By Martin Robertson It is one of the great hidden secrets of the construction sector, an issue that many people in what is still a male-dominated industry are reluctant to acknowledge, let alone talk about and act upon. But mental health problems are not unusual across the wider spectrum of society and it is only to be expected that these issues…
Enespro PPE, a product line of electrical safety personal protective equipment (PPE), announces today the launch of a social media giveaway contest. Aptly titled, “Arc Madness”, the contest will coincide with the March Madness tournament schedule with 6 rounds. In each round, participants have the opportunity to answer electrical safety and arc flash related questions…
Sixteen high performing individuals from across the UK’s electro-technical wholesaling sector were celebrated at the EDA’s 2019 Education & Training Awards recently. Eight managers, singled out for championing the EDA’s Training & Apprenticeship Programme within their businesses and teams, received an Investor in Training Award in front of an audience of 540 – including special…
Fleets are an expensive, yet vital, asset. For companies operating both large and small fleets, identifying and streamlining inefficiencies can make a huge difference to the bottom line. If you’re spending precious business funds on managing and growing your fleet, it’s worth considering where your biggest costs are and whether you could save money by…
The Steeplejack and Lightning Protection Training Group (SLPTG) recently celebrated National Apprenticeship Week, (4 – 8 March 2019) by hosting its annual Apprentice Awards ceremony. Members of SLPTG gathered on 7 March 2019 at the Park Plaza Nottingham to celebrate the success and outstanding achievements of Apprentices within both the Steeplejack and Lightning Protection industries….
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has launched a new training hub to enable contractors to improve their understanding of light installation and support their ongoing professional development. This includes a certification programme for their new connected lighting solution – Interact Pro, a commercial smart lighting system and software developed for small and…
The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) today confirmed Chris Gibson, Projects Director at Rexel UK Ltd, as their 91st President. Chris takes over the helm from BEMCO’s Simon Barkes and will lead the Association for the next two years. Chris, who has a 30-year career in wholesaling and 12 of those with Rexel UK Ltd, gave…
Recognised as one of the UK’s principal manufacturers of products for the electrical industry, Scolmore Group attributes its market-leading position to sustained reinvestment in its business infrastructure and people, to provide a solid platform for continual growth and expansion. The company has grown exponentially since its inception in 1989 when it traded from a small…
Leading building services provider J S Wright has given a boost to junior netball after becoming the main sponsor of the West Midlands’ premier club. The 129-year-old mechanical and electrical services specialist, which has its headquarters in Birmingham, as well as offices in Bristol and London, is now supporting Parkside Netball Club in Sutton Coldfield….
LEDVANCE stand F20, 14th – 15th March 2019 ELEX, Event City, Manchester The future is looking bright for visitors to the LEDVANCE stand at ELEX Manchester London, UK, 8 March 2019, At ELEX Manchester this year, the LEDVANCE stand F20 will feature an extensive range of the latest intelligent lighting solutions, lamps and modern LEDs….