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  • 99 Essentials from Rexel

    Electrical distributor Rexel has introduced 99 essential products in all branches to bolster its existing ...

    Electrical distributor Rexel has introduced 99 essential products in all branches to bolster its existing site supplies offering. Already available throughout the 200 plus, nationwide Rexel branch net ...

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  • Checkatrade invest in new advertising campaign

    The new campaign is encouraging consumers to 'check check check' Research shows increase in consumers see ...

    The new campaign is encouraging consumers to 'check check check' Research shows increase in consumers seeking a qualified tradesperson to complete home repairs. Checkatrade, a UK trade directory, have ...

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  • The latest customer acquisition tool for trades

    A new app has launched as a way for tradespeople to communicate with potential customers and secure jobs. ...

    A new app has launched as a way for tradespeople to communicate with potential customers and secure jobs. Paddle App was co-founded by Ben Milton - who owns a plumbing and heating company in Kent - af ...

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  • Trust is biggest deciding factor for homeowners

    46% of homeowners would only use a tradesperson recommended by friends or family Trust is the biggest inf ...

    46% of homeowners would only use a tradesperson recommended by friends or family Trust is the biggest influencing factor for homeowners when selecting a tradesperson according to recent research from ...

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  • GDHV’s Training Offer Goes the Distance

    Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation’s (GDHV) two new state-of-the-art training vans have already clock ...

    Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation’s (GDHV) two new state-of-the-art training vans have already clocked up almost 30,000 miles since May 2019. Earlier this year, the company invested significantly ...

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  • LCL Awards helps plug the EV demand

    In response to a growing demand for electric vehicles, LCL Awards has developed a new EV charging qualifi ...

    In response to a growing demand for electric vehicles, LCL Awards has developed a new EV charging qualification. The course has been introduced to help electricians take advantage of a marketplace tha ...

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  • Bureau Veritas RCD warning

    Bureau Veritas warns of rising number of AC type Residual current devices (RCDs) being adversely affected ...

    Bureau Veritas warns of rising number of AC type Residual current devices (RCDs) being adversely affected by direct currents (DC) from electronic devices and renewable energy sources. Their warning fo ...

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  • Everest base camp treck raises thousands for EIC

    A pair of Rexel employees have completed their trek to Everest base camp, raising an amazing £13,870 for ...

    A pair of Rexel employees have completed their trek to Everest base camp, raising an amazing £13,870 for the Electrical Industry Charity. The two adventurers Kate Adamczyk, Head of Branch Marketing at ...

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  • Meet the famous e5 at ELEX Sandown Park

    Take the chance to put your questions to the e5 Group this month. If you’ve visited an ELEX Show before y ...

    Take the chance to put your questions to the e5 Group this month. If you’ve visited an ELEX Show before you’ll no doubt have bumped into a group of individuals that are on a mission to improve our ind ...

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  • Clients suffer from rogue customers

    The boot is on the other foot for Britain’s tradespeople…three quarters of them have been ripped off by r ...

    The boot is on the other foot for Britain’s tradespeople…three quarters of them have been ripped off by rogue customers, a study has found. A whopping 77% of tradespeople have suffered from a rogue cl ...

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