• Samsung takes different approach to IFA 2026 with central Berlin showcase

    Samsung takes different approach to IFA 2026 with central Berlin showcase
    Samsung is taking a different approach to IFA 2026 by moving its main trade, media and B2B activities away from the exhibition halls and into central Berlin, while also becoming the main sponsor of the show’s Creator Hub. Rather than exhibiting solely on the Messe Berlin exhibition grounds, Samsung will host product presentations and meetings […]
  • IFA 2026 app launches to help visitors plan meetings and navigate the show

    IFA 2026 app launches to help visitors plan meetings and navigate the show
    The official IFA 2026 app is now available to download, offering visitors a range of tools to help them plan their time at this year’s exhibition. Available on both Apple App Store and Google Play, the app has been designed to help trade visitors, exhibitors, journalists and other attendees make the most of their visit […]
  • On Point Appliances relocates to larger Woolston showroom

    On Point Appliances relocates to larger Woolston showroom
    Independent electrical retailer On Point Appliances has relocated to a new showroom in Woolston, Southampton, as the business prepares to expand its product offering. The retailer has moved to 2 Bridge Road, Woolston, SO19 2GQ, with the team beginning work from the new premises this week. Announcing the move on social media, the business described […]
  • Armour Home appoints Tony Stott as Brand Marketing Manager

    Armour Home appoints Tony Stott as Brand Marketing Manager
    Armour Home Electronics Ltd. the company behind audio brands Goldring, QEDandQ Acoustics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Stott as Brand Marketing Manager. Mr Stott joins Armour Home with one clear mission, the company says – to help make some of Britain’s most respected audio brands a bigger part of music culture. It’s […]
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  • ESR Above and Beyond Awards 2026 entry deadline extended

    ESR Above and Beyond Awards 2026 entry deadline extended
    The deadline for entering the Electrical Safety Roundtable Above and Beyond Awards (ABA) which opened for entries on June 1st, 2026, has now been extended to August 21st, 2026.
    The Awards provide a great opportunity to share best practice, promote electrical safety, gain recognition, and give clients and customers confidence in products and services.
    Whether you are a manufacturer bringing a safety product to market, an organisation that has created an initiative to reduce electrical hazards, a
  • NICEIC responds to PM’s technical education reform announcement

    NICEIC responds to PM’s technical education reform announcement
    Following the government’s announcement that schools in England will offer greater access to technical and vocational subjects from age 14, NICEIC CEO Clair Mowbray commented:
    “We welcome this announcement as a positive step forward and an important recognition of the vital role that skilled trades will play in the UK’s future.
    “It is particularly encouraging to hear the Prime Minister specifically reference electricians as a profession that will be central to delivering
  • CDA Managing Director defies stroke to honour Robin Hood Half Marathon promise

    CDA Managing Director defies stroke to honour Robin Hood Half Marathon promise
    Last year, The CDA Group’s Managing Director, Chris Ward, crossed the finish line of the Robin Hood Half Marathon dressed as a CDA fridge, raising awareness and vital funds for Nottinghamshire mental health charities Harmless and The Tomorrow Project, while putting smiles on the faces of thousands of spectators. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, […]
  • META Charity Golf Day celebrates another successful year

    META Charity Golf Day celebrates another successful year
    The Merseyside Electrical Trades Association (META) has once again delivered a successful Charity Golf Day, bringing together leading names from across the electrical industry in support of children’s charities including Claire House, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Zoe’s Place and the Electrical Industries Charity.
    This year’s event, held in July at Blundell’s Hill Golf Club, saw strong participation from manufacturers, wholesalers and buying groups. Teams from Hage
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  • Schneider Electric simplifies commercial EV charging

    Schneider Electric simplifies commercial EV charging
    Schneider Electric has announced a major upgrade to Schneider Charge Pro, its Level 2 commercial EV charger, introducing new capabilities to help property owners and operators deploy, manage and scale EV charging across the United States.
    The updates come as commercial property owners and fleets face growing demand for EV charging alongside increasing pressure on power availability, infrastructure and energy costs.
    Schneider Electric’s Charge Pro commercial EV chargers support a wide range
  • Electrical workforce growth stalls as demand surges for net zero and digital infrastructure

