Manufacturer of cable management solutions, Marshall-Tufflex is celebrating its 80th Birthday this year. To mark this significant milestone, the company is undertaking a range of special activities, including a drive to increase the average recycled content in its PVC-U products to reach 80% by the end of the year. For eight decades, the company has […]

We need a UK energy bill that will help consumers today, and drive private investment into the growth of low carbon jobs and industries in the UK, says BEAMA. BEAMA fully supports statements set out by Energy UK last week that this energy bill must deliver on commitments to create a low carbon power system […]

LEM, a leader in electrical measurement solutions, today announced a major step towards strengthening its position as market leader in innovative, high-quality solutions for measuring electrical parameters with the appointment of renowned power electronic engineer Michael Sleven as Managing Director of LEM Europe GmbH and Head of Sales for Germany. Anticipating significant growth in the […]

C.K Tools, the hand tool specialist, is warning the electrical trade to watch out for fake versions of its top-selling Cable Cutter (3963) after being targeted by counterfeiters. Carl Kammerling International, the parent company of C.K Tools was alerted when a loyal customer questioned the quality of a recent purchase, sourced through an independent seller. […]

Marshall-Tufflex has announced the appointment of John Humphery as commercial director. John will take full Board level responsibility for all UK commercial activity, including sales, customer services, technical services and marketing functions. John brings with him a wealth of industry experience, having held senior Sales & Marketing roles working for Hager UK, the LED Group […]

According to current Building Regulations, it is a requirement that all new, non-domestic buildings with more than one level, provide ‘refuge’ areas – relatively safe places where people who cannot easily use fire escapes and evacuation lifts can congregate and summon assistance.  Disabled refuge systems are called for in BS 9999: 2017 – code of […]

Leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions nVent, has launched a new product in the nVent ERIFLEX range – nVent ERIFLEX FleXbus, an innovative and patented connection solution between two pieces of electrical equipment. Designed to increase efficiency and safety in electrical installation, nVent ERIFLEX FleXbus will offer savings on the overall installation […]

Knightsbridge has boosted its collection of pop-up and FASTCHARGE chargers with the introduction of innovative pop-up ‘towers of power’ that come in a choice of cap finishes and combine sockets with USB outlets. Ideal for mounting in worktops, desks, communal workplace areas and home offices where a discreet power option is required, the units are […]

ESP, leading supplier of security, fire protection, emergency lighting and heating control products, has released the latest update to its comprehensive product catalogue, bringing together all products from its extensive portfolio in one, easy to access reference guide. Bumper new catalogue from ESP Available to download from the ESP website, the new 107-page catalogue provides […]

Unicrimp,part of the Scolmore Group of companies, offers a comprehensive range of products in its growing Q-Fire fire-rated collection, including All Round Banding products. Unicrimp offers All-round Banding range The All Round Banding range provides users with an expanded choice of fixing solutions, suitable across a range of applications and environments – helping installers to […]

With the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) releasing its second amendment to the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations recently, leading electrical specialist Bureau Veritas is encouraging electrical contractors to examine the new regulations and start to prepare for and implement changes before they are officially adopted in September. The IET published Amendment 2 to BS […]

David Cowburn, Chief Operating Officer at NAPIT Group and member of the Interim Industry Competence Committee, reflects on the journey of the Building Safety Bill and sets out how it will impact the construction industry. Introduced in the House of Commons on 5 July 2021, the Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent on 28 April […]

Leading electrotechnical and engineering services trade body ECA and electrical contractor Edmundson Electrical have launched the prestigious Apprentice of the Year Award after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The Award aims to showcase the very best talent across ECA’s member businesses and is widely recognised as the premier training award in the electrotechnical […]