BG launches ‘Buy, Spin, Win’ promotion
British General (BG), a UK manufacturer of electrical wiring accessories, has launched a new installer promotion, “Buy, Spin, Win”, giving electricians the chance to win instant prizes as well as trips to Munich, New York, and Las Vegas. Running from 1 May to 31 October 2026, the promotion is open to installers who purchase selected […]
Makita launches head-to-toe workwear range
Makita has built a global reputation for tools that perform day in, day out, on demanding work sites – and the company says that this same practical, performance-first approach now defines its new Makita Workwear range, which is described as “tough, considered, and built for real working environments.” Developed by Castle Clothing – the team […]
Product of the Month: Unicrimp’s Bullfix Universal Fitting
Scolmore Group company Unicrimp, a leading manufacturer of cable accessories, has announced the launch of its new Bullfix Universal Fixing – a high-performance, patented plasterboard fixing that forms part of the company’s extensive QCrimp fixings range. Featuring an innovative wing design, Bullfix is engineered to deliver exceptional strength, reliability, and ease of installation. Two high-performance […]
ESP ignites the fire and CO alarm market
Leading fire and security solutions supplier ESP has invested significantly to introduce a new name to the fire and safety alarm sector with the launch of Espire. Espire is a comprehensive range of high-performance fire and CO alarm products that has quality, reliability, and innovation at its core. Sitting as a separate brand under ESP’s […]
TRT Lighting launches heritage lantern range
TRT Lighting, a UK manufacturer of LED lighting products, has introduced a new heritage lantern range, expanding its outdoor lighting portfolio to support projects requiring traditional aesthetics alongside modern road lighting. The move reflects increasing demand from UK local authorities and specifiers for lighting that maintains the character of historic streets, town centres, and conservation […]
MP visits JTL Eastbourne to meet apprentices and employers
Josh Babarinde MP visited JTL’s training centre in Eastbourne to meet apprentices, employers, and industry partners, as well as to discuss how apprenticeship opportunities can be strengthened across the region. Established over 30 years ago by the Electrical Contractors’ Association and Unite the Union, JTL is a not-for-profit Independent Training Provider delivering Level 3 electrical […]
MESH7, the new wireless lighting control system from flex7
The latest addition to the flex7 range of plug-together lighting connection and control products, MESH7, is incredibly quick to install, easy to retrofit, secure, and offers a huge range of energy-saving control possibilities. The wireless lighting control system is made in Britain and uses mesh technology to configure and control luminaires. Whether you want to […]
Actemium delivers Scotland EV charging hubs
Actemium UK, a provider of engineered electrical, automation, and mechanical services, has completed two ultra-rapid EV charging hubs for IONITY in Glasgow and Fort William, expanding high-power charging infrastructure across Scotland. The installations include IONITY’s 700th ultra-rapid charging point in the UK and one of the few public charging hubs in the Scottish Highlands capable […]
Ansell Lighting challenges college students
Lighting manufacturer Ansell Lighting has taken its support partnership with Warrington & Vale Royal College further by challenging students with real-life projects, designed to enhance learning, develop practical skills, and support future careers. The tasks – set by Ansell’s Lighting Design Manager, Ken Chua – required the students to create lighting schemes for different environments […]
Seaward adds IV curve tracing to PV:1525 range
Seaward Electronic, a UK manufacturer of electrical safety test equipment, has expanded its photovoltaic testing range with the introduction of the PV:1525-IV, adding IV curve tracing capability to its PV:1525 Series. The series is designed for commissioning and testing rooftop solar installations, supporting systems up to 1500V. It combines electrical commissioning tests with performance analysis […]