Marshall-Tufflex launches ‘Ultimate Guide to Cable Management’ catalogue
Marshall-Tufflex has launched its newly updated Ultimate Guide to Cable Management catalogue, bringing together the company’s widest cable management offering in one comprehensive reference guide. The catalogue includes the addition of the Basor range of metal cable management solutions alongside Marshall-Tufflex’s established PVC-U trunking and conduit, GRP ladder and tray, underfloor to desk solutions, and […]
ESP introduces Espire IP65 mains sounder strobe
Fire and security solutions supplier ESP, part of the Scolmore Group, has expanded its Espire fire and CO alarm accessory range with the introduction of the new IP65 mains-powered sounder strobe unit, engineered for a range of applications including apartment buildings, residential properties, HMOs and multi-occupancy dwellings, assisted living environments, and student accommodation. Building on […]
Advanced launches smoke control CPD course
Fire protection systems manufacturer Advanced has added a new smoke control systems course to its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme. The free module – titled “Smoke Control Systems: Principles, Pitfalls and Protection” – has been developed for installers, specifiers, fire engineers, consultants, and facilities managers involved in fire safety and building design. According to Advanced, […]
Rexel UK opens new Lincoln branch
Electrical wholesaler Rexel UK has opened a new branch in Lincoln, expanding its regional presence with a facility focused on technical support, electrical supplies, and contractor services. The branch, located at Bishops Trade Park in Lincoln, officially opened on 18 May 2026. Rexel says the site has been designed to support local electricians and contractors […]
CEF receives SBTi validation for net zero targets
Electrical distributor CEF has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near- and long-term net zero emissions targets. The company says the validation confirms its carbon reduction plans align with climate science and the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. CEF has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse […]
RAW opens Bagshot EV charging hub
RAW Charging, an electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator, has opened a new ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub at Bagshot Retail Park in Surrey. The installation includes eight ultra-rapid charging bays capable of delivering up to 300kW charging speeds. According to the company, the chargers are intended to support customers visiting nearby retail and leisure facilities, […]
Propeller adds postal service for compliance documents
Software provider Propeller has launched an integrated postal service within its job management platform, allowing electrical contractors to bulk-send housing compliance documents with automated tracking and audit records. The service has been introduced as social housing regulations require Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) to be issued to tenants within 28 days of inspection. According to […]
Scolmore team completes Snowdon night climb
Employees Audra Fellows and Kevin Beech of Scolmore Group, a UK manufacturer and distributor of electrical products, have completed the Snowdon by Night Challenge in support of the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC). The fundraising event involved a night-time ascent of Snowdon, also known as Yr Wyddfa, in Snowdonia National Park. Participants began the climb from […]
Coming together to take action on mental health
During Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, NICEIC, a certification body for the UK’s electrical contracting industry, is urging all those working in the electrotechnical sector to take time to prioritise mental wellbeing and take action to support colleagues in need of support. This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on the theme of ‘Action’, emphasising […]
Luceco installs LED lighting at Cambridge hub
Luceco, a UK manufacturer and distributor of LED lighting products, has completed a lighting and controls installation at 5 Journey Campus, a life sciences development in Cambridge. Delivered in partnership with KRB Installations, the project involved the refurbishment of a four-storey building within the wider Journey Campus development, which supports life sciences and technology organisations. […]