The Electrical Industries Charity Extends Its Support Network
The Electrical Industries Charity is working in partnership with the National Autistic Society to bring change in people’s lives across the electrical sector. Currently, in the UK there are over 700,000 people that are on the autism spectrum- which is more than 1 in 100. Autism is a hidden disability that is not always noticeable […]
New EDA President To Continue Driving The Association’s Transformation
The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) has announced its new president, Simon Barkes (above right), managing director of BEMCO, and the third member of his family to lead the Association’s board. Simon, who serves as president until March 2019, takes over the leadership of the 12-strong board from Tom Jones (above left), divisional director at Lockwell […]
NAPIT Joins BEW Maidenhead For Its Annual Trade And Calibration Day
BEW Maidenhead will be joined by representatives from NAPIT at the branch’s annual Trade & Calibration day this March. One of the nation’s most prominent advocates for electrical safety, NAPIT will be in branch as part of BEW’s commitment to improving point-of-sale safety guidance. Customers are invited to drop in to speak to NAPIT representatives […]
Electrical Wholesalers Need To Raise Their Corporate Profile
LEDvance has published an international advisor study for the lighting branch with recommendations for action for electrical wholesalers. LEDification, smart home, digitalisation – these megatrends are about to drastically change the international lighting market. The associated challenges influence the demands of professional users and therefore also affect electrical wholesalers. In an international survey, LEDvance has […]
TESP Takes Up The Reins On Electrotechnical Skills
In light of the impending closure of industry standards body SummitSkills at the end of March, electrotechnical employer representatives have reassured the sector that there will not be any vacuum as a result. Back in 2014, The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) was formed by industry partners, including the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), SELECT – the […]
Electric And Water Heating Drives Growth At Stiebel Eltron UK
Stiebel Eltron UK has recorded strong figures for 2016 following growth in its electric space heating and water heating divisions. Turnover at the Merseyside based company is up 8% on 2015, with profit doubling in the past year. Managing director Mark McManus credited the growth to Stiebel Eltron’s expansion into the PRS and student accommodation […]
2017 BCIA Awards Finalists Announced
The BCIA has received a record number of entries for the 2017 BCIA Awards, showing an increased standard of excellence across the entire industry. Such high calibre entries presented the team of independent judges with a difficult task, after much deliberation the finalists were decided on as follows: Independent Building Controls & BEMS Installer of […]
White Paper Lifts The Lid On The Future Of Electrical Apprenticeships
An industry white paper about the future of apprenticeships in the electrical sector has been launched this week (6th March) to rally the industry to make positive steps towards improving the way it attracts, trains and retains young people. Launched to coincide with the 10th annual National Apprenticeships Week, the white paper discusses the strengths […]
Smart Lightbulbs Play Central Role In Building Efficient Homes Of The Future
Last year, the term ‘smart home’ became common spread but in 2017 this has already gained more traction with the release of Amazon Echo and Google Home being welcomed by consumers. Steven Ellwood, managing director of BLT Direct, explains: “People are enjoying the idea of a smart home as it makes life convenient. It feels […]
Apprenticeship Ambassador Set For French Alps Trip
The reigning ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Harry Bartle is set to visit the base of manufacturer Schneider Electric in the French Alps in April. Harry’s trip to the picturesque city of Grenoble from 18th–20th April will include a range of activities. These include a visit to Schneider’s research and development centre and its manufacturing […]