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EW October – Journey to net zero

EW October – Journey to net zero

Welcome to the October issue of Electrical Wholesaler. As I write this, Rishi Sunak has announced his intention to press on with watering down key net zero green measures, despite intense criticism. This will be a blow to many in the sector who have either already invested or intend to invest in EV, solar PV, […]

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EW September – EW Awards 2023
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EW September – EW Awards 2023

It’s that time of year once again – the shortlist of finalists for the EW Awards has been announced, and the industry is waiting with baited breath to see which brands and wholesalers will be honoured with a trophy in 2023. The luncheon event, held at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London, is always a […]

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EW July – World Environment Day

EW July – World Environment Day

It was ‘World Environment Day’ last month, and as much as I think these so-called ‘days’ are a social media marketing exercise rather than a way of executing real change, there’s no doubt that they can play a role in facilitating important conversations. Change begins with ideas, and in today’s media landscape, many of the […]

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Rexel hits the road for charity

Rexel hits the road for charity

A team of 12 brave cyclists are preparing to take on a 450-mile ride to raise funds for the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) and Macmillan Cancer Support later this year. The mammoth challenge will take place in September with the riders starting their journey in Paris and finishing up at Rexel UK HQ in Birmingham […]

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Intelligent emergency lighting enables building control and better safety

Intelligent emergency lighting enables building control and better safety

By Russ Sharer, Vice President of Global Marketing and Business Development for Fulham Co – manufacturer of innovative and energy-efficient lighting sub-systems and components for lighting manufacturers worldwide.

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Chichester wholesaler scoops industry award

Chichester wholesaler scoops industry award

The Chichester branch of electrical wholesaler Kew Electrical has been named best individual branch in the UK. The award-winning electrical wholesaling company has had a branch in Chichester since 2003 and now employs 18 people in the town.

Delta Electronics joins the Climate Innovation Forum 2019

Delta Electronics joins the Climate Innovation Forum 2019

The 3rd July saw the Climate Innovation Forum become the first of a series of regional UK events aimed at promoting innovations designed to solve carbon emission challenges from transport, energy and buildings, while striving for the creation of a zero waste world.

18th Edition, six months on

18th Edition, six months on

As we approach six-months since the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations were introduced, Bureau Veritas has revealed that the new framework is helping to raise safety standards in surge protection, electric vehicle infrastructure and energy efficiency.

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Rexel pair ready to tackle Everest for EIC

Rexel pair ready to tackle Everest for EIC

Two Rexel employees will be taking on their biggest challenge ever later this year, as they trek to Everest base camp in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for the Electrical Industry Charity (EIC). The adventure will take place over a two-week period this autumn, starting on the 28 September and ending at the […]

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Emergency power in focus
By November 29, 2018 Read More →

Emergency power in focus

Jenny Paramore, Product Marketing Specialist for ABB Emergi-Lite highlights the difference between Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and Central Power Supplies (CPSs) and shares some advice on how the industry should ensure that installations will work as expected to provide power to guide people to safety if the worst should happen.

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