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…
The Lighthouse Charity has published its 2025 Impact Report, demonstrating once again that they have risen to the challenge of delivering unprecedented and vital emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support in what has been another challenging year for the industry. Key achievements in 2025: Increased the charitable and leveraged support delivered to £6.3m. Supported 6,712…
DIY and trade retailer Toolstation recently joined forces with social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) to oversee a renovation project in Avonmouth, transforming and refurbishing the Avonmouth Community Centre Association (ACCA). The centre provides a friendly and accessible hub for the local community to engage in and enjoy throughout the year, with services including an…
As Britain braces itself for another heatwave, Overland Shoes, the company behind Bobcat Safety Footwear, is urging merchants and wholesalers to take stock of the summer safety footwear opportunity as extreme summer temperatures become the new normal. Following England’s warmest June on record, the Met Office has predicted the third heatwave of the year this…
Toolstation colleagues have raised over £3,000 for charity partner British Heart Foundation (BHF) in a fundraiser inspired by hit BBC show ‘Race Across the World’. On Thursday 11th June, a team of Toolstation Head Office colleagues competed against the Senior Leadership Team in an epic race across London. With multiple challenges along the way, the…
Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the opening of its manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, expanding the company’s manufacturing footprint to support growing demand for AI and high-density computing infrastructure across Asia, including Southeast Asia, North Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Strategically located in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing industrial markets,…