    Electrical workforce growth stalls as demand surges for net zero and digital infrastructure
    England faces a significant lack of people training to be electricians meaning key projects across energy and housing are at risk, according to new analysis from JTL. The government’s own assessment for electricians in construction and clean energy sectors alone requires the workforce to be 32,400 larger by 2035. With tens of billions of pounds of data centre projects expected this decade alongside major housing and energy infrastructure programmes, demand for skilled electricians is expec
  • Businesses urged to prepare winter heating plans

    Businesses urged to prepare winter heating plans
    Businesses are being urged to review heating, insulation and environmental control plans for the coming winter, after the Met Office’s latest State of the UK Climate report concluded that weather extremes are increasingly becoming the “new normal” for the UK, with records at both ends of the scale being broken more frequently than at any point in the modern era.
    Europe’s largest building services marketplace, HSS ProService Marketplace, is urging organisati
  • Electrolux Group reports stronger Q2 as AEG and Electrolux brands gain ground in Europe

    Electrolux Group reports stronger Q2 as AEG and Electrolux brands gain ground in Europe
    Electrolux Group has reported stronger underlying second-quarter results, with sales growth in Europe driven by continued demand for its Electrolux and AEG built-in kitchen appliance ranges. The manufacturer reported net sales of SEK31.6bn (£2.45bn), up slightly from SEK31.3bn (£2.43bn) a year earlier, while underlying operating profit increased to SEK1.2bn (£93m) from SEK797m (£62m). The improvement […]
  • Bira: Independent retailers cautiously welcome fall in shoplifting but warn true scale of retail crime remains hidden

    Bira: Independent retailers cautiously welcome fall in shoplifting but warn true scale of retail crime remains hidden
    Bira has cautiously welcomed a fall in recorded shoplifting offences, while warning that official figures likely understate the true scale of retail crime facing independent businesses. New data from the Office for National Statistics shows shoplifting offences fell by 4 per cent to 507,086 in the year ending March 2026, down from 530,324 the previous year. The […]
  • Glen Dimplex Home Appliances strengthens sales team with two senior appointments

    Glen Dimplex Home Appliances strengthens sales team with two senior appointments
    Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA) has strengthened its sales team with two senior appointments, reinforcing its commitment to supporting retail partners across both national and independent channels. Jeanette Jones has re-joined the business to manage key national accounts, while Peter Hewitson joins as Independent Channel Manager, responsible for developing and supporting GDHA’s independent retail partnerships. […]
  • Iceking & Cookology become approved suppliers to CIH

    Iceking & Cookology become approved suppliers to CIH
    ​Iceking and Cookology, manufacturer of British designed kitchen appliances is excited to become approved suppliers to Combined Independent Holdings (CIH), Europe’s largest electrical buying group with around 450 members and approximately 600+ stores across the UK. Part of Euronics and celebrating more than 60 years of bringing together independent retailers and brand partners across the […]
  • VCHRGD enters next phase of expansion

    VCHRGD enters next phase of expansion
    VCHRGD has announced the next phase of its evolution, from a successful charging hardware business into an integrated charging technology company.
    This next phase comes after achieving 200% year-on-year growth, reaching profitability in 2026 and completing a successful funding round.
    Launched in 2021, VCHRGD has established itself as one of the UK’s fastest-growing businesses in the EV charging sector, evolving to become an integrated platform that combines connected charging technology, i
  • VCHRGD enters next phase of expansion

    VCHRGD enters next phase of expansion
    VCHRGD has announced the next phase of its evolution, from a successful charging hardware business into an integrated charging technology company.
    This next phase comes after achieving 200% year-on-year growth, reaching profitability in 2026 and completing a successful funding round.
    Launched in 2021, VCHRGD has established itself as one of the UK’s fastest-growing businesses in the EV charging sector, evolving to become an integrated platform that combines connected charging technology, i
  • Snickers Workwear names Band of Builders as charity partner

