WernerCo, the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of access equipment, has been shortlisted for an award at this year’s Safety and Health Excellence Awards. WernerCo is one of seven nominees in the Best Health and Safety in Manufacturing category, beating a record number of 348 entrants to secure a place on this year’s shortlist. The ..read more

Calls are being made for criminals to face stricter punishments for robbing hard-working Brits of their van tools. The motoring team at Lease Van are calling for offenders to have harsher sentences in hopes of reducing the amount of tool thefts in the UK. Under the Theft Act 1968, a maximum sentence of seven years ..read more

With the government laying out its Net Zero Strategy1 to decarbonise all sectors of the UK economy by 2050, fleet owners and van drivers are feeling the pressure to make the switch to EVs. In fact, Vansdirect has spotted searches for ‘how much are electric vans’ are up by 100 per centover the last three ..read more

Waste removal expert, HIPPO proudly announces its sponsorship of New Zealand superbike racer Shane Richardson for the highly anticipated 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship, as he races for HIPPO Suzuki, run by Astro JJR. The sponsorship marks HIPPO’s first venture into the adrenaline-fueled world of motorsports, as well as Shane’s first major superbike sponsor. Shane ..read more

myenergi, the smart home energy technology manufacturer, triumphed at last week’s Elite Business Awards (13 March). Alongside placing #3 in the annual EB100 league table, the team took home gold as ‘Highest New Entry’. Celebrating excellence across the SME business community, the event showcased the UK’s brightest businesses and most inspiring entrepreneurs. Recognising ingenuity, innovation ..read more

Matt Parton, product development manager with ESP and Sangamo, looks at the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to the Sangamo timers and heating controls helpline. With a history spanning more than 100 years, specialist supplier of time switches and heating controls, Sangamo, has built up an extensive range of products to ..read more

Today, Toolstation has launched its landmark 100th catalogue, providing tradespeople and expert DIYers with hundreds of new products and offers to help conquer any job during spring and summer. The retailer first opened its doors  over 20 years ago and is finding that the catalogue is just as relevant today as it was back then ..read more

Simple changes could make social housing properties more energy-efficient and save tenants money A new study has revealed that the average energy efficiency rating for social housing is 67.9 (band D), whilst most new build homes boast an EPC rating of 81+ (bands A or B). Less energy-efficient homes often result in higher energy bills ..read more

Calderdale-based international software development company TWEAVE is launching a series of online free seminars for SMEs that are looking to optimise inventory management to increase cash flow and profitability. Inefficient inventory management can lead to significant consequences, including lost revenue, cash-flow problems, and even loss of customers as they turn to competitors with the necessary stock. Recent ..read more

Taking place between 13 and 17 May 2024, No Falls Week’s mission is simple yet crucial; to raise awareness about the importance of safe working at height, prevent falls and ensure everyone that works at height comes down safely. It is estimated over 1 million businesses, and 10 million workers, carry out work involving some ..read more