Acquisition will enable Powercor to enhance one of the sector’s leading brands
Powercor’s acquisition of Osborne & Collins, has special meaning for the company’s directors who saw the firm as the type of business to which they wanted to aspire. Director Chris Wright says when he and his fellow directors looked at creating Powercor in 1998 they knew exactly the type of business they aimed to be. […]
Acquisition will spark further expansion for Powercor
Electrical and sustainable energy specialists, Powercor (www.powercor.co.uk), has announced the acquisition of one of the South East’s leading electrical businesses, Osborne & Collins. The acquisition, which will create a new entity ‘Powercor Maintenance, trading as Osborne Collins’ completed on 14 September and is viewed as another significant step in Powercor’s plan to increase its annual […]
Schools rise to the challenge as energy efficiency competition proves huge success
A competition which was designed to help primary school pupils make a real difference to their schools and the energy they use came to an end this month with an award ceremony which honoured all participating schools, including those that had made the biggest difference to their energy consumption. Powercor partnered with STEM charity SATRO […]
Great opportunities for electrical engineers who invest in their future
Powercor are delighted to announce that Kyle Phillips has been appointed Technical Director. Kyle is proof that a rewarding career in the electrical industry is open to all if you are willing to put your heart into the job. For Kyle, it was not a case of signing on to an apprenticeship at 16 to […]
Powercor’s partnership in line for major honour
Powercor’s close partnership with Signify has been recognised after being shortlisted for a prestigious award. We have been shortlisted for the “Best Client partnership” in the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) Awards for 2020/21 and will go forward to the awards ceremony next month when the winners will be announced. The judges reviewed hundreds of entries […]
Leading equine breeder installs “disinfection” lighting to protect against the equine flu and EHV-1
Bourne Hill Stables in West Sussex has worked with UK lighting and electrical company Powercor (www.powercor.co.uk) to become the first breeding centre in the world to install UV-C light to protect their thoroughbreds against Equine Flu. Powercor has installed 22 Philips UV-C disinfection – upper air wall mount units from Signify, the world leader in […]
UVC can light the way to a clean and safe return to work
Leading UK lighting and electrical contractor, Powercor (www.powercor.co.uk), says technology which has been used for decades to protect hospitals and public buildings from viruses can be the answer to staff and visitors staying safe in the office, gym or other workplace as restrictions are lifted. Now hospitality venues have re-opened their doors for the use […]
Powercor aids rugby giant’s conversion to a cleaner future
English Gallagher Premiership Rugby Union Club, Harlequins, has worked with Powercor to deliver a world first for the sport in its efforts to ensure the safety of players and spectators in the midst of the COVID pandemic. The club’s famous Stoop stadium in the shadow of English Rugby’s national stadium at Twickenham, has become the […]
Tesla Powerwall: Powercor’s Newest Addition
Powercor has been working in the energy efficiency sector for over 10 years now and I have to say, there’s not much we don’t know about making energy efficient. Whether it’s Photo-voltaic (solar), the latest in LED lighting & control, smart metering & targeting, electric vehicle charging or battery storage, our knowledge and expertise ensures […]
Emergency Lighting : Why Powercor?
As you may or may not know, emergency lighting is a legal requirement and an audit of your site could be critical and that’s where Powercor can help. We understand the importance of the industry standards and our clients can be safe in the knowledge that we are always up to date on any new, […]