    Snickers Workwear names Band of Builders as charity partner
    Snickers Workwear’s new charity partnership with Band of Builders is part of a shared commitment to supporting those who make up the backbone of the construction industry.
    The partnership will see Snickers Workwear and Band of Builders work together on a range of initiatives designed to raise vital funds and support for construction workers and their families facing challenging circumstances. The brand will also provide free workwear for hundreds of volunteers as they carry out charity pro
  • Snickers Workwear names Band of Builders as charity partner

    Snickers Workwear names Band of Builders as charity partner
    Snickers Workwear’s new charity partnership with Band of Builders is part of a shared commitment to supporting those who make up the backbone of the construction industry.
    The partnership will see Snickers Workwear and Band of Builders work together on a range of initiatives designed to raise vital funds and support for construction workers and their families facing challenging circumstances. The brand will also provide free workwear for hundreds of volunteers as they carry out charity pro
  • Manrose launches stylish Black Tiled Fan for modern bathrooms

    Manrose launches stylish Black Tiled Fan for modern bathrooms
    Ticking all the right boxes for electrical wholesalers and electricians, the Black Tiled Fan combines contemporary styling with reliable performance and easy installation.
    Manrose, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, has launched a new Black Tiled Fan. Designed to complement modern interiors, the fan features a sleek black tiled fascia that blends seamlessly into modern bathrooms and WCs.
    As black finishes continue to grow in popularity throughout the home, the fan offers wholesalers an
  • Manrose launches stylish Black Tiled Fan for modern bathrooms

    Manrose launches stylish Black Tiled Fan for modern bathrooms
    Ticking all the right boxes for electrical wholesalers and electricians, the Black Tiled Fan combines contemporary styling with reliable performance and easy installation.
    Manrose, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, has launched a new Black Tiled Fan. Designed to complement modern interiors, the fan features a sleek black tiled fascia that blends seamlessly into modern bathrooms and WCs.
    As black finishes continue to grow in popularity throughout the home, the fan offers wholesalers an
  • Switchtec launches new components catalogue

    Switchtec launches new components catalogue
    Switchtec has launched Issue 10 of its Electrical Control Components Catalogue.
    Designed to support the needs of the wholesale sector, the latest edition now spans over 175 pages and offers an even broader range of products for electrical wholesalers and distributors.
    It builds on Switchtec’s established core range while introducing key additions, including industrial plugs and sockets, contactors and preassembled light towers – enabling wholesalers to expand their product offering t
  • Switchtec launches new components catalogue

    Switchtec launches new components catalogue
    Switchtec has launched Issue 10 of its Electrical Control Components Catalogue.
    Designed to support the needs of the wholesale sector, the latest edition now spans over 175 pages and offers an even broader range of products for electrical wholesalers and distributors.
    It builds on Switchtec’s established core range while introducing key additions, including industrial plugs and sockets, contactors and preassembled light towers – enabling wholesalers to expand their product offering t
  • Ovia’s upgraded Orbik Emergency Five-in-One Exit Sign

    Ovia’s upgraded Orbik Emergency Five-in-One Exit Sign
    Ovia, part of the Scolmore Group, continues to strengthen its Orbik by Ovia emergency lighting range.
    The portfolio has undergone signi­ficant investment to elevate innovation, performance and compliance. A major part of the upgraded portfolio is the Synex5 a Five-in-One Exit Sign. Designed for maximum flexibility, the Synex5 provides multiple mounting options within a single unit – ceiling and wall mount as standard, with additional accessories available for suspended, recessed, or si
  • Ovia’s upgraded Orbik Emergency Five-in-One Exit Sign

    Ovia’s upgraded Orbik Emergency Five-in-One Exit Sign
    Ovia, part of the Scolmore Group, continues to strengthen its Orbik by Ovia emergency lighting range.
    The portfolio has undergone signi­ficant investment to elevate innovation, performance and compliance. A major part of the upgraded portfolio is the Synex5 a Five-in-One Exit Sign. Designed for maximum flexibility, the Synex5 provides multiple mounting options within a single unit – ceiling and wall mount as standard, with additional accessories available for suspended, recessed, or si
  • Sangamo’s three channel programmable thermostat kit

