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Why wholesalers should be homing in on the building automation market
By February 26, 2018 Read More →

Why wholesalers should be homing in on the building automation market

Marie Parry, Group Marketing Director, with Scolmore, asks if wholesalers are making the most of the growing building automation market. According to the latest market report from AMA Research – ‘Home Automation Market Report – UK 2017-2021, the UK home automation market is worth £160 million annually. It has experienced significant growth since 2010 as […]

Tony Cable and celebrity sparky Billy Byrne join Scolmore at ELEX
By January 26, 2018 Read More →

Tony Cable and celebrity sparky Billy Byrne join Scolmore at ELEX

Although officially retired from his full time role with the NICEIC, industry legend, Tony Cable (pcitured left), has not disappeared completely from the electrical industry scene, and Scolmore is enjoying having him on board in a consultancy role with the business. Tony will be joining forces with the nation’s favourite sparky, Billy Byrne – of […]

Round two beckons in the Apprentice of the Year Competition
By December 22, 2017 Read More →

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% increase in entries compared to last year. This brings to more than 650 the number of budding electricians hoping to lift the […]

Scolmore is proud to support a military veteran family in need
By November 9, 2017 Read More →

Scolmore is proud to support a military veteran family in need

In an episode shown on Wednesday, 8th November, the DIY SOS team returned to Veterans Street in Manchester, where, two years ago, with the help of Prince William and Prince Harry, they launched their most ambitious project yet – transforming a derelict street into a vibrant community for veterans and local people. This time, they […]

The smart lighting revolution
By November 2, 2017 Read More →

The smart lighting revolution

Marie Parry, Marketing Director at Scolmore Group, looks at the developments in the lighting sector and how electrical wholesalers can benefit from the smart lighting revolution. Where it used to be considered a luxury and accessible only to the well off, smart lighting is now becoming more widely accessible thanks to the advancements in technology […]

All systems go for home automation product sales

All systems go for home automation product sales

Marie Parry, Scolmore Group Marketing Director looks at the growing home automation market, what’s driving consumer demand and how wholesalers are in a prime position to educate and advise their customers. The growth of home automation continues to be driven by the rapid advance in technology which is bringing intelligent automation systems to a growing […]

Scolmore App wins industry accolade
By November 17, 2016 Read More →

Scolmore App wins industry accolade

Scolmore’s innovative mobile App won the Electrical App of the Year category in this year’s Electrical Industry Awards. The free to download App is packed with features and calculators and contains a 9,000 searchable products, product and tutorial videos, catalogue downloads and all the latest news and events. What sets the App apart is the […]

Scolmore Group voted AIEW Supplier of the Year 2016
By October 17, 2016 Read More →

Scolmore Group voted AIEW Supplier of the Year 2016

Scolmore Group’s commitment to exceptional service levels and customer support continues to pay dividends, with the company named ‘Supplier of the Year 2016’ by members of the AIEW (Associated Independent Electrical Wholesalers) buying group. Running since 2001 when the Association was first established, the awards scheme enables members to vote for their top supplier and […]

Scolmore sponsors second Electrical Apprentice competition

Scolmore sponsors second Electrical Apprentice competition

Following the success of the inaugural NICEIC and ELECSA Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition last year, Scolmore Group has announced it continued sponsorship. The competition is open to all Level 3 students, and will once again test the skills and knowledge of the entrants. Prizes include holiday vouchers worth £2,000 for the winner, £750 […]

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 […]