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Dualit reports positive reaction following appearance on BBC One’s Inside the Factory

19-03-2025 17:11 via ertonline.co.uk

British small appliance manufacturer Dualit has reported a surge in Classic Toaster sales following the brand’s feature on the BBC One documentary series, Inside the Factory, which aired in January 2025. During the week the program aired (7 – 13 January 2025), Dualit reported a 189 per cent year-on-year increase in sales for its Classic […]

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Direct Line reveals alarming van theft statistics

19-03-2025 16:15 via electricalcontractingnews.com

A staggering 11,273 vans, worth an estimated £200 million, were reported stolen across the UK in 2024, averaging 31 thefts a day, according to new analysis by Direct Line van insurance.
Just two in five (39%) stolen vans were recovered by the police – totalling 4,450 vans. While van thefts have declined in 2024 compared to 2023, the high number of thefts highlights the ongoing issue of van security and the need for increased preventive measures.
Among stolen vans, the Ford Transit wa

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European construction continues to choke on harmful emissions

19-03-2025 13:05 via electricalcontractingnews.com

A new report, commissioned by manufacturer of power tools, equipment, accessories and hand tools, Milwaukee, has uncovered the persistent and widespread use of petrol-powered tools and equipment across European construction sites. This is despite the well-known operational and health risks these products carry, and the knowledge that safer alternatives are available on the mainstream market.
The white paper, Building a Safer Future, draws on the findings of a Europe-wide survey of 3,200 construc

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The ERT Awards 2025: Entries now open!

19-03-2025 11:35 via ertonline.co.uk

Entries for the ERT Awards 2025 are now open! So get creative and tell us why your store, your staff, your product or your services deserves to win a coveted ERT Awards trophy! The online entry portal – here www.ertawards.co.uk – is now open. For retailers – it’s important you write a great entry statement and […]

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Rolec introduces EVO charger for electric vehicles

19-03-2025 11:17 via electricalcontractingnews.com

Rolec, a manufacturer and supplier of electric vehicle charging innovations, is introducing EVO, the newest product in its charging portfolio. Described as “affordable, modern and compliant”, Rolec says that EVO is the first of a new generation of home chargers.
Rolec has built close relationships with its global team of electrical contractors, giving the company unique insights into both its customers’ needs and preferences for creating a unit that is more installation-friendl

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