APP Electrical have celebrated the launch of their new office on North Road, Cardiff, welcoming Welsh hurdling legend Colin Jackson CBE to cut the ribbon. Since 2015, APP Electrical has operated from Church Village, and the business’s growing team of 8 local electricians is now expanding its services to homeowners and businesses in Cardiff following…
Thorn Lighting is pleased to announce that Peter van der Kolk has been appointed Vice President, effective 5 October 2026. Peter’s appointment supports Thorn’s continued strategic development as a leading international lighting brand, building on its strong heritage while strengthening its position for future growth. With more than 25 years of international leadership experience, extensive…
In the Electrical Contractors’ Association’s (ECA) milestone 125th anniversary year, some of the industry’s leading businesses were recognised at the ECA Industry Awards 2026, held at Hilton London Bankside on Friday 9 October. The ceremony, hosted by TV broadcaster and journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy, brought together ECA Members, Associates and key stakeholders to celebrate excellence across…
Swindon based Grant UK is continuing to support local grassroots sport by proudly sponsoring the Robins FC Under-8s boys football teams which are based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Founded in 1991, Robins Football Club provides football training to children who live local to their grass and partnered 3D pitches in Swindon. From their startups aged under…
BCS Consultancy, the global data centre consultancy, has announced the launch of its new Power Infrastructure team, a dedicated division created to help investors, developers and operators overcome what has become one of the biggest barriers to data centre growth, securing a credible and deliverable route to power. Formerly operating as BCS’ Utilities team, the…
UK Power Networks substation fitters who put safety, teamwork and quality at the heart of everything they do have been crowned ‘Fitting Duo of the Year.’ Nick Terry and Neil Tillman who are based in Brixton picked up the honour at the company’s ’Living Our Values Awards’, recognising the high standards they have consistently delivered…
NAPIT is supporting World Mental Health Day by calling on people across the trades to help create a space in which everyone can speak openly and feel heard. This World Mental Health Day, taking place on October 10th, the theme is ‘support starts with being heard’. In the workplace, a colleague who checks in and…
Soaring diesel prices are strengthening the business case for electric heavy goods vehicles, with UK haulier Welch Group forecasting substantial long-term savings from electrifying its fleet and opening its charging infrastructure to other operators. New analysis from New AutoMotive estimates that the surge in diesel prices since July is adding approximately £35 million a week…
Leading life safety systems manufacturer C-TEC has released a video interview in which Marketing Director Andy Green talks to Dave Thompson MBE DL, founder and Chief Executive of The Disability Partnership, about resilience, accessibility and why disability systems matter more than ever as the population ages. In 1989, a spinal injury on the American football…
An award-winning electric digger trial by Falco Construction and UK Power Networks has resulted in an expanded fleet about to hit the streets of London. The electricity firm and contractor collaborated in 2024 to trial two Takeuchi TB20e over the course of two years, with the ambition of replacing traditional diesel-powered machines. The trial that…