Prysmian launches breakthrough with Sirocco Extreme 864 fibres
Prysmian has announced the launch of its Sirocco Extreme 864f microduct cable. According to Prysmian, this groundbreaking cable showcases world-record diameters and fibre densities for blown microduct cables. Sirocco Extreme 864f microduct cable features 864 fibres within a 9.8mm diameter, providing a fibre density of 11.5 fibres per mm2 and can be installed into a 12mm duct. […]
JTL opens new electrical apprenticeship training centre in Eastbourne
JTL opened its new training centre in Eastbourne on Thursday 8 February, attended by the Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Candy Vaughan. The opening of JTL’s 13th centre took place during National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February), which celebrates the positive impact that apprenticeship qualifications have on local communities, employers and the industries they operate. Located at Highfield […]
HiKOKI Power Tools launches the new CV18DA Multitool
HiKOKI has launched the CV18DA Multitool, which it says is a great addition to any toolkit, thanks to its precision and performance. The CV18DA Multitool, which features a new tool-less blade change feature, marries brushless motor technology with a design that’s nimble and robust. The HiKOKI CV18DA Multitool accepts Starlock and OIS blades with a […]
Report launched on tech-agnostic approach to decarbonising buildings
Stacey Lucas, Vice-President of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA), was an industry panel guest at the recent parliamentary launch of a new report advocating for a technology-agnostic approach to the decarbonisation of heat and buildings. The report by the Sustainable Energy Association (SEA), titled ‘Policy Barriers and Solutions for a Technology-Agnostic Approach to Heat and Buildings’ […]
Schneider Electric unveils Acti9 Active for the UK market
Schneider Electric has developed a modular circuit protection range tailored for the UK market – Acti9 Acitve. Schneider Electric says that its solution has revolutionised the future of electrical installations across higher-risk residential buildings, HMOs, office buildings and care homes, catering to the evolving sustainable needs of electricians, facilities managers and design firms. Compliant with the […]
Carhartt launches new weatherproof work jackets for women
Wearing the right jacket on-site provides vital defence against weather and work hazards. Carhartt‘s latest jacket line-up, designed especially for women, blends comfort, flexibility and style as you tackle any job. According to Carhartt, its Rain Defender Loose Fit Lightweight Packable Anorak (105861) is a testament to style meeting functionality. It is designed for […]
Unicrimp extends its Q-Crimp range with new Trade Tubs
Unicrimp has recently extended its comprehensive range of Q-Crimp accessories with the addition of three new Trade Tubs. Comprising a variety of essential fixings and clips, Unicrimp says that its new tubs offer reliability and versatility to the installer and are ideal for any job – big or small. These new tradesman tubs feature a […]
Click Scolmore cooks up a storm for charity kitchen
Fat Macy’s is a charity based in Shoreditch, East London, offering people living in temporary accommodation a pathway to move from hostel to home. It has been operating since 2016 and over the years has helped over 100 individuals, with many successfully securing employment and housing after completing the programme. When the call-out came for help […]
Latest DfT plans will help to bolster confidence in EVs
On 5 February, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced plans to accelerate the deployment of EV charge points across the UK, including grants for schools, additional funding for councils and new proposals to boost charge point numbers. The measures have been launched as part of the government’s ‘Plan for Drivers’, a 30-point roadmap introduced to […]
NHS Scotland welcomes its first solar car park and EV charging hub
3ti, a designer, installer, funder and operator of solar car parks, has completed the installation of a Papilio3 pop-up solar car park and EV charging hub at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, Scotland. The latest delivery is the first of its kind to be operational in Scotland and provides hospital users access to 12 charge points […]