Professional electricians and installers are risking their lives every day by not following basic safety procedures like using a lock out kit or a voltage tester to check charge before starting work, according to new research carried out on behalf of Super Rod and Louise Taggart, who tells her brother Michael’s Story. Some 825 members […]
Super Rod Managing Director Malcolm Duncan recently wrote a white paper urging the electrical sector to improve how it attracts, trains and retains young people. And while it focused primarily on apprenticeships, there is a need for young talent across every aspect of the electrical industry. We talk to Super Rod’s first graduate trainee, Zoe […]
Super Rod and Klein Tools have sponsored two south Wales-based racing drivers, as they gear up for Mini SE7EN racing success. Drivers Leon Window and Ashley Davies, who race in cars prepared by the Abergavenny race team SMG Motorsport, have previously achieved success in the Mini racing series securing first place in the Novice Championship […]
Some of the industry’s key influencers recently gathered to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing the electrical sector – how to attract new talent into the industry. The event was hosted by Super Rod Managing Director, Malcolm Duncan, who tells us why the time has come for the industry to pull together to […]
A speedy, imaginative and innovative approach to product development and meeting electricians’ needs is the hallmark of UK manufacturer Super Rod. The company’s Managing Director, Malcolm Duncan, discusses some of the ingenious products that the company has devised and the thinking behind them. The routing of cable through confined spaces and crowded conduit is one […]
JTL apprentices were given a head start on their career when they collected tool kits which have been donated by Super Rod and Klein Tools from branches of City Electrical Factors (CEF). This is the first mass distribution of Klein tool kits to new apprentices in England and Wales. It follows the launch of the […]
Klein Tools, the number one hand tool choice of professional electricians in the United States, and Super Rod, a leader in wire installation tools, have announced a significant financial investment in the United Kingdom’s JTL, a top training program in the electrical sector. With Klein’s growing emergence in the United Kingdom, and evolving partnership with […]
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the launch of their Distributor Support Unit (DSU), Super Rod is giving readers the chance to nominate their favourite charity to receive a donation of £250. Probably best known for their award winning range of cable rods, Super Rod has certainly made a name for itself over the years […]
MALCOLM DUNCAN (pictured), Managing Director of Super Rod, explains why sharing experience and knowledge is a very important part of the cable installation process. The life of a wholesaler is a constant challenge of balancing the needs of your customers and meeting the expectations of the manufacturers that you are partnered with. But perhaps one […]
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