Service Box, the ‘repair-first’ appliance aftercare specialist, is looking to expand its collaborations with retailers and manufacturers of household appliances, including boilers and heat pumps, that share its commitment to sustainability. With increasing regulations and consumer demand for eco-conscious solutions, companies that prioritise repairs over replacements are gaining a competitive edge. Service Box has a…
A clear majority of prospective EV buyers say they would want the provider of a new charge point for their home to have some form of industry accreditation – more than any other criteria that might influence their choice of charger. The research, commissioned by Andersen – Britain’s premium home charge point manufacturer, asked petrol…
Freedom, part of the Yorkshire-based NG Bailey Group, has played a key role in setting a new world record for a village cricket club. Toft Cricket Club is now home to the world’s largest cricket wickets – an eye-catching installation standing 8.5 metres tall. The giant sculpture breaks a 50-year-old record previously held in New…
JTL, a leading training provider for electrical and plumbing & heating apprenticeships in England and Wales, is excited to invite local employers to its upcoming ‘Trade Talks’ open event at its Hull training centre. The event, taking place on Thursday 22nd May from 3pm to 7pm, offers business leaders the chance to engage directly with JTL,…
Ruth Devine MBE has today become the 112th President at ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association). She is the second female President in ECA’s 124-year history, after Diane Johnson, who served in 2010-2011. For the past 18 years, Ruth has been a director of award-winning contractor SJD Associates Ltd, based in Milton Keynes. A prominent figure in…
BGEN Ltd, a leading engineering solutions provider, has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by completing a double materiality assessment, a key component of the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) regulations. The Warrington-based firm, which provides specialist mechanical and electrical capabilities, worked with an external consultancy to conduct a rigorous double materiality assessment – a…
Leicester-based business recognised for sustainability and growth MSSL currently 7 years ahead of UK manufacturing Net Zero roadmap Recognition comes as company celebrates 40 years in business Michael Smith Switchgear has been honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of the company’s work in sustainable development. The Leicester manufacturer is one of 197…
As Skin Cancer Awareness Month shines a spotlight on melanoma prevention this May, Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) is reinforcing its commitment to worker wellbeing by addressing one of the construction industry’s most overlooked occupational hazards: UV exposure. According to HSE data, construction workers account for a staggering 44% of occupational skin cancer diagnoses, yet they currently make up…
Leading trade supplier, IronmongeryDirect has released its annual Mental Health in the Trades Report, a hugely beneficial report that helps shed light on the ongoing challenges around mental health in the industry. A survey of tradespeople from across the country forms the basis of the Mental Health in the Trades Report 2025. The research looks…
New research from alsico, on UK industries where electrical systems are present and protective uniforms must be worn, has revealed the shocking proportion of professionals not wearing them correctly – and the disconnect that helps to explain why. The new report, titled ‘Are comfort and safety mutually exclusive? Improving wear rates of protective uniforms’, examines…