    Sangamo’s three channel programmable thermostat kit
    With August marking the start of pre-winter boiler checks and heating upgrades, Sangamo is reminding installers of its easy-to-install, Part L-compliant, three channel programmable thermostat kit.
    The kit provides independent control of two heating zones and hot water, helping installers meet the requirements of Part L Building Regulations, where zoned heating is stipulated. Late summer is when homeowners begin thinking about winter readiness – booking boiler servicing, replacing outdated
  • Sangamo’s three channel programmable thermostat kit

    Sangamo’s three channel programmable thermostat kit
    With August marking the start of pre-winter boiler checks and heating upgrades, Sangamo is reminding installers of its easy-to-install, Part L-compliant, three channel programmable thermostat kit.
    The kit provides independent control of two heating zones and hot water, helping installers meet the requirements of Part L Building Regulations, where zoned heating is stipulated. Late summer is when homeowners begin thinking about winter readiness – booking boiler servicing, replacing outdated
  • Metal Clad Pro – robust wiring accessories from Click Scolmore

    Metal Clad Pro – robust wiring accessories from Click Scolmore
    Metal Clad Pro from Click Scolmore is a robust range of premium, durable wiring accessories.
    The range combines a modern aesthetic with Click’s latest innovations to offer a stylish, long-lasting performance for any environment.
    Designed with a contemporary, curved profile, with matching surface boxes, the Metal Clad Pro range comprises switches, socket outlets, modular plates, fused connection units, as well as surface and blank boxes, and the entire range is available in three striking f
  • Metal Clad Pro – robust wiring accessories from Click Scolmore

    Metal Clad Pro – robust wiring accessories from Click Scolmore
    Metal Clad Pro from Click Scolmore is a robust range of premium, durable wiring accessories.
    The range combines a modern aesthetic with Click’s latest innovations to offer a stylish, long-lasting performance for any environment.
    Designed with a contemporary, curved profile, with matching surface boxes, the Metal Clad Pro range comprises switches, socket outlets, modular plates, fused connection units, as well as surface and blank boxes, and the entire range is available in three striking f
  • Custom consumer unit branding with Elucian

    Custom consumer unit branding with Elucian
    Launched by the Scolmore Group in 2021, Elucian is a trusted name in circuit protection and has enhanced its product offering with a bespoke inhouse laser etching service.
    This service is suitable for single phase consumer units in domestic and commercial applications that require personalised branding for electrical systems. This enables businesses to reinforce their brand identity and add a touch of professionalism to their electrical installations. For over four years, Elucian has utilised st
  • Custom consumer unit branding with Elucian

    Custom consumer unit branding with Elucian
    Launched by the Scolmore Group in 2021, Elucian is a trusted name in circuit protection and has enhanced its product offering with a bespoke inhouse laser etching service.
    This service is suitable for single phase consumer units in domestic and commercial applications that require personalised branding for electrical systems. This enables businesses to reinforce their brand identity and add a touch of professionalism to their electrical installations. For over four years, Elucian has utilised st
  • Unicrimp expands Bootlace Ferrule range with new sizes

    Unicrimp expands Bootlace Ferrule range with new sizes
    Unicrimp has strengthened its bootlace ferrule range with the introduction of two sizes: 16mm and 35mm.
    These additions build on installer and wholesaler feedback, expanding the range so customers can now access the full spectrum of sizes from one trusted supplier. The introduction of these larger ferrule sizes further enhances Unicrimp’s comprehensive offering, giving electrical professionals an even more practical and convenient solution for terminating multi-stranded cables safely and c
  • Unicrimp expands Bootlace Ferrule range with new sizes

    Unicrimp expands Bootlace Ferrule range with new sizes
    Unicrimp has strengthened its bootlace ferrule range with the introduction of two sizes: 16mm and 35mm.
    These additions build on installer and wholesaler feedback, expanding the range so customers can now access the full spectrum of sizes from one trusted supplier. The introduction of these larger ferrule sizes further enhances Unicrimp’s comprehensive offering, giving electrical professionals an even more practical and convenient solution for terminating multi-stranded cables safely and c
  • Non-corrosive lighting from Knightsbridge’s Helix range

