New website marks step forward for Doepke
Doepke UK has unveiled its newly redesigned website, creating a central hub for electrical professionals seeking product information, technical guidance, and support. The new site has been designed to make it easier to navigate Doepke’s range of residual current protection devices, download documentation, and find the latest industry and company news. A key addition is […]
NAPIT announces leadership succession as Frank Bertie retires
NAPIT has announced that Frank Bertie will retire as Managing Director at the end of June 2026 when Stephen Melton will be appointed to the role. During his time at NAPIT, Frank served as Managing Director for two years, following over 30 years as Technical Director. Frank will continue his long and proud relationship with […]
Ruth Devine MBE becomes ECA President
Ruth Devine MBE has become the 112th President at the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA). She is the second female President in ECA’s 124-year history, after Diane Johnson, who served from 2010-2011. For the past 18 years, Ruth has been a director of contractor SJD Associates, based in Milton Keynes. A prominent figure in the electrotechnical […]
WAGO opens new Houlton headquarters
Electrical technology specialist, WAGO, has opened the doors to a new eco-friendly headquarters and warehouse facility in the West Midlands as it prepares to grow in the UK. The company’s new purpose-built 62,000 square foot offices and warehouse are constructed to a BREEAM Excellent standard and use WAGO’s patented electrical connections throughout – including more […]
Zumtobel celebrates its 75-year anniversary
The Zumtobel Group is celebrating the 75-year anniversary of its core brand, Zumtobel. Initially started as a family business, the company was founded as ‘Elektrogeräte und Kunstharzpresswerk W. Zumtobel KG’ by Dr. Walter Zumtobel in Dornbirn in 1950 and started producing ballasts for the newly introduced fluorescent light fitting technology. Back then, the replacement of […]
United Living acquires street lighting contractor
United Living Group, a social and utility infrastructure innovations provider, has announced the acquisition of Jones, a power distribution and street lighting contractor. Based in the North West of England, Jones is a specialist Independent Connection Provider (ICP) providing DNO services and a full range of street lighting services, covering design, project management, consultancy, installation, […]
CEF Ireland celebrates 20 years of success
With 2025 marking 20 years since CEF Ireland opened the first of its five branches across the country, the retailer is celebrating the milestone by hosting a series of trade mornings across the country and throughout the year. In honour of the first five branches that helped lay the foundations for CEF Ireland in 2005, […]
HDM Solar Wholesale celebrates opening of new branch
HDM Solar Wholesale, a national wholesaler of solar energy products and electric vehicle charging technologies, celebrated its new Basildon branch with a well-attended opening event on 21 February 2025. The event welcomed solar and EV installers, businesses and individuals interested in renewable energy systems. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the new facility, meet the […]
New appointment to Recolight board of directors
Recolight has announced that Thorn Lighting & Zumtobel Lighting UK & Ireland Managing Director, Paul Kilburn, has joined its board of directors. Commenting on the news, Recolight CEO Nigel Harvey says, “We are delighted that Paul has joined the board. He brings with him great depth of experience and knowledge and I know that we […]
Schneider Electric named World’s Most Sustainable Corporation
Schneider Electric, an expert in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knights and is the only company to rank first in the Global 100 twice. Schneider Electric previously topped this annual list of the most sustainable publicly listed companies in 2021. This […]