Fluke has today launched a promotion to encourage customers to upgrade old cable testers to ensure that their wired Internet of Things (IoT) networks comply with the standard requirements for Power over Ethernet (PoE). As people, processes, data and devices connect to the Internet and each other, demand for better network access with minimum disruption…
Leading specialist trade suppliers, IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect have expanded their Click & Collect service, offering tradespeople more flexibility and convenience. 270 new pick-up points have been added to an expanding network of over 6,000 UK shops, with more planned for the coming months. This added benefit for customers forms part of IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect’s ‘trusted…
Any tradesperson knows that having a van in full working order is vital for their livelihood. The bad news is that vehicle thefts are on the rise, with a staggering 56% increase in thefts between 2015 and 2020 (RAC). On top of this, recent research has found that more than a third of businesses have…
A Northamptonshire electrical, plumbing and heating business has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week (13 – 19 September 2021) by running a series of articles and factsheets on their website to raise awareness about the importance of gas safety. To mark the 11th year of Gas Safety Week, RK Electrical Mechanical Services is joining…
Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, will launch a sharp-toothed new brand ad this Saturday, 4th September, to celebrate the skills of key tradespeople across the UK and remind viewers of the tough tasks they face. The latest iteration of the Tools & More brand campaign, which was…
As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has interviewed two of its members who are both at different stages of their career. Roger Woodward is a founder member of the Building Controls Group (BCG), which later became the BCIA and has held roles at Johnson Controls and Tridium during…
ESP, leading supplier of security, fire protection, emergency lighting and heating control products, has released the latest update to its comprehensive product catalogue, bringing together all products from its extensive portfolio in one, easy to access reference guide. Available to download from the ESP website, the new 111-page catalogue provides wholesalers, contractors and specifiers with…
According to meteorological seasons, Wednesday 1 September is the first day of autumn, but if the end of the summer is a bit depressing, today is also the first day of a fantastic month long competition and great prizes to celebrate 100 years of timers and heating control specialists, Sangamo – and there are prizes…
The Kensa Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer and installer of ground source heat pumps, has posted its results for the financial year to April 30 2021. Strong business performance in an unprecedented year Revenues increased by 82 per cent to £25.14m producing a profit of £0.62m as the Group continued to deliver solutions for private…
The M&E market suffered a 12% fall in total value in 2020 resulting from disruption of work during the Covid-19 pandemic but contractors have shown considerable resilience in adapting working practices and initiating a speedy recovery. As the economy bounces back, further robust growth is expected in the M&E market over the next two years,…