Lane Electronics a market-leading franchised distributor for many of the industry’s major electrical, electronic and optical connector manufacturers have appointed Callon O’Keeffe to the role of Business Development Administrator (BDA). The appointment is in response to continued business growth and Lane Electronics’ key strategy of bringing new talented staff on board to maintain customer interaction…
Toolstation, which is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools and building supplies, has seen its Fast Track delivery service shortlisted as a gamechanger by retail industry experts at Retail Week. Fast Track means customers can choose from over 10,000 products and have them delivered directly to site or their home address in as…
New research from Gophr, the last-mile delivery business, reveals that same-day delivery adoption across UK hardware and DIY retailers has increased year-on-year, rising from 22% to 32%. From Click to Fix: The State of UK Trade Delivery 2026, conducted by Gophr Trade, Gophr’s specialist delivery service for the construction and DIY industry, audited major trade…
WISKA has achieved Gold status from EcoVadis, the world’s most recognised provider of business sustainability ratings, with an impressive score of 80/100. The achievement marks a major milestone for the company, which has progressed from its first EcoVadis assessment to Gold level in just three years. This rating places WISKA among the top 5% of companies assessed…
Tradie Events is proud to announce the ultimate charity football showdown, as Tradie FC takes on Lee Trundle’s All Stars on Sunday 22nd March 2026 at Trefelin BGC, Ynys Park, with kick-off at 1PM. This exciting event will bring together tradespeople, influencers, and celebrities for a fun-filled, star-studded match to raise awareness for mental health…
New study by Draper Tools lifts the lid on perceptions of a career in the trade With university debts rising and concerns around graduate jobs, apprenticeships and careers in the trade are increasingly being seen as the way forward by young people according to new research by Draper Tools. The survey of 2,000 adults under…
As International Women’s Day (March 8) approaches, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has encouraged more young women to follow in the footsteps of the country’s latest superstar sparky and choose the electrotechnical industry as a lucrative career path. Campaigning trade body SELECT says females looking to break into the sector should be inspired by the…
The choice of cabling to ensure safety in new modern buildings needs to meet and even exceed legislation and guidance where there may be high risk to people and property, says AEI Cables. A number of pieces of legislation have been introduced recently which make demands on electrical and fire safety including the Building Safety…
The Associated National Electrical Wholesalers (ANEW) buying group has announced its sponsorship of EDATA, the electrotechnical sector’s award-winning data pool, which is managed by the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA). ANEW is the latest of 27 top supply chain sponsors – a mix of leading wholesalers, manufacturers, and buying groups – to give their backing to…
NAPIT has urged the Government to rethink plans to charge drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) a fee for every mile they drive amid concerns it could slow down the transition to electric vehicles and impact its members who install chargers. The Government announced the plans for an electric vehicle excise duty (eVED), which would see…