Van drivers are being warned they could face £300 fines and penalty points for overloading their vehicles. Motoring experts at Lease Van have offered advice to van owners on how to safely secure goods in their vehicles to prevent steep fines and help reduce the risk of potential accidents. Under Section 41B of the Road…
Revenue for SME electronics and electrical manufacturers dropped in the first quarter of the year, according to new figures released today. The figures were uncovered in the latest Manufacturers’ Health Index, an assessment of SME manufacturers in the UK. It is compiled quarterly by inventory management software brand Unleashed, based on data from every purchase,…
UK Power Networks is helping drive the Net Zero transition by building a new API bridge to help low carbon electricity customers get connected faster. In 2022 UK Power Networks launched the industry-first Smart Connect platform to instantly approve connections for the vast majority of new electric vehicle chargepoints and solar panels, where it operates…
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial in ensuring the safety of workers who engage with electrical systems. Electrical work presents a range of hazards, from electric shocks and arc flashes to burns and explosions. Proper PPE can significantly reduce the risk of injury and fatality. This article explores the key considerations for selecting and using…
The new President of Scotland’s largest construction industry trade association, SELECT, has warned that the demands on the electrical network to power artificial intelligence (AI) may become unsustainable as it becomes a growing part of society. Mike Stark, who took over as President of the campaigning electrical body last week (June 6), said that the…
Tradespeople have been warned thieves are using social media to target them for their valuable tools and equipment. Motoring insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk are urging tradespeople to avoid posting pictures of work vans and equipment online. Four in five burglars use social media to find and select potential victims, making those posting online easy targets. Tradespeople are particularly…
Leading renewable heating technology specialist, STIEBEL ELTRON IE, has unveiled a new state-of-the-art showroom and training centre, as it looks to empower Ireland’s installers with industry-leading skills The heat pump manufacturer has invested €350,000 into its Ireland Headquarters in Blanchardstown, Dublin, to create capacity for its training programme which has already provided 20 installers with…
The latest quarterly survey of the UK engineering services sector, backed by leading trade bodies ECA, BESA, SELECT and SNIPEF, reveals that electrotechnical businesses continue to be held back by slow growth, partly blamed on a shortage of adequately skilled workers. The survey paints a picture of an overriding issue which has been of consistent…
CMP PRODUCTS AIMS FOR POLE POSITION WITH UG RACING The leading manufacturer of cable glands, cleats and accessories, CMP Products has confirmed on-going support of Glasgow University’s UG Racing Team as it aims to position itself firmly at the forefront of Formula Student UK’s (FSUK) green powered motorsport competition. Utilising CMP’s TruSeal cable glands to…
As the world navigates the critical journey to Net Zero, manufacturing businesses are at the forefront of a profound shift in the political, economic, and environmental landscape. In response, BEAMA (The trade association for Energy Infrastructure and Systems) is proud to launch its comprehensive climate change report, providing a roadmap for businesses to effectively mitigate…