Octopus Energy and Lloyds bring heat pump offer to UK households
Octopus Energy and Lloyds Banking Group have announced a pilot scheme bringing a heat pump offer to UK households, in a move to reduce energy bills for customers and decarbonise the heating of homes. Under the scheme, Halifax mortgage customers can get a heat pump installed from as little as £2,000. Octopus Energy will provide […]
Combat rising energy costs with thermal imaging cameras
The global energy crisis is hitting homes and businesses hard across the UK, with many people feeling their energy costs are spiralling out of control. Teledyne FLIR has developed a wide range of thermal imaging cameras that reveal the hidden sources of energy loss. These tools empower you to proactively detect and resolve energy leaks, […]
BES apprentice scoops national award
The BESA HNC and HND Apprentice of the Year Award 2022 has been awarded to Dylan Gilbert, who has been training with BES. These annual awards recognise apprentices and employers within the building services industry who have demonstrated outstanding achievements. An example that determination and hard work brings success. Dylan, who went through to the […]
fuelGenie+, a brand new fuel card
fuelGenie has expanded its petrol station network with the launch of fuelGenie+, which can be used at most Shell forecourts. fuelGenie+ provides fleet users and small businesses with a convenient network of around 2,200 locations to top up their tank for less, including on the UK’s main transit routes and in towns and cities including […]
Screwfix announces biggest ever Black Friday promotion
Screwfix has unveiled a series of app-exclusive offers for those working in the trade, as part of its biggest ever Black Friday promotion. Launching on 7 November, tradespeople who currently use, or download the Screwfix app, will get exclusive access to the deal of the day, every day, for seven days. With in-app offers including […]
Fergus offers tips on managing your business through turbulent times
Fergus has released advice on ways to become a better trade business manager in 2023. The company suggests that with just a few simple tweaks to a business, owners can boost confidence and revenue, even in these difficult times. The guidance follows the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) calling on the government to end ‘the […]
Hylec showcases new IP66/67 weatherproof Debox 11 junction box
Hylec-APL will be showcasing its newest products specially designed for the electrical professional at Elex Sandown. Hylec’s patented Debox electrical junction boxes have multiple design features that save electrical contractors time and effort in wiring projects, both internal and external. Debox 11 is a versatile and robust IP66/IP67-rated surface-mounted junction box with a total of […]
GreenBrook Electrical appoints a new Managing Director
GreenBrook Electrical is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Ratcliffe to the position of Managing Director. Peter joined GreenBrook in 2012 and has been leading the sales operation and driving the business forward since that time. Peter is a well-respected figure in the electrical industry, and has a wealth of knowledge of the sector. […]
Travis Perkins colleagues jump out of plane for cancer charity
Travis Perkins’ Regional Operations Manager and Mental Health First Aider, Jane Downey and 25 of her colleagues from the Travis Perkins and Benchmarx Kitchens teams took to the skies over the weekend and jumped 15,000ft in a tandem skydive to show their support for Macmillan. Despite already jumping over the weekend, Jane Downey plans to […]
CEF opens new stores around the UK
CEF is expanding its services to customers with the opening of new stores across the UK. The first new store is scheduled to open in Leyland, Lancashire on 7 November. CEF will be the only dedicated electrical distributor in the town, and will comprehensively service the domestic, commercial, industrial and renewable sectors. The new CEF […]