Tag: NICEIC

By February 5, 2018 Read More →

QVS Direct launches “Women in Electrical” campaign to battle gender inequality in skilled trades

UK electrical wholesaler, QVS Direct, has interviewed various female electricians, electrical engineers and entrepreneurs as part of a new campaign to tackle the gender equality imbalance in the electrical industry. Despite comprising 50% of the UK workforce, the electrical industry is severely weighted against budding female technicians, as only 1 in every 1000 contractors is […]

Industry legend Tony Cable joins forces with Scolmore
By September 22, 2017 Read More →

Industry legend Tony Cable joins forces with Scolmore

Scolmore Group has announced that electrical industry stalwart, Tony Cable, has been appointed in a consultancy role. Over 60 years, Cable has amassed a wealth of knowledge having started as an electrical apprentice aged 15 and recently retired as Senior Marketing and Events Engineer with the NICEIC. Marie Parry, Scolmore Group Marketing Director, said: “I […]

Scolmore-sponsored NICEIC and ELECSA Electrical Apprentice of the Year winner announced

Scolmore-sponsored NICEIC and ELECSA Electrical Apprentice of the Year winner announced

Electrical Wholesaler was invited to the finals of this year’s NICEIC and ELECSA Apprentice of the Year final, which was hosted by the initiative’s sponsor, Scolmore Group, at its Tamworth HQ. This was the second year that the competition has been held and it attracted more than 400 entries. George Maynard (pictured receiving his prize […]

CEF Live to offer exclusive insights and focus on next generation of electrical workers

CEF Live to offer exclusive insights and focus on next generation of electrical workers

CEF, the electrical products and services supplier, has released an action-packed schedule of events for its bi-annual tradeshow, CEF Live. The event, which is returning to Birmingham’s NEC Arena on June 8–9, will feature two days of  presentations, seminars, workshops and other activities. Both days will include an exclusive preview of the much-anticipated 18th Edition […]

Scolmore sponsors the second Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition

Scolmore sponsors the second Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition

Scolmore Group is continuing its sponsorship of the NICEIC and ELECSA 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. The second competition launches in September 2016, for all Level 3 students, and will once again seek to […]

Sparks fly at Luton Town FC kit launch
By September 24, 2015 Read More →

Sparks fly at Luton Town FC kit launch

Electrical contractors got the chance to meet the players and management of Luton Town FC recently to help launch the League Two side’s new kit for 2015/2016. The group of sparks, who are all Luton Town supporters, were invited to take part in the shoot on behalf of NICEIC and ELECSA, who have agreed to […]