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…
Ideal Heating has given visitors to its headquarters site a behind-the-scenes insight into the industry’s present and future. Ideal Heating hosted guests from the worlds of business, education and training at its site in Hull, as part of Humber Business Week, the annual celebration of business across the region. The event involved tours of both…
The Electrical Safety Roundtable Above and Beyond Awards (ABA) 2026 are now open for entries. The Above and Beyond Awards recognise and celebrate individuals and organisations who go above and beyond their legal duty and strive to enhance and improve electrical safety within the workplace. The Awards provide a great opportunity to share best practice,…
The Eco Experts, a leading renewable energy authority, has identified Google Trends Data showing a peak in UK searches for ‘air to air heat pump installer’ during the 2026 Spring heatwave. UK consumers turn to air to air heat pumps amid heatwave The Google Trends data shows that UK search interest for the term ‘air to air…
Leading heating controls manufacturer Drayton is putting technical training and installer support at the forefront of its stand at this year’s InstallerSHOW. Visitors to the Drayton stand [5B52] will be able to take part in dedicated technical training sessions hosted by industry expert and Drayton’s Technical Training Manager, James Clark. Specifically planned with installer needs…
Elucian has strengthened its regional sales team with the appointment of Declan Shaw as Area Sales Manager for the South Yorkshire & East Midlands region. Declan brings over a decade of sales experience to the role, including several years within the electrical industry. Having worked for a national electrical wholesaler as an Account Manager before…
Electricity cable bridges across an East London river, that supply power to thousands of Tower Hamlets residents, have become an unlikely canvas for monumental works of art. Two cable bridges that cross the River Lea between Newham and Tower Hamlets are hosting works of art by the visionary Madge Gill and Turner Prize-winning Helen Cammock….