Equistone Partners Europe Limited (“Equistone”), one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity investors, today announces that it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Bulgin, a leading UK-headquartered developer and manufacturer of environmentally sealed high-performance engineered solutions, from Elektron Technology PLC for an enterprise valuation of £105 million. Following Equistone’s investment, Bulgin will continue…
Walsall emergency lighting business, Mackwell, has secured a funding package of £3.85m from HSBC UK to support a further international expansion drive. Mackwell is a leading player in the global emergency lighting industry. The business is a specialist in developing and manufacturing emergency lighting solutions to aid safe evacuation from buildings. The business currently exports…
The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) are extremely proud to celebrate the first graduates on its HNC in Lighting Design and Technology. Matt Dougan, of Osram Opto Semiconductors and Ruth Barker, of Tameside MBC, were presented with their certificates at the 2019 graduation ceremony held at the University of South Wales (USW). Over the past two years…
NAPIT have recently undertaken a new project in support of the Tom Henson Charity. Tom Henson tragically passed away on the 31st July 2018, after suffering a heart attack caused by congenital heart disease. He was aged just 23. Following Tom’s death his younger brother, Joe, has launched a defibrillator map via Google and is…
NAPIT has pledged to continue its vital work with the new Government, to drive forward electrical safety improvements and raise standards in the industry. Liaising closely with MPs and Government officials, under Boris Johnson’s leadership, NAPIT will continue to highlight the importance of ensuring that electrical operatives are correctly qualified and assessed for the work…
Nineteen-year-old Jonathan McArdle is the 2000th apprentice to join the UK’s electro-technical sector through EDA Apprenticeship Plus, the organization behind the apprenticeship service for members and affiliates of the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA). Jonathan is combining on-the-job training at Edmundson Electrical Ltd’s Middlesbrough branch, with studies on the Trade Supplier Level 2 apprenticeship standard, created…
The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is giving you an amazing opportunity to follow in the footsteps of a great lost civilisation with its fifth Challenge for a Cause – Inca Trail 2020. Are you up for a challenge? If so, book your place now and do something incredible in the new year. The ten-day spectacular…
Engineering services body welcomes new PM Boris Johnson with plan for industry A five-point plan for the new Government to improve the UK’s built environment has been set out by leading engineering services body ECA. The proposals include reforming cash retentions, reducing false self-employment, and preventing the use of unskilled labour. ECA CEO Steve Bratt…
Tradespeople have been offered key advice for staying safe and healthy when working outdoors in the searing summer heat. Researchers from commercial vehicle experts LeaseVan.co.uk have revealed eight tips for avoiding sun burn or heat stroke from working outside. Every summer millions of outdoor workers face the risk of dehydration and heat stress as well as…
An intrepid team from Birmingham-based J S Wright has completed an arduous physical challenge through Snowdonia – raising more than £10,000 for charity. The 12 directors, employees and friends from the leading mechanical and electrical building services provider cycled, trekked and kayaked for six hours over a 36km route in a Snowdon Triple Challenge in…