All UNICRIMP products are manufactured to the highest quality levels in the industry and comply with all relevant British and European standards. We are so confident in our products that we offer a comprehensive warranty against any material or manufacturing defect for a period of up to 20 years.
Unicrimp introduces new cable accessories catalogue
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, has produced a new catalogue to showcase its market-leading range of cable accessories products. … Read full story
18th edition compliant cable clips from Unicrimp
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, continues to expand its cable accessories portfolio with new additions to its range of cable clips. The new fire-rated Metal Twin and Earth Cable… Read full story
Scolmore launches online training
With the second national lockdown in place, we want to reassure our wholesale customers and contractors that Scolmore is fully operational and working within the current guidelines to continue to… Read full story
We Are Open For Business As Usual
Unicrimp expands Siroflex adhesives and sealants range
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group, is expanding its Siroflex range of adhesives and sealants with the addition of two new fire resistant products. … Read full story
Unicrimp adds masonry screws to Q-Fire range
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, has added masonry screws to its growing range of fixings. They will form part of Unicrimp’s Q-Fire range of fire-rated products which… Read full story
We Are Open For Business As Usual
Unicrimp seals the deal with adhesives range
Scolmore Group company, Unicrimp, supplies the Siroflex range of adhesives and sealants - a trusted brand among professional tradespeople. … Read full story
Unicrimp Metal Content Cable Ties help reduce contamination
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, continues to expand its cable accessories portfolio with the addition of a new range of Metal Content Cable Ties. … Read full story
Unicrimp adds new CXT Brass Glands
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, has expanded its Brass Glands range to include CXT Brass Glands. This is to meet the growing requirement from Unicrimp’s customers… Read full story
Unicrimp adds new All-round Banding range
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, continues to expand its cable accessories portfolio with the addition of a new range of All Round Banding. The new products will sit within the… Read full story
New Lever Connectors from Unicrimp
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, continues to expand its cable accessories portfolio with the addition of a new range of Lever Connectors. … Read full story
Scolmore gets an SOS from DIY SOS for Children in Need Special
When DIY SOS: The Big Build BBC Children in Need Special is aired next week (Wednesday, 13th November) it will show the transformation of a rundown church hall, into a much needed emergency… Read full story
Why you should be Q-ueuing up for Unicrimp
Q1. Tell us more about the Unicrimp brand and Scolmore’s reasons for adding the company to the Scolmore Group. … Read full story
Down to earth solution from Unicrimp
Unicrimp’s latest new product development activity sees the company enter a brand new product category with the launch of a range of earthing rods and component products. … Read full story
Scolmore Group becomes SFHA Commercial Associate
Scolmore Group is pleased to announce that it been successful in its application to become a Commercial Associate of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA). … Read full story
New faces at Unicrimp
Leading cable accessory products supplier, Unicrimp – part of the Scolmore Group of companies - has made two new appointments to its sales team. … Read full story
Unicrimp Hires New Sales Manager
Unicrimp, the latest new business to emerge from the successful Scolmore Group of companies, has announced the appointment of Mike Jackson to the position of National Sales Manager. … Read full story
Scolmore Group Launches Unicrimp
Unicrimp is the latest new business to emerge from the successful Scolmore Group of companies. Its formation brings to the electrical contracting industry a comprehensive range of cable accessory… Read full story
Scolmore promotes Jim Hutchison to group commercial director
Scolmore is delighted to announce that following his 18 month tenure as commercial manager for the company, Jim Hutchison has been promoted to group commercial director. … Read full story
Scolmore Group exhibiting at Voltimum Live – 8th to 12th February
If you haven’t already registered for this week's Voltimum Live event, it’s not too late, and you can head over to the Scolmore Group stand where you can access content from Click, Ovia,… Read full story
Scolmore Group – here to support your business
It isn’t the start of the year that any of us had hoped for, but we remain optimistic that the roll out of the vaccine programme will help speed up the process of restoring some semblance of… Read full story
Electricians vote Scolmore Group’s App their top product for 2020
The Scolmore Group App has been crowned a Professional Electrician & Installer 2020 ‘Top Product’ award winner. … Read full story
Scolmore enhances online ordering experience
Scolmore has made a number of changes to its online ordering facility across all sites – Scolmore, ESP, Ovia and Unicrimp – with the aim of enhancing customer experience through improved… Read full story
Scolmore launches new podcast series for on-the-go Electricians
It’s now over a year since Scolmore Group launched its dedicated YouTube channel SGTV, and the mix of interviews, news and tutorials that are hosted has generated regular engagement and great… Read full story
New ‘Specification Solutions’ brochure from Scolmore Group
Scolmore Group, leading manufacturer of wiring accessories, lighting, security, fire protection, cable accessories and heating control products, has produced a comprehensive ‘Specification… Read full story
Scolmore Group - open for business
These are without doubt very challenging times for the industry. Working with a much scaled back operation, and with the safety of our staff a priority, Scolmore Group is able to continue to supply… Read full story
