Electrical news

• Out with the old: What consumers can do with their old appliances

  16-02-2023 17:18 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  When consumers upgrade their home appliances, they are always left with the same question: what to do with their old appliance. Domestic & General may be able to help. It’s on a mission to make the world a better place, one repair at a time, as Will Ashton-Smith, Director of Sustainability at D&G, explains… “We […]
  
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• Marks Electrical raises profit expectations ahead of peak trading

  01-10-2026 16:08 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Marks Electrical has raised its full-year profit expectations after reporting stronger-than-anticipated profitability during the first half of its financial year. The online electrical retailer said revenue for the year ending 31 March 2027 is expected to be broadly in line with market expectations, while adjusted EBITDA is now forecast to come in ahead of expectations […]
  
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• Sky previews new Glass and Stream features, leans into Voice AI and PVR-style cloud recording

  01-10-2026 14:09 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Five years after the first Sky Glass TV was launched, Sky is evolving the software that sits behind its connected television proposition, with new navigation, revised cloud recording, AI-powered voice search and a more consistent experience across Sky Glass, Sky Air, Sky Stream and mobile, reports Steve May. Sky threw open the doors to its […]
  
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• SELECT teams up with Luceco to help Scottish SMEs

  01-10-2026 13:06 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Campaigning trade body SELECT has partnered with Luceco Group to launch an ambitious new initiative that will deliver much-needed apprentice funding to small businesses across Scotland.
  The country’s largest construction trade association has teamed up with the market-leading manufacturer to unveil the Powering Potential initiative, which will see three SELECT member firms receive £6,000 each to help support the cost of a first-year apprentice.
  Announced at the SELECT President&rsquo
  
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• Power supply is all you need

  01-10-2026 12:42 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Unveiled at ISE 2026 by DoorBird, the world’s first IP Video Door Stations with integrated 5G technology are now entering regular distribution.
  Following their successful presentation at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, DoorBird, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, is starting regular shipments of its D31x range with 5G. The D31TDV 5G and D31TDH 5G models were introduced at the beginning of 2026 as the world’s first IP Video Door Stations with integrated 5G technology and have since been deployed in
  
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• Ovia’s Infinity COB LED Strip for seamless lighting

  01-10-2026 12:38 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  The Infinity COB LED Strip, from Ovia 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 light output and clean visual lines, making it ideal for kitchens, living areas and refined commercial environments.
  Seamless COB technology: Using Chip on Board (COB) technology, LED diodes are mounted directly onto a printed circuit board and coated with a phosphor
  
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• ESP expands its HDView CCTV portfolio

  01-10-2026 12:34 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  ESP has strengthened its security offering with the launch of its new HDView IP 24/7 camera range.
  The new range delivers full-colour imaging around the clock and gives electrical contractors a feature-rich solution for commercial environments where reliability and clarity are critical.
  As businesses continue to invest in improved site protection, ESP’s latest additions provide a reliable, high-performance option for upgrading existing systems or implementing new installations across retai
  
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• Molyslip Metal Cutting Compound available from Unicrimp

  01-10-2026 12:30 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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 enhanced lubricity and cutting performance in steel conduit installations and other metal cutting applications.
  Molyslip is a market-leading UK-based manufacturer of specialised lubricants, with products trusted by the trade for over nine decades. Desig
  
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• Click Scolmore’s Elucian pre-populated consumer units

  01-10-2026 12:23 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Click Scolmore continues to strengthen its Elucian consumer unit range with a focus on practical solutions that support efficient, high-quality installations.
  A key part of this offering is its range of pre-populated consumer units.
  Designed to support installers across both small and large-scale projects, Elucian’s pre-populated consumer units come pre-fitted with Main Switches, SPDs/Main Switches, and RCDs – providing a convenient, ready-configured solution that helps reduce instal
  
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• Click Scolmore adds Matt Bronze and Matt Black to Define range

  01-10-2026 12:06 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Click Scolmore has announced a significant expansion to its Define flat-plate wiring accessory range.
  The Define range now includes Matt Bronze and Matt Black finishes across the entire product portfolio.
  This update adds 170 new product combinations, extending two of the company’s newest and most in-demand decorative finishes into its premium 6mm flat-plate platform.
  The Matt Bronze and Matt Black finishes were recently introduced to the Deco, Deco+ and Definity Complete ranges, where the
  
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• Ansell extends Xpress capability

  01-10-2026 11:44 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Leading lighting manufacturer Ansell Lighting has extended its popular Xpress capability across two further product ranges.
  Designed to speed up installation and simplify retrofit upgrades, Ansell has applied the Xpress clip-in system – which enables emergency and microwave sensor functionality to be added quickly and easily to standard products – to its Disco Evo bulkhead and Nouline batten.
  The updated products feature clearly labelled gear trays with dedicated press and clip conne
  
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• Parallel thinking: solving everyday engineering challenges

  01-10-2026 11:38 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  British brand Maun Industries designs and manufactures specialist pliers and tools that help professional overcome everyday challenges with greater precision, comfort and efficiency.
  At the heart of many of Maun’s most popular products is a unique, parallel-action jaw design. Unlike conventional pliers, Maun’s jaws always move in parallel, providing more secure grip and greater control across a wide range of applications.
  This innovative design offers several important benefits. The
  
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• Stabila launches LAX 60 G GreenBeam cross line laser

  01-10-2026 11:28 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Stabila has launched the new LAX 60 G cross line laser – a compact and versatile solution for accurate marking and alignment work in interior construction and installation.
  Thanks to GreenBeam technology, the Stabila LAX 60 G projects extremely bright, razor-sharp green laser lines which are visible at a distance of up to 30m, even in daylight. In manual mode the lines can be flexibly positioned at any inclination, while in pulse mode the working area can be enlarged to as much as 80m with
  
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• 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
  
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• 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
  
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• 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
  
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• 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
  
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• 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 […]
  
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• 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. […]
  
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• 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 […]
  
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• 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 […]
  
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• 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 […]
  
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• 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, […]
  
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• 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 […]
  
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• 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
  
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• 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 […]
  
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• 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
  
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• 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 […]
  
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• 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 […]
  
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• 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 […]
  
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