CMD releases innovative new products for 2014
CMD releases innovative new products for 2014
CMD has released its 2014 catalogue which features a range of new innovative and exciting products, from its Porthole II USB charger to a new cable management solution called Tidy.
Hager sponsors British Superbike team for 2014 season

Hager sponsors British Superbike team for 2014 season
Hager is sponsoring the Paul Bird Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki British Superbike team, and together are aiming to finish top of the Championship at the end of the 2014 season.
SummitSkills seeks Independent Board Directors
SummitSkills seeks Independent Board Directors
SummitSkills is seeking to appoint two independent directors to join its team of board members from April 2014.
NICEIC Green Deal certification reaches 1,000
NICEIC Green Deal certification reaches 1,000
More than 1,000 companies have now signed up for Green Deal installer status with NICEIC.
Survey results: Which DIY jobs do electricians get called out to fix the most?

Survey results: Which DIY jobs do electricians get called out to fix the most?
Back in October 2013 Trade Skills 4 U launched a survey to find out which jobs electricians get called out to the most as a result of poor handy work by unskilled DIY enthusiasts – the results are now in.
GlassGuard issues new guidance to assist lighting upgrades in factories
GlassGuard issues new guidance to assist lighting upgrades in factories
GlassGuard has published a guidance document entitled: ‘Upgrading T8 Fluorescent Lighting in Factory Production Environments – An Economic Comparison of T5 Fluorescent and LED Lighting Options’.
SkillElectric call for entries

SkillElectric call for entries
The SkillElectric 2014 competition has started its search for the UK’s best apprentice electrician.
CP Electronics takes expansion to the next level
CP Electronics takes expansion to the next level
CP Electronics has attracted a substantial investment from Inflexion Private Equity Partners.
Thefts from vans averaged £5,091 in 2013
Thefts from vans averaged £5,091 in 2013
ECIC is urging contractors and tradespeople to step up security to protect their tools, plant equipment and personal technology from the risk of theft.
ECA comment on the Association of Colleges’ report on poor careers advice
ECA comment on the Association of Colleges’ report on poor careers advice
The Association of Colleges’ report this week highlighted the alarming lack of awareness or interest in pursuing an apprenticeship, with just 17 per cent of boys and 12 per cent of girls considering this career option.