Vent-Axia launches new heat recovery CPD
British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has launched a new CIBSE-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, Introduction to Heat Recovery Ventilation. Aimed at construction professionals, the course provides a practical overview of how heat recovery ventilation works, its benefits for commercial applications, and its growing importance in low-carbon building design. The new course complements Vent-Axia’s existing CPD […]
Fergus introduces new tools for job management
Fergus, a job management software platform for the trades sector, has released two new features aimed at reducing administrative work and improving documentation consistency. The first addition allows users to create jobs by uploading or dragging and dropping a work order in PDF format. Using AI-driven processing, the system extracts key details from the document […]
Council to deliver largest networked heat pump system in Scotland
Renfrewshire Council is to replace the gas supply in two of its council housing high-rise blocks with a networked ground source heat pump system, which will be the largest installation of its kind in Scotland. Residents at the two multi-storey blocks in Gallowhill, Paisley, will see their gas supply replaced with the renewable heating system, […]
Product of the Month: C.K Tools announces relaunch of Redline VDE pliers and cutters
C.K Tools, a manufacturer of professional hand tools, has unveiled the relaunch of its best-selling range of pliers and cutters, Redline VDE, featuring a brand-new handle design meant for improved comfort and usability. Following research into ergonomics, comfort, and safety – alongside feedback from users – the new-look pliers and cutters range has been re-developed […]
Metrel launches new PAT tester
Metrel UK, a manufacturer of test and measurement equipment for the electrical industry, has released a new portable appliance testing (PAT) unit, the MI3340 AlphaEE XA. The product has been designed for use across a range of electrical testing applications, including electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) diagnostics, portable RCD testing, and testing devices with floating […]
Thorn launches College 2 luminaire
Thorn Lighting, a manufacturer and supplier of outdoor and indoor luminaires and integrated controls, has introduced College 2, a new luminaire developed to support the changing requirements of educational spaces. The product builds on the design of its predecessor and includes updated features to enhance visual comfort, energy efficiency, and ease of installation. Product overview […]
BG launches smoke & heat combo alarm
British General (BG), a reliable safety solutions company, has introduced the Combination Smoke & Heat Alarm, a purpose-built device designed to protect homes in critical areas such as attics and lofts, especially where PV inverters are installed. Developed with installer convenience and designed for end-user peace of mind, this alarm offers dual detection and advanced […]
Cable strippers from KNIPEX
“Cable stripping can be a daily grind, but with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be,” says David Barnes, Sales and Marketing Manager at KNIPEX, a German manufacturer of professional hand tools. Cable stripping is one of those jobs that gets done dozens of times a day, but if your tool isn’t up to […]
Chancellor visits Kensa, championing green growth
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, visited Truro-based ground source heat pump manufacturer Kensa to hear from Cornish businesses driving green growth and investment. She also took part in a roundtable to discuss their role in Britain’s energy transition. During the visit, the Chancellor met with Kensa representatives and heard about the company’s approach […]
New kit trialled to keep power supplies reliable
Wearing new backpacks and carrying wands, Surrey power engineers are on the hunt to find and fix the source of power cuts – sometimes before they even happen. The new Fault Sniffer 2 device from Megger – which was put to the test by distribution network operator UK Power Networks in Croydon, Guildford, and Kingston […]