CEF partners with WellChild to support families
Electrical distributor CEF has announced a new charity partnership with WellChild aimed at supporting children with complex medical needs and their families across the UK. The partnership will focus on fundraising, volunteering, and practical support projects, including improvements to homes and outdoor spaces through WellChild’s Helping Hands programme. WellChild provides specialist nursing services, family support […]
NICEIC research highlights homeowner electrical knowledge gap
NICEIC, a certification body for the UK’s electrical contracting industry, has released new research raising awareness of the importance of electrical installation condition reports (EICRs) amongst homeowners. The findings highlight a significant gap in understanding of electrical safety, underlining the need for continued, industry-wide efforts to improve awareness and encourage regular inspection and testing. A […]
Marshall-Tufflex cable tray installed at Bay Queen
Marshall-Tufflex PVC cable tray systems, from the UK manufacturer of cable management products, have been installed at the Bay Queen residential development in Port St Mary as part of a redevelopment project on the Isle of Man. The Bay Queen scheme has transformed the site of a former seaside hotel into a collection of apartments […]
Schneider Electric expands Samsung SmartThings integration
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology company, has announced expanded integration between its SpaceLogic KNX platform and Samsung SmartThings systems for residential and commercial buildings. The integration allows SpaceLogic KNX devices to connect with Samsung SmartThings for homes and SmartThings Pro for commercial and multi-site environments. According to Schneider Electric, the integration enables users to […]
Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 winner revealed
Apprentice electrician Gracie Donaghy has been named joint winner of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 after competing against more than 3,000 entrants from across the UK and Ireland. The 22-year-old from Bridgwater, Somerset, shares the title with apprentice stonemason Petra O’Flaherty, marking the first time in the competition’s history that two winners have been selected. […]
CU Phosco upgrades lighting at remote airfield
UK exterior lighting manufacturer CU Phosco has completed a high mast lighting upgrade at Ascension Island Airport, working with Gantech Solutions to replace ageing airfield infrastructure at one of the world’s most remote airports. Located in the South Atlantic Ocean between Brazil and Africa, Ascension Island Airport operates as a refuelling stop for flights travelling […]
Passiv expands smart thermostat heat pump compatibility
Passiv UK, a developer of smart thermostats and energy management systems, has expanded compatibility of its Passiv Smart Thermostat to 17 heat pump manufacturers as demand grows for intelligent heating controls in UK homes. The company says the expansion is intended to support wider adoption of smart heat pump controls as installers and manufacturers place […]
myenergi zappi GLO gains CoP11 approval
British smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi has announced that its zappi GLO EV charger has achieved Code of Practice (CoP) 11 approval. The certification confirms that the charger meets UK requirements for flexible energy use and behind-the-meter energy measurement. This enables users to participate in flexibility markets through myenergi’s Gridpay service, which rewards households […]
CEF to sponsor two awards at the 2026 ECN Awards
Following the recent news of CEF being announced as the headline sponsor of the 2026 ECN Awards, ECN is delighted to announce that the wholesaler will also sponsor two of this year’s individual awards – namely, the Sustainable Product of the Year and Sustainable Project of the Year awards. The Sustainable Product of the Year […]
Ovia introduces Infinity COB LED Strip
Lighting brand Ovia, part of the Scolmore Group, has expanded its domestic lighting range with the launch of the Infinity COB LED Strip, designed to deliver smooth, dotless illumination for residential and commercial applications. Created to meet growing demand for discreet architectural lighting, the strip provides consistent light output and clean visual lines, making it […]