Domus Ventilation expands energy efficient axial fan range
UK ventilation manufacturer, Domus Ventilation, has added new models to its intermittent axial fan range: the DBF100 100mm (four inch) fan and the DKF150 150mm (six inch) fan. Both fan types are available in versions with timer control, and combined humidistat and timer control which identifies and reacts to a significant change in humidity. The […]
G2 Screwless: A cost-effective upgrade
The Hartland G2 Screwless range represents a significant advancement in design and functionality, offering a seamless alternative to the popular Hartland box fix. With its slim and elegant profile, this product line is perfect for customers seeking a sophisticated finish without the complexity of traditional installations. The Hartland G2 features a push-to-fit faceplate, enabling a […]
ECA highlights skills gap with Minister for Industry
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) recently convened with Labour MPs and Government Ministers for a roundtable discussion hosted at Portcullis House in London. The event, sponsored by Chi Onwurah MP, focused on addressing the critical shortage of qualified electricians needed to meet the UK’s net zero ambitions. The discussion was attended by Sarah Jones, Minister […]
Ovia adds Pin Spot DALI to emergency lighting range
The latest addition to Ovia’s lighting product portfolio is the new Pin Spot DALI – a range of LED DALI emergency conversion modules with self-test that can be integrated into any DALI addressable install. Suitable for a vast range of applications, the DALI self-test non-maintained Pin Spot emergency luminaire is available in a Corridor Lens […]
Travis Perkins sponsors new decarbonisation centre
Travis Perkins Managed Services, which operates at the heart of UK social housing, has announced its sponsorship of the ground-breaking Tŷ Gwyrddfai decarbonisation hub, the first facility of its kind in the UK. The centre will provide skills training for decarbonisation and retrofitting homes. The 120,000 square foot warehouse space, which is situated in a […]
Click Scolmore expands Aquip range
Click Scolmore has expanded its Aquip range of weatherproof switches and socket enclosures with the introduction of the new one-gang 13A Switched Fused Connection Unit (FCU) equipped with LED indicators. Whether its for powering outdoor lighting, garden equipment, or appliances, Scolmore states that the new 13A Switched FCU will deliver superior protection and functionality and […]
Balfour Beatty awarded network reinforcement contract
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has been awarded a £363 million contract by National Grid to deliver the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement project. The contract has been awarded through National Grid’s RIIO-2 framework. On completion, the project will reinforce the electricity network in East Anglia and ensure that it can continue to reliably and […]
WMC calls for new fire-resistant cable standard
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC), a UK cable manufacturer, is calling for the establishment of a new fire-resistant cable standard to improve building safety and potentially save lives. WMC’s call to action comes as the industry reflects on the 1,700 page Grenfell Inquiry report, which sets out how “decades of failure” across government and the construction […]
Two SPARKS competitions return for 2025
The SPARKS Learner of the Year and SPARKS Female Skills competitions are back for 2025, the former marking its 15th year of celebrating the brightest young talent in the electrical industry. The SPARKS Learner of the Year competition offers apprentice and student electricians an opportunity to showcase their skills, build confidence and win fantastic prizes […]
EV giants launch ‘Electric Vehicles UK’
Octopus Electric Vehicles and the Fully Charged Show have teamed up to launch ‘Electric Vehicles UK’, a new organisation designed to educate consumers about EVs. Speaking at the launch event at Octopus HQ in London, Greg Jackson, Founder of Octopus Energy Group, urged the industry to help drivers discover the very clear advantages of EVs. […]