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One major issue for electricians is efficiency without compromising on standards – with this in mind wholesalers should look to stock shelves with quality, timesaving products that meet industry standards, while maintaining the right mix of functionality.


Next generation profits


Graham Godfrey (pictured), C.K tools’ Brand Manager for Carl Kammerling International, believes a positive outlook in the construction industry spells good news for electrical wholesalers. Electricians have always relied on quality tools but these days, there’s even more emphasis on using tools that are safe, save on installation time, offer durability and are fit for purpose.


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ccording to IBIS World, over 220,000 people are employed in the UK electrical industry by almost


40,000 businesses1 . The industry has grown


1.2 per cent since 2012 to reach a worth of almost £25bn, a figure that no doubt piques the interest of electrical wholesalers. The wider UK construction market is also


forecast to enjoy a period of sustained growth over the next three years, linked to activity levels in domestic and non-residential sectors2


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Construction contributes significantly to our economy and as it continues to evolve, so too must the tools with which trades professionals work. This positive and prosperous outlook is


favourable for wholesalers’ profits. In order to service demand, tradesmen require a core base of tools and equipment that performs to the highest standards, offering the versatility to complete a project quickly and efficiently and move swiftly on to the next task. Tradesmen know there are certain tools that are indispensable and by investing in these essentials, they are better equipped to execute a high quality job in a far shorter time. Addressing key industry developments that


affect tradesmen and providing the right solution in terms of products stocked can make all the difference to repeat custom for wholesalers. One major issue for electricians is efficiency without compromising on standards – with this in mind wholesalers should look to stock shelves with quality, timesaving products that meet industry standards, while maintaining the right mix of functionality.


32 | electrical wholesaler March 2017 High calibre equipment, designed specifically


for the task at hand, plays a vital role in the quick and efficient completion of a project. Any tool that can provide significant timesaving on site


One such time-consuming task is cable


routing. Due to the length and weight of cabling, along with limited space in which to work, electricians are frequently left frustrated with a weak connector to rod bond during heavy-load jobs. Combined with the very painful issue of fibreglass splinters, which cause injury to the hands, it makes cable routing one of the most physically demanding jobs an electrician faces. To negate these issues, Carl Kammerling has


created a pioneering range of next generation cable rods, which, featuring advanced technology, provide the ultimate in performance. Complete with a comprehensive accessory pack, the MightyRod PRO is designed to offer unsurpassed levels of strength, with triple- fixed Mighty-Fix connectors providing a unique anchoring system, resulting in a far more secure connector to rod bond to prevent disconnection during heavy load jobs. With a tensile strength in excess of


The Magma test meter and case.


equates to increased productivity and in turn profit – a benefit both electricians and wholesalers cannot afford to ignore.


The route to efficiency Ensuring the right tools are available for the job might seem like common sense but a lack of reliable, sturdy tools, built for the task at hand is becoming an increasing issue among electrical professionals, who are being forced to carry out heavy tasks with inadequate equipment.


275kg, the average weight of three grown


men, the slim profile of the super-tough zinc- plated steel Mighty-Fix connectors also reduces snagging and provides accessibility through smaller holes. This innovative range of next generation cable


rods, fuse a series of advanced technological features to deliver the ultimate in performance. Featuring European first SplinterSHIELD, the durable, 100 per cent splinterproof coating fully encases the inner fiberglass rod to prevent harmful and painful splintering experienced by many electricians.


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