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…
Tradie Events is proud to announce the ultimate charity football showdown, as Tradie FC takes on Lee Trundle’s All Stars on Sunday 22nd March 2026 at Trefelin BGC, Ynys Park, with kick-off at 1PM. This exciting event will bring together tradespeople, influencers, and celebrities for a fun-filled, star-studded match to raise awareness for mental health…
New study by Draper Tools lifts the lid on perceptions of a career in the trade With university debts rising and concerns around graduate jobs, apprenticeships and careers in the trade are increasingly being seen as the way forward by young people according to new research by Draper Tools. The survey of 2,000 adults under…
As International Women’s Day (March 8) approaches, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has encouraged more young women to follow in the footsteps of the country’s latest superstar sparky and choose the electrotechnical industry as a lucrative career path. Campaigning trade body SELECT says females looking to break into the sector should be inspired by the…
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