Safe isolation is the cornerstone of electrical safety, and it is a rigorous process, but other potential hazards can still be present when working on electrical systems, warn Martindale. One such issue is the injuries caused to engineers, contractors, electricians, and other workers coming into contact with unexpectedly live metal parts. In a recent major…
The Royal Automobile Club’s historic Pall Mall clubhouse has undergone an extensive restoration, returning one of London’s most distinguished Edwardian façades to its former glory. Completed in 1911, the Grade II* listed clubhouse was designed by Charles Mewès and Arthur Davis, the architects responsible for The Ritz hotels in both London and Paris. Stretching 70…
A Bristol engineering business with 40 years of experience behind it is heading for its strongest year yet, driven by growing demand for electrification, renewable energy and decarbonisation projects. Unitary Engineering Services (UES) was founded in Bristol in 1986 by engineer Roger Griffiths and has grown from a traditional mechanical and electrical building services contractor…
Three of the UK’s leading electric vehicle organisations have joined forces to call on Government to introduce mandatory battery State of Health (SoH) certificates for all dealer-sold used electric vehicles, arguing the move would remove one of the biggest remaining barriers to mainstream EV adoption. Electrifying.com, New AutoMotive and BatteryIQ say consumers deserve the same…
The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA), a leading body in the UK’s electrotechnical supply chain, today announced the appointment of Eddie Embleton as CEO Designate from 1 October 2026. Eddie brings over a decade of senior-level experience within the electrical industry, most recently as Managing Director of Voltimum, where he led and grew its digital media…
Former EFL footballers Marlon Harewood and Jobi McAnuff helped create a day to remember for grassroots football teams at The Hive Stadium, as part of Rexel UK and Denmans’ Powering Dreams initiative, delivered through their ongoing partnership as an Official Supporter of the EFL. Young players were given the opportunity to meet the former professionals,…
Luceco Group, the leading designer and manufacturer of residential and commercial electrification products and systems, has announced the appointment of Dr Thorsten Müller as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 September 2026. Thorsten brings extensive experience leading global industrial technology businesses, across lighting, electrification and energy management sectors. Most recently, he was Divisional Chief…
After over a decade since it first sponsored Bath Rugby, Grant UK is excited to announce a new three-year sponsorship deal supporting the club. As an Official Partner and Club Sustainability Partner, the new partnership will see Grant UK supporting the Blue, Black and White on the field while also working with Bath Rugby as…
As young people across the UK receive their GCSE, T Level and A Level results, many students will be thinking about the next step towards a career in the electrical industry. Results day is an important milestone, and for those aiming to become electricians, it is also a great opportunity to look at the support…
The UK data centre lighting market is set to double in size over the next five years, and will be worth around £130 million by 2030, according to projections made by leading UK commercial lighting manufacturer Whitecroft Lighting. The UK has become a hotspot for European data centre development, swelling the demand for lighting and…