In May 2026, the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) successfully retained City & Guilds Accredited Programme status for its 12 Product Knowledge Modules for the eighth year in a row. The annual City & Guilds assessment praised the programme’s delivery model as “accessible, adaptable and clearly communicated”, highlighting its “systematic and well-documented approach” to maintaining quality…
Podfather logistics software is supporting 3Line Electrical Wholesale as it continues to thrive in tough operational and financial climates. Offering route planning and optimisation tools, together with electronic Proof of Delivery features and real-time visibility of the delivery operation, Podfather is helping 3Line boost efficiency and improve customer service. Having successfully rolled Podfather out across…
Commercial and public buildings risk being left behind in the UK’s transition to net zero despite more than £40bn of funding, investment and policy support being directed towards building decarbonisation, according to the latest Policy Pulse report from the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA). The new report highlights a wave of fresh funding commitments, regulatory…
Surge Protection Devices Ltd is preparing to swap office desks and electrical systems for hiking boots and mountain trails as a team of eight employees takes on the challenge of climbing Mount Snowdon on 11th July 2026, in aid of ANDYSMANCLUB, which facilitates groups where men aged 18 and above can speak openly about their…
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,…