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 […]

LEW Stockton opens!

Stockton has become the home of LEW Electrical Distributors’ 16th branch. Having opened on the 17 October, it is led by Graham Cousins and Mike Waggott who have a wealth of experience and expertise in the local area. LEW has branches across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, the North West, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire and have been helping the […]

Martindale sets the standard for safe voltage testing

Martindale Electric has a wide range of voltage testers which combine enhanced safety and functionality with ease of use. Voltage testers are used to detect live electricity, and can be an important piece of safety kit for electricians or any trades who need to work with or around electricity. Models in the Martindale range come […]

Open data to kick start net zero plans

Local authorities can now fast-track their plans to achieve net zero since UK Power Networks made it easier to access the data they need to deliver the transition. The pioneering approach to data is providing 100 data sets all in one place. In partnership with local authorities including Essex County Council and the Greater London […]

Stay warm this winter with Makita

Makita has released its latest heated jacket, helping to protect wearers against the elements. Powered by the 18V LXT battery, this new warm and stylish jacket is ideal for cold, harsh jobsite environments, or for outdoor leisure in the cold winter months. The latest DCJ205 heated jacket is here to offer maximum comfort and durability. […]

IDEAL Industries supports the electricians of tomorrow

IDEAL Industries is sponsoring the SPARKS Learner of the Year competition for the second year running. As a silver sponsor, IDEAL Industries is committed to supporting the next generation of talent across the UK electrical sector. Following the success of last year’s competition, IDEAL Industries has continued to support electrical students and apprentices, championing safety-first […]