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• Unicrimp expands its Trade Tub offer

  01-03-2024 17:11 via ewnews.co.uk
  Unicrimp has recently extended its comprehensive range of Q-Crimp accessories with the addition of three new Trade Tubs.
  Comprising a variety of essential fixings and clips, the new tubs offer reliability and versatility to the installer and are ideal for any job – big or small.
  These robust new tradesman tubs feature a resealable plastic lid and carry handle, and the tub itself is manufactured from recycled material.
  The First Fix Kit Tub includes 400 x Red Wall Plugs, 400 x 8×1 &fr
  
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• CDA Managing Director defies stroke to honour Robin Hood Half Marathon promise

  03-08-2026 14:20 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  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, […]
  
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• META Charity Golf Day celebrates another successful year

  03-08-2026 12:54 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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

  03-08-2026 11:31 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Electrical workforce growth stalls as demand surges for net zero and digital infrastructure

  03-08-2026 10:26 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Businesses urged to prepare winter heating plans

  02-08-2026 16:14 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Electrolux Group reports stronger Q2 as AEG and Electrolux brands gain ground in Europe

  29-07-2026 11:30 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  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 […]
  
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• Bira: Independent retailers cautiously welcome fall in shoplifting but warn true scale of retail crime remains hidden

  28-07-2026 10:13 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  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 […]
  
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• Glen Dimplex Home Appliances strengthens sales team with two senior appointments

  28-07-2026 10:07 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  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. […]
  
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• Iceking & Cookology become approved suppliers to CIH

  27-07-2026 14:34 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  ​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 […]
  
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• VCHRGD enters next phase of expansion

  27-07-2026 13:46 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• VCHRGD enters next phase of expansion

  27-07-2026 13:46 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Snickers Workwear names Band of Builders as charity partner

  27-07-2026 13:40 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Snickers Workwear names Band of Builders as charity partner

  27-07-2026 13:40 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Manrose launches stylish Black Tiled Fan for modern bathrooms

  27-07-2026 13:34 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Manrose launches stylish Black Tiled Fan for modern bathrooms

  27-07-2026 13:34 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Switchtec launches new components catalogue

  27-07-2026 13:27 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Switchtec launches new components catalogue

  27-07-2026 13:27 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Ovia’s upgraded Orbik Emergency Five-in-One Exit Sign

  27-07-2026 13:06 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Ovia’s upgraded Orbik Emergency Five-in-One Exit Sign

  27-07-2026 13:06 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Sangamo’s three channel programmable thermostat kit

  27-07-2026 13:00 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Sangamo’s three channel programmable thermostat kit

  27-07-2026 13:00 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Metal Clad Pro – robust wiring accessories from Click Scolmore

  27-07-2026 12:53 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Metal Clad Pro – robust wiring accessories from Click Scolmore

  27-07-2026 12:53 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Custom consumer unit branding with Elucian

  27-07-2026 12:46 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Custom consumer unit branding with Elucian

  27-07-2026 12:46 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Unicrimp expands Bootlace Ferrule range with new sizes

  27-07-2026 12:41 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Unicrimp expands Bootlace Ferrule range with new sizes

  27-07-2026 12:41 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Non-corrosive lighting from Knightsbridge’s Helix range

  27-07-2026 12:29 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Non-corrosive lighting from Knightsbridge’s Helix range

  27-07-2026 12:29 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  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
  
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