Electrical

BGEN has launched a STEM and sustainability partnership with nearby St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School in Warrington. Through interactive curriculum-linked classroom lessons, inspiring site visits and the donation of 20 Chromebooks, pupils will be introduced to real-life examples of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) subjects in action. BGEN’s experts are working with St Vincent’s…

After the success of its first Community Awards in 2022, Aico/HomeLINK has announced that it is bringing this event back for its second year, returning on Thursday, 18 April 2024, at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham. Hosted by Carl Jones, who presents Shropshire Business Live TV, and works across print, radio and TV, the awards…

Siemens has introduced three new wireless room sensors as part of its ongoing development of the company’s expanding IoT range. Wireless technology has moved on significantly in recent years and is once again starting to become a popular option in building management systems (BMS), offering several advantages over conventional wired technologies. The introduction of the…

Carhartt has launched its Insulated Jacket range to tackle the elements head-on. Engineered for the tough, modern workforce, these men’s jackets combine rugged durability with unbeatable comfort, ensuring you can tackle the task at hand no matter the weather. Whether it’s loading the van or digging foundations, the Carhartt LWD Relaxed Fit Stretch Insulated Jacket (106013)…

Omexom, the VINCI Energies brand, has opened a new branch of its Omexom Institute in Castleford, West Yorkshire, for technicians working on overhead lines, substations and underground cables. This new facility proudly stands as the 14th addition to the Omexom Institute’s global network, which serves as a vibrant hub for knowledge exchange and collaboration, reinforcing…

Power tool manufacturer Makita has launched a new redemption promotion for its XGT Power Source Kit range. Running from 1 October until 31 December 2023, end users can claim a free 40VMax XGT 2.5Ah battery when they purchase a selected XGT Power Source Kit. Makita Power Source Kits are an ideal way for end users…

Baxi has hosted the first official visit to its €13 million commercial heat pump R&D and laboratory site in Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain. Baxi is part of BDR Thermea Group. The 7,000m² Baxi factory, located near Barcelona and opened just last year, is focused on developing and producing commercial heat pump technology. The site boasts…

Industry professionals have the chance to fine-tune their skills and absorb new knowledge thanks to the launch of a new training platform. Hager Academy Online is a dedicated online learning platform designed by electrical manufacturer, Hager UK. Launched in September, it’s an evolution of the face-to-face training that Hager already offers. Hager UK says, “There’s…

Armorduct has joined the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) as an affiliate manufacturer. To further improve its service to wholesalers, it has also joined the EDATA data pool, where manufacturers share their product data with multiple wholesalers. Alfie Rowe, Managing Director at Amorduct, says, “We pride ourselves on offering the wholesaler the best possible service by…

EA Technology, together with project partners, has been successful in winning funding for the Alpha phase of the Inform project – a collaborative initiative to develop a self-serve high voltage connections tool to be hosted on Northern Powergrid’s website, for use by developers of complex sites. Working alongside Northern Powergrid, Energy Systems Catapult, Newcastle NHS Trust,…