Ideal Industries, the global specialist in electrical accessories, tools and testing equipment, has developed a partnership with Warrington & Vale Royal College as part of a planned outreach programme with the further education sector across the UK. Keen to invest in helping to embed a culture of best practice, safety and installation consistency in the…
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, have announced the winners of their Pick&Go rugby competition. The competition, only open to mySchneider Electrician portal users, provided players with the chance to win gifts, trophies and rugby merchandise. For each round, players predicted the winning team as well as the margin of victory, for…
With millions of Brits taking part in initiatives like Dry January and Veganuary this month to improve their health and wellbeing, inspiration can be taken from the nation’s van drivers, who are embracing healthier habits all year round, according to new research by Vauxhall Motors. The research, which reflects the views of more than 1,100…
As we step into the new year, Rexel, the leading electrical distributor, has announced the launch of its new Smart Home offer, featuring a range of new and innovative products. The demand for smart technology is continuing to increase, to support this Rexel has partnered with market leading brands to offer the best and most…
Award-winning manufacturer of uninterruptible power supplies Riello UPS has been recognised for the work it does to support its staff by a flagship people management programme. The Wrexham-based business has achieved Investors in People ‘We invest in people’ standard accreditation after successfully passing an assessment covering topics such as leadership, trust and company values. As…
Bringing an electric product to market can be tough. It requires having a great idea, a great engineer (or team) and a lot of planning. Part of this planning is, of course, pre-testing. The reasons for this are obvious; even if your product has a current of only 5mA, a mishap can give the user…
Tradespeople play a fundamental role when renovating/repairing a property. But for homeowners it’s not always an easy task to find tradespeople they can easily trust and rely upon. Given that manners and behaviour can often leave a lasting impression, My Job Quote surveyed 1,482 Brits to discover who they believe to be the friendliest tradespeople….
Long standing Aico customer, Fife Council has engaged in a rolling programme to upgrade all of its 32,000 properties with Aico 3000 Series Alarms. Fife Council is a leading light in fire safety in the social housing sector, being both an early adopter of technology and a proponent of going well beyond minimum requirements of…
Life can change in a blink of an eye, turning our world upside down and leaving us struggling to get by. One minute we could be having the time of our lives and suddenly this could be taken away by a traumatic loss of a loved one. Losing someone you have planned to share the…
The UK’s estimated 1.8 million contractors face an uncertain year in 2020 as HMRC presses on with its plans to roll out its IR35 reforms to contractors working in the private sector. With controversy still raging around its CEST tool, despite a revamp, HMRC will be passing responsibility for checking employment status onto private sector…