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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 …
New article examines how industrial waterproofing projects are planned and sequenced to keep warehouse operations running without pausing throughput or disrupting dispatch. Sealtek Cape has published a practical guide for warehouse and distribution centre operations managers on how industrial roof waterproofing is scheduled around shift patterns, dock activity, and peak trading periods without shutting down …
New article examines why site-by-site repair management makes portfolio-wide budgeting unreliable, and what a standardised maintenance programme changes. Sealtek Cape has published a practical guide for portfolio and facilities managers on how standardised commercial roof waterproofing programmes replace unpredictable repair spend with a consistent, defensible budget framework across every site. SOMERSET WEST, South Africa — …
Pretoria-based waterproofing specialist addresses two property protection details that are easy to overlook and costly to ignore across commercial and residential properties in Gauteng. TT Waterproofing has published two new guides covering construction joint sealing for developers and commercial property owners, and roof colour restoration for homeowners looking to protect and refresh an ageing roof …
A new guide explains why weeds keep returning to Johannesburg gardens and paved areas, and what actually stops the cycle for good. Recurring weeds in Johannesburg gardens and driveways usually trace back to a few overlooked habits, not bad luck, and this guide breaks down what actually fixes it. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Eco Smart …
Midrand-based repair centre explains why high-volume commercial laundry equipment needs genuinely brand-specific repair expertise, not generalist attention. When a commercial Speed Queen machine goes down, downtime is operational, not just inconvenient. Wings Appliance Repairs has published a guide on what brand-specific repair expertise actually looks like. MIDRAND, South Africa — Wings Appliance Repairs has published …
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, …
Midrand-based repair centre explains how a proper repair process protects both the function and the finish of a design-led appliance. A Smeg fridge is chosen for how it looks as much as how it works. Wings Appliance Repairs has published a guide on what a repair process needs to get right to protect both. MIDRAND, …
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 …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 17th September 2026 Paul Collins NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification body for the electrical contracting industry, has announced the schedule for the autumn/winter 2026 series of its CPD-accredited webinar, The Wire. The Wire helps NICEIC-certified businesses stay informed on industry trends, technical developments, …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 17th September 2026 With the housing market subdued and buyers waiting on the autumn Budget for economic news, more homeowners are choosing to improve the homes they already have, with DIY demand due to peak to unprecedented levels over the October half term, …
Gqeberha – Loose rug cleaning has grown from about 9% to 21% of True Clean’s monthly revenue in under a year, according to the Sydenham-based carpet cleaning and pest control company’s invoice data for October 2025 to August 2026. The line peaked near 30% in July, the middle of winter, when wall-to-wall carpet work is …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 16th September 2026 Set within the beautifully restored Grade II-listed Whiteley building, Third Space, The Whiteley transforms three historic floors into a luxury health club in the heart of west London. Part of Third Space’s collection of luxury health clubs across London, The …
Table of Contents AI is beginning to influence how boards of directors make decisions in South African companies. Directors use it to do things like assess financial information, predict market trends or identify potential risks before making strategic decisions. But there is a problem. South African company law does not regulate its use by boards. …
With spring settling over Gauteng, Magnificent Garage Doors is asking homeowners in Johannesburg and Pretoria to book a check-up now instead of waiting until a door gives out, and the company has cleared space in its September diary to make that easy. Supplying, installing and repairing garage doors across Gauteng and into parts of the …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 11th September 2026 Equation Lighting has been part of the striking reimagination of one of the original buildings that make up Canary Wharf. In an extensive refurbishment project, 30 South Colonnade has been transformed with person-centric design, keeping wellbeing and sustainability at the …
Edenvale – Getting the right materials for a drywall or ceiling project is only part of the challenge. For builders, contractors, homeowners and DIY customers, knowing exactly what products and quantities are required can be just as important. Fundi Interior Systems is combining product supply with practical industry expertise to help customers approach projects with …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 7th September 2026 The UK Government’s review of the cost of public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging will report in the autumn. If they can’t have a home charger, EV drivers – and petrol and diesel drivers thinking of switching to electric – face …