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JTL to Host Birmingham Open Day to Connect Local Employers with Future Talent as National Apprentice Recruitment Campaign Launches

JTL, a leading training provider for electrical and plumbing apprenticeships across England and Wales, is pleased to invite local employers and prospective apprentices to its upcoming Open Day at the JTL Birmingham Training Centre. The event forms part of JTL’s new nationwide apprentice recruitment campaign, ‘Powering Apprenticeships. Fuelling Your Career’, which aims to encourage school …

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Werner warns trade professionals not to take ‘short-cuts’ when working at height as new HSE statistics are published

Werner, the world’s leading manufacturer of ladders and access equipment, is calling on employers to bolster safety measures at work after new figures revealed 124 people were killed in workplace incidents during 2024/25. Of those, 35 resulted from a fall at height – accounting for more than a quarter of all worker deaths. “Whilst this …

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Using Coils to Remove Magnetic Fields

In many industries, dealing with magnetism is part of daily work. Tools, parts, and materials can sometimes hold on to magnetism even after they leave a magnetic field. This can cause problems in machining, welding, or measuring. That’s why some workplaces use demagnetizing coils to solve the problem. What Are Demagnetizing Coils? These are coils …

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Leveraging Learning and Leadership at RMCP 2025 Visit 1

Students in the 2025 Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) recently completed the first site visit of the year in Fishers, Indiana. Designed specifically for store owners, regional supervisors and managers, the program blends strategic leadership training, hands-on business improvement projects and real-world application to help retailers increase profitability, improve operations and build stronger teams. This …

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Focused Exhibit Hubs Enhance Experience at NHS Concept to Commerce

For over 80 years, the National Hardware Show has been a staple for the home improvement industry to share best practices, engage with educational sessions and discover new products. In 2026, NHS will debut NHS Concept to Commerce, an evolution of the key components that NHS has always offered to the industry. The newly redesigned event—which …

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Advice Needed: How Do I Tell AI That It’s Scam Assumptions About My Business Are Wrong?

When is a ‘scam’ actually an AI scam? Should I have sleepless nights over this? Don’t use this search term for your business if you have a weak heart Why did the AI Overview snippet MISS the elephant in the room right below the snippet that read – NO RESULTS for “Straton Prepaid Scam”? After …

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ABB completes critical substation scope for world’s largest offshore wind farm

The final electrical substation for Dogger Bank C has been floated out to sea for installation, marking a major milestone in ABB‘s electrical infrastructure delivery for the world’s largest offshore wind farm, which is supporting efforts to decarbonize the UK grid. Located over 130 km off the coast of Yorkshire in the UK, the three-phase …

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LITE Marks Milestone with 350 Years of Combined Experience

Leading LED lighting solutions provider LITE is celebrating a major milestone: its team has now amassed over 350 years of combined experience in the industry. This exceptional depth of expertise is central to LITE’s continued success. It enables the company to deliver bold, imaginative, and technically complex lighting projects across the globe – from festive …

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WIT 2025: Powered by Tradeswomen, Built for Tradeswomen

On July 4th, nearly 200 tradeswomen gathered in Camden for WIT 2025 (Women Installers Together) — the UK’s only event run by tradeswomen, for tradeswomen. Now an annual highlight in the industry calendar, WIT brings together women from across the skilled trades, supported entirely by our fantastic sponsors. The feedback is in — and aside from a few …

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Baxi backs future talent through a new partnership with World Skills

Baxi has re-enforced its commitment to the next generation of HVAC engineers with a 4-year principal Sponsorship of World Skills UK.  The announcement comes on the heels of World Youth Skills Day on 15th July,  and builds on Baxi’s existing partnership with not-for-profit organisation Primary Engineer to bring STEM into the classroom and inspire the …

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UK’s rooftop solar PV success depends on smarter grid management, says EA Technology

The UK’s new scheme to mandate rooftop solar panels on new homes is a positive development for net zero, but without proper grid monitoring, modelling and investment, it risks technical issues and hampers fair access to clean energy. The Government’s plans to mandate rooftop solar panels for all new-build homes under the upcoming Future Homes …

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FIFA Quality Programme announces Signify as a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights

Signify’s connected sports floodlighting meets the highest quality FIFA standards This recognises Signify as an industry leader in relation to the technical standards for floodlights Signify floodlighting optimizes player, fan, broadcasting and viewer experience at matches and tournaments Signify , the world leader in lighting has been selected as Preferred Provider for floodlights by the …

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