Helvar HQ recertification achieves Gold Level WELL Certification
Helvar has announced that its Helvar HQ recertification project has achieved WELL Certification at the Gold level. The WELL Certification is a globally recognised standard for advancing health and wellbeing in buildings. It focuses on aspects such as air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind, community, and innovations. By meeting the rigorous criteria […]
Obituary: Arnold Kammerling (1935-2024)
Carl Kammerling International has announced that Arnold Kammerling, former Chairman and Managing Director of Carl Kammerling International (CKI), passed away on 29 January 2024 at 88 years of age. He was the last surviving family member of his generation. Arnold joined CKI, the home of C.K Tools, in 1956 and played a pivotal role in […]
Nominations for the 30 Under 30 Awards 2024 close soon!
Nominations for the 2024 eFIXX 30 Under 30 Awards, sponsored by the Luceco Group, close at the end of the month. Showcasing and supporting the wealth of up-and-coming talent within the electrical industry, the 30 Under 30 Awards highlight the next generation of electrical contractors, recognising their skill, passion and enthusiasm in an exciting and rapidly […]
Luceco launches new Specification Lighting Guide for 2024
The Luceco Group has announced its latest Specification Lighting Guide for 2024. The catalogue features over 1200 SKUs and is packed with new specification lighting solutions, including over 250 brand-new SKUs. The guide showcases an extensive new lighting controls section, Luceco’s energy-saving LED luminaires, as well as offering updates on the most popular ranges. Each section […]
Marshall-Tufflex saves 2,750 tonnes of plastic waste
Marshall-Tufflex has announced that it used an average of 60% recycled material in the production of its PVC-U cable management range in 2023. Marshall-Tufflex has been using recycled material originating from waste PVC-U windows in manufacturing its products for 30 years and in 2023 this figure was at an average of 60%. The efforts are […]
Colleagues pay tribute as Anne Galbraith prepares to retire
Colleagues from across the electrical sector have paid tribute to Anne Galbraith, who is stepping down as Chief Executive of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) after 12 years at the helm. The experienced CEO will be retiring in early April after overseeing the development of electrical apprentices and adult trainees across Scotland for over a […]
Stalwart of the solar industry steps down after four decades
AES Solar has announced that its founder, George Goudsmit, is stepping down as Managing Director at 82 years old. Management of the business, based in Moray, Scotland, will be taken over by the existing senior leadership team as part of a management buyout, which secures the company’s long-term future. George says, “When the business started […]
KNIPEX’s spare parts helps hardworking tools last longer
Available through its network of merchants and wholesalers, KNIPEX offers spare parts for many of its tools with interchangeable components so users can maintain the performance of their tools without incurring the cost of complete replacements. Hardworking tools may eventually experience some wear and tear, but that does not mean its life is over. Renewing certain parts […]
Luceco launches new range of FType downlighters
The new range of FType downlighters from Luceco combines end-user demand for style and value with easy, quick fitting and ‘no-return’ reliability. With Dim2Warm and four different white colour changes, a choice of four bezel colour finishes and options for flat, adjustable and regressed fitting, the three models in the new range combine to provide 209 […]
Waving goodbye to Mr Manrose after 36 years in the sector
After 36 years working at Manrose, Clive Britton has retired as Sales Director, heralding the end of an era for the British fan manufacturer. Affectionately known in the electrical industry as Mr Manrose, Clive Britton is probably the longest-serving sales director in the sector. Joining Manrose in 1987, Clive has been Sales Director through nine Prime […]