Ansell launches largest strip lighting range on the market
Fuelled by the ever-increasing popularity of strip lighting, Ansell Lighting has unveiled its brand-new LED Cell strip range. Ansell’s LED Cell strip range is the result of significant investment and offers solutions for a diverse range of applications. The launch consists of eight different product collections, addressing every project need. Colour choices are well catered for, with […]
Customer behaviour causes tradespeople to walk away
According to research from Direct Line, 47% of tradespeople say they have walked away from a job due to a customer’s behaviour. The study revealed the average value of each job walked away from was £1,062. Four in 10 (41%) tradespeople report arguments with customers because of their behaviour, with the most common issue being late […]
Local authorities in the UK rely on Mer’s EV expertise
Mer, an electric vehicle company, is helping public sector authorities to make strides towards meeting their electric mobility, EV adoption and net zero goals. Alex Hinchcliffe, Interim Managing Director at Mer UK, says, “Mer’s work, most recently with Eastleigh Borough Council, Breckland District Council and Hart District Council are just a few examples of our […]
Former government ministers support SELECT’s campaign
The groundswell of opinion in favour of the campaign for protection of title for electricians has continued into 2024 with a New Year declaration of support from another four prominent members of the Scottish Parliament. Former Business and Trade Minister Ivan McKee and ex-Transport Minister Kevin Stewart have both shown their backing for the […]
It is safety first for QUEST with a key appointment
QUEST (Quality Electrical Supplies and Technology) has appointed an in-house health and safety lead to ensure customers receive a bespoke and responsive service. Burnley-based QUEST has recruited James Bullock to the role of health and safety manager. With a background in health and safety in previous roles, James has experience managing compliant, safety-conscious working environments and […]
NVC Lighting looks forward to a bright year ahead
NVC Lighting is looking forward to 2024 following a significant investment, raising the profile of its brand and lighting solutions. The Birmingham-based business, established in 2007, supplies its extensive range of lighting solutions to electricians and electrical contractors through national and independent wholesalers. NVC Lighting will be embarking on its first major integrated marketing campaign in […]
The women leading the charge towards a greener future
To mark National Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Day, The Kensa Group is shining the spotlight on the women working to make net zero a reality. Since its inception 25 years ago, women have been integral at Kensa. With 29% of its manufacturing workers being women, higher than the national average, and having recently appointed Tamsin […]
Dame Judith Hackitt presents the EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma
As the first four people to complete the EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems; Shaun Wright, Daren Pool, Gary Flockton, and John Watts had the honour of having their qualifications presented to them by EAL’s Managing Director, Al Parkes and Dame Judith Hackitt DBE, Chair of the EAL board. When […]
NOAH and Knightsbridge support the homeless this winter
In what has become an annual tradition for the company, Knightsbridge has provided additional support to the homeless this winter, with a significant donation to a regional charity doing great work in the field. NOAH Enterprise is local to Knightsbridge and seeks to help the most disadvantaged in Luton and Central Bedfordshire by providing a practical, empowering […]
Ørsted ranked the most sustainable energy developer
Ørsted has been ranked the world’s most sustainable energy developer amongst the 292 ‘power generating companies’ in Corporate Knights’ 2024 Global 100 index for the fifth time. Corporate Knights benchmarks the sustainability performance of a company against its usual peers and across sectors. Once a carbon-intensive company, Ørsted is claimed to have transitioned to renewables faster […]