Centurion Fire & Security Ltd, a commercial security and fire system provider, has been selected as one of the first companies to test and roll-out the world’s most advanced fire system technology. The major deal is announced as the firm approaches a milestone year, in which revenues are expected to grow by 25%. Just six…
More than one hundred apprentices move on to stage two of competition After more than a month of marking and deliberation from the judges, the second stage of The Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition, which is run in association with competition partners, Scolmore Group and Voltimum, is underway. More than 540 electrical students completed…
A new and improved version of SELECT’s popular SELECTcerts app has been launched, offering improved functionality and a wider range of certificates and reports. The innovative service helps the trade association’s Members create a full range of electronic certificates quickly and easily, and can also be used to create a client database and installation locations….
Spelsberg UK is taking advantage of the world’s first truly virtual ‘online exhibition’ to demonstrate its range of enclosure products. With over 4,000 standard enclosures available ex-stock, Spelsberg is the UK’s largest supplier of non-metallic electric enclosures. The stand promotes some of Spelsberg’s most popular enclosures including its fire rated WKE range; the rugged GEOS…
Having launched a new look and identity for the business at the end of 2019, Electrium’s recently appointed Head of Sales and Marketing, Ian Hunter, talks about the vision for Electrium, having drawn on his 40+ years in the industry and Electrium’s in-house expertise to steer the company in a new direction for 2020 and…
A new study by Draper Tools, the UK’s leading distributor of hand and power tools, has revealed that the average tradesperson has more than double the household repairs and home improvement jobs on their list than the rest of the UK population. The survey of 2,000 people found that those who worked in a trade…
Smart home products have drastically transformed the way in which people live. Essentially devices/appliances that can remotely be controlled over Wi-Fi by smartphones and tablets – they provide individuals with increased control and convenience when dealing with various aspects of a property such as temperature and lighting. Interested in connected homes, Sellhousefast.uk surveyed 1,462 UK…
BEW is expanding their network of branches with the opening of their 21st on the Solent Trade Park in Havant, Hampshire. Regional Manager, Tim Scott said, “We were looking for premises to service the needs of local electrical contractors so when this unit became available, we just snapped it up – the location is ideal….
TrustMark is preparing to take over the duty of administering technical monitoring from Ofgem during the next year. Energy suppliers are required to conduct technical and score monitoring inspections on ECO measures installed at people’s homes to ensure the required standards of installation are met and the energy efficiency improvements are scored accurately. However, the…
With more companies across the UK embracing the opportunity to take on apprentices, specifically within the trades industry, the options are increasing for young adults. To celebrate trade apprenticeships and encourage more to research this opportunity, a handy, easy-to-use guide by trade lifestyle experts, Dickies Workwear, has been created. It reveals top tips to follow…