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NEWSWATCH THE LATEST NEWS AND PRODUCTS FROM THE BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWSWORTHY LEGRAND SA GETS WEBSITE REVAMP Legrand SA, specialists in electrical and digital infrastructures, has revamped their website to include up-to-date technical information and practical advice about the latest systems available for resi- dential, commercial, hospitality and healthcare applications. This easy-to-navigate website is an inspiring reference for local architects and designers, electrical engineer and contractors, home- owners as well and DIY as enthusiasts, general retailers, property developers and facilities management specialists. The website showcases Legrand’s comprehensive product range, which is designed to suit specific requirements of every industry. For example, in the commercial sector, information is provided about audio and visual equipment, cable management, lighting, wiring devices and UPS systems. For residential applications, Legrand gives information about security products, home automation, light- ing, wiring devices and distribution boards, as well as breakers and timers. Neat nurse call and Novo alarm and call systems, form part of Legrand’s healthcare solutions. Brochures and e-catalogues are BUILT TO SURVIVE – THE NEW, RUGGED CAT S31 SMARTPHONE Cat Phones introduces the Cat S31 – a resilient smartphone suited for harsh and rugged environments and packed with features customers will value. The new edition to the Cat smartphone family succeeds the Cat S30 and is fit for a range of industries, including construction. Since Cat phones’ customers need a phone they can rely on, the Cat S31 has been designed to keep working. Its powerful 4,000mAh battery is designed to last and its rugged IP68 waterproof casing makes it a cut above the rest. The smart phone is dust resistant and drop proof (from 1.8m onto concrete), as well as an MIL SPEG 810G phone that handles all elements. Take the S31 everywhere, stay connected and get more done. According to a study conducted by Cat on roughly 22,000 Cat phone users, more than three-quarters (76%) indicated that a long battery life was essential and 98% considered it a highly valued key feature. Further, the survey showed that 76% have damaged their previous mobile phones and experienced the endless frustration that goes with a damaged p h o n e . Unsurprisingly, 94% of Cat phone owners value the drop proof feature, while 71% said that a scratch resistant screen is also essential. “The Cat S31 represents the foundation of the Cat smartphone portfolio with upgrades and improvements to every feature we know are important to our customers. It maintains the leading rugged credentials our customers require while benefitting from improvements in the battery and screen performance and a better camera, memory and processor which together ensures it’s built to survive.” said Peter Stephens, CEO of Bullitt Group, global mobile licensee for Caterpillar. Rugged and resilient, the Cat S31 is a tough phone that is guaranteed to keep going. It builds on Cat phones’ heritage of creating rugged devices, with its heavy-duty credentials. Meanwhile, its bright 4.7” HD display is protected by a scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 screen which can easily be read in direct sunlight with a touch screen that can be controlled with wet fingers and while wearing gloves. also accessible from this site and on-line requests. The Cat S31 smartphone is available from leading cellular network operators in South Africa. www.legrand.co.za www.catphones.co.za there is also a facility for specific 6 News Watch