Breathing Buildings to showcase school ventilation

Breathing Buildings, a UK provider of controlled hybrid and natural ventilation systems, will present its full range of ventilation systems for schools, colleges, and universities at the Education Estates Exhibition and Conference, taking place at Manchester Central on 14–15 October 2025. The event combines a two-day conference with an exhibition focused on funding, design, construction, […]
Swivelpole introduces global 10-year warranty

Swivelpole, a Canadian manufacturer of lowering pole systems, has announced a 10-year warranty across its standard Swivelpole range incorporating the Maxis joint. The warranty applies worldwide and covers industrial, commercial, and infrastructure applications. The company, which has more than 25 years of experience and over 500,000 installations globally, manufactures lowering pole systems designed to allow […]
Ritherdon develops passively safe roadside cabinet

Ritherdon, a UK-based electrical enclosure manufacturer, has launched what it says is the first passively safe roadside cabinet. The cabinet is designed to shear off if struck by a vehicle, reducing the risk of injury to drivers and passengers, and removing the need for vehicle restraint systems (VRS) in certain locations. The Lancashire company says […]
Electricity towers removed for new Sussex development

Distribution network operator UK Power Networks has dismantled three electricity towers in Mid Sussex to enable continued delivery of a new community at Brookleigh, a new development being delivered to the north of Burgess Hill. Overhead electricity lines and towers by the A2300 were replaced with 1km of underground cables to prepare for the Brookleigh […]
C.K Tools launches Dexpress VDE torque driver

C.K Tools, a manufacturer of professional hand tools, has added the Dexpress VDE torque driver to its range of professional hand tools. The product is designed to address growing scrutiny on workmanship and torque settings in consumer units. The Dexpress VDE meets the ISO 60900 standard and is aimed at improving both accuracy and convenience […]
The missing piece to achieving airtightness

Neil Turner, Technical Sales Manager at Ecological Building Systems, an importer and supplier of eco-friendly building products, explores the challenge of unintended air leakage in homes and highlights a key consideration for electricians working to improve airtightness: “Airtightness is achieved by sealing a building to prevent uncontrolled air leakage. This plays a vital role in […]
Knightsbridge appoints new CEO

Knightsbridge, a UK manufacturer of wiring accessories and lighting, has announced the appointment of Dave Dawkins as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dave joins the business with over 30 years of industry experience, primarily in lighting manufacture, but also in rail infrastructure and distribution. His career spans senior roles in international markets and large organisations, […]
Moorcroft lit up with solar power

Solar panels have been introduced by manufacturer and supplier of construction materials Holcim UK at a Devon quarry to power part of its operations. The 208 panels have been installed on the rooftop of workshops at Holcim’s Moorcroft site in Plymouth. The site, which is home to a limestone quarry, asphalt, and ready-mix plants, is […]
‘Government must level playing field for solar uptake’

Renewable energy firm RenEnergy is urging the government to remove barriers to solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment in commercial leasehold properties, following the publication of a joint whitepaper with South Norfolk and Broadland District Council. Entitled Solar PV on Commercial Leasehold Properties, the whitepaper explores the legal, financial, and logistical challenges that have historically hindered solar […]
Join EIC in conquering the Pu Luong Trek in Vietnam

In October 2026, the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) will be undertaking the challenge of the Pu Luong Trek in Vietnam – all in the name of raising funds for those in need. Isolated from the world for years, Vietnam is slowly laying its war-torn past to rest and emerging as one of the most interesting […]