Electrical

The groundswell of opinion in favour of the campaign for protection of title for electricians has continued into 2024 with a New Year declaration of support from another four prominent members of the Scottish Parliament.   Former Business and Trade Minister Ivan McKee and ex-Transport Minister Kevin Stewart have both shown their backing for the…

QUEST (Quality Electrical Supplies and Technology) has appointed an in-house health and safety lead to ensure customers receive a bespoke and responsive service. Burnley-based QUEST has recruited James Bullock to the role of health and safety manager. With a background in health and safety in previous roles, James has experience managing compliant, safety-conscious working environments and…

NVC Lighting is looking forward to 2024 following a significant investment, raising the profile of its brand and lighting solutions. The Birmingham-based business, established in 2007, supplies its extensive range of lighting solutions to electricians and electrical contractors through national and independent wholesalers. NVC Lighting will be embarking on its first major integrated marketing campaign in…

To mark National Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Day, The Kensa Group is shining the spotlight on the women working to make net zero a reality.  Since its inception 25 years ago, women have been integral at Kensa. With 29% of its manufacturing workers being women, higher than the national average, and having recently appointed Tamsin…

As the first four people to complete the EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems; Shaun Wright, Daren Pool, Gary Flockton, and John Watts had the honour of having their qualifications presented to them by EAL’s Managing Director, Al Parkes and Dame Judith Hackitt DBE, Chair of the EAL board. When…

In what has become an annual tradition for the company, Knightsbridge has provided additional support to the homeless this winter, with a significant donation to a regional charity doing great work in the field. NOAH Enterprise is local to Knightsbridge and seeks to help the most disadvantaged in Luton and Central Bedfordshire by providing a practical, empowering…

Ørsted has been ranked the world’s most sustainable energy developer amongst the 292 ‘power generating companies’ in Corporate Knights’ 2024 Global 100 index for the fifth time. Corporate Knights benchmarks the sustainability performance of a company against its usual peers and across sectors. Once a carbon-intensive company, Ørsted is claimed to have transitioned to renewables faster…

It’s one of 11 UK sites part of an international network.   The company’s move to a larger location – which includes a workshop and manufacturing units, in addition to enhanced testing facilities and storage areas – follows an expansion in client services and commercial growth across the Midlands. The new workspace accommodates the firm’s increasing…

Develop Training is developing a new coaching and mentoring programme due to launch in early 2024.   Designed by Develop’s Organisational Development Consultant, Hanna Magdziarek, the six-month programme will target middle to senior management, helping improve their coaching, mentoring and leadership skills.    As part of the new programme, delegates will be provided with monthly group…

An event for the electrical industry, focusing on the skills, safety, and solutions for the UK’s evolving electrical installations, will be held at IET London on Savoy Place. As the UK heads towards a low carbon future with increased electrification of its built environment, this should be delivered safely and professionally. Given the consequences of…