Electrical test and measurement specialist Martindale Electric has boosted its industrial socket testing offering with the BZ201. Designed for quick and easy testing of single-phase industrial socket wiring, the BZ201 includes both 16A and 32A industrial versions of the classic check plug, fitted with a 230V 16A or 32A plug to BS EN IEC 60309-1….
The cultural change needed to bring about a shift in fire safety starts with a recognition of a duty of care by all of those responsible across multiple sectors, says growing fire safety body Fire Aware. Everyone involved in the design, construction, maintenance and letting of the built environment needs to understand that they have…
“High energy costs are placing a stranglehold on UK industry, such as manufacturing and data centres, hindering its ability to invest in electrification and digital technologies that are essential for modern, competitive production. Lowering the cost of power must be a priority if businesses are to switch from fossil fuels, adopt automation, and scale digital…
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, is proud to announce it has gained Affilia ted Membership of the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA). The affiliation strengthens National Ventilation’s commitment to going the extra mile for its wholesaler customers and enables closer collaboration between supply chain partners for the benefit of all. The move…
Partnership launches in National Apprenticeship Week with start-your-business workshops, one year free Checkatrade memberships for all trade businesses within the Leeds Rhinos Foundation network and a new Apprenticeship Portal to help kickstart careers Upcoming plans include a Skills Summit convening policymakers and leaders to address skills and workforce challenges and ‘Rhino-vation’ days, with community initiatives…
Screwfix has proudly funded over 50 trade apprentices through its partnership with flexi-job apprenticeship agency, TrAC. The milestone reflects the omni-channel retailers’ commitment to help tackle the skills shortage and encourage more people to pursue a career in the trade. Since launching in 2022, Screwfix has funded the apprentices across a wide range of skilled…
CEF is thrilled to announce that along with our dedicated supporters, we have delivered on our commitment to raise over £1 million for Macmillan Cancer Support – a remarkable achievement since our fundraising efforts began in 2020. As at the end of December, we have raised £1,006,938.01. This achievement is more than a number, it’s…
IMELCO and Rittal have entered into a new partnership, adding Rittal to IMELCO’s selected partner supplier portfolio. The cooperation connects IMELCO’s strong international member network with Rittal’s global expertise in enclosure systems, automation and infrastructure, supporting a shared ambition to grow across all product groups and markets. Rittal is a family-owned global player and the…
The increasing demand for data centres, supercharged by the relentless rise of AI, is driving major growth for safety seal manufacturer Roxtec. The company has recorded its busiest 12 months to date in the sector and is currently working on more than 40 data centre projects across the UK and Europe. New figures reveal the…
Toolstation and CT1 have revealed the winner of their recent ‘Win a Van’ competition, helping boost the business of Luton based gas engineer Zaahid Abdin. The three-month long competition, which was launched in September, was available exclusively to Toolstation Club members who simply had to spend over £50 on CT1 products to enter. Zaahid added…