Screwfix to stock IET Wiring Regulations
Screwfix has announced that it will be stocking the IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 Requirements for Electrical Installations for the first time ever. The retailer will be stocking three important IET books: The IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), the Guidance Note 3, and the On-Site Guide. Electricians will be able pick up the books from […]
Knightsbridge launches new 2026 catalogue
Knightsbridge, one of the UK’s leading brands of wiring devices, accessories, and lighting, has launched its new 2026 catalogue, showcasing the latest innovations across its extensive portfolio. Available to the trade now, the A5-sized, full-colour publication features over 3,000 products, with a host of new additions in both the lighting and wiring accessory ranges. The […]
Q&A: Strategy and growth in the electrical sector
In this interview, ECN is in conversation with Barry Taylor, Scolmore Group UK Sales Director, about the company’s recent successes, growth opportunities in the electric sector, his own role at the company, and more: ECN: Hi Barry! Can you tell us about your journey through the electrical sector and what led you to joining Scolmore […]
Click Scolmore adds 4-gang single-plate switch to Definity
Wiring accessories manufacturer Click Scolmore continues to invest in the development of its product portfolio with the launch of a new 4-gang, single-plate switch – a practical and stylish addition to the company’s Definity range of screwless wiring accessories. Where can this be used? Designed to meet the growing demand for flexibility without compromising on […]
Johnson Controls brings Innovation Studio tour to the UK
Johnson Controls, a provider of building technology, software, and services, has launched a new, travelling ‘Innovation Studio’, a Pan-European tour that will include multiple UK stops, bringing mission-critical building technologies directly to customers and contractors. The mobile showcase debuted at MCE (Mostra Convegno Expocomfort) 2026 in Milan, Italy, and will visit 44 cities across Europe. […]
Recolight expands WEEE collection service
Recolight, a UK not-for-profit compliance scheme for lighting waste recycling and sustainability, has introduced a project collection service for large-scale luminaire installations, supporting compliant recycling of lighting waste across the UK. The service covers the collection and processing of lamps, luminaires, emergency batteries, and other electrical equipment covered by WEEE regulations. It is designed to […]
NAPIT welcomes Future Homes Standards announcement
Certification body and training provider NAPIT has welcomed the Government’s Future Homes Standard, which could create significant opportunities for its members involved in installing solar panels, heat pumps, batteries, and electric vehicle chargers. The Government says that, from March 2028, new homes will be built with solar panels and heat pumps. The Future Homes Standard […]
Vent-Axia backs BEAMA’s Climate Commitment
Market-leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is strengthening its net zero commitments by supporting the BEAMA 2050 Connected Climate Commitment. Vent-Axia has joined organisations across the UK’s energy, transport, and built environment supply chains that have signed up to a new Climate Commitment aimed at strengthening alignment, accountability, and measurable progress towards net zero. Developed by […]
Urban Fox wins Suffolk EV charging contract
Urban Fox, a partnership between Balfour Beatty Investments and Urban Electric Networks, has secured a contract with Suffolk County Council to deliver an on-street electric vehicle charging network across the county. The programme will see more than 1,000 charging sockets installed, using retractable charge points designed to sit flush with the pavement when not in […]
Ansell adds XPRESS compatibility to Tornado Evo
Ansell Lighting, a designer and manufacturer of luminaires, has introduced XPRESS compatibility to its Tornado Evo linear lighting range, aimed at simplifying installation and retrofit upgrades. The XPRESS system is a clip-in design that allows emergency and microwave sensor functionality to be added to standard luminaires without the need for tools. The updated fittings include […]