EIC seeks volunteers to become charity Ambassadors
The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is looking for volunteers to help raise awareness. The EIC’s mission is to provide the best outcome for every person in the industry who needs the charity’s help. EIC’s aim is to ensure that the whole industry knows the support available to them. In these challenging times, the charity believes […]
Thorn and Zumtobel Lighting team up with Cancer Research UK
Thorn and Zumtobel UK and Ireland have announced their partnership with Cancer Research UK as the chosen charity for the 2024/25 financial year. Following an internal survey, employees overwhelmingly voted for Cancer Research UK, recognising the organisation’s crucial role in the fight against cancer. Cancer survival rates have improved significantly over the years. In the […]
NICEIC launches fresh new series of THE WIRE
NICEIC has announced new episodes of its webinar series, THE WIRE, starting this month. The webinars are free and exclusive to NICEIC-certified businesses and their employees and covering a wide range of topics relevant to the electrical industry, such as regulations, standards, best practices and technical skills. The webinars provide an excellent opportunity to keep […]
HIKMICRO unveils new Mini2 and Mini2 Plus models
HIKMICRO has added new versions of its innovative thermal imaging solutions, the Mini2 V2 and Mini2 Plus V2, to the UK construction market. These compact, smartphone attachment thermal cameras are designed to meet the growing demand for portable, user-friendly and affordable thermal imaging technology across a wide range of applications. From HVAC inspections to building […]
New Fluke tester cuts testing time by 30% and reporting by 50%
Fluke has launched the new Fluke 1670 Series Multifunction Installation Tester which can cut the amount of time electricians and maintenance technicians spend producing reports by up to 50%. Designed by Fluke to represent the future of installation testing and become ‘the most important tool in an electrician’s toolbelt’, the Multifunction Installation Tester also enable […]
Championing mental health awareness on World Suicide Prevention Day
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), Fergus is calling for greater attention to mental health in the workplace. Fergus believes that efficient workload management and transparent communication are key factors in reducing stress and anxiety, both of which are often precursors to mental health issues. This year, Fergus is using its platform […]
New MEP Solutions brochure released
Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017 and Dame Judith Hackitt’s report on Building Regulations and Fire Safety, the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) came into force in the UK. It’s a fundamental reform of regulation across the entire construction and residential property sectors, and covers all buildings, not just high-rise residential ones, and aims […]
Unicrimp introduces new Pin Wall Plugs
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, continues to expand its renowned Q-Crimp cable accessories range to offer installers a wider selection of solutions, which now includes the newly introduced Pin Wall Plugs. The new Pin Wall Plugs are ideal for securing cable clips and masonry nails, particularly in cases where the substrate is […]
Baxi introduces heat pump cashback scheme
Baxi is welcoming the return of heating season by announcing its first ever Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) cashback promotion, which is reportedly the biggest yet by a UK manufacturer. Running from the start of September until 6 January 2025, Baxi Heat Pump installers can receive £600 cashback for their first three Baxi ASHP installations […]
Top tips for new EV drivers on World EV Day
On World EV Day (9 September), NAPIT’s External Affairs Manager, Nigel Richardson, share his tips and experiences of owning an electric vehicle. The number of electric vehicles on our roads is steadily increasing, but there are still a lot of myths about what they are like to own and drive, especially on long distances. If […]