In response to new research exposing the ongoing gender PPE gap across UK workplaces, Overland Shoes, the company behind Bobcat Safety Footwear, has stressed that its vital that inclusive, well-fitting protective equipment is treated as a core safety responsibility – not a design trend or an afterthought. According to a new study from GMB Union1…
To mark their 90th anniversary year, Contactum welcomed Alex Mayer MP to its Dunstable headquarters where they shared their ambitious plans to become completely plastic free in 2026. The local MP was invited by Contactum’s CEO Daniel Hewson to cut a celebratory cake, officially launching the company’s anniversary year. During the visit the MP learned…
First of 25 planned megawatt-scale charging hubs goes live, underpinned by British-designed Voltempo HyperCharger technology, supporting Kuehne+Nagel’s electric fleet The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium has reached a major milestone with the official opening of the first megawatt-scale electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) charging site, using Voltempo’s HyperCharger technology at East Midlands Gateway to support Kuehne+Nagel’s UK road operations. Formally opened on 15 January with Chris McDonald, Minister for Industry in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero…
By Andrea Estrada-Hein, EVP, Business Line Switchgear, ABB Electrification Distribution Solutions One of the most significant regulatory shifts in Europe’s medium-voltage grid landscape took effect in January 2026. The European Union has prohibited the use of sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆) in new medium-voltage switchgear up to 24 kilovolts. For utilities, this is not simply the ban…
Monica Lennon MSP also backs calls from across the sector for amendments to the Tertiary Education and Training Bill Scotland’s construction industries are calling for urgent assurances that new Tertiary Education and Training Bill will safeguard the nation’s skills pipeline at a critical moment for the economy. As it prepares for its Stage 3 Debate…
Dedicated electrical installation event returns for a third year Half-day London event to explore key trends shaping the future of electrical installation This event brings together manufacturers, trade associations, educators, government and many more Consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First is pleased to announce that Electrical Installation Live, its dedicated electrical installation event, is returning for a third year. The half-day afternoon event will take place on Tuesday 28 April 2026 at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Savoy…
Elyos AI, the AI platform for the trades and field services industry, today announced it has raised a $13 million Series A to accelerate product development and international expansion. Elyos AI helps trades businesses – including plumbers, electricians, HVAC and facilities operators – automate customer communications, booking, dispatch, and follow-ups using AI agents that integrate…
The new partnership equips evyve with real-time monitoring and advanced energy management as reliability standards and uptime expectations rise across the UK’s charging sector evyve, an electric vehicle charging network owner and operator, has selected EV charging platform Monta to deploy its intelligent end-to-end charging management system across evyve’s network of 350 rapid and ultra-rapid…
The NAPIT EXPO Roadshows return for 2026 with a brand-new series of events to cover the impact of Amendment 4 of the IET Wiring Regulations. Across four venues, the event will bring together electrical professionals, technical experts and leading industry partners. This set of events promises expert insights, hands-on learning and valuable CPD opportunities for…
Daikin, the global leader in the heating, cooling and ventilation industry, officially opened its new Manchester Training Academy today, raising the bar for HVAC training in the North of England. Daikin’s new training academy features a host of fresh resources to enable the training of new and experienced heat pump installers, along with the installation…