Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 winner revealed
Apprentice electrician Gracie Donaghy has been named joint winner of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 after competing against more than 3,000 entrants from across the UK and Ireland. The 22-year-old from Bridgwater, Somerset, shares the title with apprentice stonemason Petra O’Flaherty, marking the first time in the competition’s history that two winners have been selected. […]
CU Phosco upgrades lighting at remote airfield
UK exterior lighting manufacturer CU Phosco has completed a high mast lighting upgrade at Ascension Island Airport, working with Gantech Solutions to replace ageing airfield infrastructure at one of the world’s most remote airports. Located in the South Atlantic Ocean between Brazil and Africa, Ascension Island Airport operates as a refuelling stop for flights travelling […]
Passiv expands smart thermostat heat pump compatibility
Passiv UK, a developer of smart thermostats and energy management systems, has expanded compatibility of its Passiv Smart Thermostat to 17 heat pump manufacturers as demand grows for intelligent heating controls in UK homes. The company says the expansion is intended to support wider adoption of smart heat pump controls as installers and manufacturers place […]
myenergi zappi GLO gains CoP11 approval
British smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi has announced that its zappi GLO EV charger has achieved Code of Practice (CoP) 11 approval. The certification confirms that the charger meets UK requirements for flexible energy use and behind-the-meter energy measurement. This enables users to participate in flexibility markets through myenergi’s Gridpay service, which rewards households […]
Ovia introduces Infinity COB LED Strip
Lighting brand Ovia, part of the Scolmore Group, has expanded its domestic lighting range with the launch of the Infinity COB LED Strip, designed to deliver smooth, dotless illumination for residential and commercial applications. Created to meet growing demand for discreet architectural lighting, the strip provides consistent light output and clean visual lines, making it […]
Thorn, Zumtobel sponsor 2026 Serpentine Pavilion
Luminaire manufacturer and supplier Thorn Lighting and Zumtobel, an Austrian company specialising in professional indoor and outdoor lighting, have announced their renewed sponsorship of the Serpentine Pavilion in 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the annual architectural programme. The pavilion, titled a serpentine, has been designed by LANZA atelier and will open at Serpentine South […]
Who’s Who – Free electrical estimating software from Electrika
Free to use, free to share, and built for the trade, the electrical estimating software from Electrika is providing electrical contractors with powerful tools to create accurate, professional quotes using real manufacturer pricing. Electrika is the UK’s free electrical estimating software platform. Founded in 1992 and providing estimating tools to the trade since 1996, the […]
Vent-Axia to tackle ventilation installation at InstallerSHOW 2026
Ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia will offer installers the chance to join its seminar, ‘Raising the standard – why quality ventilation installation matters’, at the InstallerSHOW 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham. Taking place on Thursday, 25 June, from 12.00–12.50 in the InstallerELECTRIC Theatre, the session will be presented by David Cook, Group Technical Product Manager at […]
Aico highlights its free training courses
Aico, a manufacturer of residential fire and carbon monoxide detection products, is committed to providing comprehensive support at every stage, no matter your role in domestic alarm selection, distribution, or installation. Whether it’s the company’s expert technical helpline, dedicated Relationship Managers, or award-winning training programmes for skilled trades professionals, you can count on Aico for […]
Click Mode – the number one wiring accessory range
Since it was first launched back in 2006, Scolmore’s Click Mode range has remained the company’s best-selling wiring accessories collection to date. Mode was conceived and developed as a high-quality, flexible, and modern solution for virtually any domestic wiring requirement. The smooth, contemporary lines of the accessory plate will fit easily into traditional and contemporary […]