The Chichester branch of electrical wholesaler Kew Electrical has been named best individual branch in the UK. The award-winning electrical wholesaling company has had a branch in Chichester since 2003 and now employs 18 people in the town.

Electrical installations in commercial premises are not mentioned very often when discussing the new wiring regulations. The irony is that, in some cases, it’s the commercial premises and their users that are most likely to benefit from the new standards.

The 3rd July saw the Climate Innovation Forum become the first of a series of regional UK events aimed at promoting innovations designed to solve carbon emission challenges from transport, energy and buildings, while striving for the creation of a zero waste world.

Electrical distributor, Rexel, has announced the launch of the industry’s first Cloud based software package, called Esabora. The new package is designed to help contractors and installers save time and money by reducing the amount of day to day paperwork, whilst enabling them to provide a higher level of service to customers. Esabora also includes […]

As we approach six-months since the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations were introduced, Bureau Veritas has revealed that the new framework is helping to raise safety standards in surge protection, electric vehicle infrastructure and energy efficiency.

Carl Kammerling International is launching some exciting new Range Deals, with fantastic savings of up to 65.6% across certain superb product ranges. Available from 1st July to 30th September 2019, these unbeatable range deals are set to appeal to all trades offering power tool accessories, electrician’s tools and security products. This great selection of products […]

We all need to be confident in the long-term reliability of CO alarms – particularly with the continuing presence of non-compliant, un-tested products, says Kidde Safety Europe. An established manufacturer with a reputation for quality, supported by third party accreditation, is essential. All Kidde CO alarms, whether hard-wired or battery, are BSi Kitemarked. Kidde also […]

Carl Kammerling International continuously creates new and exciting products by working with professional tradesmen, who give valuable insight into what works best. Now, following research with professional users, C.K Magma is set to launch its new and improved range of Toolbelts and Accessories, including: Tool Pouch; Drill Holster; Padded Toolbelt Set; 3 Pocket Pack and […]

Carl Kammerling International constantly looks to develop innovative and exciting products, and its new range of C.K Cable and Wire Stripping Tools are no exception, offering high quality products manufactured in Germany to the highest standards, for safety and long life performance. The new range covers a wide variety of applications and includes: An Automatic […]

Luceco has recently launched a brandnew edition of the Leren. Leren is a contemporary and stylish linear LED pendant luminaire, offering both upward and downward light distribution providing an enhanced overall lit environment, particularly where there are high or open ceiling voids to illuminate. Leren offers over 100,000 hours of maintenance free, operational life with […]

Marie Parry, Group Marketing Director with Scolmore, explains how a switch supply to permanent conversion pack helped provide a smart, retrofit solution to Stirling Council’s social housing upgrade. As councils and housing associations across the country continue to review and improve their fire safety provisions in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, there has […]

Sheffield City Council has taken a decision to upgrade the fire alarm systems across its entire housing stock as part of a major electrical upgrade programme to keep customers safe. Phase 1 of this work will see over 20,000 properties upgraded from category LD3 to the higher level of protection, LD2, using Aico 3000 Series […]

The Khalsa Academies Trust supports local communities to help establish and run Sikh Schools. The Khalsa Academy in Wolverhampton (TKAW) has just built a new secondary school, and Electrical Contractors, Air Cool Engineering Midlands, installed a host of LED energy efficient luminaires from Luceco. The Catering Block was lit with Leren, offering both upward and […]