Electrical

Heat pump commissioning through Benchmark Online and certification via the MCS Installations Database has been set to be integrated. This will result in a single point of data entry for the first time to simplify the process for Benchmark installers employed by the nearly 1,700 MCS certified heat pump contractors. Benchmark transformed its previous paper-based…

ArcelorMittal and Schneider Electric has announced a partnership whereby ArcelorMittal will supply Schneider Electric with XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel for its electrical cabinets and enclosures.  Produced at ArcelorMittal’s site in Sestao, Spain, XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel is made using a very high proportion of recycled steel in an electric arc furnace,…

Powerdown220 has successfully overseen the largest voltage optimisation rollout in UK history in the past year and is expecting further large projects to follow. Powerdown is now celebrating a year of unprecedented success. The Macclesfield-based energy company, founded in 2017 by Stuart Hawkwood, has seen its turnover rise by 800% in just over a year…

Scolmore has continued to expand its Elucian consumer unit range to provide electricians with the broadest possible range of units and protective devices to cater for all installation requirements. The latest addition to Elucian is the new 100A Single Phase Energy Meter. This new energy meter provides a versatile and reliable solution for monitoring energy…

CircPro (UK) Limited was established in 2020 to sell the MK Sentry portfolio of consumer units via license. The MK Sentry range is a well-respected brand; its reputation for safety, quality and reliability is synonymous within the electrical industry and it offers a 10-year guarantee on all products, excluding AFDD and SPD which is five…

Aurora Lighting UK has announced the launch of Seren, an electric vehicle (EV) charger designed for residential and small commercial environments. Leveraging over 20 years of electrical expertise, Aurora Lighting UK has created Seren, a versatile and installer-friendly EV charger, that seamlessly integrates dynamic lighting features. Seren represents a remarkable addition to Aurora’s product portfolio,…

A Derby smart building and IT infrastructure firm has experienced an increase in inquiries from companies wanting to monitor their energy use ‘on a granular level’, including right down to an individual kettle, as bills rise and more staff return to the workplace. Scenariio, says it is now visiting a growing number of firms who…

In a phenomenal ceremony on 9 November 2023 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, On The Tools has celebrated the best of the best in UK construction at the On The Tools Awards with headline sponsor, Jewson, awarding trophies and prizes to participants in 19 categories. Nuneaton-based, Mike Humphries, an electrician at Green Hawk Construction,…

With the festive season just around the corner, Screwfix has launched its very own Christmas jumper for tradespeople and serious DIYers looking to add some fun to their wardrobes this year. For the first time ever, Screwfix customers can buy a tool-themed colourful Christmas jumper with 100% of the proceeds from all sales going to…