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Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 26th October 2026 Last month Screwfix welcomed over 37,000 trade professionals and DIYers to its annual Screwfix LIVE show at Farnborough Exhibition and Conference Centre for another record-breaking year. The much-anticipated event was attended by more than 37,000 visitors across the weekend, an …
Like & share this news article: Featured Products Posted by: electime 23rd October 2026 Legrand, the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, today launched the Starline T5 DoubleBar track busway. Engineered specifically for high-density environments, the T5 DoubleBar offers the highest ampacity open-channel busway available on the market with the most …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 23rd October 2026 C-TEC is hosting a free CPD event focusing on lockdown and accessibility. Taking place at its manufacturing facility in Wigan on 4 November, the event is worth four hours of CPD points and will cover lockdown procedures, low-cost fire system …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 20th October 2026 Sharon Miller The Scottish public is finally being given the chance to have a say on one of the most pressing matters of public safety after a petition was launched asking Holyrood to regulate the electrical industry and protect the …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 16th October 2026 Vijay Tank and Mark Hearld E.ON welcomed business, policy, cultural and media guests to E.ON Next House last night for an exclusive viewing of The ReIndustrial Revolution artworks created by acclaimed British artist Mark Hearld. The event brought together E.ON …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 14th October 2026 Business models built around the reuse, remanufacture and leasing of luminaires are now driving circularity in the lighting industry. That was the key message from Circular Lighting Live 2026, held in the City of London on 8 October. Organised by …
Like & share this news article: Electrical Projects News Posted by: electime 13th October 2026 Across Greater Manchester, significant investment is accelerating the rollout of on-street charging networks, while Trafford has committed to installing up to 100 new public charge points to make EV ownership more accessible for residents. To support this programme, …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 13th October 2026 Complii, one of the UK’s leading providers of building safety and regulatory compliance services, has announced the appointment of Andrew Lewis as Divisional Sales Director – Electrical. An internal promotion, the appointment is a strong example of how Complii invests …
Like & share this news article: Uncategorised Posted by: electime 9th October 2026 HSS ProService Marketplace and Cross Rental Services have renewed their long-standing partnership through a new long term contract agreement, ensuring professional customers across the UK continue to benefit from specialist HVAC and refrigeration expertise, tailored engineering support and access to one of …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 9th October 2026 UK Power Networks substation fitters who put safety, teamwork and quality at the heart of everything they do have been crowned ‘Fitting Duo of the Year.’ Nick Terry and Neil Tillman who are based in Brixton picked up the honour …
Like & share this news article: Opinion Posted by: electime 5th October 2026 Marshall-Tufflex has welcomed the publication of a new industry guidance document from BEAMA designed to help improve the safety, design, installation and inspection of cable management systems in buildings. The new publication, Prevention of Premature Collapse: A Guide to the …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 1st October 2026 Neil Claxton, a hardworking electrician from Ayr, Scotland, has been crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2026, taking home the coveted title and a £20,000 prize bundle. Neil impressed the judging panel with his commitment to the highest standards of work and …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 1st October 2026 Steven Devine, Electrical Installation Safety Manager at Electrical Safety First, recently joined The Electrical Times Podcast to discuss the latest amendments to the wiring regulations, and what they mean for contractors working with an increasingly complex energy system. Watch via …
Like & share this news article: Podcast Posted by: electime 1st October 2026 Steven Devine, Electrical Installation Safety Manager at Electrical Safety First, recently joined The Electrical Times Podcast to discuss the latest amendments to the wiring regulations, and what they mean for contractors working with an increasingly complex energy system. Watch via …
Like & share this news article: Featured Products Posted by: electime 1st October 2026 For engineers, electricians, mechanics and technicians, cutting hard wire is an everyday task. Whether working with spring steel, electrical cable or specialist wire in industrial applications, repeated cutting can quickly lead to hand fatigue, reduced precision and lower productivity. …
Like & share this news article: Featured Products Posted by: electime 1st October 2026 Unicrimp, a Scolmore Group company, is now a distributor of the Molyslip Metal Cutting Compound – a high-performance soft paste that complements Unicrimp’s Q-Crimp range. Fortified with MoS2, the compound has been developed to deliver excellent lubricity and cutting …
Like & share this news article: Featured Products Posted by: electime 1st October 2026 The Infinity COB LED Strip, from Ovia – part of the Scolmore Group – is designed to deliver smooth, dotless illumination for residential and commercial applications. Created to meet growing demand for discreet architectural lighting, the strip provides consistent …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 29th September 2026 Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum medal with an overall score of 88 out of 100, its highest score to date. Signify also received 100 out of 100 in the Environment theme. …
Like & share this news article: Awards News Posted by: user_amy 28th September 2026 We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the Electrical Industry Awards 2026. Finalists and winners will be announced in a virtual awards ceremony on Thursday, 29th October. Tune in to our website – www.electricaltimes.co.uk. To receive your shortlisted …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 24th September 2026 Ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026, the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power systems (AMPS) has set out four areas where it wants government action to support reindustrialisation. AMPS welcomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s promise to …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 23rd September 2026 How do you light one of England’s largest Passivhaus school developments while keeping installation simple, energy use low and the architecture clean? At Lyde Green in South Gloucestershire, two new schools have been brought together within one highly sustainable development …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 21st September 2026 Cross Rental Services has announced a planned leadership transition that sees UK MD Matt Parker stepping into the CEO role, alongside the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer, as the business enters its next phase of growth. The leadership changes took effect on 28 August 2026 and are designed to …
Like & share this news article: Featured Products Posted by: electime 18th September 2026 Buildings are more connected than ever, but Mymesh is challenging the industry to look beyond the number of connected devices and ask a more important question: is the building actually becoming more intelligent? At the Smart Buildings Show 2026, …
Like & share this news article: Featured Products Posted by: electime 18th September 2026 Ask most electrical firms how they’d answer a client who wants evidence of a specific install—what was done, when, by whom, to what standard—and the honest answer is: it depends how far back you’re asking. Recent work, an easier …