WISKA UK Ltd has been named Supplier of the Year by The IBA Buying Group for an outstanding fourth consecutive year, following the IBA’s annual Networking and Gala Event in September 2026. Voted for by IBA members, the award recognises suppliers that consistently deliver excellent service and support to independent electrical wholesalers across the UK. WISKA…
When wiring systems are not properly supported, they can become a serious hazard during a fire. To help the electrical supply chain meet the requirements of Regulation 521.10.202 of the IET Wiring Regulations, BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, BEAMA’s Cable Management Products Group (CMPG) and Cable Management Technical Committee (CMTC) have published two new pieces of guidance. These…
Electrical material suppliers are being urged to come together with merchants and pledge their support for a ground-breaking new mental health support initiative which aims to reach every customer of every merchant branch in the UK. Every Merchant Matters has been launched with the aim of harnessing the unique reach of the builders merchant sector…
UK businesses running on-site battery storage could see bigger savings while offering the grid greater support at peak times, following a new partnership between Threefold Energy Group and Enel X, the energy flexibility arm of Enel Group. Under the five-year agreement, Enel X will provide market access and optimisation across Threefold’s Optima platform and its…
Saxmundham community hub refurbished as part of Volunteer It Yourself and Toolstation partnership Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools and building supplies, has joined forces with social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) and Dulux, to refurbish the Saxmundham hub for Suffolk Mind, better known as The Willows. The centre provides mental health…
WISKA UK Ltd has announced the appointment of James Ireland as Northern Regional Sales Manager. James joins WISKA UK from Forum Lighting Solutions, where he held the position of Sales Director. With more than 25 years’ experience within the electrical industry, he has developed extensive knowledge of the electrical wholesale sector, building strong relationships with wholesalers,…
Commercial lighting manufacturer Spectre Lighting has announced a planned expansion of its UK stockholding, executing a strategic direction to increase inventory levels and ensure continued supply after exceptionally strong market demand across the wholesale, specification and contracting sectors. Launched in June by 25 year industry specialist Craig Taylor, the Warrington based business entered the sector…
Forum Lighting Solutions, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of lighting and smart controls to the Electrical Wholesale trade, is strengthening the senior team with the promotion of Steve Kaye to Marketing Director, following two successful years with the business. Since joining in August 2024, Steve has played a key role in shaping the company’s marketing strategy….
City Electrical Factors (CEF) customers, teams and suppliers have donated nearly 30 tonnes of essential goods to food banks across the UK, as part of the electrical wholesaler’s 75th anniversary celebrations. The nationwide community food drive saw CEF branches and other areas of the business become donation points for their local food banks, uniting local…
CEF has achieved ISO 19443 certification, marking an important milestone in the company’s commitment to quality, traceability and operational excellence within the nuclear supply chain. ISO 19443 is the internationally recognised quality management standard developed specifically for organisations supplying products and services important to nuclear safety (ITNS). Building on the principles of ISO 9001, the…