Over two-thirds (69%) of British consumers believe the government could be doing more to increase energy efficiency in the home, according to a new study by Schneider Electric. However, only 9% of consumers are aware of ongoing government initiatives, suggesting there is room for greater sustainable home improvements. The study of 2,000 UK consumers highlights a […]

Scottish construction trade association SELECT has once again joined forces with more than 40 contractor and trade association members in writing to the UK Government demanding the withdrawal of proposed Reverse Charge VAT legislation. It is the second time the influential trade bodies have felt the need to press the case for a rethink with […]

Intelliconnect (Europe), a UK based specialist manufacturer of RF, waterproof and cryogenic connectors and cable assemblies, has moved to a larger facility at the Corby Innovation Hub following sales growth of 30% in 2020. The move to a 6400ft² site provides the space required for their immediate increase in production requirements and provides additional space […]

Electrical wholesaler ERF has appointed Andy Laycock as its new managing director to drive the company’s next phase of digitalisation and growth. The scheduled transition is part of a two year plan, with Robin Combellack being appointed CEO. In his new role, Robin Combellack will continue to play a crucial part in the business, despite […]

While it hasn’t been the start of the year that any of us had hoped for, Scolmore remains optimistic that the roll out of the vaccine programme will help speed up the process of restoring some semblance of normal home and working lives for everyone. For now, however, there are the challenges of another national […]

Ovia’s new Inceptor Intense is a range of 24V LED strips, available in cool white, warm white and RGBW. They come in four pre-cut lengths – 0.5m, 1m, 2m and 5m — and use a plug and play system, making installation quick and easy. IP20 and IP65 rated, the LED Strips come in the following […]

ESP has added three new products to its expanding Duceri LED Exit Sign range, which offers installers and designers a comprehensive range of independently tested products which combine high performance with ease of installation. ESP has added three new products to its expanding Duceri LED Exit Sign range, which offers installers and designers a comprehensive […]

Thorn lighting’s new Punch luminaire has been designed to provide efficient, versatile lighting for offices and education establishments, as well as many other applications. Simple and straightforward to install, the Silent Dual 100 offers dual functions, dual sensing and dual inlets, which make it one of the most versatile and innovative extract fans available, backed-up […]

Wieland Electric’s RST® MINI is a complete installation system that adheres to the trend towards compact designs and comprises of connectors, device connectors, cable assemblies, and distributors. With its small dimensions, this installation connector can be used in extremely confined spaces quick and safe installation, even under harsh installation conditions. The RST Mini is perfect […]

Scolmore has expanded three of its popular wiring accessories ranges – Deco, Deco+ and Definity – to add a grey option to the choice of inserts available with certain finishes. This follows feedback from many contractors and is a growing trend with end users and consumers looking for ways to add stylish finishing touches to […]

TELE Controls, a manufacturer of time/monitoring relays, power monitors, energy meters, soft starters, etc., supporting industrial facilities and OEMs with a focus on renewable markets, has joined ETIM North America (NA). ETIM NA, the North American chapter of ETIM International, is leading the charge to adopt the ETIM language-independent product classification system for North America. […]

OGL Computer has appointed Gary Reynolds as Software Director to manage the roll out of the company’s next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, Profit4. Gary has been in the software industry for over 24 years and has a wealth of experience in taking new software products to market, from designing new applications by actively collaborating […]

Leading pliers’ specialists KNIPEX has released a ‘How To’ video on its automatic insulation stripping PreciStrip16 tool. Filmed in the KNIPEX workshop and available to view on the KNIPEX You Tube channel, the video shows just how effective and time saving the tool is for any electrician who needs to strip cable quickly and efficiently. […]