Hughes Electrical in Ipswich has donated equipment to a local school to help avoid food waste and run more efficiently. The company has provided a much needed fridge and washing machine to Cliff Lane Primary School to benefit its 428 pupils and members of staff. It can use the fridge to safely store perishable items…
Two Rexel employees will be taking on their biggest challenge ever later this year, as they trek to Everest base camp in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for the Electrical Industry Charity (EIC). The adventure will take place over a two-week period this autumn, starting on the 28 September and ending at the…
CEF Live visitors are invited to compete in Schneider Electric’s virtual racing bike game for the chance to win a variety of prizes on offer at the show. The prizes include an LED Goliath site light and a £150 red letter day voucher for contestants who achieve the shortest track finish time every two hours…
By the time you read this you will have already received your entry letters and forms for this year’s instalment of the Electrical Industry Awards. Entry for the awards is free so you really have nothing to lose! With your letter you will have received details of the Wholesaler of the Year category, the criteria,…
In its centenary year, MK Electric is launching a new range set to make its products more widely accessible – MK Essentials. Designed to offer the reliability, fit and quality for which the company is known, MK Essentials offers a wide range of white switches and sockets suitable for smaller budgets, without compromising on customer…
Industry leaders Scolmore, JIB, NAPIT, Marshall-Tufflex and the IET are announced as confirmed sponsors of the 27th instalment of Electrical Industry Awards, taking place on Thursday 24 October at the Royal Gardens Hotel, Kensington Now in its 27th year, the Electrical Awards is an event that looks to reward and celebrate outstanding performance within the…
The latest ‘Electrical Accessories Market Report’ from AMA Research highlights the increasing consumer awareness for energy efficiency improvements, supporting carbon reduction and climate change targets. Changes in legislation affecting electrical accessories continue to have a focus on energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and health and safety. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of energy issues and…
The recently published BSRIA market intelligence study on the global air conditioning (AC) market continued to show growth in 2018. Economic and population growth, urbanization and rising temperatures in countries such as Bangladesh, Brazil, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya and Vietnam are the main drivers for increasing demand for cooling. The European market also increased significantly….
A poll carried out by online wholesaler ElectricalDirect, has found that despite the ever-growing popularity of smart home products, many tradespeople are unprepared for the increasing customer demand. The poll, which was conducted in the lead up to Smart Home Week (20- 26 May), found that 82% of tradespeople have never undertaken any form of…
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has triumphed at the prestigious Electrical Wholesaler Awards 2019. The company’s Monsoon IntelliSystem Heat Recovery Unit took home the ‘Best Energy Saving Product’ award while its Monsoon Zone 1 Silence Range was also Highly Commended in the ‘Best New Product’ category. The Somerset-based company received the…