Matt Dougan Account Manager – Osram Opto Semiconductors Matt Dougan has over 10 years’ experience in commercial and technical roles working with industry leaders in optoelectronics and lighting, supporting customers and partners on a diverse range of products and projects. Matt was looking for a way to develop his knowledge formally in lighting and understand more…
Hughes Electrical has launched a brand-new concept with the opening of its first ever ‘Outlet’ store in Ipswich. The branch on Felixstowe Road offers customers a wide range of domestic appliances with savings of up to 50 percent – including cookers, fridges, freezers, washing machines, dryers, microwaves and TVs. They will be ex-display models, goods…
By Tom Preston, Managing Director, Hippo Leasing In any company, the safety and wellbeing of employees is a top priority. After all, a happy and healthy workforce is more likely to be productive and loyal. If your business operates a fleet of vehicles or has a workforce that is regularly using the roads as part…
The bathroom should never be overlooked when it comes to creating a smarter home. The truth is that integrating technology into the bathroom is a huge selling point for making it a more functional and efficient space overall. From smart mirrors that play music and share weather forecasts, to smart taps and LED showerheads, this…
In response to the government’s recent pledge to invest more cash into electric vehicle charging infrastructure, Bureau Veritas has stated that “quality must come first” if the UK is to create a world-class charging network for cleaner vehicles. This week, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced it is pumping nearly £40m into improving the infrastructure…
Leading cable management solutions manufacturer Marshall-Tufflex, and sister brand Bendex, are relocating its London distribution and collection branch from Walthamstow to Watford – in a move designed to provide a better service to customers. As of Friday 26th July, the Walthamstow branch will be closed and the new branch will be operational from Monday 29th…
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the draft guidance ‘Indoor Air Quality at Home’ published by National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The consultation document, which was published on Friday 28 June 2019, urges both local authorities and the public to be aware of the air quality in their homes to reduce…
At the Barns Hotel on Friday, May 10, Bedford-based Wadys Electrical & Mechanical Building Services celebrated 60 years of business. Guests included Bedford Mayor Dave Hodgson MBE, retired staff, current staff, customers and suppliers. The company was founded in 1959 by John Wady. His son Doug has been managing director since 1997. Wadys Electrical &…
GS Yuasa, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, has announced that its industrial lithium-ion batteries have been installed as the only power source in Japan’s first fully battery-powered, zero-emission passenger ship. Built by Oshima Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, the state-of-the-art 340 tonne vessel, known as “e-Oshima”, uses GS Yuasa lithium-ion storage batteries as its only propelling power…
A Bolton-based company is celebrating after becoming one of the first cable distributors in the world to be accredited under a new scheme to raise quality in the industry. Cableworld Limited has been awarded Registered Stockist certification status from the prestigious British Approvals Service for Cables, recognised in industry as BASEC. It means that customers…
