Electrical news

• BoB announces charity building projects for 2023

  09-02-2023 17:07
  
  Band of Builders has announced the projects that it plans to deliver this year to help members of the construction industry who are battling illness or injury, making a life-changing difference to them and their families.
  The organisation, affectionately known as BoB, is gearing up for at least five substantial projects – three of which require planning permission – in Suffolk, North Yorkshire, Cornwall, Surrey and South Wales.
  The beneficiaries include a trainee bricklayer who suffe
  
  Read more

• Cutting through the toughest jobs

  01-10-2026 11:19 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Maun’s Diagonal Cutting Pliers deliver more power with less effort.
  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.
  British manufacturer Maun industries’ Diagonal Cutting Pliers are designed specifically for demanding engineering, industrial and ele
  
  Read more

• Knightsbridge launches special K-Line track lighting

  01-10-2026 11:12 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Knightsbridge has launched K-Line, a versatile three-circuit track lighting range designed to deliver greater flexibility, control and simplicity for commercial lighting applications.
  Created for retail, hospitality, office and commercial environments, K-Line combines sleek aesthetics with practical performance, enabling designers, specifiers, installers and end users to create adaptable lighting schemes from a single streamlined track system.
  Unlike conventional single-circuit systems, K-Line i
  
  Read more

• Deligo’s new Easy Fit Dry Lining Boxes

  01-10-2026 11:07 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  When it comes to dry lining installations, speed, reliability, and ease of use are essential. Deligo’s Brand New Easy-Fit Dry Lining Box Collection, is a smarter solution for mounting electrical accessories in plasterboard and cavity wall installations.
  The dry lining boxes provide a secure and practical fixing point for switches, sockets, and other wiring accessories, making them ideal for both residential and commercial projects.
  The Easy-Fit range simplifies installation while maintaini
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Axent premium-grade decorative

  01-10-2026 10:56 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Spring 2026 saw the launch of Axent Decorative Wiring Accessories – a comprehensive, high quality, value for money range under the Axiom Brand.
  Made to BSEN specifications, Axent represents one of the finest quality wiring accessory ranges on the market today. Ultra-flat and ultra-matt, this comprehensive range of switches and sockets redefines minimalism through precise engineering and craftsmanship.
  The range features two distinct options – first a Screwless collection with soft, c
  
  Read more

• Design meets practicality with Caple’s new matt black induction hobs

  29-09-2026 13:19 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Caple has introduced two matt black induction hobs to join an impressive cooking collection; offering retailers and designers a contemporary alternative to traditional black glass models. Available in both 59cm (C848iMB) and 77cm (C8641iMB) formats, the new appliances combine cutting-edge induction technology with a durable scratch-resistant matt black finish. As kitchen design continues to encompass […]
  
  Read more

• All I want for Christmas is…

  29-09-2026 13:00 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Gekko Business Development Director Rupert Cook takes a look at the gifts and gadgets set to be on consumers’ Christmas lists this year, and what retailers can expect from the festive season. As we move into the Q4 trading period, households across the UK are turning their attention to the annual tradition of Christmas shopping. […]
  
  Read more

• Dyson launches ‘MOT’ service to give old vacuums a new lease of life

  29-09-2026 12:20 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Dyson is launching a new servicing scheme in the UK designed to restore ageing vacuum cleaners and help customers keep their machines running for longer. Called Dyson Total Restore, the new service will launch on 14 October, with the UK becoming the first market in the world to receive it. Announced at the company’s Dyson […]
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Major report warns stolen goods markets are driving theft – Bira says online platforms must be held to account.

  25-09-2026 15:26 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Bira has backed a major new report which shows that stolen goods markets are fuelling a surge in shop theft across Britain. The report finds that offenders are able to convert stolen stock into cash through car boot sales, online marketplaces and rogue traders. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), which works with over 6,000 […]
  
  Read more

• Charity tackles regulation and emerging tech at annual Conference

  25-09-2026 10:32 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First has announced that its annual Electrical Product Safety Conference will be taking place on 26 November 2026, at Church House, Westminster, London. Now in its 18th year, the conference brings together leading experts and industry figures to explore the most pressing challenges in electrical product safety, share insight, and […]
  
