Philips Lighting (Euronext: LIGHT), lighting specialist, has completed a large-scale project that involves connected LED architectural lighting to illuminate the facades of 37 buildings, along a 9.2 km stretch of road in the city centre of Ningbo, China. The project’s aim is to boost the city’s cultural heritage and tourism, as well as stimulating commercial…
Macmillan Cancer Support is uniting with nine companies across the sector for their ‘Just Say the Word’ male cancer campaign. Companies taking part include Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery, CEF, ISG, Mace, Selco Builders Warehouse, telent Technology Services, Topps Tiles, Travis Perkins and Wolseley, who have joined forces with the charity to raise awareness of the…
A new collaboration to deliver electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for consumers and businesses across the UK, has been announced today by Mr. Electric, the UK electrical franchise brand, and Rolec EV, the European designer and manufacturer of EV equipment. The two organisations will now be able to offer domestic and commercial customers a one-stop…
Electrical accessories and consumables supplier, Niglon, is to list all its products on Luckins for the first time, saying that this makes real-time pricing, integration with wholesalers’ own stock management systems and product selection by specifiers and contractors quicker and easier than ever before. The move comes as part of a 3600 investment in product…
Peter Aldous MP, along with other industry leaders, will deliver a petition on fair payment and retentions to Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday 23rd April at 1.30pm. Within the group of industry leaders presenting the petition are FSB National Chair Mike Cherry, FMB Chief Executive Brian Berry, Director General of the Institute of Directors…
After extensive research among tradesmen, Carl Kammerling International has introduced the C.K Magma Technician’s Toolcase Max – its biggest and most robust tool storage solution, with an impressive 35 per cent increased capacity and longer lasting performance. A wider central compartment and deeper side panels, makes it perfect for storing test equipment and the larger…
Luxbox Lighting Technology Ltd is the latest industry player to support the vision of the Lighting Industry Academy, despite being a relative newcomer to the emergency lighting scene. With the power of Sander Elektronik, the Swiss emergency lighting specialists behind it, Luxbox is very promising, especially with Simon Fox to hand, who has been a…
A UK tax expert is issuing a warning to construction contractors working under the CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) to choose their tax agent wisely. David Redfern, of DSR Tax Claims, issued his warning after seeing a number of prospective new clients who had been badly advised by previous tax agents, landing them in serious trouble…
TOA Corporation UK, global manufacturer of commercial audio and security equipment, has announced a new addition to its continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio, with a ‘Voice Alarm Standards and Systems Designs course. Expertly written, it is deisgned to give mechanical and electrical consultants all the information they need on these important subjects by examining standards…
Research shows that the correct type of lighting can significantly improve a child’s learning. Full spectrum lighting, including sunlight and artificial lighting that replicated natural light, has been proven to improve behavior, reduce anxiety and boost health. All of these factors contribute to a marked improvement in learning. The study by the California Energy Commission…