As a leading player in the electrical industry, Scolmore recognises the importance of supporting the industry at all levels. The company is particularly proud of the long-serving role it has played in helping to develop the next generation of electricians through a variety of initiatives, including the NIECEC/ELECSA Apprentice of the year competition which ran […]
Once again, we arrive at the final issue of the year. This issue of Electrical Wholesaler features a varied range of topics to round off a year that has been dominated by discussion of sustainability, smart tech and safety. On page 22, we highlight Recolight’s Reuse Hub and SATCol’s IT Reuse service, two initiatives that […]
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA has welcomed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s commitment to enhance payment times for SMEs in his Autumn Statement. From April 2024, companies bidding for large government contracts will need to demonstrate they pay invoices within an average of 55 days, and tapering to 30 days in the coming years, to […]
“Businesses will not U-turn on net zero, but there are some ceilings only Government can smash.” That is the fundamental message behind the campaign launched today by BEAMA, the trade association for the UK electrotechnical industry. Representing manufacturers of networks, smart energy, heating and ventilation and electrical installation products, BEAMA has over 200 company members […]
The clear focus of the 2023 Electrical Product Safety Conference was the importance of the whole product lifecycle – from design and pre-market, to on the market and end of life – the full circular economy. Held at Church House in Westminster, London on 16 November, the day-long event brought together experts and leaders from […]
British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is committed to providing healthy indoor air while driving a low-carbon future. The company is therefore paving the way in the ventilation sector when it comes to its decarbonisation. To illustrate its commitment Vent-Axia has set clear sustainability targets including increasing its sales of its low carbon products and increasing the […]
Made Smarter, a programme helping SME manufacturers access technology and digital skills, is to be rolled out nationally. The Government has committed to expanding the Made Smarter Adoption Programme to all nine English regions in 2025-26 before working with Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland from 2026-27. The announcement by HM Treasury, on Friday November 17, […]
Reuse expert Ramco has welcomed Samantha Gillespie to its growing team. Joining as Senior Business Development Executive, Sam brings more than 25 years’ experience of working with SMEs and collaborating with major organisations such as Serco, CBRE, Sainsbury’s, the NHS, and universities and colleges. She joins Ramco at a time when the second-hand market has […]
On 2 October, the Government announced measures to tackle late payment of invoices to support small businesses and grow the economy. These new, tougher measures will be included in the upcoming Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review, due to be published shortly, and will improve delivery and enforcement of policies, enabling more small businesses to […]
JTL, one of the leading apprenticeship providers in England and Wales, proudly unveiled its newest training centre in Norwich on Friday 17th November, which was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Norwich, Councillor James Wright. Norwich is the home of JTL’s very first training facility, which opened seven years ago. However, with the growing […]
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