Welcome to the May issue of Electrical Wholesaler! Amendment 2 to the 18th edition of the wiring accessories regulations came into effect at the end of March, and it’s vital that all in the electrical industry are up to speed. Luckily, industry associations and suppliers alike have planned way ahead, with webinars, handbooks and webpages […]
In the week that saw the whole country dramatically enter lockdown back in 2020, The IBA Buying Group halted its March trade show in favour of safety… but with the promise that the show WOULD go on as soon as possible. Two years on, almost to the day, and the Group finally had the opportunity […]
Welcome to the April issue of Electrical Wholesaler – read here! We’ve got something of a focus on electric vehicle charging this month, with features from both Sevadis and Myenergi sharing their take on the rapidly changing EV landscape. With the Electric Vehicles Smart Charge Point Regulations coming into force at the end of June, […]
Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring devices, accessories and lighting – has become a Lighting Industry Association Quality Assurance (LIAQA) assured company for domestic luminaires, commercial luminaries and emergency luminaires. Similar to the ISO 9001 standard for quality management, the LIAQA scheme is a lighting-focussed QA mark which assesses a member’s […]
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is delighted to welcome Trevor Jenks on to its Steering Committee. Trevor is the National Training Manager for the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) and he has been a main player in security and fire training since 1986. As well as being a Member of the Chartered Institute […]
The March issue of Electrical Wholesaler is out now! The UK electrical accessories market has returned to growth more quickly than expected after the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, seeing an estimated 8% growth in 2021, according to a recent report from AMA Research. This is encouraging news as we near the end of Q1 2022, […]
EDA Affiliate, ABB Ltd – Electrification, is the latest in a growing number of leading manufacturers recognising the strategic importance of product data and its role in reaching the contractor customer. ABB’s product data held within the EDATA data pool has cleared the in-built quality control measures to reach Gold Standard. ABB is one of […]
All change! Welcome to the February 2022 issue of Electrical Wholesaler. The new year often marks a new direction for both individuals and businesses – and this has been borne out by the number of new staff appointments sent in to us at EW throughout the month. Hopefully this demonstrates a confidence in the year […]
Making a decision on stock levels is a precarious choice: too much and you risk not being able to sell all the items, too little and you risk disappointing the customer. Ordering stock when you need it rather than keeping a reserve of items in storage (otherwise known as the ‘just-in-time’ approach) is proving particularly […]
After nearly two years dedicated to steering the Scottish building sector through the worst crisis in its history, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has changed its name to reflect its expanded remit and ongoing collaborative vision for the future. The unique alliance of trade associations and professional bodies has been rebranded as the Construction […]
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