Joining other industry/brand leaders, Van Vault the originators of in-vehicle secure storage is putting its full weight behind an innovative campaign to tackle tool van tool theft. Based in Loughborough independent plumber Peter Booth (@PBPlumber) launched a petition last year aiming to get the issue of van theft taken more seriously. His #noVANber social media…
NICEIC and ELECSA are offering registered contractors technical information and business advice via free online webinars. Named “The Wire”, the webinars will be hosted by industry experts for contractors to view at home, in the office, or out on site. Mark Smith, marketing director for NICEIC and ELECSA said: “Webinars are another tool to provide contractors…
Leading provider of apprenticeships in the Building Services engineering sector, JTL, says it’s hugely disappointed by the apparent failure of the so called Baker Clause to enable training providers like JTL to gain access to schools and their pupils to ensure that young people are informed about their options – including apprenticeship options – once…
When Port Seton schoolboy Marc McGovern left his sixth form class for the last time just over four years ago, he could have had no idea that by now he would be in charge of a team of trades professionals and working on complex, hands-on projects. But that has been the stellar career path of…
A new website dedicated to the SkillELECTRIC competition – www.skillelectric.org.uk – has been launched by National Electrotechnical Training (NET). SkillELECTRIC is the only industry skills competition that is aligned to WorldSkillsUK, which means that competitors who do well in the UK event have the opportunity to take part in EuroSkills and WorldSkills events across the…
Niglon, the leading supplier of electrical accessories and consumables, is showcasing the combination of quality, high-end design and affordability across some of its most popular wiring accessory ranges with a new display unit and brochures. Designed for counter-top display within wholesale environments, the sturdy new dispensers are clearly branded with the Niglon logo and the…
Trade body supports MHCLG move for mandated five-yearly electrical checks Following the Government’s response last week to a public consultation on electrical safety in the private rented sector (PRS), leading electrotechnical trade body ECA has responded to the main conclusions. ECA Director of Technical Steve Martin commented: “ECA has long argued for regular electrical checks…
The primary selling point of the concept is that all considered tradespersons are subject to a rigorous recruitment process – which includes interviews, background checks and a thorough review of their past work. Since the relevant due-diligence gets done by the retailer, it takes away the agonising stress individuals usually experience when trying to shortlist…
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, a global multi-channel distributor, has started production of its second comedy podcast series following the 5-star rating of its popular History Makers series, released last year. With a brand new title for 2019, to reflect its originator, The DesignSpark Podcast will feature a cocktail of fun…
Offering the world’s most luxurious sleeping systems, Savoir Beds is to install the Focus SB Prism clear acrylic switch plate into the walls of bespoke interior room sets specifically for VIP customers visiting its prestigious Shanghai showroom. The preferred electrical accessories brand choice for Savoir Beds in Shanghai, whose legendary beds were first created for…