Electrical

Baxi has launched a full suite of air source heat pump (ASHP) training courses to support heating engineers and installers, as they look to become more familiar with and qualified to install the increasingly popular technology. From understanding how air source heat pumps work to designing, installing and commissioning them, Baxi’s new courses have been…

HiKOKI Power Tools has launched a range of cordless lighting solutions tough and robust enough for all types of construction work and applications, from really tight cramped spaces to larger sites that need plenty of illumination. Boasting outstanding running times, all of the lights in the HiKOKI range work with the company’s 18V or MultiVolt…

2023 has been an exceptional year for Prefect Controls. The combination of the energy crisis and a rising demand for student accommodation has meant providers of rooms, where occupants aren’t directly responsible for paying the energy bill, are seeking innovative ways to control consumption, at the point of use. As a result, Prefect has made…

ESP has released the latest update to its comprehensive catalogue, bringing together all products from its extensive portfolio in one, easy to access reference guide. This new edition features the latest major addition to the ESP portfolio – the Aperta IP Door Access range. The new 127-page catalogue provides wholesalers, contractors and specifiers with a…

JTL has championed the inclusion of more women in the electrical and plumbing and heating trades, addressing the growing demand for diversity in these industries. JTL campaigns for a diverse and inclusive workforce, and apprenticeships are a brilliant way for people of all ages, genders and abilities to kickstart their careers. Continuing to encourage women…

Ellis Patents has held its highly anticipated Distributors’ Conference for 2023. This was the first time the company was able to host this long-awaited, usually triennial, landmark event since 2017. Distributors from across the world, including New Zealand, Spain, Peru, Turkey, Poland, France, Norway, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Dubai, USA, Netherlands, Singapore, Belgium, the UK,…

As Autumn takes its colourful hold, gear up with Carhartt‘s latest collection of work pants, water-repellent sweatshirts and insulated vests, designed to tackle the demands of any job site. Whether you’re scaling scaffolding or manoeuvring through tight spaces, the Rugged Flex Relaxed Fit Canvas Work Pants (103109) are engineered to handle it all. Made from…

ARMD has warned the industry that as darker winter evenings draw in, tool theft increases dramatically. In fact, looking at the insurance claims made by the trade, the winter months are the busiest months for insurance claims by tradespeople who have fallen victim to tool theft. “Winter provides the veil of darkness thieves use to break…

This heating season, Drayton has announced that it is giving installers even more reasons to choose its new Digistat range. With the new Digistat designed to cut call backs, thanks to the simple app control via Bluetooth that makes it easy for customers to manage their schedules, Drayton has partnered with Fix Radio to find…

The magic of music has been a secret weapon in the workplace, helping boost tradespeople’s brain activity and turn up the volume on productivity. But when it comes down to it, what do tradespeople listen to at work? Well, according to the Toolbox’s research, green thumbed gardeners love working along to tunes about balmy weather, which…