A new guide providing tradespeople with training tips and practical business advice has been created to help those who are out of work or are looking to develop their existing skill set over lockdown. The resource has been published by heating and utilities training provider Skills Training Group and also contains a detailed breakdown of […]
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 […]
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. […]
Influential electrical trade body SELECT has launched a major safe isolation awareness campaign to help keep electricians and apprentices free from harm at work in 2021. Running under the banner ‘Work dead safely: Stay alive’, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has produced an engaging new animation, brochure and infographic to stress the importance of observing correct safe isolation […]
Following a successful first year operating as an independent lighting company, Ovia Ltd continues to grow and expand and has recently appointed three new members to the sales team. A number of regions have been split further to accommodate the growth in demand for Ovia products and to ensure that customers in all regions continue […]
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OGL Computer hires Gary Reynolds to grow software division
ERF appoints Andy Laycock as new MD
2/3 of consumers want greater government intervention to meet net zero targets
Scolmore Group confirms support during pandemic
Bridging trhe skillls gap in lockdown
SELECT stresses fatal consequences of not isolating safely
KNIPEX releases ‘How To’ PreciStrip16 video
Intelliconnect moves to larger factory as sales grow
TELE Controls joins ETIM North America
SELECT asks Chancellor to withdraw damaging Reverse Charge VAT legislation