BLOGA new standard has been introduced to make public buildings and spaces accessible across Europe.EN 17210 applies to all CENELEC members which include the national standards bodies and electrotechnical committees of countries from across the continent, including the United Kingdom.The European Union has directed that...
Three of our engineering team have clocked up more than 60 years’ service with Contacta.Paul Mann, Harish Patel and Stuart Ward have seen a lot of changes since joining us at the turn of the Millennium in 2000.Covering South Yorkshire, Birmingham and London respectively, the...
Two years of campaigning to improve access for people with hearing loss has resulted in Contacta’s products being introduced into Greece for the first time.This July, our partners, Earcare, proudly unveiled our hearing loop systems on the customer service desk of the city hall In...
The 24th July sees masks and face coverings become compulsory for shoppers in England. Anyone entering a shop or supermarket needs to be wearing one or face a fine of up to £100.There are exemptions for people with additional needs, including those with hearing loss.Anyone...
Founded in 1970 by current owners Andrew and Simon Thomas’ dad, Bert, Contacta has transformed from a company selling a single internal communications system to one of the market-leaders in assistive listening technology. Contacta is best known for high quality hearing loops, state of the art...
Partitions at customer-facing desks and windows – screens made from security glass or polycarbonate – were disappearing from retail outlets and public venues over the 2000s and 2010s as physical security considerations became less pressing factors and a more welcoming approach to visitors became the...
Large area hearing loop drivers installed in venues such as lectures halls, places of worship, and arenas allow multiple hearing instrument wearers to listen to speech or music with complete clarity.Launching in March 2020, the V Series PRO range is the most technologically advanced set...
Here are our adjusted office opening hours during the Christmas and New Year period:Our last dispatch date for orders will be 20th December 2016 at 2pm. Our warehouse will then be closed until the 3rd January 2017. Standard lead times apply.Call our team today on 01732 223900 or...
Assistive Listening TechnologiesThere are numerous types of assistive technologies available today, aimed at enhancing accessibility and making everyday tasks a little easier. A piece of technology that improves communication for those that have hearing loss is often referred to as an assistive listening device (ALD)....
Founded in 1997, Tau is one of the leading distributors of quality audio products in the Netherlands. It has almost 20 years’ experience installing and distributing hearing loops throughout the region. Tau Audio has an extensive range of AV products from recognised brands in which...
MADE IN THE UK: We’re proud to say our Contacta designed products are manufactured in the UK
