We are delighted to announce that entries to the Electrical Industry Awards 2024 are now open! The Electrical Industry Awards – now running for 32 years – showcases the achievements of organisations and individuals within the electrical industry. Becoming a finalist is a great way to boost morale and gain the recognition that you and…
Specialist supplier, IronmongeryDirect, has recently been awarded In-house Research’s Outstanding Achievement Award for Customer Satisfaction. The award is recognition of the company’s great work in providing consistently high customer service levels. In-house Research is a specialist research and consultancy business focusing on the new build and construction industry. The award is given to companies that…
With the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC Birmingham next week, Ohme is encouraging more fleets to go electric to help reduce their costs. With van sales enjoying bumper sales in March and sales of new electric vans up 14.7 per cent compared to 2023, the choices of electric van on the market are growing…
Apprentice electricians Jindara Scott from Lisburn and Lucas Whelan from Liverpool are in the running to be named the Screwfix Trade Apprentice2024. Just ten finalists have made it to the final, to be held in London in May. One apprentice will be named the winner and receive a career-boosting trade bundle worth £10,000. Aspiring electricians,…
evec, a leading innovator in the electric vehicle industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Lee Burgess, Founder and CEO of LB Agency, as its newest consultant to aid the selling of its products to electrical wholesalers. Lee brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the EV sector. With this partnership, evec, which…
GTEC, a leading provider of renewable energy training has partnered with SolarEdge, a global leader in smart energy solutions, to launch an innovative joint course aimed at advancing expertise in solar energy. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in empowering professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and skills crucial for the renewable energy sector’s growth. The two,…
Calls are being made for criminals to face stricter punishments for robbing hard-working Brits of their van tools. The motoring team at Lease Van are calling for offenders to have harsher sentences in hopes of reducing the amount of tool thefts in the UK. Under the Theft Act 1968, a maximum sentence of seven years…
With the government laying out its Net Zero Strategy1 to decarbonise all sectors of the UK economy by 2050, fleet owners and van drivers are feeling the pressure to make the switch to EVs. In fact, Vansdirect has spotted searches for ‘how much are electric vans’ are up by 100 per cent over the last…
uvex will be demonstrating how to ensure an optimal PPE fit at The Health & Safety Event (30 April-2 May 2024, NEC Birmingham) to promote the theme of WEARability. With growing awareness around the importance of #PPEthatfits, uvex (stand 4/F20) will show visitors how to identify the specifications they need when selecting products such as…
WernerCo, the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of access equipment, has been shortlisted for an award at this year’s Safety and Health Excellence Awards. WernerCo is one of seven nominees in the Best Health and Safety in Manufacturing category, beating a record number of 348 entrants to secure a place on this year’s shortlist. The…