  Read more

• Sirius celebrates 25 years in style at annual Trade Show

  24-09-2026 12:25 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Sirius Buying Group’s much-anticipated Annual Trade Show has concluded for another year – and this time with a milestone to match. The event took place on 16 September 2026 at Arena MK in Milton Keynes, marking the Group’s 25th anniversary year, and welcomed more than 450 people through the doors – a mix of Members, […]
  
  Read more

• Tom Cruise charms BAFTA crowd in Samsung‑backed Life in Pictures event

  23-09-2026 13:56 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Tom Cruise lit up BAFTA HQ this week, taking to the stage for a special ‘A Life in Pictures’ conversation sponsored by Samsung. In London for the premiere of his new film Digger, Mr Cruise spent the evening looking back across more than forty years in front of the camera, reflecting on the craft, collaboration […]
  
  Read more

• JTL apprentices named finalists in Apprentice of the Year Awards

  23-09-2026 12:35 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  JTL apprentices Ethan Timmins and Samuel Leonard have been named among the top three finalists in the country for the prestigious ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Awards 2026.
  The award, now in its 51st year, recognises the country’s top electrotechnical and engineering services apprentices for their skill, professionalism and contribution to the future of the industry. This year’s finalists were announced at an awards ceremony at Trinity House in London. Their achievement adds t
  
  Read more

• ERT Reviews: soundcore AeroClip 2

  22-09-2026 13:00 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  There is no shortage of true wireless earbuds on the market, so when something genuinely different lands on the desk, it immediately grabs my attention. The Anker soundcore AeroClip 2 certainly did that. Rather than sitting inside the ear canal, these open-ear earbuds clip around the ear, leaving the ear open while positioning the speaker […]
  
  Read more

• Stand up and be counted for public safety, says Fire Aware

  22-09-2026 11:57 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Growing fire safety leader Fire Aware is challenging those responsible for upholding best practice across multiple sectors – stand up and be counted for the public.
  Fire Aware CEO Gavin Skelly says those who adopt the highest standards of best practice should be proud of their stance as opposed to those who still cut corners.
  He said: “There is a growing demand from the public and decision-makers in the supply chains to meet and exceed fire safety requirements. The Building Safety Ac
  
  Read more

• TVD Group celebrates 30 years of putting customers first

  21-09-2026 12:30 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  TVD Group is celebrating 30 years in business and a decade of its British TV brand, Mitchell & Brown, marking two major milestones for a company that has grown from a family-run television business into one of the UK’s most established independent AV technology groups. Over those three decades, TVD Group has generated more than […]
  
  Read more

• Hisense strengthens UK retail presence with John Lewis Partnership

  18-09-2026 15:24 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Hisense has announced a new partnership with leading UK retailer John Lewis & Partners, bringing its latest range of televisions, soundbars and major domestic appliances (MDA) to customers online, with televisions and soundbars also available to purchase in store. The partnership marks another milestone in Hisense UK’s retail expansion strategy, increasing the brand’s presence within […]
  
  Read more

• BSH announces CEO change as Matthias Metz steps down

  16-09-2026 18:41 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  BSH Home Appliances Group has announced a change at the top of the business, with Dr Matthias Metz set to step down as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Management at the end of September. Rudolf Klötscher, who has spent almost 30 years with BSH, will succeed Dr Metz as CEO and Chairman as […]
  
  Read more

• Hamilton Beach Kitchen Index reveals 87 per cent of UK consumers have a kitchen appliance they want to upgrade

  16-09-2026 14:02 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Almost nine in ten UK consumers (87 per cent) have at least one kitchen appliance they would most like to upgrade, according to new research by Hamilton Beach which highlights continued opportunities for retailers and manufacturers across the small kitchen appliance market. The Hamilton Beach UK Home Cooking Index 2026* found air fryers at the […]
  
  Read more

• Hamilton Beach Home Cooking Index reveals 87 per cent of UK consumers have a kitchen appliance they want to upgrade

  16-09-2026 14:02 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Almost nine in ten UK consumers (87 per cent) have at least one kitchen appliance they would most like to upgrade, according to new research by Hamilton Beach which highlights continued opportunities for retailers and manufacturers across the small kitchen appliance market. The Hamilton Beach UK Home Cooking Index 2026* found air fryers at the […]
  
  Read more

• AO recycles its 10 MILLIONTH appliance

  15-09-2026 13:27 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  AO has surpassed the  milestone of 10 million household appliances processed at its state-of-the-art recycling plant. If all the appliances recycled at the facility were laid end-to-end, it is estimated that they would stretch around 11,000km – roughly the distance from AO’s recycling facility in Telford, Shropshire, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. To mark the occasion, […]
  
