Article archive for Electricfix
Marshall-Tufflex supports Sparks Apprentice Electrician 2012 (16 May 2012)
Competitors vying for the top spot in the Sparks Apprentice Electrician of the Year 2012 made use of cable management products donated by Marshall-Tufflex.
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Stay top of the trade this year (23 December 2011)
Move over hand tools, storage boxes, fixtures and fittings, in today’s electrical industry, time is now considered an electrician’s most valuable business tool. The more time they spend out working and quoting, the quicker they can grow their business. Here, Mark Mitchell, marketing manager at Electricfix, explains how electricians are adapting their business approach when it comes to the tools that enable them to stay ahead of the game…
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A heart-warming human interest story about Electricians (20 July 2011)
ELECSA member Nick Blakeley has officially become one of Britain’s top tradesman after his attention to health and safety was recognised with a national award.
The Anglesey electrician was named as a top 10 finalist out of over 3,000 entries in a national competition organised by trade retailer Screwfix. Although he did not manage to take home the national title and a brand new Ford van, Nick who only launched his own business – Nick Blakely Electrical - three years ago, was delighted.
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Britain's got tradesman! (05 May 2011)
Entries have been flooding in from Anglesey tradesmen for the chance to be named Britain’s Top Tradesman – with an incredible prize available for the lucky winner. From the entries received so far, there have been some heroic acts and gestures. Some have battled through snow and ice to get the job done, while others help elderly customers to get essential repairs done for free.
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Today's apprentices strive for the highest standards (20 October 2010)
Figures released by City & Guilds reveal that electrical courses are the most popular with students, ahead of social care and hairdressing. At the same time, recent research from specialist trade only supplier, Electricfix highlights how these new electrical apprentices have a desire to achieve the highest standards.
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Electrical apprentices strive for the highest standards (22 September 2010)
Following on from the news from City & Guilds, which reveals that electrical courses are now the most popular with students ElectricFix has conducted research which highlights the desire of these new electrical apprentices to achieve the highest standards.
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New catalogue offers latest products at low prices (21 June 2010)
The new Electricfix catalogue showcasing the latest range of products for electricians is out now.
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Electricfix trade counters are on the way (19 April 2010)
Electricfix recently told EPA about its latest move to open a network of trade only counters throughout the UK. These counters will provide the same low fixed prices and availability already offered by the Electricfix next day delivery service, but with the ‘same day’ convenience of a local merchant.
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Keeping it flexible (12 January 2010)
Research from Electricfix shows that contractors are having to be more flexible to respond to jobs in tougher market conditions. John Mewett, marketing director for Electricfix, discusses the latest findings on how the trade is feeling about the future and how this is impacting stock management.
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Electricfix shows support for the electricians of tomorrow (01 October 2009)
Electricfix, the specialist electrical trade only supplier, is to sponsor the first ever SPARKS UK Apprentice Electrician of the Year competition.
Earlier this year the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development reported that only half of UK-based companies planned to recruit school or college leavers this year.
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Twenty four Hours from Burslem (01 May 2009)
One of modern life’s great joys is being able to order something online or over the phone and it appearing at your home or business the following day. Often the company you’ve bought from will advise you that the product could take up to three working days to arrive, so next day delivery is a bonus. But if you’re one man band electrician getting products sent to you within very short lead times is vital, so EPA was very interested to learn more about Screwfix’s new Electricfix service.
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New Wholesaler Initiative Launches (16 March 2009)
Electricfix, a new specialist wholesaler exclusively for electrical contractors has been launched by trade retailer, Screwfix. The new wholesaler aims to provide industry-leading availability on a comprehensive range of electrical goods, at fixed, low prices, seven days a week.
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Screwfix targets power tools. (26 June 2008)
Screwfix has extended its power tool range with additions to the SITE range, designed and manufactured by Makita. The SITE offers a range of features. These tools offer robustness, precision and reliability. They can be also used with home improvers who will appreciate these particular tools.
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Screwfix Worx Industrial Range (02 April 2008)
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