Electrical

IronmongeryDirect has expanded its product range with the introduction of over 1,100 electrical products. Many leading brands in sockets and switches, lighting, heating and ventilation are now available, to complement the company’s existing portfolio and meet even more of its customers’ needs. The new electrical range includes decorative sockets and switches from brands such as…

If you’ve seen the most recent EV news, you’ll have heard about the huge demand for public chargers right now, which is only expected to soar as the UK looks to meet targets of having 300,000 chargers in the ground by 2030. Because of this promised growth, everyone’s talking about the EV industry. But regardless…

Wallbox N.V., a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Osprey, one of the UK’s largest and leading rapid EV charging networks. The collaboration will begin by expanding the Osprey network with 125 units of Wallbox’s Supernova DC rapid charger coupled with WBX care program; offering…

Following a significant site investment and multi-year expansion, ABB Installation Products has opened its John Austin Showroom and Collaboration Centre within its Coleshill, UK facility, to accelerate next generation electrical cable and conduit solutions. The facility brings together research and development engineers, product training specialists, operations and customer service to collaborate with customers on cable…

Among a raft of product innovation from C.K Tools, the brand’s all-new lighting range has shone bright, with six new, top-of-the range, IP rated products designed to tackle a multitude of situations for trade professionals, industrial workers and keen DIYers. Inspection lights Three new inspections lights boast robust, durable bodies, supreme battery life, the latest…

Thanks to the popularity of its 95th anniversary’s Spot the Difference competition, Martindale Electric has announced it is uploading a new picture puzzle for entrants to get their teeth into. The new puzzle shows a scene where safe isolation is taking place and entrants are challenged to spot the key differences in the two pictures…

With the UK requiring a million new tradespeople to keep up with demand over the next decade, Magnet Trade has highlighted the importance of closing the gender pay gap, as the demand for women in the self-employed trade industry increases. Magnet Trade analysed ONS data, and information from The Association of Independent Professionals and the…

More than 50,000 online assessments have now been taken using the Electrotechnical Certifications Scheme’s (ECS) Remote Invigilation system. Initially launched as a pilot for employers in January 2021, the system was designed to address concerns about closures of assessment centres during COVID-19 restrictions. It was expanded for ECS card holders to use later the same…

GivEnergy has announced the launch of its adaptive new EV charger, designed to future-proof charging for electric vehicle owners. The product is built with flexibility in mind, allowing for smart charging from the grid, renewable sources and home storage batteries alike. Currently, the EV charger market is dominated by mains-powered devices. However, as domestic solar…

CU Phosco Lighting has announced a number of improvements to its traditional lighting range, including enhanced lumen performance, superior efficacy and lighting quality. The range, ideal for retrofit lighting or projects that needs a traditional-style lantern with the latest LED technology for optimal energy savings, promises to be its most cost-effective to date. Lowering the…