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Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 28th August 2026 The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is pleased to announce a partnership with Ripple Suicide Prevention to mark Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September. Suicide remains the leading cause of death among men under 50, and those working in the building …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 28th August 2026 Shenton Group has launched its first apprenticeship programme, creating new opportunities for aspiring engineers to develop the skills, qualifications, and experience needed to build successful careers within the engineering sector. The launch follows one of the most significant investments in …
Like & share this news article: Opinion Posted by: electime 27th August 2026 By Matt Nimmons, CEDIA EMEA Managing Director The UK smart home market is worth £3.1 billion but is served by under 4,000 professionals*. Yet many trade professionals still think smart home installations are the exclusive territory of IT specialists or …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 27th August 2026 Electrical Safety First has published new guidance for households considering plug-in solar panels, warning that not every home is currently suitable for the technology and urging consumers to have their electrics checked before buying. The charity’s intervention comes amid a …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 27th August 2026 Lucent Lighting has supplied architectural luminaires for the refurbishment of 48 Dover Street, a prominent commercial building in the heart of Mayfair, London. The project reimagines the building’s reception through a hospitality-led approach, creating a warmer and more refined arrival …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 27th August 2026 Leading access equipment manufacturer Werner is calling for a greater focus on working at height safety awareness, following the publication of the latest HSE report into deaths and serious injuries in the workplace. The latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 25th August 2026 On 10 September 2026, the Electrical Industries Charity will celebrate 121 years with a 13 kilometre walk through London, bringing together supporters from across the electrical and energy sector to shine a spotlight on mental health and wellbeing. The walk …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 25th August 2026 What do you do when ageing infrastructure, coastal conditions and a previously undetected bat presence all come into play? At Britannia Quay in Cardiff Bay, Acrospire worked with the local Highways team to deliver a heritage lighting upgrade that improves …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 25th August 2026 CEF has achieved ISO 19443 certification, marking an important milestone in the company’s commitment to quality, traceability and operational excellence within the nuclear supply chain. ISO 19443 is the internationally recognised quality management standard developed specifically for organisations supplying products …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 25th August 2026 Safe isolation is the cornerstone of electrical safety, and it is a rigorous process, but other potential hazards can still be present when working on electrical systems, warn Martindale. One such issue is the injuries caused to engineers, contractors, electricians, …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 24th August 2026 The Royal Automobile Club’s historic Pall Mall clubhouse has undergone an extensive restoration, returning one of London’s most distinguished Edwardian façades to its former glory. Completed in 1911, the Grade II* listed clubhouse was designed by Charles Mewès and Arthur …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 24th August 2026 A Bristol engineering business with 40 years of experience behind it is heading for its strongest year yet, driven by growing demand for electrification, renewable energy and decarbonisation projects. Unitary Engineering Services (UES) was founded in Bristol in 1986 by …
Like & share this news article: Promotional Features Posted by: user_amy 24th August 2026 As school children around the country stock up on all the essentials ready to return to school, Overland Shoes, the company behind Bobcat Safety Footwear, comments that it is just as important for workers to rethink their safety gear …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 24th August 2026 Three of the UK’s leading electric vehicle organisations have joined forces to call on Government to introduce mandatory battery State of Health (SoH) certificates for all dealer-sold used electric vehicles, arguing the move would remove one of the biggest remaining …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 24th August 2026 The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA), a leading body in the UK’s electrotechnical supply chain, today announced the appointment of Eddie Embleton as CEO Designate from 1 October 2026. Eddie brings over a decade of senior-level experience within the electrical industry, …
Pretoria-based waterproofing specialist helps homeowners understand what a proper balcony restoration involves and how to tell whether a wall crack warrants serious attention. PRETORIA, GAUTENG — TT Waterproofing has published two new guides addressing property problems that homeowners across Gauteng regularly underestimate: balcony leaks that keep returning after tile replacements, and wall cracks that are …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 24th August 2026 Former EFL footballers Marlon Harewood and Jobi McAnuff helped create a day to remember for grassroots football teams at The Hive Stadium, as part of Rexel UK and Denmans’ Powering Dreams initiative, delivered through their ongoing partnership as an Official …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 21st August 2026 Luceco Group, the leading designer and manufacturer of residential and commercial electrification products and systems, has announced the appointment of Dr Thorsten Müller as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 September 2026. Thorsten brings extensive experience leading global industrial …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 21st August 2026 After over a decade since it first sponsored Bath Rugby, Grant UK is excited to announce a new three-year sponsorship deal supporting the club. As an Official Partner and Club Sustainability Partner, the new partnership will see Grant UK supporting …
Midrand-based repair centre pulls back the curtain on its collection-based process, addressing the uncertainty homeowners feel when handing over a broken appliance. MIDRAND, GAUTENG — Wings Appliance Repairs has published a new guide walking homeowners through precisely what to expect when booking a tumble dryer repair, from the first phone call to the moment the …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 20th August 2026 As young people across the UK receive their GCSE, T Level and A Level results, many students will be thinking about the next step towards a career in the electrical industry. Results day is an important milestone, and for those …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 20th August 2026 The UK data centre lighting market is set to double in size over the next five years, and will be worth around £130 million by 2030, according to projections made by leading UK commercial lighting manufacturer Whitecroft Lighting. The UK …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: user_amy 19th August 2026 Forum Lighting Solutions has officially launched a major new decorative lighting range under the household-name BHS label. This is a strategic move for the long-established lighting and smart controls manufacturer, bringing retail-quality interior design directly into the wholesale channel. Forum …
MD Govier Electrical Engineering has marked its 15th anniversary, celebrating a decade and a half of work across commercial, industrial, domestic and specialist electrical projects in Milton Keynes and further afield in the UK. The company was set up in 2011 by director Mark Govier, who brought over three decades of electrical engineering experience to …