CU Phosco, working alongside Swedish partner Energisystem, has supplied a new LED high mast lighting solution for Södra’s timber yard in Mönsterås, Sweden. The project replaced ageing conventional lighting with high-performance LED floodlights, improving visibility and safety across the site while reducing installed power consumption by 24%. Södra, one of Sweden’s largest forest industry groups,…
Scotland’s largest trade construction association, SELECT has elected the managing director of a third-generation Dundee electrical company as its 68th President. Darren Crockett is Managing Director of RAS Crockett and Partners, a family firm of electrical engineers which has been operating successfully in the city since 1964. The businessman was elected at the SELECT AGM…
More than 4,000 young people are set to be helped by UK Power Networks’ annual Royal Ramble, which raised over £135,000 for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). Walking 20 miles through central London, passing iconic landmarks and starting and finishing at the Olympic Stadium, 800 participants collectively walked more than 16,000 miles, with the…
Swedish-listed group Storskogen has acquired leading UK electronic parts and components manufacturer Darlington EMS Limited in a deal facilitated by financial and real estate advisory group BTG. The group’s expert Deal Advisory team led by M&A specialist and Director Emma Jones provided corporate finance advice and supported the acquisition, which was completed on 2 April 2026….
With the majority of World Cup games taking place in the evening and early hours of the morning, there will be a lot of tired eyes across the UK when waking up for work. Toolstation is on hand to help customers start the day right throughout the tournament with their new ‘hat-trick hero’ promotion, in…
Unicrimp has announced the appointment of Sean Mullan as Area Sales Manager for Northern Ireland. Sean joins the business with a strong background in branch management and customer-facing roles, bringing experience from both the electrical wholesale and motor industries. Most recently, he has worked within electrical wholesale as a Business Development Manager and Branch Manager,…
CMP Products is evolving its approach to community engagement in 2026, expanding its support to five carefully selected charities across the North East. In recent years, the Cramlington‑based manufacturer of cable glands, cleats and accessories has supported a Charity of the Year, enabling focused fundraising and awareness activity. While this approach has been successful –…
The countdown is on for WIT, the annual event for tradeswomen, by tradeswomen, taking place on Friday 3 July at London Metropolitan University in Islington. Bringing together around 200 tradeswomen, trainees, sponsors and supporters, WIT has become one of the most anticipated dates in the calendar for women working across the skilled trades. Founded by…
A prominent MSP has lodged a formal motion in the Scottish Parliament to mark International Electricians’ Day 2026 and recognise the profession’s huge contribution to Scottish communities and the wider economy. The SNP’s Colin Beattie has tabled the declaration ahead of the event next Wednesday (June 10), which will celebrate the 2.7 million electrotechnical professionals…
Industry leaders and EV advocates have responded to this morning’s SMMT data showing battery electric vehicles accounted for 27% of all new UK car registrations in May, one of the strongest months on record outside the traditional December peak. Gurjeet Grewal, CEO, Octopus Electric Vehicles, said: “Month after month, the UK is proving that the…