Rexel opens new Derry branch
Electrical wholesaler Rexel UK will open a new branch in Derry on 26 January 2026, expanding its coverage across Northern Ireland. The site joins the company’s existing locations in Belfast, Coleraine, and Cliftonville, and forms part of a wider plan to increase local support for customers. The new branch also represents an investment in the […]
Weev to roll out EV charging across Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, Liz Kimmins (Minister for Infrastructure) and Niree McMorris (The Deputy Mayor of Derry and Strabane Alderman) have welcomed the appointment of a contractor to deliver over 250 EV charge points across nine local councils. The councils include Derry City and Strabane District Council, and the roll-out forms part of the Office for […]
Ansell Lighting supporting Northern Ireland apprentices
Lighting designer and manufacturer, Ansell Lighting, has joined forces with Northern Regional College in Northern Ireland to provide support and resources for the Electrical Installation Apprenticeship course. Ansell has built a strong relationship with a number of colleges throughout the UK to help support students in learning about the latest lighting technology and products. The […]
Uncrimp welcomes two new members to the sales team
Unicrimp has bolstered its sales effort as it welcomes two new members to the rapidly expanding sales team. Stuart Clark joins the business as Area Sales Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland and Hannan Miah as Area Sales Manager covering the Southeast region. Stuart joins the company with a wealth of experience in product design. […]
The Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce launches new research into the human impact of fires
The Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce, with founding member Aico, is launching a seminal piece of research into the human impact of fire and how different legislations across the four nations impacts its prevalence. “One way or another we need to make buildings safe, that’s carbon monoxide and fire dangers. We have perhaps contributed to […]
Ovia Ireland has welcomed a new Area Sales team member
Ovia Ireland is delighted to welcome Jay White to the growing team. Jay takes up the role of Area Sales Manager covering Northern Ireland, Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan and Sligo regions. He comes to the role with seven years’ sales experience working with two of the industry’s leading electrical wholesalers, where he was responsible for building […]
CEF finalists for Wholesaler of the Year at Northern Ireland’s Electrical Awards
CEF is proud and delighted to have been selected as finalists in the Multinational Wholesaler of the Year category at Northern Ireland’s Electrical Awards 2021. Nominated for their commitment to ‘always go above and beyond’, CEF submitted details of its high-quality customer service which has earned the company an ‘Excellent’ rating by Trustpilot (score of […]
NAPIT calls for Enhanced Electrical Safety Standards throughout the UK
Electricity is in use all around us, it can be dangerous and has the potential to be fatal, yet the legislation surrounding the safety standards of electrical installations in dwellings differs throughout the UK and between tenures. NAPIT are calling on the UK Government and devolved administrations to end this disparity to enable parity of […]
‘Private tenants lose out in safety stakes’ reports Electrical Safety First
Recharge – a new report on Northern Ireland’s homes, by leading safety charity Electrical Safety First – found private tenants had less protection from electrical risk than in other parts of the UK. It also suggests how annual savings of almost £9m could be made, if electrical hazards in the housing stock were addressed. Currently, […]