Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring devices, accessories and lighting – has curated its impressive commercial lighting ranges into a single collection that meets the needs of developers, contractors and specifiers alike. The new dedicated commercial lighting catalogue is powerful resource for the trade, consolidating the brand commercial solutions into one…
This heating season, Drayton is partnering up with CPS to give installers the chance to win with its nationwide training van tour. The Drayton training van will be journeying across the country throughout September and October, giving installers the opportunity to get familiar with its range of best-selling products, including the Digistat range, TRVs and…
ABB has opened a new manufacturing and R&D facility in Nottingham, U.K., to expand research and development and production of its Furse® earthing and lightning solutions. These advanced products help safeguard critical infrastructure against lightning strikes and electrical surges, preventing costly damage and disruption. The $35 million (£27 million) investment will enable ABB to meet…
EDF Wholesale Market Services will offtake the solar power, and trade and optimise the battery from Verdant Energy’s Walpole and Cowley sites The deal reinforces EDF as Britain’s largest buyer of renewable electricity, with the highest PPA market share under contract EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, has signed Battery Energy Storage System…
Trauma can affect anyone, regardless of background. Many abuse survivors, like Michael, struggle in silence, unsure where to turn. Michael contacted the EIC after an abusive relationship left him housebound, anxious, and using smoking as a coping mechanism. Michael’s previous experience with counselling was disheartening. His trauma was misidentified as grief, leaving him feeling dismissed….
By Andy Leah, General Manager of Duraproducts Recycle Week 2025 shines a light on how we can all give everyday items a second life. Running from 22-28 September under the theme “Rescue Me! Recycle”, the campaign highlights the importance of recycling materials we often overlook and reminds us of the powerful role innovation can play…
British smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi has partnered with BT and Openreach to support the electrification of their commercial van and company car fleets. The agreement, which aims to accelerate national progress towards ambitious sustainability targets, will see thousands of eco-smart zappi EV chargers supplied to engineers, giving them a simple way to charge…
The icon that’s earned its 50! Carhartt is marking 50 years of an icon – the Active Jac. Since 1975, this jacket has stood for toughness and resilience, trusted by tradespeople, adopted by creatives and cemented as a cultural icon. And with a legacy like that, you don’t turn 50, you earn 50. For five…
The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has once again endorsed its commitment to fire safety by supporting Fire Door Safety Week, the national awareness campaign first launched in 2013 in response to widespread neglect of fire doors. The Fire Door Safety Week initiative was created to raise public understanding of the vital role that fire…
Aylesford Electrical Contractors (AEC), part of the Metcor Group, has been shortlisted in two categories at the Electrical Industry Awards 2025: Renewable Installation of the Year and Contractor of the Year (turnover of over £5m). The double recognition reflects AEC’s rapid growth, technical excellence and leadership in delivering large-scale, future-proof electrical projects across the UK….