Would you like to make history at the party of the century? If so, book your place for the centenary powerBall celebrations today and get ready to party like Jay Gatsby this November. Hurry, tickets are selling fast. This year powerBall is celebrating its 100thAnniversary and promises to deliver entertainment like never before. On the…
Luceco has recently lit a special arena for the horse charity HEROS. Located at the North Farm Stud in Oxfordshire, the charity aims to rehome ex racehorses after they retire, giving them an opportunity to enjoy a new life after racing. A recent facility added to the North Farm Stud complex, is a state-of-the-art Indoor…
Family-run electrical firm, Ridley Brothers of Gosforth, is marking a major milestone this year as it celebrates 60 years in business. Based in Gosforth, Ridley Brothers works across both the commercial and domestic electrical service sectors across Newcastle and the surrounding areas. Founded in 1959 by brothers Thomas and Fred Ridley, the electrical company is…
With nearly one-in-10 van accidents occurring when reversing or parking, PEUGEOT has invited six of the UK’s tradesmen to go head-to-head in a unique challenge to test new safety-boosting technology on the all-new PEUGEOT Partner van. Plumbers, Electricians and Carpenters used the all-new PEUGEOT Partner van’s Surround Rear Vision to navigate a specially designed obstacle…
Building on the success of previous tours across Europe, the LEDVANCE truck has been back on the road visiting Rexel branches across the country displaying its extensive range of LED Lamps and Luminaires to customers. The popular orange truck toured across six locations during April and May, visiting Rexel branches in Somerset, Bristol, Eastbourne, Birmingham,…
School leavers are rarely well-prepared for apprenticeships or careers in the electrotechnical and engineering services sector, according to a new report from The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP), of which ECA is a leading member. Over half (52%) of employers said that unsatisfactory attitudes and behaviours are the biggest barrier to the recruitment of apprentices. In…
Two Rexel employees will be taking on their biggest challenge ever later this year, as they trek to Everest base camp in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for the Electrical Industry Charity (EIC). The adventure will take place over a two-week period this autumn, starting on the 28 September and ending at the…
Crabtree, part of the family of brands at the UK’s leading electrical group Electrium, is 100 years old this year and has celebrated this fabulous milestone with a series of events and activities. Crabtree began on 17th April 1919 when John Ashworth Crabtree designed a quick make and break switch. Marking this momentous occasion, members…
CEF Live visitors are invited to compete in Schneider Electric’s virtual racing bike game for the chance to win a variety of prizes on offer at the show. The prizes include an LED Goliath site light and a £150 red letter day voucher for contestants who achieve the shortest track finish time every two hours…
Flexible conduit manufacturer, Flexicon, has released its latest knowledge tutorial for hygienic applications, providing operators and specifiers with essential information related to cable protection standards, product performance and compliance. The free tutorial provides a wealth of practical advice to help identify the correct flexible conduit systems that meet stringent safety, performance and safety standards, with…