Electrical

UK businesses reported £3.5 billion worth of stolen equipment last year as more than a third of van drivers fell victim to thefts, according to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The manufacturer found that almost 50% of van drivers keep approximately £2,150 worth of tools in their vans overnight, resulting in UK tradespeople risking up to £5…

Armorduct is launching the UK’s first adjustable coupler for its modular cable management systems. It provides installers the flexibility to quickly adapt when faced with unforeseen difficulties on site. The coupler provides up to 100mm of adjustment for Armorduct’s cable tray, trunking and basket systems in all sizes and is available in pre-galvanised Magnelis and stainless…

ev.energy, a platform providing smart electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has announced its partnership with Jumptech, a comprehensive platform dedicated to streamlining the installation process of EV charge points. The collaboration, scheduled to commence in January 2024, is set to accelerate the deployment of intelligent, compliant hardware throughout the UK, making a significant leap forward in…

Performance iN Lighting, a lighting manufacturer across Europe and the USA, has formally launched into the UK market. Performance iN Lighting’s (part of the Gewiss Group) headquarters are in Verona, Italy, with operations across more than 100 countries worldwide. Paul Dawson, Managing Director of Gewiss UK, says, “We’re hugely excited to be bringing Performance iN…

Caroline Turner, Director of Policy and Relations at JTL, an apprenticeship provider in England and Wales, has announced that she will be retiring at the end of the year after 32 successful years.    Caroline joined JTL in 1991, a year after its establishment. During her tenure, she has overseen JTL’s evolution from a nascent training…

The latest data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the standards organisation for homegrown renewable energy and heating technology across the UK, shows that homeowners in the UK are switching to renewables and installing low carbon energy and heating technologies in record numbers. So far, in 2023, a total of 220,500 MCS-certified installations have been registered, surpassing…

Functionality and versatility are the hallmarks of Ansell Lighting’s new ZLED Linear Opti-X high and low bay light. Dual switches enable the output to be changed between 100W, 150W and 200W, and the beam to be angled between four options – 35° x 85°, 95° x 115°, 65° x 110° and 50° x 100°. This means if…

A renewables specialist in Suffolk has transformed the sustainability credentials of a spacious three-bedroom self-build property in Peasenhall by fitting a new air source heat pump. The 2,600ft2 self-build property, built by owners Jonathan and Emma Hayes, required a heating system capable of improving energy efficiency while being suitable for off-grid applications. Another significant requirement…

Scotland’s leading electrical bodies are looking ahead to 2024 with confidence as new figures show a healthy pipeline of emerging young talent – but also insist that industry-led apprenticeships are the only way to deliver the future of skills development. The Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and campaigning trade association SELECT have welcomed a report showcasing…

CU Phosco Lighting, an innovator in outdoor lighting solutions, has announced that its P86x range, encompassing the P860, P861, P862, and P863 product lines, has achieved an exceptional 2.9 TM66 score.  In receiving one of highest scores awarded by the LIA/CIBSE circular economy certification scheme (TSD-012 TM66 Assured Product Verification Scheme), the company says it…