SPARKS Learner of the Year 2024 announced
After an intense two-day final on 23-24 April at the Schneider Electric Innovation Centre in Coventry, Kian Milroy from St Helens College was ultimately named as the winner of this year’s SPARKS Learner of the Year contest. Meanwhile, Jane Thorp from Suffolk New College – last year’s SPARKS female skills winner – earned the runner-up […]
NCD to be key focus of SELECT’s ‘Toolbox Talks’ roadshow
Electrical professionals across Scotland will receive an update on a potential safety issues at this year’s Toolbox Talks, the practical and popular events run by construction trade body, SELECT. Neutral current diversion (NCD) will be one of the key topics discussed at this year’s roadshows, which kick off next week with a tour of 12 […]
Female apprentice leads the way in renewable heating initiative
Seventeen-year old, Emily Wass, has revealed why she chose a career in renewable heating by becoming one of the UK’s first Low Carbon Heating Technician apprentices. Emily is one of ten apprentices on the inaugural course, which is being run by Vaillant and Derby College, and was motivated by her desire to ‘make a difference’ […]
Quickwire introduces junction boxes with larger load capacities
Quickwire has introduced two new junction boxes for power connection. The new additions to the Quickwire range are two and four-way splitter junction boxes for use with 2.5mm cable, and both are rated at 24A. The company says that the new products open up a whole new dimension of capabilities for users of the Quickwire […]
WernerCo issues safety warning for working at height
Ahead of this year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work, ladder and access specialist WernerCo is urging contractors and businesses to be aware of the dangers of working at height. Taking place on Sunday, 28th April, this year’s World Day comes at an important time for occupational health in the UK, with a […]
Fluke introduces new innovations to aid solar installations
Fluke, a manufacturer of compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software, has launched its new Fluke Solmetric PVA-1500HE2 PV Analyzer and I-V Curve Tracer. The announcement means that installation and maintenance engineers working on large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays and farms can now test up to 1500V and measure high efficiency (HE) strings […]
Advanced cable protection crafted from discarded fishing nets
An estimated one million tonnes of abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), the equivalent of 50,000 double-decker buses, litters the world’s oceans every year, endangering marine life as a major source of ocean plastic pollution. To help address dangerous marine pollution, ABB Installation Products pioneered cable protection crafted from 50% recycle-based polyamide using primarily […]
JTL apprentice wins Aico Apprentice of the Year
JTL apprentice, Cole Galligan, has been named Apprentice of the Year at the AICO|HomeLINK Community Awards. Cole, who is currently in the first year of his Electrical Installation Level 3 apprenticeship at his family’s electrical company, Raylec, in Leicester, beat hundreds of apprentices to be named winner at the awards following a thorough judging process, […]
Knipex enhances digital channels for ease of use
KNIPEX has enhanced its digital channels to help customers choose and find the right tools quickly and efficiently. Thanks to the launch of a ‘Where to Buy’ function on the KNIPEX website and the easy-to-use product finder on the company’s app, it’s now easier than ever to get hold of the company’s professional pliers. The […]
char.gy reaches new public charge point milestone
British company char.gy has reached a significant milestone in its mission to democratise electric vehicle (EV) ownership by installing its 3,000th EV charging point. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to making EVs accessible to all, but particularly for the 40% of UK households without off-street parking. Located in the London borough of Lambeth, the […]