DW Windsor, a leading provider of high-quality lighting solutions for the built environment, has announced a new partnership with Italian architectural lighting manufacturer Arcluce, introducing its full range of interior luminaires to customers across the UK. The partnership expands DW Windsor’s product portfolio, giving architects, lighting designers, specifiers and consultants access to Arcluce’s established interior…
The nationwide electrical wholesaler will be turning almost 400 branches into collection points for food banks across the UK as it marks over seven decades of service. City Electrical Factors (CEF) is marking its 75th anniversary with a nationwide community food drive, amongst continued CEF Cares initiatives throughout the year. Over 400 foodbanks will be…
Bobcat Safety Footwear has introduced a new range of impactful point-of-sale (PoS) display boards designed to help wholesalers and distributors drive awareness and sales across its expanding safety footwear portfolio. Designed to draw the eye, the new displays capture the bold, iconic identity of the Bobcat brand, combining impactful visuals with clear product information to…
The appointment of Frank Schneider as Chief Executive Officer of FRÄNKISCHE’s Business Division strengthens the company’s executive leadership. Frank has extensive industry expertise across industrial, infrastructure, and building materials companies. Most recently, he was Managing Director at an internationally active building materials group, where he played a key role in the company’s successful development and…
As regulatory requirements, sustainability and digital technologies continue to reshape the built environment, construction professionals have raised concerns that access to specialist training and professional development is struggling to keep pace. The research, commissioned by PEW Electrical, found almost half (47%) of construction professionals believe limited access to specialised and accredited CPD opportunities is hindering…
In May 2026, the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) successfully retained City & Guilds Accredited Programme status for its 12 Product Knowledge Modules for the eighth year in a row. The annual City & Guilds assessment praised the programme’s delivery model as “accessible, adaptable and clearly communicated”, highlighting its “systematic and well-documented approach” to maintaining quality…
Podfather logistics software is supporting 3Line Electrical Wholesale as it continues to thrive in tough operational and financial climates. Offering route planning and optimisation tools, together with electronic Proof of Delivery features and real-time visibility of the delivery operation, Podfather is helping 3Line boost efficiency and improve customer service. Having successfully rolled Podfather out across…
A pair of lucky customers are preparing to make waves this summer after winning an original Fletcher speedboat in a major giveaway hosted by Werner, the leading manufacturer of ladders and access equipment. The prize draw formed part of Werner’s biggest-ever presence at this year’s NMBS exhibition and saw Dean and Jay McFadden of specialist…
Swedish-listed group Storskogen has acquired leading UK electronic parts and components manufacturer Darlington EMS Limited in a deal facilitated by financial and real estate advisory group BTG. The group’s expert Deal Advisory team led by M&A specialist and Director Emma Jones provided corporate finance advice and supported the acquisition, which was completed on 2 April 2026….
With the majority of World Cup games taking place in the evening and early hours of the morning, there will be a lot of tired eyes across the UK when waking up for work. Toolstation is on hand to help customers start the day right throughout the tournament with their new ‘hat-trick hero’ promotion, in…