    Non-corrosive lighting from Knightsbridge’s Helix range
    Helix is a modular non-corrosive lighting range engineered to deliver flexibility, durability and installation efficiency across demanding commercial and industrial environments.
    Helix combines robust construction with modular functionality, offering a versatile lighting platform that can be adapted to suit a wide variety of projects. The range includes three product tiers – Helix One, Helix Shift and Helix Max – each tailored to different application requirements while sharing a com
  • Non-corrosive lighting from Knightsbridge’s Helix range

    Non-corrosive lighting from Knightsbridge’s Helix range
    Helix is a modular non-corrosive lighting range engineered to deliver flexibility, durability and installation efficiency across demanding commercial and industrial environments.
    Helix combines robust construction with modular functionality, offering a versatile lighting platform that can be adapted to suit a wide variety of projects. The range includes three product tiers – Helix One, Helix Shift and Helix Max – each tailored to different application requirements while sharing a com
  • Deligo launches summer Megabucket promotion

    Deligo launches summer Megabucket promotion
    Deligo is bringing a splash of summer to its popular Megabuckets with the launch of a nationwide promotion offering customers the chance to win a £500 holiday voucher or credit note. Customers who purchase a qualifying Deligo Megabucket will receive a free Deligo bucket hat inside, along with details of how to enter the competition.
    To take part, entrants simply wear the hat, snap a creative selfie and upload it via Deligo’s competition page, showcasing where their bucket hat has tra
  • Complete range of rotary isolators by Axiom

    Complete range of rotary isolators by Axiom
    Axiom Industrial Control Gear boasts a comprehensive range of 415v 4 Pole (3P+1 Aux) rotary isolators to meet domestic, commercial and industrial requirements. In the main IP65 moulded range, there are seven options: from 25Amp up to 125amp. With polycarbonate enclosures, this weatherproof range has a padlock facility, features 2 knockouts on each side and is finished in dark grey for enclosures with light grey bodies.
    Handles are red/yellow for the main emergency switches. Heavy duty rotary iso
  • Circular Lighting Live 2026: Speakers announced

    Circular Lighting Live 2026: Speakers announced
    A full-day conference and exhibition delving into all aspects of the circular economy in lighting. 8 October, Minster Building, City of London.
    Clients and specifiers are asking more challenging questions about embodied carbon, material choices and end-of-life product responsibility. Legislation on repairability and upgradeability is approaching, and Environmental Product Declarations are increasingly becoming a requirement rather than a differentiator.
    Organised by Recolight, Circular Lighting
  • Hotpoint launches “Just Come Over Season,”  – a new brand platform built on proprietary research

    Hotpoint launches “Just Come Over Season,”  – a new brand platform built on proprietary research
    Hotpoint has launched “Just Come Over Season,” a new brand campaign built around everyday British homes and the confidence to host spontaneously. Just Come Over Season forms part of Hotpoint’s wider Brand Equity campaign, backed by a multi-million above-the-line investment across TV, BVOD, SVOD, YouTube, radio and digital audio, alongside further investment in social and […]
  • Elucian welcomes Greg Butler as ASM for Scotland West

    Elucian welcomes Greg Butler as ASM for Scotland West
    Elucian has strengthened its sales team having appointed Greg Butler as Area Sales Manager for West Scotland.
    Greg joined the business with more than 10 years of experience in sales and account management, having successfully managed sales across West Scotland for a leading machinery manufacturer. During this time, he built long-term relationships with customers across a range of sectors, managing the entire sales process from business development and product demonstrations through to contract n
  • Electrician among UK’s most in-demand female tradespeople, new study finds

    Electrician among UK’s most in-demand female tradespeople, new study finds
    New research from van insurance expert MoneySuperMarket reveals that painters and decorators are the UK’s most searched-for female tradespeople.
    Female tradespeople are significantly underrepresented in the UK. The skilled trade industry employs over two million workers nationwide, but, female tradespeople account for as little as 15% of the workforce at present.1 However, according to its latest ‘In-demand female trades’ report, MoneySuperMarket finds that overall demand for f
  • Why student living is driving demand for small domestic appliances

