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The property market continues to boom in the UK and developers are making the most of it. There are currently two big forces that are transforming the property landscape: Attitudes to city centre living. There has been a huge surge in the popularity of the private rented sector (PRS) and build to rent (BTR) developments.…

Lighting is a big player in many electrical wholesale businesses, but are wholesalers making the most of lighting controls? Forward-thinking electrical engineers, contractors and end-users are already seeing the benefits of lighting controls and the market is expected to grow by more than 10% every year for at least the next five years. What does…

Many businesses rely on systems to manage and organise their activities. For electrical wholesalers that means managing stock levels, sales, client purchase history and invoicing to name a few. However, there comes a point when using and relying on out-dated systems every day could be holding your business back. Our Recruitment Manager and industry expert, James…

With more and more smart technology being used in our everyday lives, it’s unsurprising that homeowners are wanting to introduce it to their homes. Our Recruitment Manager and industry expert, James Downing, shares his thoughts on smart heating. Just over 10 years ago we didn’t have smart phones and watches, Alexa and Siri didn’t exist, and…

Safety first! With advances in electricals and technology as a whole, electrical installation safety has never been more vital. Our Recruitment Manager and industry expert, James Downing, shares his thoughts on test equipment. Where there’s a blame, there’s a claim. It’s no secret that we’re seeing a rise in compensation culture, even for the most…

There’s plenty going on in the lighting industry at the moment as with rapid changes taking place to keep up with and incorporate smart technology. Our Recruitment Manager, James Downing, shares his insights. We’re undoubtedly in the age of the LED and if you attended LuxLive last November you will have struggled to see much…

Winter is definitely here which means longer nights and more opportunity for domestic burglaries and vehicle theft to take place under the cover of darkness. For wholesalers, providing, maintaining and updating security systems is critical at this time of year. Crime is rising Home and business owners should be more inclined to protect their properties…

Our Recruitment Manager, James Downing, explores how smart lighting is having an impact on the electrical wholesale market. Smart technology is weaving its way into all aspects of our lives and as the nights get longer for the winter, it’s smart lighting’s time to shine. Smart lighting, like many other smart products, is no longer…

The days of plain white switches and sockets are numbered as consumers demand their electrical components to by stylish and in-line with “the look” of their homes. Design and décor aren’t something that usually goes hand-in-hand with switches and sockets, but times are changing and electrical manufacturers and wholesalers need to stay ahead of the…

Our Recruitment Manager, James Downing, shares his insights into the current ventilation market. Electrical wholesalers and installers have seen a big shift in the ventilation industry over the last few years. Air pollution is high on the government’s agenda and their targets are to reduce carbon emissions by 35% by 2020 and 80% by 2050…