InstaVolt, the UK’s leading ultra-rapid EV charging network, has agreed to acquire 228 charging locations from the GeniePoint network, owned and operated by Equans. The sites, which span Local Authority car parks, motorway, retail and hospitality destinations across the UK, will be rebranded and upgraded to InstaVolt over the next 12 months as the company…
London, UK – After Silver and Gold comes Platinum: the Zumtobel Group has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum medal for the first time, achieving the highest distinction from the independent sustainability rating platform. The Zumtobel Group has consistently been evaluated by EcoVadis across the entire group since 2016 and has progressed from Silver to Gold…
New data from the UK’s leading job management software , Tradify, has shown the UK trade sector is booming, with trade businesses reporting year-on-year revenue growing between 5-8x% faster than the average UK small business in 2026. The new data was collected from a sample of more than 3,271 UK trade businesses using Tradify’s job management software platform, between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. HVAC & refrigeration (£428,529) was identified as the highest-earning trade sector, followed by property maintenance (£345,392) and electrical & AV (£283,176). Overall, the…
As UK construction projects continue to battle volatile supply chains and tightening compliance regulations, a new player has entered the commercial lighting market with a mission to restore technical accountability and reliable stock availability. Spectre Lighting, founded by industry specialist Craig Taylor, officially launches today. The business debuts a precision-engineered commercial LED portfolio backed by…
Toolstation, one of the UK’s fastest-growing suppliers of tools and building supplies, has introduced a new gift card offering to give tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts more flexibility than ever before. The new gift cards can be purchased in store at any of Toolstation’s 580+ branches and can be used across all of Toolstation’s stores, on…
Acrospire has supported Cornwall Council in a county-wide heritage lighting upgrade, supplying LED lanterns for installations across locations including Penzance, St Ives and Charlestown Harbour. The scheme forms part of an £18.5 million programme to replace ageing infrastructure, improving energy efficiency, enabling greater lighting control, and supporting long-term reliability in Cornwall’s coastal environment. Across Cornwall,…
Schneider Electric has revealed the UK findings of its Global Autonomous Maturity Report, which draws on 400 senior energy and chemical industry leaders across 12 countries and four regions. The findings reveal that British organisations recognise the strategic importance of autonomous operations, but many remain at an early stage of deployment. Just 8% of UK…
With more than 100 electrical incidents recorded on UK construction and demolition sites in the past year* and the World Cup well underway, SP Energy Networks is kicking off a football-inspired safety campaign for electricians. Using one of football’s most talked-about topics – the offside rule – as its starting point, the campaign tests trade workers’ knowledge and understanding of the potential electrical dangers…
Power Electronics, a leading global manufacturer of energy storage and solar inverters, has reached 170 GW of installed AC power worldwide, reinforcing its position as a key global player in power conversion technologies at a time when demand for resilient and flexible energy systems is accelerating. The company will present this achievement at The smarter E…
Supporting vulnerable customers and an inclusive approach to customer service, has earned UK Power Networks BSI re-accreditation. The customer service provided by about 300 employees at the firm’s Ipswich contact centre was assessed by auditors during May, who found no ‘non-conformities’ to tackle. Key strengths were said to be the ‘strong support’ available for vulnerable…