SkillELECTRIC 2024 is now open for entries
Talented electrotechnical students are being encouraged to register for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition. The application window is now open and runs until 28 March 2024. The event is part of the WorldSkills UK competition network and is designed to promote and showcase high standards and skills across the electrotechnical industry. During the competition, entrants will be […]
SPARKS Female Skills Competition 2024 kicks off soon
The SPARKS Female Skills Competition 2024 starts on 27 February, marking a significant event in the industry calendar. Over the next few weeks, SPARKS will be travelling to three regional locations in search of the best upcoming talent within the industry. In each location, 12 learners will battle it out in a live practical test. A winner […]
V-Go joins Replenishh as an exclusive launch partner
V-Go’s new home, workplace and commercial smart charging range will be available through its exclusive launch distributor Replenishh, which will provide full trade facilities and online purchasing. V-Go is aiming to become a significant player in the EV charger market over the next few years, serving private homeowners, house builders and workplaces in the UK. […]
Unicrimp’s new range of adhesives, sealants and sprays
Unicrimp has expanded its OB1 sealants and adhesives offer with the introduction of OB1 Diamond and Crystal Clear Multi-Surface Sealant & Adhesive. The company is simultaneously introducing a raft of new sprays and cleaners under the OB41 brand name. OB1 Diamond Crystal Clear Universal Sealant & Adhesive is a high-quality, hybrid-based formula. This crystal-clear product is […]
CEDIA transforms its Tech + Business Summits for 2024
CEDIA has unveiled its re-imagined and expanded 2024 CEDIA Tech + Business Summits (formerly CEDIA Tech Summits) programme for the UK smart home technology industry. The new name and theme, ‘CEDIA Tech + Business Summits: The Tech You Need, The Business You Want’, encompasses the dual focus of these events in supporting members’ success, says […]
Aggreko appoints a new President for Europe
Following the appointment of a new President for Europe, Aggreko has formalised its plans for 2024 and beyond with the launch of Energising Change, its new sustainability framework which places support for the energy transition front and centre. Robert Wells, former Managing Director of Aggreko’s businesses across Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific and Head of Global […]
Net Zero Lighting 2024: Programme unveiled
A programme featuring experts in lighting and sustainability has been unveiled for the inaugural Net Zero Lighting Conference 2024. Organised by The LIA and Recolight, the event is designed to help lighting manufacturers on their net zero journeys and will take place on 2 May at 15Hatfields, London. The conference will emphasise the practical steps that lighting […]
‘Game-changing’ roadworks tool hits the highway
An automated roadworks planning tool is cutting connection times for customers in a trial led by UK Power Networks. The company successfully used 1Streetworks software in phase one of a trial to quote for and connect small power connections for customers. It reduced the hours surveyors spent on labour-intensive street work design plans from hours […]
Centiel appoints John Kreyling as Business Development Director
Centiel has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of John Kreyling as Business Development Director. John has more than two decades of experience in the power distribution industry and will be responsible for driving Centiel’s continued growth within the data centre market. John says, “Data centres – particularly the larger facilities – value working […]
Unicrimp expands its Q-Crimp accessories range
Unicrimp has expanded its comprehensive Q-Crimp range of cable accessories with some essential new products designed to make an electrical contractor’s job even easier. Heavy-duty masonry nails, rubble sacks, dust sheets and brass cable glands have been added to the newly updated Unicrimp catalogue. The new heavy-duty masonry nails are ideal for items where extra security […]