£100 up for grabs with new Scolmore Group App
Scolmore has updated its award-winning App to incorporate all the businesses within the Scolmore Group. This will extend the access for users from Click Scolmore to the full range of products… Read full story
Tony’s Little Helpers Christmas Competition
The Scolmore Group launched their Christmas campaign on Thursday 24th November. The social media based competition encourages wholesalers and contractors to print off the Tony Cable inspired elves and… Read full story
Scolmore launches dedicated YouTube channel - SGTV
Regular engagement with contractors via social media, trade magazines and face to face at exhibitions and trade shows is how Scolmore gains valuable insight into how contractors like to work and what… Read full story
Scolmore Group becomes SFHA Commercial Associate
Scolmore Group is pleased to announce that it been successful in its application to become a Commercial Associate of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA). … Read full story
New business acquisition for Scolmore Group
Leading wiring accessories, lighting and security products manufacturer, Scolmore Group, continues to expand and develop the business and is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sangamo, the… Read full story
Scolmore Group Company, Unicrimp, to debut at ELEX
Attracting electrical contractors from across the UK, the ELEX shows are the ideal platform to showcase the latest products and technologies that are shaping the future of the electrical industry.… Read full story
Scolmore Group invests in brand new showroom and studio facility
The recent expansion and total redesign of the Scolmore Visitor Centre has created a state of the art showroom and conference centre, which is now double the size and provides an ideal backdrop to… Read full story
Round two beckons in the apprentice of the year competition
Stage one of the 2018 NICEIC and ELECSA Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition, sponsored by Scolmore, is now officially closed and we are delighted to announce there has been a staggering 60%… Read full story
Scolmore expands marketing team
Scolmore Group has announced two new appointments to the marketing team, as the company invests in high calibre candidates to strengthen its market-leading position within the electrical industry. … Read full story
Scolmore Group Highly Commended Best Manufacturer
Pictured left to right: Kevin Beech, Scolmore national sales manager, Steph McGovern, BBC Business Presenter, Majella McCabe, Scolmore communications manager … Read full story
Scolmore Group Company, Unicrimp, voted IBA Best New Supplier
Scolmore Group’s on-going commitment to deliver a first class service to its customers continues to pay dividends, with two more accolades added to the company’s growing list of industry… Read full story
NICEIC and ELECSA Apprentice of the Year 2018
Industry-leading competition sponsored by Scolmore is now open for entries. … Read full story
Industry legend joins forces with Scolmore
With a career spanning an impressive 60 years, electrical industry legend, Tony Cable, has amassed a wealth of experience and knowledge during his rise from apprentice at the age of 15, to his most… Read full story
Partnership Award for Scolmore from Leicester College
Scolmore Group is delighted to have received recognition for its collaborative work with Leicester College. At the College’s annual ‘Awards to Industry’ event, Scolmore Group was… Read full story
ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR 2017 WINNER ANNOUNCED
George Maynard from Leicester has been crowned the winner of the 2017 NICEIC and ELECSA Apprentice of the Year competition, sponsored by Scolmore Group. … Read full story
Scolmore joins the sponsor line-up at the Electrical Wholesaler Awards
The Electrical Wholesaler Awards will take place at Madame Tussauds, London on Thursday 18th May 2017. Organised by Datateam, the publisher of Electrical Wholesaler magazine, the event is designed to… Read full story
Scolmore achieves ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation
Scolmore Group is delighted to announce that it has been successful in upgrading its ISO 9001 certification to the new International Quality Standard ISO 9001:2015. With only 15% of UK companies… Read full story
Scolmore sponsors the second Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition
Following the huge success of the inaugural event last year, which attracted more than 400 entrants from across the UK, Scolmore Group is delighted to announce its continued sponsorship of the NICEIC… Read full story
Free access to calculator feature with new Scolmore App
The innovative new mobile App from leading wiring accessories and lighting manufacturer, Scolmore Group, is packed full of features and calculators to make life easier for electricians on the job. … Read full story
International Award for Scolmore Sales Manager
Scolmore Group’s Sales Manager (Middle East), Tim Piggott, has been presented with the Best Technical Speaker of the Day Award at the Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers (IIEE) 4th… Read full story
Apprentice of the Year contest reaches final stage
More than 300 started out but the quest to be crowned NICEIC and ELECSA Apprentice of the Year is now down to the final eight. … Read full story
Refreshed website for Unicrimp
Leading cable accessory products supplier, Unicrimp – part of the Scolmore Group of companies - has re-designed its website at www.unicrimp.com to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience… Read full story
New National Sales Manager for Unicrimp
Unicrimp, the latest new business to emerge from the successful Scolmore Group of companies, has announced the appointment of Mike Jackson to the position of National Sales Manager. Unicrimp brings to… Read full story
The DIY SOS Big Build
14-year-old Jack Morris was born with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy called central core myopothy, and in his short life he has had 19 operations to try to correct the symptoms of this disorder,… Read full story
Q1. Tell us more about the Unicrimp brand and Scolmore’s reasons for adding the company to the Scolmore Group.
