IronmongeryDirect has reported its most successful month in history, with June seeing record figures for both order numbers and revenue. With many people turning to DIY during lockdown, the UK’s largest supplier of ironmongery experienced an 80 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in web traffic in June. This increase led to a 75 per cent uplift…
Gira, one of the world’s leading full-range suppliers of intelligent building technology help to grow and expand your business potential with a series of new online seminars, now available through the Gira Academy All seminars are in English & free of charge During each online seminar, all participants will be connected live to a specialist Gira Trainer in a virtual classroom. Once the seminar is in session, you will be able to see the lecturer’s…
The announcement this morning of the Green Homes Grant Scheme is a welcome boost to manufacturers whose products are included, given the current economic uncertainty. BEAMA hopes that this approach can now be used as a basis for a longer-term housing refurbishment program, using the very welcome investment over the next 12 months as the…
by Simon Ayers, CEO of TrustMark The Green Homes Grant scheme, which will see a £2billion injection into improving the energy efficiency of the UK’s homes, is a turning point in not only the construction and energy industry’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic but for our future. The emphasis on job retention and creation, apprenticeships…
A series of recommended training routes have been developed by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) to provide clear direction on the right paths to becoming a qualified electrician. Skills, qualifications and competence are firmly at the top of the agenda following the Hackitt Review recommendations, ongoing reforms to building regulations and the sharp focus on…
Howe Tools has conducted research which reveals the expectations of friends and family members of tradespeople, when asking them to perform discounted or free trade work. Four in five people (81 per cent) expect discounts on work done by friends in a trade. 41 per cent of people would find a friend/family member working as an…
The world market for switchgear is expected to grow at a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.5 per cent during the forecast period of 2020-2026. This is according to a recent report by Global Market Insights. Switchgears are among the most basic equipment of transmission and distribution systems. They are used to control, switch,…
Riello UPS’s Sentryum range of uninterruptible power supplies is flying high by helping to protect critical equipment at Belfast International Airport (BIA). A 15 kVA version of the uninterruptible power supply manufacturer’s new transformerless series has been installed in the airport’s main IT communications room to upgrade an ageing 10 kVA unit. Chris McGarry, IT…
The lighting industry lost a true character and stalwart last week with the sad passing of Peter Denny. Peter worked in the lighting industry for 43 years. Starting his lighting career with Crompton Lighting in 1977 as a sales representative, he quickly moved into specification before joining Thorn where he rose through the ranks to…
NAPIT welcomes today’s (4thAugust) announcement from Government on the Green Homes Grant Scheme (GHGS) which is set to give over 600,000 homeowners in England up to £10,000 to install energy saving measures to help households save money on energy bills. However, NAPIT are calling for clarity to be given on what certification scheme requirements installers…