  Read more

• Circular Lighting Live programme highlights sustainability in lighting

  15-09-2026 11:01 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  The programme for Circular Lighting Live 2026 brings together leading experts, innovators, and thought leaders from across the lighting and circular economy sectors. It is aimed at the whole lighting supply chain: specifiers, designers, architects, consulting engineers, wholesalers, end users, manufacturers, remanufacturers, distributors and contractors, all of which have a stake in the conversation.
  Taking place on 8 October in London, the event will explore the practical steps the lighting ind
  
  Read more

• Beko completes 55-Mile London to Brighton Challenge in support of Barnardo’s

  14-09-2026 12:09 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  A team of Beko colleagues completed the 55-mile London to Brighton Bike Ride on Sunday, 13 September, raising vital funds for long-standing charity partner, Barnardo’s. Setting off from Clapham Common, Team Beko cycled to Brighton Seafront, taking on the challenge together in support of Barnardo’s work with children, young people and families across the UK. […]
  
  Read more

• Passiv UK enters Irish market with Midsummer Ireland partnership

  14-09-2026 11:50 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Passiv Smart Thermostat now available to renewable energy installers across the Republic of Ireland
  The Passiv Smart Thermostat from Passiv UK is now available to installers across the Republic of Ireland through Midsummer Ireland, marking Passiv UK’s first move into the Irish market.
  The partnership brings Passiv’s smart heat pump controls to Midsummer Ireland’s established network of renewable energy installers, providing a new option for heating professionals looking to maxi
  
  Read more

• New resource hub to support students and apprentices

  14-09-2026 11:35 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  A dedicated new resources hub on the Martindale website has been introduced to support students and apprentices as they start their journey in the electrical industry.
  As an industry leader in the field of safety and test equipment Martindale has collated a comprehensive library of free essential resources, guides and downloads for electrical students, apprentices and their educators – in one central hub – so that all concerned can easily:
  · Learn – build knowledge with
  
  Read more

• 56.3% of independent electrical retailers report growth in laundry

  14-09-2026 10:00 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Laundry has emerged as the strongest growth category for independent electrical retailers, according to the ERT Report 2026. ERT’s inaugural industry survey found that 56.3 per cent of respondents identified laundry as a category that had experienced strong growth over the past 12 months, putting it ahead of cooking appliances at 43.8 per cent and […]
  
  Read more

• IFA 2026: Dreame unveils next-generation innovations

  13-09-2026 21:30 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  At IFA 2026, Dreame Technology unveiled a portfolio of next-generation products at IFA 2026, including the robot vacuum Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X Complete and the mini camera LEAPTIC Cube. The Pano 10 window cleaner and the wet & dry T series, first unveiled at the Dreame Sphere event this May, also return to the […]
  
  Read more

• iFi audio and Qobuz Launch “Songs That Take Us Back” for World Alzheimer’s Month

  11-09-2026 12:34 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  iFi audio has teamed up with Qobuz for Songs That Take Us Back, a community campaign celebrating the powerful connection between music and memory during World Alzheimer’s Month. Running from 1–30 September 2026, the campaign invites listeners to create a playlist connected to a memorable period or moment in their lives and share it with […]
  
  Read more

• Successful transformer project delivered by Electro-Wind

  11-09-2026 12:05 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Electro-Wind is proud to announce the successful completion and delivery of fifty-four bespoke IP65-rated 28V DC trailer transformers for a valued customer.
  Designed, engineered and manufactured entirely in the UK at our 35,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Stoke-on-Trent, this project was delivered within an accelerated 8-week programme, meeting a critical customer requirement and exceeding expectations.
  Each transformer was manufactured with a heavy-duty steel enclosure, providing robust pro
  
  Read more

• BCIA Q2 report reveals growth for UK building controls market

  11-09-2026 11:34 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  The UK building controls and Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) market has remained in positive territory during Q2 2026, despite a moderation in activity following the particularly strong growth recorded in the first quarter, according to the latest Market Information Report from the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA).
  Total industry revenues for Products, Installation Value Added and Service and Maintenance supplied into the UK market reached £225.9 million during Q2 20
  
  Read more

Follow @Electrical_UK on Twitter!