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…
The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA), a leading body in the UK’s electrotechnical supply chain, today announced the appointment of Eddie Embleton as CEO Designate from 1 October 2026. Eddie brings over a decade of senior-level experience within the electrical industry, most recently as Managing Director of Voltimum, where he led and grew its digital media…
Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools and building supplies, has partnered with eLocker to install 17 collection lockers outside its Toolstation GO store in Battersea, offering customers a faster, more convenient way to shop, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Once the order is made at any time during business…
A merchant specialising in the sale of plumbing, heating, electrical and bathroom products has become the first company to complete an innovative route to NMBS membership. Nu Independent Wholesalers, based in Minehead on the Somerset coast, began working with NMBS in 2024 and has recently become a full member of the buying society after first…
UK manufacturers could unlock a clean energy dividend worth more than £2 billion by 2035 by switching away from gas and scaling up proven energy technologies, according to independent economic modelling published today by E.ON. The analysis is part of E.ON’s ReIndustrial Revolution report exploring how smarter energy choices help business turn energy from a…
Low-voltage electrical distribution systems are becoming more demanding, making accurate assembly specification increasingly important. BEAMA’s Low Voltage Switchboard and Busbar Systems (LSBS) Group has published a new guide for professionals involved in specifying and procuring electrical assemblies. The new publication, Specifying a Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assembly, helps specifiers and procurement teams check two things:…
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, announced investments to expand chiller manufacturing and integrated testing capabilities at its Tognana campus near Padua. The company expects to double chiller production capacity in the region by the end of 2026 and complete a new large-scale testing laboratory in early 2027. The growth is…
Segen Ltd., the UK’s largest distributor of renewable energy technologies, has appointed David Hope as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland. Hope joins Segen to lead its next phase of growth, with responsibility for accelerating its core solar and energy storage business, expanding into adjacent electrification markets, and increasing Segen’s presence in the new…
Weald Electronics Ltd., a major UK manufacturer of electrical connectors and accessories for defence and demanding industrial applications, have appointed Rayfast as their new UK distributor. Rayfast is a leading stocking distributor of quality interconnect solutions as well as high-performance harness components and electro-mechanical products. Their key markets include Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Industrial, Rail and Motorsport,…
As CEF turns 75, it explores the biggest challenges facing electricians, according to attendees at its recent TechTalks Electricians are facing growing pressure from multiple directions. Regulations are moving fast and training obligations are increasing, especially around emerging technologies like EV charging and solar PV. Economic uncertainty is changing the way customers scrutinise costs, impacting…