Unicrimp was launched by Scolmore Group in 2014, with the aim of bringing to the electrical wholesale industry a comprehensive range of cable accessory products that would complement Scolmore’s successful wiring accessories and lighting portfolios. The range is marketed under the Q-Crimp brand name and is available exclusively through the electrical wholesaler trade. The product offering comprises an extensive range of cable management consumables, including stainless steel cable ties, nylon cable ties, crimp terminals, PVC tape, copper tube terminals, cable clips, and brass and nylon glands.
Q2. Although you’re now in your role as National Sales Manager for Unicrimp, you were formally an electrician. What were your key considerations when selecting an accessories brand when you were on the tools and how will you use your front line trade experience to shape the Unicrimp offering?
I started out as an electrician more than 25 years ago and have seen a lot of changes in the industry in all that time. However, just as important as it’s always been is the need to have confidence in the products you are working with and that means going with a brand of accessories that you can trust. Time spent replacing a faulty or unreliable product is time wasted that could be spent on another job. Installers are increasingly looking for products that offer them flexibility and will help them get a job done quickly and relatively easily, and they will be looking to manufacturers who can offer products that do just that. Quality and reliability and knowing that products have been tested and certified where necessary are all important factors. The reassurance that there is good technical support will also play a part in purchasing decisions.
Q3. Tell us more about some of the key products and groups within the Unicrimp offering. Which have proved most popular at this early stage?
The Q-Crimp range of cable accessory products provides everything required to harness cable between the consumer unit and the end accessory. Most electricians will carry all of these products in their tool bag, so in that sense they are all key products. Our cable clips account for the biggest part of the business and our customers are constantly telling us that they are the best performing cable clips on the market – due to their versatility. The self-grip design aids installation and they have long, thick steel nails for good pull out value.
Brass Cable Glands probably account for the next biggest category and we also have great success with our insulation tape range. It may sound obvious but this is because our tape actually sticks, whereas some competitor products don’t - and this is a real issue for electricians.
Q4. What quality checking processes do you have in place?
All Unicrimp products are manufactured in accordance with Scolmore Group’s defined set of criteria and meet the requirements for the market for which they are intended. We achieve this in several ways by utilising recognised third party test houses to carry out compliance testing and performing regular routine maintenance/inspection of the products and manufacturing facilities.
All products are batch coded for improved traceability and should any issues arise, we have the advantage and reassurance of the back-up of the Scolmore Group technical department.
Q5. Why, in your opinion, is it important for wholesalers and electricians to purchase electrical accessories from one supplier/source?
By dealing with just one supplier to purchase their electrical accessories, wholesalers and electricians are able to tap into a whole range of other services that come with brand loyalty. As a group we will look, where possible, to reward the customers we have built good relationships with, by adding value where we can. They can benefit from considerable knowledge and expertise that we have built up over many years of successful trading and collaborative partnerships. They can access a dedicated technical support team and customer service department, trained to provide the right level of support whatever the issue. They can also take advantage of a range of marketing tools via the Marketing Hub on the Unicrimp website, where they can access and download product information, images and video tutorials, as well as access technical information.
Q6. What are we likely to see from Unicrimp in the future and what can electricians do to find out more about the brand and its offering?
We are continually assessing the market for opportunities and reviewing our own product ranges to see if any improvements can be made. We are currently working on a new product development programme which will see a whole new category added to the Unicrimp product offer. Watch this space.
We have been very proactive from a marketing point of view since our inception and if they haven’t already done so, electricians should be following us on the various social media platforms and looking out for us at the ELEX shows which we have signed up for this year. This is a great opportunity for them to see the latest products and developments and to have an informative chat with some of the team members.
