Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT) (“Vertiv”), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vertiv Corporation, has entered into an agreement and plan of merger to acquire Utility Innovation Holdings, Inc., which operates as UtilityInnovation Group (“UIG”), a leader in microgrid solutions, advanced power controls and behind-the-meter power architecture design for data…
Rising costs are putting the most mental strain on tradespeople across the UK, with almost four in 10 (38%) saying they cause high pressure, according to new research. The data from Tradesman Saver which forms part of its new Trade Wellbeing Report, shows that financial worries dominate the factors affecting mental wellbeing. Alongside rising costs, a…
A popular airport hotel undergoing extensive remodelling has become one of the first in the country to install new, fully-recyclable electrical enclosures. The 75-bedroom Premier Inn, Leeds Bradford Airport hotel, owned by hospitality giant Whitbread, is set to relaunch in December, following an extensive renovation that has seen the project be among the first to…
Katie White OBE MP, Minister of State (Minister for Climate Transition), visited the Sheffield assembly operation supporting British solar company UKSOL’s Plug-In Solar Pro range as businesses prepared for the opening of Great Britain’s new plug-in solar market. During the visit on Wednesday 19 August, the Minister saw how UKSOL’s new Plug-In Solar Pro systems…
WATT’s CURRENT with NAPIT podcast is back with a brand-new series which will kick off today, September 3rd, with a new episode released every other Wednesday through to the end of the year. Hosted by NAPIT Technical Commercial Manager Steve Humphreys and Technical Commercial Engineer Andrew Duffen, a fresh and new voice will be joining…
A Sussex power worker took to the skies in her latest daring charity challenge for sick children. Sarah Ramshaw, from Worthing, was strapped on top of a plane at Headcorn Aerodrome, in Kent, for a wing walk, raising more than £1,400 for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity. The Brighton-based charity supports sick babies, children and young people…
The Specialist Electrical Group Ltd (SEG) has renewed its partnership with St Albans City Football Club for the 2026/27 season, continuing the company’s sponsorship of the York Road Stand at Clarence Park. SEG is a St Albans business. Its head office sits on Watford Road in Chiswell Green, barely two miles from the turnstiles at…
Private investor Emre Yilmaz has acquired PASSfm, an established electrical contractor based in Newton Aycliffe, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition sees Yilmaz take over the business from owner Paul Evans, who is retiring after building PASSfm into an established contractor with a strong customer base and experienced team. Evans said finding the right successor…
Growing fire safety leader Fire Aware says the only way to achieve cultural change is for organisations large and small to recognise that the public are relying on their moral approach for their safety. Fire Aware CEO Gavin Skelly says the duty holders in multiple sectors affected by fire safety legislation should raise their own…
The Technical Department (TTD) has completed the design and installation of the electrical infrastructure for a new t structure at The Lanesborough Hotel in London, working alongside lead creative production company and principal contractor Solid Collective. Designed to remain in place for approximately three years, the structure required a complete electrical installation capable of supporting…