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VCHRGD partners Medlocks Electrical Distributors for EV charging


VCHRGD has become an EV charging partner for Medlocks Electrical Distributors, one of the UK’s largest independent electrical wholesalers.


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lectrical wholesalers sit at the centre of the UK’s growing EV charging market. For installers, the local trade counter is oſten the first place they turn for advice, stock availability and reassurance on product reliability.


That makes charger selection about far more than price alone. It’s about recommending products that are easy to install, commercially attractive and, crucially, reliable enough to protect customer relationships. That’s exactly why VCHRGD has become a growing EV charging partner for Medlocks Electrical Distributors, one of the UK’s largest independent electrical wholesalers. With 54 branches nationwide and longstanding relationships across the electrical trade, Medlocks needed an EV charging manufacturer capable of supporting branch


confidence as much as installer demand. Since the launch of VCHRGD’s smart tariff integrations, including compatibility with So Energy and Intelligent Octopus Go, VCHRGD sales through Medlocks have grown by around 150% in early 2026, reaching record monthly revenues. For Medlocks, VCHRGD’s proposition combined competitive trade pricing with strong product quality, responsive UK-based support and installer-friendly design. In a market where wholesalers can often end up dealing with the fallout from unreliable hardware, reliability matters.


Equally important for Medlocks was ease of doing business. Reliable supply, straightforward ordering and clear commercial structures have helped branch teams recommend the product with confidence.


As EV charging adoption grows across Installation News


Luceco delivers intelligent LED lighting solution at 5 Journey Campus, Cambridge


Luceco has delivered a comprehensive, fully integrated LED lighting and controls solution at 5 Journey Campus, a state-of-the-art life sciences hub in Cambridge.


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n partnership with KRB Installations, the project demonstrates Luceco’s capability to design and deliver complex, specification-led lighting schemes across highly diverse environments, while meeting strict regulatory requirements and the architect’s aesthetic vision.


5 Journey Campus, a four-storey innovation workspace, underwent a major refurbishment, requiring a lighting solution capable of serving scientific laboratories, liquid nitrogen and gas stores, meeting and board rooms, breakout areas and a modern café.


The full project scope encompassed external, internal and emergency lighting, all integrated into Luceco’s Platform fully wireless lighting control system. Additionally, the client required separately metered energy monitoring to satisfy Part L of the Building Regulations, alongside full remote emergency monitoring capability, delivering both


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regulatory compliance and long-term operational efficiency.


Luceco specified a wide-ranging selection of high-performance LED luminaires and control products, including: •


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LuxPanel Extra - Luceco’s flagship backlit LED panel, delivering balanced, energy-efficient illumination across key areas of the building.


Contour Oval - a suspended oval continuous linear fitting, specified for the board rooms and meeting rooms where architectural


elegance was a priority. •


Tempus Decorative Exit Blade - a stylish emergency exit sign connected to the Platform emergency monitoring system for real-time fault-finding and maintenance.


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Tempus Extra Recess Downlight - an emergency downlight, ensuring compliant and reliable emergency illumination.


Climate Extra - a robust IK10-rated LED non- corrosive fitting, specified for the demanding laboratory and utility environments.


Platform Controls - a full suite of PIR sensors together with kinetic scene-set switches, all supplied in white and black finishes. Luceco has provided a future-ready lighting solution that serves both the functional demands of cutting-edge scientific research and the aesthetic ambitions of a world-class Cambridge innovation hub. www.luceco.com


domestic and workplace environments, wholesalers are increasingly looking for charger brands that balance affordability with reliability and long-term support.


www.vchrgd.com / 01494 370523 www.medlocks.co.uk / 0330 058 0855


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