Now in its 7th year, the Electrical Distributors’ Association’s Digitalisation Forum and Data Quality Awards 2026 held in London recently brought together over 100 forward-thinking professionals from across the electrotechnical supply chain to explore the latest digitalisation opportunities, share practical insights, and celebrate excellence in product data quality. Delegates heard from expert speakers and panel…
Tridonic, a global leader in lighting technology, is proud to announce it has been named Manufacturer of the Year (over £25 million) at the 2026 Inside Media Made in the North East Awards. The winners were unveiled during a prestigious black-tie gala dinner held on 26 March 2026 at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead. This accolade…
Werner, the leading manufacturer of ladders and access equipment, is calling on trade professionals across the UK to put safety first this Spring with the launch of its ‘April Falls Month’ campaign, a nationwide initiative to promote safer practices when working at height. The campaign comes at a critical time for workplace safety, with falls…
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) has published the second guide in its Insurer Series, expanding the risk conversation beyond fire to address non-fire electrical failures that drive claims, downtime, and long-term exposure in commercial buildings. As a leading manufacturer of Mineral Insulated Copper Clad (MICC) cables, WMC’s new guide explains how informed cable specification can reduce…
Marking its 12th year, the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) hosted their annual Learning Achievement Awards recently on the 37th floor of London’s iconic Shard. The 2026 ceremony honoured 21 outstanding individuals from across the UK’s electrotechnical sector, recognising exceptional achievement in Apprenticeships or the EDA’s award-winning Product Knowledge programme. Bringing together EDA businesses from every…
Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools and building supplies, won at the Retail Week Awards, with its Fast Track delivery service officially being named a retail ‘gamechanger’ by industry experts. The award win recognizes the retailer that is leading the way in delivering an outstanding customer experience. Toolstation saw off stiff competition…
Lane Electronics a market-leading franchised distributor for many of the industry’s major electrical, electronic and optical connector manufacturers have appointed Callon O’Keeffe to the role of Business Development Administrator (BDA). The appointment is in response to continued business growth and Lane Electronics’ key strategy of bringing new talented staff on board to maintain customer interaction…
Toolstation, which is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools and building supplies, has seen its Fast Track delivery service shortlisted as a gamechanger by retail industry experts at Retail Week. Fast Track means customers can choose from over 10,000 products and have them delivered directly to site or their home address in as…
New research from Gophr, the last-mile delivery business, reveals that same-day delivery adoption across UK hardware and DIY retailers has increased year-on-year, rising from 22% to 32%. From Click to Fix: The State of UK Trade Delivery 2026, conducted by Gophr Trade, Gophr’s specialist delivery service for the construction and DIY industry, audited major trade…
WISKA has achieved Gold status from EcoVadis, the world’s most recognised provider of business sustainability ratings, with an impressive score of 80/100. The achievement marks a major milestone for the company, which has progressed from its first EcoVadis assessment to Gold level in just three years. This rating places WISKA among the top 5% of companies assessed…