NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, has secured a further contract with battery cell technology pioneer and manufacturer, Britishvolt. NG Bailey’s contract will support the next phase of the Britishvolt’s ‘Battery Corridor’, a concept which enhances the UK’s existing battery ecosystem and powers the country ahead in the next industrial revolution….
As demand for cooling skyrockets – about 10 air conditioners will be sold every second for the next 30 years – the grant will help transform the cooling sector to reduce emissions and improve billions of lives Clean Cooling Collaborative, the leading global philanthropic program focused on curbing greenhouse gas emissions from cooling, today announced…
Leading cable and pipe seal manufacturer Roxtec Ltd has appointed a new power and process industries technical manager. In his new role for the Greater Manchester-based business, Stephen Hardcastle will help to further build the Roxtec presence in a wide range of industrial sectors. Stephen has a strong background in a number of industries, including…
It’s back! Talented tradespeople from across the UK and Ireland can now apply for the Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2022 award, and the chance to be crowned the champion of the trade. Now in its 13th year, the annual award celebrates the experts of the trade, highlighting their professionalism, dedication, and exceptional skills. It’s simple to…
A new smart portal has proved its worth by fast-tracking more than 10,000 electric car chargers to connect with the electricity network in its first year. Smart Connect, the online portal launched by UK Power Networks has slashed notification time for installers from ten days to just a few seconds across London, the South East…
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association has announced its partnership with InstallerSHOW, and will for the first time host a dedicated networking and content programme for 2023. Visitors will be able to listen to insightful sessions and talk to leading manufacturers of the most innovative and sustainable products in the marketplace, both today and in the future….
Facing a cost of living crisis, with energy bills soaring, Whitehall bureaucrats and their Minister Lord Callanan have devised a cunning new plan. Called the “market mechanism”, this new scheme will penalise British boiler manufacturers if they do not fit heat pumps, even though the Government’s own climate change advisers acknowledge this will increase heating…
Three high-rise tower blocks to get three times more energy-efficient heating A flagship renewable heating retrofit project in the Government’s plans to decarbonise social housing is set to reduce fuel bills by over 50% for some Thurrock residents. The project, delivered by Kensa Contracting and Thurrock Council, will demonstrate the potential for Ground Source Heat…
Campaigning electrical trade association SELECT has been nominated for three prestigious awards for its response to COVID-19, stakeholder magazine and crusade to install free heat, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for vulnerable householders. Scotland’s largest construction trade body has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories at the Association Excellence Awards, which salute the…
Marks milestone with dream tool case competition worth £1000 Pliers’ specialist KNIPEX has reached the milestone of 1m followers on Facebook. A million KNIPEX fans all over the world now follow the company’s Facebook feed, which is crammed with information, videos and pictures of professional tools which save time, money and effort every day. To…