A special webinar for the lighting industry | Thursday 11 April Lighting manufacturers, importers, contractors, end users and specifiers all have specific responsibilities under environmental legislation when it comes to dealing with waste. There are legal duties regarding the sale of new lighting, and the storage, transport, and reporting of waste lighting, most of which […]
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services trade body ECA supports the Government’s desire to increase the number of public EV Charge Points (EVCP). Its current approach, however, poses serious concerns about electrical safety in the public domain. A Freedom of Information request by ECA in 2022 found that two thirds (66 per cent) of local authorities […]
A large group of senior wholesalers and representatives from trade associations along the supply chain joined an EDA-led UK delegation to Frankfurt’s Light + Building 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology. Margaret Fitzsimons, CEO at the EDA, said, “Light + Building is an international meeting place where innovators and […]
Matt Parton, product development manager with ESP and Sangamo, looks at the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to the Sangamo timers and heating controls helpline. With a history spanning more than 100 years, specialist supplier of time switches and heating controls, Sangamo, has built up an extensive range of products to […]
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services trade body ECA has broadly welcomed today’s pledge by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to create up to 20,000 more apprenticeships with a series of reforms to funding and bureaucracy. While ECA welcomes the removal of the co-funding requirement for SMEs recruiting apprentices aged 21 or under, the association says the […]
Aurora Lighting, a leading name in the lighting industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Matt Burton as its new Managing Director. With an extensive background and proven expertise in the lighting sector, Burton’s appointment heralds a new era of strategic direction and innovation for the company. In his new role, Burton brings a […]
Leading lighting and electricals manufacturer has appointed Tom Wardle as Area Sales Manager – LED. Bringing a wealth of practical experience in the electrical sector, sales specialist Tom originally trained as an electrician before working for a wide range of lighting and electrical companies, including Whitecroft Lighting, NVC Lighting, Rexel and B&Q. Tom will now […]
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today unveils the introduction of MasterPacT MTZ Active, a revolutionary new low voltage air circuit breaker designed to set new benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability at Data Centre World, London. Experts at Gartner estimate data center downtimes could set businesses back by […]
A respected industry professional who has already made a major contribution to training and skills in Scotland is to take over the running of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), the approved training scheme for the country’s electrical apprentices. Construction industry skills specialist Fiona Harper – currently Director of Employment & Skills at SELECT […]
Now in its 10th year the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) held its annual Learning Achievement Awards recently at London’s Shard, celebrating individuals from across the UK who have shone in their Apprenticeship or their EDA Product Knowledge studies. The trophies were presented by EDA President, CEF’s Chris Ashworth, and by John Henry, Managing Director at […]
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