Newport’s first on-street EV chargepoints go live
Urban Fox, a partnership between Balfour Beatty Investments and Urban Electric Networks, will be introducing the first wave of new, on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Newport from this week, with the full network set to be operational by 30 September 2025. This follows the contract awarded to Urban Fox earlier this year by Newport […]
NVC Lighting to showcase sustainable lighting
Lighting manufacturer NVC Lighting will showcase its new CAT-R lighting range at Circular Lighting Live 2025, an event focused on sustainability in the lighting industry. The CAT-R range has been designed to reduce environmental impact by allowing components to be replaced, reused, and redeployed, helping to avoid waste from traditional fit-out and strip-out cycles. Modular […]
EDF launches HPIN Direct to boost heat pump installations
EDF Heat Pumps, a UK installer of air source heat pumps owned by EDF Energy, has launched HPIN Direct, a new umbrella scheme designed to widen access to heat pump installation for smaller firms and independent installers. The scheme went live on 4 September 2025. Developed in partnership with manufacturer Daikin UK, HPIN Direct aims […]
WISKA partners with RR Transport on branded trailers
WISKA UK, a manufacturer of electrical installation products, has partnered with Redruth-based RR Transport & Storage to launch two branded trailers that will operate across the UK and Europe. The collaboration connects WISKA, a supplier to the electrical industry, with RR Transport & Storage, a logistics provider with more than 50 years of experience in […]
Makita introduces new modular tool storage system
Makita, a manufacturer of power tools and outdoor equipment, has launched a modular storage system designed for trade professionals who need secure and adaptable options for transporting and organising tools. The system features a rolling tool chest that forms its base and it can accommodate longer tools with its horizontal layout. A dual-hinged removable lid […]
Templemore Town Hall transformed with new lighting scheme
A major refurbishment of Templemore Town Hall in County Tipperary has seen the historic building converted into a modern library and enterprise centre, supported by a new lighting design from Zumtobel and Thorn, brands of the Zumtobel Group. The project, led by EML Architects and MWP M&E Consultants, included contributions from LeeTherm as main contractor […]
Schneider Electric opens new manufacturing factory
Energy management and industrial automation company Schneider Electric has begun production at its new manufacturing site in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Full commissioning of the facility is expected by the end of the year. The plant is designed to produce equipment needed for the UK’s transition to cleaner energy. Britain’s electricity demand is projected to rise […]
Sync Energy launches slimline EV charger, Link
Sync Energy, a UK manufacturer of EV charging equipment and part of the Luceco Group, has introduced its latest electric vehicle (EV) charger, Link. Designed to integrate into residential environments, Link combines a two-part modular structure with smart connectivity and installation flexibility. The product is available in both recessed (in-wall) and surface-mounted (on-wall) versions, allowing […]
KNIPEX raises £1k for Band of Builders
UK team members from hand tools manufacturer KNIPEX have raised over £1,000 for construction charity Band of Builders, lacing up their boots throughout the month of July for a series of sponsored walks. The initiative, driven by staff from across the UK business, saw colleagues walking individually, with their dogs, or during office lunch breaks, […]
New Housing Secretary must focus on delivery, says FMB
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says that the appointment of Steve Reed MP as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government – following the resignation of Angela Rayner MP – must signal the start of a new drive for delivery of the Government’s stated target to build 1.5 million new homes. Brian […]