features visit the Mayflex website where you can stay up to date with all the latest information about Pelco and the other brands we offer. Keep following our LinkedIn account, email and newsletter communications for details on any special introductory offers.    To discuss Pelco please contact our security sales team on 0121 326 2228 or email securitysales@mayflex.com.

July 2022, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Rhys Jones in the role of account manager for Converged Technology with an emphasis on IP Security.  

Rhys joins Mayflex from QED distribution where he was based for the last 5 years in both sales management and business development roles. 

Simon Steer, Director of Sales for Security at Mayflex commented, “We are delighted to welcome Rhys to the team, he has great knowledge of a wide variety of access control, CCTV systems and infrastructure which will be key to supporting our customers in his area.”

Simon continued “Rhys will be looking after customers in Cumbria, the Northeast and Yorkshire, together with internal support from Jessika Corbett and Peter Male on projects to ensure our customers receive the very best service and support particularly around our key security brands including Avigilon, Axis, Hikvision, Milestone, Mobotix, Paxton, Suprema, Wavestore and the recently launched Pelco.”

Rhys commented, “I’m very much looking forward to being part of the Mayflex team and having access to sell such a wide range of quality brands.  I’m keen to get out and meet my customers and to start working with them to build long lasting relationships to mutually grow our businesses.”  

Simon concluded “In the first few weeks Rhys will undergo a comprehensive induction to bring him up to speed on everything that is Mayflex and particularly around our security business.  For anyone needing to make contact with Rhys, he will be available at rhys.jones@mayflex.com or mob 07825 971471.”

For further details on the full range of security products distributed by visit the Mayflex website.

July 2022, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, went through a complete transformation of its offices and meeting rooms at the start of 2022 to create a fresh space to allow for collaboration, creativity and the bringing together of different teams and people in one safe place in a new hybrid way of working. 

Tracey Calcutt, Marketing Manager explained “The refurbished offices and hot desks provide a lovely working environment but we do have a lot of white space on the office walls. In line with our People, Planet, Purpose initiative we invited all our staff to submit up to two photographs that they had taken, that reflect the Planet and Wellbeing and what it means to them.”

Tracey continued “We had 55 fantastic photographs submitted in total which we split into 5 categories; Animals, Flowers, Landscapes, People and Sunsets.  We then enlisted 13 associates from across the business to vote for their favourites in each category.  The top 15 were chosen and these will all be printed on to 100cm w x 75cm h canvass frames which will be displayed in our Birmingham HQ and also in our offices in St Neots and Dubai.”

Tracey continued “We also asked all of our staff to vote on the final 15 photographs, to pick the top three favourites and we gave £100, £75 and £50 vouchers to the top three winners.” 

Tracey concluded ‘The Planet and Wellbeing is so important to Mayflex, we have numerous initiatives in place and it’s a constant drive for our business.  We hope with the addition of the new pictures, taken by our associates, will help to reinforce these messages and give us some lovely images to look at when we’re in the office.”

September 2022, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Billy Hopkins in the role of account manager for Converged Technology with an emphasis on IP Security.  

Billy joins Mayflex from Hanwha Techwin Europe where he was based for the last 3 years as a National Account Manager and prior to that worked for IDIS for 5 years in both business development and technical roles.

Simon Steer, Director of Sales for Security at Mayflex commented, “We are delighted to welcome Billy to the team, he’s got great experience in the security market, and he has a strong technical background which I believe is extremely beneficial when selling IP security solutions and supporting our customers to make the right decisions.”

Simon continued “Billy will be looking after customers in London & West Home Counties, together with internal support from Katherine Evans to ensure our customers receive the very best service and support particularly around our key security brands including Avigilon, Axis, Hikvision, Milestone, Mobotix, Paxton, Suprema, Wavestore and the recently launched Pelco.”

Billy commented, “I’m very much looking forward to working at Mayflex and particularly to be able to offer customers such a wide choice of brands and support services to suit their technical and budget requirements.”   

Simon concluded “Billy has had a comprehensive induction to bring him up to speed on everything that is Mayflex and particularly around our security business.  For anyone needing to make contact with Billy, he is available at billy.hopkins@mayflex.com or mob 07768 641926.”

For further details on the full range of security products distributed by visit the Mayflex website.

October 2022, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Allan McCran in the role of account manager for Converged Technology with an emphasis on IP Security for Scotland and the Northeast.  

Allan joins Mayflex from DVS Ltd where he was the Area Sales Manager Scotland East and previous to that, he worked for leading security installers including IC Fire & Security, Chubb, Hyfire Sterling Safety and Secom in various business development and sales management roles.

Simon Steer, Director of Sales for Security at Mayflex commented, “We are delighted to welcome Allan to the team, he has a strong security background and particularly great knowledge of the Hikvision brand.”

Simon continued “Allan will be looking after customers in Scotland and the Northeast, together with internal support from Adam Edmonds to ensure our customers receive the very best service and support particularly around our key security brands including Avigilon, Axis, Hikvision, Indigo Vision, Milestone, Mobotix, Paxton, Pelco, Suprema and Wavestore.  He will also work alongside Drew Alexander in the region who is focused on the infrastructure side of things.”

Allan commented, “I’m very much looking forward to being part of the Mayflex team and having access to sell such a wide range of quality brands.  I’m keen to get out and meet my customers and to start working with them to build long lasting relationships to mutually grow our businesses.”  

Simon concluded “In the first few weeks Allan will undergo a comprehensive induction to bring him up to speed on everything that is Mayflex and particularly around our security business.  For anyone needing to make contact with Allan, he will be available at allan.mccran@mayflex.com or mob 07825 022631.”

For further details on the full range of security products distributed by Mayflex please visit the Mayflex website.

28th November 2022, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with AVA to distribute their cloud-based security solution.

The AVA brand is owned by the Motorola Solutions Company alongside Avigilon, Indigo Vision and Pelco which are also brands available to buy from Mayflex.

AVA provides a scalable, intelligent, cloud-based security system that helps you gain real-time visibility and insights from anywhere.  It’s simple, smart security that safeguards your people and assets with proactive video security, on an open cloud platform.

Simon Steer, Security Director at Mayflex commented ‘AVA is a truly innovative cloud solution that we feel has huge potential due to the rapid growth of 5G and general improved internet speeds and coverage.   With its advanced analytics and ease of install the AVA solution provides a serious alternative to current systems on the market and can also be integrated with legacy cameras so that you can take advantage of the revolutionary AI capabilities, via a hybrid cloud.’

Simon continued ‘The quality of the AVA cameras is exceptional; they are packed with features and benefits that we know our installer partners will appreciate and provides our customers with the opportunity to earn re-occurring revenue. Security is at the forefront of the system with video being encrypted in transit and at rest ensuring an extremely secure end to end system. They come with built-in AI video and audio analytics, they are easy to install, use and maintain, they have cloud-native deployment and built-in storage, and they are covered by an impressive 10-year warranty.’

Simon concluded ‘Our sales and technical teams have undergone intensive training on the AVA solution, to guide our customers in choosing the right solutions for their requirements.   Customers will be able to see the AVA solution in action at the newly created Mayflex MTECH demonstration suite at our HQ in Birmingham, our office in London, as well as the AVA headquarters in London.’

For more details on the range, products and features visit the Mayflex website where you can stay up to date with all the latest information about AVA and the other brands we offer.  To discuss AVA please contact our security sales team on 0121 326 2228 or email securitysales@mayflex.com.