Apprentice electricians Jindara Scott from Lisburn and Lucas Whelan from Liverpool are in the running to be named the Screwfix Trade Apprentice2024. Just ten finalists have made it to the final, to be held in London in May. One apprentice will be named the winner and receive a career-boosting trade bundle worth £10,000. Aspiring electricians,…
evec, a leading innovator in the electric vehicle industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Lee Burgess, Founder and CEO of LB Agency, as its newest consultant to aid the selling of its products to electrical wholesalers. Lee brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the EV sector. With this partnership, evec, which…
GTEC, a leading provider of renewable energy training has partnered with SolarEdge, a global leader in smart energy solutions, to launch an innovative joint course aimed at advancing expertise in solar energy. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in empowering professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and skills crucial for the renewable energy sector’s growth. The two,…
Calls are being made for criminals to face stricter punishments for robbing hard-working Brits of their van tools. The motoring team at Lease Van are calling for offenders to have harsher sentences in hopes of reducing the amount of tool thefts in the UK. Under the Theft Act 1968, a maximum sentence of seven years…
With the government laying out its Net Zero Strategy1 to decarbonise all sectors of the UK economy by 2050, fleet owners and van drivers are feeling the pressure to make the switch to EVs. In fact, Vansdirect has spotted searches for ‘how much are electric vans’ are up by 100 per cent over the last…
uvex will be demonstrating how to ensure an optimal PPE fit at The Health & Safety Event (30 April-2 May 2024, NEC Birmingham) to promote the theme of WEARability. With growing awareness around the importance of #PPEthatfits, uvex (stand 4/F20) will show visitors how to identify the specifications they need when selecting products such as…
WernerCo, the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of access equipment, has been shortlisted for an award at this year’s Safety and Health Excellence Awards. WernerCo is one of seven nominees in the Best Health and Safety in Manufacturing category, beating a record number of 348 entrants to secure a place on this year’s shortlist. The…
This April EMKA (UK) Ltd will welcome visitors to their stand No. 4/N67 in The Security Event at the NEC from April 30 to May 2nd where they will demonstrate their wide range of innovative security hardware including locks, latches, hinges and seals used across all sectors of industry. This includes switch and control cabinets,…
Not ready? Don’t panic, says product law expert The UK’s consumer connected product security regime comes into effect three weeks today (29 April 2024). The law will impact consumer products connected to the internet, such as smartphones, printers, speakers, fridges, doorbells: the list goes on. The law imposes obligations on manufacturers, importers and distributors (such…
According to a new white paper about the skills shortage in construction by On The Tools, fewer than half of the UK public are aware of the issue. A negative perception of tradespeople is thought to be the primary cause of the skills gap. The biggest deterrent for potential employers when thinking about hiring apprentices…
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