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  • Krispy Kreme launches new vegan Cookie Indulgence range

    Krispy Kreme is here to celebrate Veganuary with its brand-new limited edition vegan doughnut Cookie Indulgence range. Available until 28th of January, and registered by the Vegan Society, Krispy Kreme is presenting the ideal treat to kick off Veganuary, whether doughnut fans are trying out a plant-based diet for the first time or always choose…


  • Murray Percival Co. Offers Board Shark for Top-Tier PCB Solutions

    The Murray Percival Company, the award-winning leading supplier to the Midwest’s electronics industry, is proud to represent Board Shark, a leading force in providing unparalleled quick-turn, competitive pricing, and innovative flex circuits solutions. This strategic partnership combines the Murray Percival Company’s legacy of quality service and Board Shark’s expertise in navigating the fast-paced PCB market,…


  • Q Source Elevates Cleanroom Solutions with Grade A Pharma Cart from Metro

    Q Source is pleased to highlight the Grade A Pharma Cart solution from Metro. This innovative offering provides a combination of quality, durability, and contamination control. In situations where premium solutions are required for your environment, it is crucial that every storage or transport product employed can preserve pollutant-free conditions. Meticulously designed with precision and…


  • Spearmint Energy completes 300 MWh battery storage project in Texas

    Image courtesy Business Wire Spearmint Energy announced completion and start of commercial operation for Revolution, the Company’s 150 MW/300 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in West Texas. Spearmint broke ground on Revolution in partnership with Mortenson, a developer and engineering services provider. The project reached mechanical completion following the delivery and installation of…


  • Severn Trent creating a ‘smart water hub’ in central England

    Image: Severn Trent Water company Severn Trent is creating a smart water hub as it expands its smart metering rollout in and around the city of Birmingham. The rollout is planned to deliver a total of 250,000 smart water meters across Birmingham, Leicestershire and parts of Shropshire before March 2025. With these, starting in Birmingham…


  • Forced electricity prepayment re-authorised in Britain

    Image: Scottish Power Energy regulator Ofgem has re-authorised installation of prepayment meters on an involuntary basis by three suppliers, subject to certain conditions. The three suppliers are EDF, Octopus Energy and Scottish Power, which have been authorised as meeting the conditions and further must follow a comprehensive set of new rules. A moratorium on the…


  • SPARKS Learner of the Year 2024 begins next week

    As the new year unfolds, the spotlight turns to the next generation of budding electricians with the upcoming regional heats of SPARKS Learner of the Year 2024 starting next week. Throughout January and February, SPARKS will be travelling to six regions across the UK in search of the best upcoming talent within our industry. At each venue,…


  • JTL reflects on newly published UK government data on apprenticeships

    Chris Claydon, Chief Executive at JTL, an apprenticeship provider in England and Wales, offers his insights on the Government’s latest report about apprenticeships and traineeships. The Government’s report, published on 30 November, covers the period of August 2022 to July 2023 and details promising figures for the industry, including 7,428 starts in electrical apprenticeships and 2,240…


  • Baltic Electric boosts operations with Fergus

    Operating an electrical business involves a complex array of tasks: generating quotes and invoices; orchestrating project timelines; managing material costs; adhering to safety protocols; and keeping precise financial records. Manually handling these responsibilities is taxing and can be a source of significant stress and confusion. For Alan, Owner of Baltic Electric, and Charlene, his Administration Manager,…


  • Altopack targets African expansion exporting pasta packaging technologies to the continent

    As part of its focus on emerging markets, Altopack is increasing its presence in Africa by supplying pasta packaging technologies and meet  an increasing desire for pasta. In the last 10 years, worldwide consumption has almost doubled, passing from nine to 17 million tonnes. Altopack noted that pasta was born in Italy, the country with…