July saw the first Lighting Industry Association (LIA) Council meeting chaired by new President, Mr Terry Dean of DW Windsor Group. Terry was joined by two new Vice Presidents, Peter McVeigh, Chairman and Managing Director of Status International (UK) Ltd and Phil Cross, Managing Director of Aurora Lighting Group. Terry is Chairman of DW Windsor…
Stiebel Eltron has been named as a “Superbrand” in Germany for the sixth consecutive year following a year of strong growth. Stiebel Eltron, which has its UK base in Bromborough, Wirral, joins 100 other household names such as Adidas, Miele and Playmobil as one of the strongest and most recognisable German brands – after facing…
Nineteen-year-old Jonathan McArdle is the 2000th apprentice to join the UK’s electro-technical sector through EDA Apprenticeship Plus, the organization behind the apprenticeship service for members and affiliates of the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA). Jonathan is combining on-the-job training at Edmundson Electrical Ltd’s Middlesbrough branch, with studies on the Trade Supplier Level 2 apprenticeship standard, created by…
CEF, the UK’s leading electrical wholesaler, has opened a brand-new store in Stratford-upon-Avon and is inviting local customers to its official opening this August. CEF – which has nearly 400 stores nationwide – supplies everything from cable and lamps to sockets, ventilation, heating and switchgear, and their new store in Stratford-upon-Avon is already fully stocked…
Electrical distributor Rexel is supporting leading housing and care provider Sanctuary Group to deliver projects making a positive difference to residents’ lives. Sanctuary works closely with suppliers and development partners to identify opportunities to invest in local communities and improve the lives of its residents. Rexel has provided funding towards the appointment of two ‘Work…
Leading cable management solutions manufacturer Marshall-Tufflex, and sister brand Bendex, are relocating its London distribution and collection branch from Walthamstow to Watford – in a move designed to provide a better service to customers. As of Friday 26th July, the Walthamstow branch will be closed and the new branch will be operational from Monday 29th July 2019. The move…
Smart home devices/appliances which can be remotely managed and monitored over Wi-Fi by smartphones and tablets, have revolutionised the way people live. Fundamentally, providing them with a greater level of control and convenience when dealing with important aspects of the home such as temperature, lighting and security. The rise and development of smart home technology…
Cable management specialist, Unitrunk, is providing cable ladder, trunking tray and basket for a new £20 million Hilton Garden Inn project in Stoke-on-Trent as part of the mixed use Smithfield development in the Hanley area of the city. Constructed by main contractor, Pochin, the 140-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Stoke-on-Trent is due to open…
Hughes Trade has continued it expansion programme by opening its first branch in Scotland, located at Hillington Park on the outskirts of Glasgow. The company has grown significantly since being founded in 2007 to offer business and commercial organisations a wide range of electrical items from leading manufacturers including white goods, built-in appliances, TV &…
Almost three quarters of tradespeople in the UK are happy in their work, despite working long hours and regular weekends, according to a new survey carried out by the country’s largest online supplier of ironmongery, IronmongeryDirect. The poll, completed by over 950 tradespeople, saw 72% of respondents rate themselves as ‘happy’ or ‘very happy’ in…