Aico celebrates 35 years of home life safety
This year, Aico, the home life safety expert, is celebrating 35 years of innovative technology, quality alarms and sensors. Founded in 1990, Aico has experienced remarkable growth and development, consistently adapting to the ever-evolving market landscape. Since the beginning, the company has cultivated a reputation for innovation, quality and excellent customer service, resulting in a […]
SELECT retains UKAS accreditation
As SELECT begins celebrating its 125th anniversary year, its Technical team is also celebrating after its inspection activities received accreditation with the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) for the 26th year in a row. Accreditation against the internationally recognised standard for inspection bodies ISO/IEC 17020:2012 means that SELECT continues to be officially recognised for the quality […]
NICEIC highlights dangers of DIY electrical works
A new YouGov survey commissioned by NICEIC, the certification and training body for the electrical industry, has found that almost one in three (30%) UK adults have attempted DIY electrical work in the home, putting themselves and their families at risk of unsafe electrics. This is despite 89% of all UK adults saying that they […]
Snap One launches 4K hybrid surveillance cameras
As residential and commercial surveillance technology continues to advance, Snap One, now part of ADI, is evolving and investing in its Luma range by adding a new line of 4K Hybrid cameras that deliver enhanced performance features and versatile designs. Available with a fixed or motorised varifocal lens, in turret or bullet-style housings, the versatile […]
PENTA introduces voltage detector for railway networks
PENTA, a developer of high-voltage testing equipment for critical sectors, has introduced a powerful new tool to help ensure safety for maintenance engineers working on high-voltage railway networks. The new product, named the PENTA MTag, is a voltage detector designed specifically for proving dead on high-voltage distribution systems from 1 kV to 69 kV, including […]
Schneider Electric shares 2025 electrical industry predictions
Schneider Electric has revealed its 2025 predictions for the electrical industry in the UK and Ireland. How will mega trends, such as climate change, energy transition and efficiency, and AI and digitalisation, impact the electrical industry in 2025? David Williams, Schneider Electric’s Vice President, Transactional Business for UK&I, shares his thoughts on the top three trends […]
Bull Products unveils new CPD course
Bull Products, a provider of temporary fire, safety and access control products for the construction industry and other applications, has announced the launch of its new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training entitled ‘Construction Site Fire Safety’. This engaging presentation is designed to support professionals in the construction industry as they navigate the demands of a […]
Intercity to oversee IT transformation for Birmingham City
One of the West Midlands’ fastest growing managed IT, communication and cloud security providers has strengthened its footprint in the sporting world with a landmark football deal. Birmingham’s Intercity, which has doubled its workforce to 325 over the last five years, has become the official IT Support Partner for Birmingham City FC, a strategic partnership […]
Electrical Safety Roundtable’s 2024 round-up
In 2024, the Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) continued its commitment to raising electrical standards in the home, the workplace and in the social housing sector. Each of the ESR group participants met virtually and discussed the issues affecting electrical safety and set objectives to resolve or highlight within industry. Following the 2024 general election, which […]
Unicrimp introduces new Fire Alarm Installation Kit
Unicrimp has extended its comprehensive range of Q-Crimp accessories to now include a new Tradesman Tub. The new tub is a specialised Fire Alarm Installation Kit, designed specifically for fire safety applications. The new ‘Fire Installer Kit’ provides a reliable selection of fire-rated clips. The kit contains 200 Red LSF 32 P Clips, 200 Red […]