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A CENTENARY COMPETITION WIN: BEN’S TRIP DOWN UNDER
What’s the best competition prize you’ve ever won? A bottle of wine in a raffle? A team night out? Maybe a gift voucher you forgot to spend? For Ben Humphrys, Operations Director at Electrical Testing Ltd, the answer is on a completely different scale. As part of CU Phosco’s 100th-anniversary celebrations in 2023, Ben was the lucky winner of our centenary competition, securing a once-in-a-lifetime trip: a two-week family holiday to Sydney, Australia. We caught up with Ben to reflect on an experience he describes as “a life event” for him and his family.
CU PHOSCO ANNOUNCED AS OFF-FIELD KIT SPONSOR FOR CLEVE RFC 2025/26
The new Cleve RFC off-field kit has officially landed – and it’s already turning heads. This season, players will step out in new pre-match and off-field gear proudly featuring the CU Phosco logo, thanks to a renewed sponsorship deal with the family-run lighting manufacturer.
CONNECTING BRITAIN’S RAILWAYS: HOW SMART POLES CAN HELP CLOSE THE COVERAGE GAP
Recent government plans to eliminate mobile blackspots on major rail lines highlight a national challenge — and an opportunity. Upgrading existing street furniture could provide a faster, lower-cost route to improving connectivity along Britain’s mainline train routes.
PLANNING CONNECTIVITY, NOT RETROFITS
We live in a world where fast, reliable connectivity is as necessary as water, electricity or roads. Yet in many new developments, it’s still treated as an after-thought, installed once homes are already occupied. Residents move in, only to face months of poor mobile signal and patchy broadband while contractors return to dig up newly finished pavements and disturb finished landscaping. The result is entirely avoidable disruption and mess.
INTERVIEW WITH OLLIE LANGHAM, HIGHWAY ELETRICAL APPRENTICE AND HEA/ HEMSA APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
The HEA/HEMSA Awards 2025 were truly a huge success for CU Phosco, where we were delighted to have come away with 3 major honours: HEA/HEMSA Organisation of the Year - Large, Employee of the Year (awarded to Clare Saggs, IT Administrator), and Trainee/Apprentice of the Year (awarded to Ollie Langham). Following the unforgettable night, we had a catch up with Ollie Lamgham, our HEA Trainee/Apprentice of the Year 2025, to hear how he’s feeling in the aftermath of such an event.
INTERVIEW WITH CLARE SAGGS, IT ADMINISTRATOR AND HEA/HEMSA EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2025
After a hugely successful night at the HEA/HEMSA Awards 2025, where we were honoured to receive three major accolades: HEA/HEMSA Organisation of the Year - Large, Employee of the Year (awarded to Clare Saggs, IT Administrator), and Trainee/Apprentice of the Year (awarded to Ollie Langham) - we caught up with our Employee of the Year 2025, Clare Saggs, to hear how she’s feeling in the aftermath of an unforgettable evening.
MEET KEITH HENRY, GENERAL MANAGER, CU PHOSCO AUSTRALIA
As we continue our Meet the Team series, we introduce Keith Henry, the General Manager of CU Phosco Australia Pty and Global Telecoms lead.
HOW SMARTER LIGHTING DESIGN CAN BUILD CONFIDENCE, REDUCE FEAR, AND CREATE SAFER COMMUNITIES
Feeling safe should not depend on the time of day. Yet for many people, particularly women, the simple act of walking home at night can become a source of anxiety. Poorly lit routes, dark corners and inconsistent lighting levels contribute directly to a heightened fear of crime and can, in some cases, create conditions where crime is more likely to occur.
CU PHOSCO SPONSORS PROFESSIONAL GOLFER ELLEN HUME FOR THE 2025 SEASON
CU Phosco is delighted to announce a new year-long sponsorship with Hertfordshire-grown professional golfer Ellen Hume, supporting her throughout the 2025 playing season as she continues her rise through the professional game.
CU PHOSCO 2025: A YEAR OF INNOVATION, PEOPLE, AND PROGRESS
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on another remarkable year at CU Phosco, one defined by growth, innovation, and a shared commitment to the people and communities we serve. From product advancements and global partnerships to personal milestones and sustainability achievements, this year has reinforced who we are: a family-led business with a forward-looking mindset.
HEA/HEMSA AWARDS 2025 - AN INTERVIEW WITH MATT MURRAY
Fresh off an unforgettable evening at the HEA Awards 2025, where CU Phosco secured three major honours, we met with Sales and Marketing Director, Matt Murray, to hear his reflections on the wins and the team effort behind them.
A TRIPLE WIN AT THE HEA AWARDS 2025 – A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
The HEA Conference & Awards is one of the standout events in our calendar, and this year was no exception. We returned in 2025 with a huge sense of pride, taking home three major awards, a fitting reflection of the effort, dedication, and teamwork across the company.