Weald Electronics Ltd., a major UK manufacturer of electrical connectors and accessories for defence and demanding industrial applications, have appointed Rayfast as their new UK distributor. Rayfast is a leading stocking distributor of quality interconnect solutions as well as high-performance harness components and electro-mechanical products. Their key markets include Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Industrial, Rail and Motorsport,…
As CEF turns 75, it explores the biggest challenges facing electricians, according to attendees at its recent TechTalks Electricians are facing growing pressure from multiple directions. Regulations are moving fast and training obligations are increasing, especially around emerging technologies like EV charging and solar PV. Economic uncertainty is changing the way customers scrutinise costs, impacting…
The Lighthouse Charity has published its 2025 Impact Report, demonstrating once again that they have risen to the challenge of delivering unprecedented and vital emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support in what has been another challenging year for the industry. Key achievements in 2025: Increased the charitable and leveraged support delivered to £6.3m. Supported 6,712…
DIY and trade retailer Toolstation recently joined forces with social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) to oversee a renovation project in Avonmouth, transforming and refurbishing the Avonmouth Community Centre Association (ACCA). The centre provides a friendly and accessible hub for the local community to engage in and enjoy throughout the year, with services including an…
As Britain braces itself for another heatwave, Overland Shoes, the company behind Bobcat Safety Footwear, is urging merchants and wholesalers to take stock of the summer safety footwear opportunity as extreme summer temperatures become the new normal. Following England’s warmest June on record, the Met Office has predicted the third heatwave of the year this…
Toolstation colleagues have raised over £3,000 for charity partner British Heart Foundation (BHF) in a fundraiser inspired by hit BBC show ‘Race Across the World’. On Thursday 11th June, a team of Toolstation Head Office colleagues competed against the Senior Leadership Team in an epic race across London. With multiple challenges along the way, the…
Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the opening of its manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, expanding the company’s manufacturing footprint to support growing demand for AI and high-density computing infrastructure across Asia, including Southeast Asia, North Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Strategically located in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing industrial markets,…
Toolstation, one of the UK’s fastest-growing suppliers of tools and building supplies, has introduced a new gift card offering to give tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts more flexibility than ever before. The new gift cards can be purchased in store at any of Toolstation’s 580+ branches and can be used across all of Toolstation’s stores, on…
DW Windsor, a leading provider of high-quality lighting solutions for the built environment, has announced a new partnership with Italian architectural lighting manufacturer Arcluce, introducing its full range of interior luminaires to customers across the UK. The partnership expands DW Windsor’s product portfolio, giving architects, lighting designers, specifiers and consultants access to Arcluce’s established interior…
The nationwide electrical wholesaler will be turning almost 400 branches into collection points for food banks across the UK as it marks over seven decades of service. City Electrical Factors (CEF) is marking its 75th anniversary with a nationwide community food drive, amongst continued CEF Cares initiatives throughout the year. Over 400 foodbanks will be…