Three of the UK’s leading electric vehicle organisations have joined forces to call on Government to introduce mandatory battery State of Health (SoH) certificates for all dealer-sold used electric vehicles, arguing the move would remove one of the biggest remaining barriers to mainstream EV adoption. Electrifying.com, New AutoMotive and BatteryIQ say consumers deserve the same…
The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA), a leading body in the UK’s electrotechnical supply chain, today announced the appointment of Eddie Embleton as CEO Designate from 1 October 2026. Eddie brings over a decade of senior-level experience within the electrical industry, most recently as Managing Director of Voltimum, where he led and grew its digital media…
Former EFL footballers Marlon Harewood and Jobi McAnuff helped create a day to remember for grassroots football teams at The Hive Stadium, as part of Rexel UK and Denmans’ Powering Dreams initiative, delivered through their ongoing partnership as an Official Supporter of the EFL. Young players were given the opportunity to meet the former professionals,…
Luceco Group, the leading designer and manufacturer of residential and commercial electrification products and systems, has announced the appointment of Dr Thorsten Müller as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 September 2026. Thorsten brings extensive experience leading global industrial technology businesses, across lighting, electrification and energy management sectors. Most recently, he was Divisional Chief…
After over a decade since it first sponsored Bath Rugby, Grant UK is excited to announce a new three-year sponsorship deal supporting the club. As an Official Partner and Club Sustainability Partner, the new partnership will see Grant UK supporting the Blue, Black and White on the field while also working with Bath Rugby as…
As young people across the UK receive their GCSE, T Level and A Level results, many students will be thinking about the next step towards a career in the electrical industry. Results day is an important milestone, and for those aiming to become electricians, it is also a great opportunity to look at the support…
The UK data centre lighting market is set to double in size over the next five years, and will be worth around £130 million by 2030, according to projections made by leading UK commercial lighting manufacturer Whitecroft Lighting. The UK has become a hotspot for European data centre development, swelling the demand for lighting and…
Forum Lighting Solutions has officially launched a major new decorative lighting range under the household-name BHS label. This is a strategic move for the long-established lighting and smart controls manufacturer, bringing retail-quality interior design directly into the wholesale channel. Forum has built its reputation on reliability and technical excellence, and this launch pairs that infrastructure…
MD Govier Electrical Engineering has marked its 15th anniversary, celebrating a decade and a half of work across commercial, industrial, domestic and specialist electrical projects in Milton Keynes and further afield in the UK.The company was set up in 2011 by director Mark Govier, who brought over three decades of electrical engineering experience to the…
Fastned, the nature-inspired EV charging network powered by 100% green energy, has officially opened its first Liverpool hub with ultra-rapid EV charging. The site will become Fastned’s 40th UK hub, offering a convenient, easily accessible location with eight ultra-rapid charging bays alongside Fastned’s distinctive yellow wings. The chargers can deliver up to 400 kW, potentially adding as much…