Category: Industry News

An apprentice has been named best in the East Midlands by a local housebuilder, according to East Midlands Business Link. Luke Twigger, aged 20, scooped the Redrow Homes East Midlands’ Apprentice of the Year title, thanks to his willingness to go above and beyond, supporting his colleagues and learning new skills quickly. Inspired to take up a trade when by his grandad built his own dream home, Luke wanted to…

Smart homes to become a reality with Legrand acquisition of French smart home business, Netatmo. Legrand is pursuing its growth strategy with the announcement that it has signed an agreement to acquire Netatmo, a French smart home company. Legrand has been a shareholder of Netatmo since 2015. Founded in 2011, Netatmo creates simple and smart products. The company has launched many devices and accessories in the field of smart home sold all around the…

A new centre dedicated to creating the next generation of electricians has opened in York , says Yorkpress. JTL Training Centre in Outgang Lane, on Osbaldwick Industrial Estate, was officially launched on Friday following a £500,000 investment. The not-for-profit, work-based training provider helps to fill the skills gaps in traditional trades, and has almost 8,000 apprentices working with JTL for more than 3,500 employers across both England and Wales. JTL chief…

Voltimum interviews Steve Stark, Trade Sales Director for LEDVANCE UK, about the challenges of building an ambitious LED brand in a highly competitive market. Despite the company’s long heritage, LEDVANCE is very much the new-kid-on-the-block. This is particularly true as it strives into the LED luminaire market, through which the company is increasingly turning into a one-stop-shop for LED general lighting solutions. Voltimum talks to Steve about the challenges of…

Marc McQuade, 26, took the SJIB/Edmundson Apprentice of the Year 2019 title at a ceremony in Glasgow, according to Daily Record. Mark works with long-established firm Weir & McQuiston, also based in Wishaw. Weir & McQuiston have a track record of excellence in its training of young people. Marc said: “This is, of course, a tremendous event for me but it also reflects the values of Weir & McQuiston. “They…

Installers can now improve electrical safety, without any extra effort with the Starbreaker combined AFDD-RCBO, this innovative new product integrates arc fault detection with RCD and MCB capability in a revolutionary single DIN module, delivering maximum safety in the minimum footprint. The Starbreaker Mini AFDD provides an extra layer of protection while also helping future-proof installations against ever-changing regulations. Recognised as a ‘significant risk’ in the 18th Edition IET Wiring…