Last month Screwfix welcomed over 37,000 trade professionals and DIYers to its annual Screwfix LIVE show at Farnborough Exhibition and Conference Centre for another record-breaking year. The much-anticipated event was attended by more than 37,000 visitors across the weekend, an impressive 19% more than last year, officially making Screwfix LIVE 2026 the biggest year yet….
A ‘Calendar Girls’ inspired fundraiser brings CEF teams and suppliers together to support mental health across the electrical industry A charity calendar inspired by Calendar Girls is bringing people from across the electrical industry together to raise money for the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) and encourage more open conversations around mental health. The calendar uses…
Five Toolstation colleagues have completed the British Heart Foundation’s Off Road Bike Ride, a 61-mile cycle from London to Brighton, helping raise over £3,000 for the retailer’s charity partner. The gruelling off-road route, which started at Apps Court Farm and finished at Hove Lawns, was taken on by Toolstation’s B2B team including Business Development Managers Damien…
EcoVadis Gold, energy-efficient lighting solutions and investment in renewable energy support LEDVANCE’s sustainability strategy. LEDVANCE, one of the world’s leading providers of lighting solutions, has published its Sustainability Report for the 2025 financial year, setting out the company’s latest progress and initiatives across environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Under its guiding principle, ‘Power Through…
Werner, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of height safety equipment, has announced a significant investment in its Burton upon Trent Centre of Excellence as it continues to expand the site’s role as the manufacturing and distribution hub for Werner and BoSS products in the UK. The move follows the successful return of…
Neil Claxton, a hardworking electrician from Ayr, Scotland, has been crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2026, taking home the coveted title and a £20,000 prize bundle. Neil impressed the judging panel with his commitment to the highest standards of work and support of his team and local community. Neil established his business, Test My Electrics with…
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…