Wiring accessories, lighting and security products manufacturer, Scolmore Group, continues to expand and develop the business and is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sangamo, the specialist supplier of time switches and heating controls. Established since 1921 and based in Glasgow, Sangamo has built up an excellent reputation and an extensive product range which will…
Attracting electrical contractors from across the UK, the ELEX shows are the ideal platform to showcase the latest products and technologies that are shaping the future of the electrical industry. Having benefited from the dedicated audience at these events over many years, Scolmore will be welcoming Unicrimp, who will be attending for the first time…
Contractors looking for an alternative source of insurance can now turn to Incorporated Insurance Group (IIGL) who has announced the launch of a new electrical contractors’ liability product. Mike Smith, CEO of IIGL, said the product is competitive against trade association’s insurance products covering services from commercial and residential client bases. According to Smith: “Many…
Eland Cables has become the UK’s first company to be awarded BSI’s Cable Batch Verification Kitemark. Described by BSI as “a new benchmark in cable compliance” Eland Cables is the first company to hold this coveted third-party mark of approval. BSI technical certification expert Paul Turner confirmed: “As the first company to achieve the BSI…
Now available on DesignSpark, the RS and Molex ‘Connected Home’ online platform enables customers to navigate through connectivity offerings in a typical connected home RS Components has announced the Molex interactive ‘Connected Home’ technology hub, which is now available on the DesignSpark website, RS’ online design community for engineers and makers. Developed by RS and…
A survey has found a third of women are ‘too trusting’ of tradesmen. The research, conducted to establish the relationships tenants have with gas engineers, generated some alarming findings for the electrical sector, including not asking for credentials before entry. Some 33% of females did not ask for evidence of competency, compared to just 20%…
For the first time, UK electricians seeking to obtain the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Labourer card will now be able to complete a course online. Operated by COSAC, the work-focussed training academy based in Runcorn, Safe2Site is the first online course approved by CSCS as a route to the Labourer Card. The Labourer card…
Time-saving design supplied complete with terminal block proving popular with contractors, installers, professional electricians and diy users for internal lighting and power applications Hylec-APL, the specialist supplier of electrical components and enclosures, is celebrating the success of its Debox in-line cable junction box, which has sold over 3.5 million units to date. Designed to make…
Greater profits for small electrical and trades businesses are one step closer as Trade Chimp roles out the next stage of its tech-savvy trades service across the UK. The Hull-based company’s new specialist business development manager, Donna Smith, is now showcasing Trade Chimp’s operational and administrative support service to the country’s tradespeople and small trades…
Marshall-Tufflex engineering apprentice Josh Hayler won’t forget receiving his end-of-training certificate – for it was presented to him by MP for Hastings & Rye (and UK Home Secretary) Amber Rudd. Ms Rudd, a keen supporter of apprenticeships and of promoting careers and jobs opportunities for young people within her constituency, visited Marshall-Tufflex’s manufacturing base in…