Aubrey Allen expands to third phase of rooftop solar investment
Premium food supplier Aubrey Allen has expanded its on-site solar for a third time after the success of its existing rooftop solar installations, reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainability, reducing energy costs and improving operational resilience. Aubrey Allen first partnered with Ineco Energy to reduce the significant energy demands of its factory, where refrigeration systems […]
Humax and Paua Simplify EV Charging for Fleets
Humax EV Charging has partnered with Paua to help UK fleets simplify electric vehicle charging by bringing home, workplace, public and depot charging together within a single connected platform. The partnership combines the Humax MX7 Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)-ready smart charger with Paua’s fleet charging platform, with a particular focus on simplifying home charging reimbursement for electric […]
How electricians and HVAC engineers are building £2 million businesses without a degree
As hundreds of thousands of students receive their A-level (13 August) and GCSE (20 August) results and consider their next steps, new Tradify research suggests some of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs are taking a very different route – building trade businesses that generate up to £2 million in annual revenue. Drawing on data from 3,271 […]
86% of electrical professionals have experienced ‘electrical incident’ at work
Martindale Electric has published new research showing the true scale of electrical incidents experienced by professionals working with electricity every day. An ‘electrical incident’ or ‘near miss’ includes minor electric shocks, arc events and unexpected energisation. The findings, based on a survey sent to tens of thousands of electrical contracting professionals, were gathered to better […]
RAW Charging Opens 32-Bay EV Charging Hub at Xscape Milton Keynes
RAW Charging has opened a new 32-bay EV charging hub at Xscape Milton Keynes, described as the largest EV charging installation in the region. The new ultra-rapid charging hub is now available to visitors and has been designed to support the growing number of EV drivers using the leisure and retail destination. The installation includes […]
Knightsbridge Unveils Complete Downlighter Family
Knightsbridge has introduced a comprehensive fire-rated downlighter portfolio, with RenuLED, CyroLED and SpektroLED EVO designed to address different project, performance and budget requirements across residential and commercial installations. At the top of the range, SpektroLED EVO offers what Knightsbridge describes as a ‘108-downlights-in-one’ solution. It combines selectable 5W/7W outputs with four CCT options – 2700K, […]
Kiwa introduces world’s first certified 180-minute fire resistance cables test
Kiwa has responded to evolving requirements for fire safety in high-rise residential buildings with the introduction of what it is calling the world’s first certified 180-minute fire resistance test for cables. The new 180-minute test, as part of BASEC Certificate of Assessed Design (CAD058), goes beyond the 30, 60 and 120-minute benchmarks which form the […]
KNIPEX highlights its Ratchet Cable Cutters
KNIPEX is shining a spotlight on its Ratchet Cable Cutters – the 95 36 250 and 95 36 and 280 – which are built for fast, controlled cutting without the weight or bulk usually associated with cutting capacity of this size. Both cutters share the same design principles. An innovative three-stage ratchet drive delivers high […]
TRT Lighting modernises Frenchgate Tunnel with LED Retrofit
TRT Lighting has helped modernise the lighting installation within Doncaster’s Frenchgate Tunnel, delivering significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions while retaining the existing luminaire infrastructure. Located beneath Trafford Way in Doncaster, the Frenchgate Tunnel forms part of the wider Frenchgate Interchange development, connecting road, rail and bus infrastructure within the town centre. By […]
New Vent-Axia whitepaper explores rising building overheating risk
With the UK experiencing four heatwaves so far this year and with heat-health warnings currently in place across parts of England, ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has sponsored a new white paper examining the growing challenge of overheating in UK buildings. The Solutions for Mitigating Overheating in Residential and Commercial Buildings report explores how architects are responding to the […]