Cable cutters are an essential part of an electrician’s arsenal and CK Tools is helping busy professionals in their everyday work with the launch of its VDE cable cutters.

Combining the highest quality Japanese steel cutting heads with expertly manufactured, insulated, and ergonomically designed handles, this adaptation from C.K Tools bestselling cable cutter range will help electricians’ complete tasks more efficiently and safely.

The new and improved VDE cable cutters feature dual component handles for maximum comfort and reduced risk of injury, with engineered jaws for both cutting and stripping applications.

Available in 260mm and 210mm sizes and with new VDE-certified insulated handles for working on live electrics at 1000V AC and 1500 DC, this latest product is designed to tackle a multitude of projects.

Manufactured in Germany the VDE Cable Cutters deliver superior and long-lasting performance for cutting cables made from aluminium, copper, or plastic up to 13mm in diameter, reducing the amount of force required by the user.

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Brinley Buckley-Roberts, Head of Marketing at C.K Tools, discusses how the EV revolution is placing a spotlight on the electrical trade. The rise of the electric vehicle (EV) is well and truly upon us, as electric and hybrid car sales hit a global record in 2024.

The UK Government has demonstrated its commitment to establishing a robust, accessible, commercial, domestic and geographically abundant charging infrastructure – dedicating hundreds of millions of pounds of funding to support the delivery of thousands of charge points across England to facilitate the mass consumer adoption of EV.

But as the EV revolution continues to gain momentum, how will the electrical sector handle one of the biggest spotlights it has ever experienced? Designers, specifiers and installers will all have roles to play as they are tasked with the challenge of EV charger installation with the pre-wiring, upgrades, maintenance and not to mention repairs of the growing number of chargers up and down the country.

And so, change is well underway in the electrical trade. Universities and colleges nationwide are offering courses in electric vehicle engineering and maintenance. A skills-led green labour market will soon be upon us. There will be no shortage of demand for installers, with a great opportunity to either switch career focus or supplement the existing workload.

But how do electrical wholesalers ensure installers have the equipment they need to do their job? What tools and accessories? How does it differ from a standard electrician’s or electrical contractor’s kit?

The Institution of Engineering and Technology has launched its own code of practice to provide a clear directive on the considerations and mandatories for every type of EV charger equipment installation, in line with the very latest amendment to BS7671. While a tight code of practice (as you would expect), there is no specific requirement for new tools or accessories that aren’t readily available to the everyday electrician, more a requirement of specific tools and accessories to use.

Clarity, comfort and control

As we do with most of our product research and development here at C.K Tools, we spent time with our panel of electricians and installers to develop tools and kits specific for this job, to ensure clarity, comfort, control and efficiency on every job. As a result, we have assembled two high quality EV specific kits for both existing and newly qualified installers – an EV Hand Tool Kit and EV Power Tools Accessories (PTA) Kit. Combined they provide an easy one-stop-shop for any installer.

The C.K EV Hand Tool Kit (T5984) is a collection of premium hand tools that provide everything needed to get the job done efficiently and professionally. It includes a state-of-the-art C.K Magma Technician’s Wheeled Case packed full of 52 premium hand tools designed to complete the stages of: inspection and quotation; routing the cable from MCB to charger; mounting the charge point; fitting the cable to the charger point; terminating to MCB; fitting an earthing rod; and re-assembling the charge point.

The C.K PTA Kit (T5985) – which can be purchased separately – provides a great range of power tool accessories including quality drill bits, driver bits and hole saws to help complete the installation for EV chargers with the minimum of fuss.

The C.K EV specific kits offer everything needed to complete the steps involved to complete an installation efficiently and professionally.

As the proliferation of EV continues and growing demand for charging points is set to scale up dramatically over the next decade, the impact on the skill, capabilities, qualifications and accompanying tool kits of the EV charge equipment installer may also change.

As a business that has been at the forefront of hand tool manufacturing for more than 100 years and is passionate about driving product innovation to equip electricians with the tools they need to do their job effectively, we will continue to support our retail partners and the electrical trade as they navigate one of the biggest demands and opportunities in history on its workforce.

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A look at the latest display solutions to help increase your in-store purchases

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With more than 100 years of heritage, Carl Kammerling International (CKI), home to C.K Tools, supplies a wide range of hand tools, tool storage, power tool accessories and lighting to the electrical and industrial trade.

Generating sales in a physical retail environment is crucial to the brand’s success and as a loyal partner to its trade customers, the business prides itself on providing the perfect solution for the end user, working closely with its retail partners to establish a strong bottom line.

Driving brand visibility

The impact an eye-catching display has on customers and their purchasing decisions cannot be underestimated. By installing engaging signage and branded materials at the point of sale such as C.K Tools-branded shelving, counter boxes and display solutions, retailers can reinforce brand recognition amongst customers as well as adding a fresh layout to their retail spaces.

Showcasing product USPs

Consumers increasingly prefer to consume video content rather than read text. POS merchandise which harnesses video content via in-store screens and visual display units (VDUs) provides an excellent opportunity for retailers to showcase new products and their features and benefits, in a format which resonates and offers a different perspective for end-users. As a brand driven by a product ethos of innovation, quality and durability, effective POS which communicates more effectively with an increasingly digital-savvy audience and conveys the unique selling points of C.K Tools’ premium hand tools – gives customers more confidence in their purchasing decisions.

Encouraging impulse purchases

On average, 70 per cent of decisions to purchase are made in-store. C.K Tools’ Fusion promotion, running until 31st May, is designed to capture attention, driving impulse purchases and supporting retailers, through a promotional mix of fresh displays, new ranges and great value deals of up to 65% on the brand’s high-quality range of premium hand tools. C.K Tools’ reward scheme also gives retailers access to promotional materials and POS for a low initial order value, making it the company’s most standout promotion to date and a fantastic opportunity for retailers to drive revenue.

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