Toolstation launches its 99th catalogue
Toolstation has launched the 99th edition of its catalogue, offering customers hundreds of new brands, products and offers to help customers conquer any job throughout 2024. The catalogue is available in over 550 Toolstation stores across the UK. Customers can also access the new catalogue online and through the Toolstation App, taking advantage of the […]
VanGuardian and YESSS Electrical team up to fight van theft
Mike Horsfall, a Yorkshire plumber featured on Dragon’s Den, has teamed up with an electrical wholesaler to help combat vehicle crime. The VanGuardian alarm system caught the attention of bosses at YESSS Electrical – and a new partnership means it’s available through their branches nationwide. VanGuardian is a cost-effective alarm that protects vehicle exteriors from damage and theft. After being […]
QUEST apprentice in the finals of the local Themis Awards
Harrison Codd, 21, a business administration apprentice at QUEST Electrical, has been named as a finalist in the Future Boss/ Platinum Award at this year’s Themis Inspire and Achieve Awards. The awards claim to celebrate the success, the passion and the innovation of Themis Apprenticeships in Lancashire. In December 2022, Harrison achieved a Business Administration Level […]
Wireless or wired lighting controls in smart buildings?
Helvar has introduced a new hybrid lighting control solution, combining its wireless Helvar ActiveAhead and wired Helvar Imagine solutions for design flexibility. Selecting the most suitable lighting solution for each space is paramount in ensuring optimal lighting conditions for occupants. “We at Helvar believe that smart buildings can be smarter than they are today. At […]
UK-based electronics innovators work on recyclable batteries
A pair of UK-based sustainable technology companies are partnering with a Nigerian supplier to transform the way automotive manufacturers recycle the batteries in electric vehicles once they have reached the end of life. The two companies, In2tec and AceOn Group, have joined forces to enhance AceOn’s portable power generators and mini-grid systems so they may be […]
Paul Spence calls for caution when it comes to heat pumps
Following a new report from Nesta, ‘Insulation impact: How much do UK houses really need?’ which suggests the fabric first approach, such as making homes as energy efficient as possible, is not an essential part of the UK’s current stage in the heat pump roll-out. Paul Spence, Technical Manager at heatly, urges installers and heat […]
NICEIC will attend the ELEX show at Alexandra Palace
NICEIC has announced that it will attend ELEX 2024. NICEIC Event Manager, Sarah Hunter, expresses her enthusiasm for the trade show, “We are thrilled to be attending ELEX 2024. The NICEIC stand will provide an excellent opportunity for visitors to access the industry’s best technical minds and resources, and to learn more about our services. Our […]
EnOcean Bluetooth module with doubled radio transmission power
EnOcean has introduced the second-generation Bluetooth switch module PTM 216B. This energy-harvesting module builds upon the success of its predecessor, the PTM 215B. EnOcean claims that it is setting industry standards for mesh network lighting control solutions, the new PTM 216B signifies a leap forward in technological innovation. With the new EnOcean PTM 216B module, customers […]
Martindale Electric releases a new safety catalogue
‘Electrical Safety at Work: Safe Isolation’ is the new short-form catalogue from Martindale Electric. The 44-page catalogue contains a complete range of products designed specifically for executing safe isolation procedures. Implementing safe isolation is essential to achieve compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations, there to ensure that workers on site are not exposed to danger […]
Sainsbury’s launches a new ultra-rapid service – Smart Charge
Sainsbury’s has launched Smart Charge, a brand-new, dedicated EV charging business that will give drivers access to ultra-rapid EV charging points across its stores. In new research commissioned by Sainsbury’s, 80% of EV users admit to avoiding long journeys because of not wanting to charge at public EV charging stations, describing the main frustrations as […]