    Why student living is driving demand for small domestic appliances
    Every summer, retailers prepare for the back-to-school rush, with much of the focus naturally falling on stationery, lunchboxes, storage solutions and home furnishings. Yet one of the fastest-growing opportunities often sits just outside these traditional categories. As thousands of students prepare to move into university accommodation each year, demand for practical small domestic appliances continues […]
  • Currys Essentials brand joins AMDEA

    Currys Essentials brand joins AMDEA
    AMDEA,  the UK Home Appliance Association is delighted to announce that national retailer Currys has joined bringing its own domestic appliance brand, Essentials into the AMDEA membership community. Curry’s Essentials brand provides high quality, budget friendly small and large appliances, complementing the other AMDEA members’ brands and aligning with AMDEA’s aim of promoting excellence in […]
  • Everyone TV: Live TV streamed over broadband more than quadruples since last World Cup

    Everyone TV: Live TV streamed over broadband more than quadruples since last World Cup
    Everyone TV has revealed new BARB viewing data showing a significant increase in the number of people watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup over broadband, highlighting the UK’s continued shift towards internet-delivered TV. The data shows that the share of viewing from broadband-only homes for England’s group-stage matches more than quadrupled compared with the 2022 […]
  • “Demand will be the biggest constraint on output”, says electrical manufacturing sector

    “Demand will be the biggest constraint on output”, says electrical manufacturing sector
    More than half (51.7%) of UK electrical manufacturers expect demand to be the biggest constraint on output in the coming quarter, according to BEAMA’s Q1 2026 Market Pulse, as business confidence fell to its lowest level since Q1 2020. The quarterly survey found business confidence fell 40 points in one quarter, from +12 in Q4 2025 to -28 in Q1 2026, while demand overtook supply chain disruption, raw material prices and labour availability as the sector’s biggest concern.
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  • Baxi strengthens aftersales commitment with new hire

    Baxi strengthens aftersales commitment with new hire
    Baxi is strengthening its aftersales proposition through a more integrated approach to service and spares, helping installers access the genuine parts, expertise and support needed to keep customers’ heating systems running reliably.
    As part of this commitment, Baxi has appointed Ethan Thompson as Head of Spares. Having spent more than 13 years with the business across a range of product management and leadership roles – including roles at parent company BDR Thermea – Thompson
  • “Women’s specific PPE is an inclusivity imperative,” says Overland Shoes

    “Women’s specific PPE is an inclusivity imperative,” says Overland Shoes
    In response to new research exposing Britain’s growing trade skills gap, Overland Shoes, the company behind Bobcat Safety Footwear, says the role of women’s-specific PPE in attracting more women into the trades and tackling the workforce shortage must not be overlooked.
    According to the recently released Skills England Annual Skills Report 2026 demand across the priority economic sector – particularly construction – will grow by 24% in the next decade. To meet this need,
  • Armour Home announces Mike Smith as Global Sales Director for Goldring, QED and Q Acoustics Brands

    Armour Home announces Mike Smith as Global Sales Director for Goldring, QED and Q Acoustics Brands
    Armour Home Electronics Ltd has announced the appointment of Mike Smith as Global Sales Director, reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating international growth across its portfolio of award-winning audio brands and to bring them closer to music culture. Mr Smith will lead the global sales strategy for Armour Home’s owned brands – Goldring, QED and […]
  • BEAMA publishes new EPD research

    BEAMA publishes new EPD research
    New industry data shows manufacturers are already providing product environmental data but warns the wrong reporting approach could add £1.58 million in costs.UK trade association BEAMA has published new industry research and a five-point policy position to help shape the UK Government’s proposed Embodied Emissions Reporting Framework (EERF).
    BEAMA welcomes the Government’s ambition to improve the consistency and comparability of product environmental data. However, it warns t
  • TechTalks: Five challenges electricians say are shaping the trade in 2026

    TechTalks: Five challenges electricians say are shaping the trade in 2026
    As CEF turns 75, it explores the biggest challenges facing electricians, according to attendees at its recent TechTalks
    Electricians are facing growing pressure from multiple directions. Regulations are moving fast and training obligations are increasing, especially around emerging technologies like EV charging and solar PV. Economic uncertainty is changing the way customers scrutinise costs, impacting everything from project specification to time taken on site. Skills shortages are increasing p

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