Scolmore launches bumper new wiring accessories catalogue
Scolmore has launched its biggest and most comprehensive wiring accessories catalogue to date. Containing nearly 25% more content than the previous version, Issue 13 brings together all products in the extensive Click range, including the latest major new product addition (the Elucian by Click Consumer Units range) into one, easy to access reference guide. Available […]
Research shows where the biggest opportunities are for tradespeople
Last year saw an unprecedented rise in demand for home improvement – up by 32% in just 12 months, and new data from Rated People now reveals where the biggest opportunities are for tradespeople in 2022. The findings are taken from the 2022 Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report where Rated People analysed more than […]
Rising fuel prices make it more important than ever to switch to fuel cards
Electricians are being urged to make the switch to fuel cards now as the UK struggles with record pump prices. The advice has been issued by fuelGenie as diesel prices have reached a record high, despite the Chancellor recently introducing a 5p a litre cut on the average price of fuel. Indeed, despite this intervention, […]
Screwfix opens its 800th store and targets 80 new stores across UK
Screwfix’s ambitious expansion plans are continuing at pace with the retailer set to open the doors of its 800th store in June of this year. The omnichannel retailer will create more than 800 jobs by the end of January 2023 with the opening of 80 new stores across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, […]
A stroke of genius
Makita has launched its first XGT 80VMax Disc Cutter, to offer professionals a powerful cordless solution that delivers output equivalent to traditional 2-stroke alternatives – with the added safety and improved usability benefits of cordless. The CE001G XGT 80VMax 355mm Disc Cutter is powered using two XGT 40VMax batteries and delivers an impressive maximum output […]
What’s new from Makita: the latest XGT 40VMax products
Makita UK has expanded its XGT 40VMax range of machines with the launch of the DK0014G 2-Piece Combo Kit, DK0172G XGT 2-Piece Combo Kit, KT001G Kettle, KP001G Planer, HS011G Circular Saw and VC005GL, VC002GL and VC004GL Dust Extractors. DK0014G and DK0172G XGT 40VMax 2-Piece Combo Kits A must have for any tradesperson, the DK0014G and […]
Trade suicides represented in ‘Lunch atop a Skyscraper’ photo recreation
The display was organised by IronmongeryDirect as part of its annual campaign to raise awareness of mental health amongst the UK trades. Its 2022 report found that more than four in five (82%) UK tradespeople deal with some form of mental health problem due to work, and sadly, many take their own lives as a […]
Counterfeiters target C.K Tools
C.K Tools is warning the electrical trade to watch out for fake versions of its top-selling Cable Cutter (3963), after being targeted by counterfeiters. Carl Kammerling International, the parent company of C.K Tools, was alerted when a loyal customer questioned the quality of a recent purchase, sourced through an independent seller. Having been at the […]
81% of UK electricians experience mental health problems due to work
81% of UK electricians experience mental health problems due to work-related issues, a new study has found. The research was commissioned for Mental Health Awareness Week (9th-15th May) by IronmongeryDirect and the results have been published in its annual industry report. Unfortunately, 89% of electricians say they don’t feel comfortable talking to others about their […]
The sun has got its hat on, and so should you!
We all love a bask in the sun from time to time, especially if it’s on a warm beach or in your garden on a summer’s day. But when you work outdoors, overly warm weather may not be ideal for your health or for the projects that you’re working on. Knowing how to protect yourself […]