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 highlight of the summer calendar. Tickets for the awards on Thursday 28 September 2023 can be purchased at www.electricalwholesalerawards.co.uk
In this issue, meanwhile, we take a look into lighting. On page 18, Signify’s Sean Campbell highlights the importance of circularity and energy efficiency when approaching lighting projects today, using the recent Dublin Port Tunnel project as an example.
Exploring similar themes of energy management and sustainability, Ansell Lighting’s Chris Anderson explains the many benefits that smart lighting products can bring to homes and businesses – and the subsequent opportunities for wholesalers. Read more on page 25.
Elsewhere in the issue, Matt Tighe of ESP provides a guide to the refuge areas to be provided with an emergency voice communication (EVC) system – turn to page 30 to find out more.
Plus, as always, our usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector, including an update from the IBA on their recent Golf Day, and a think-piece from Scolmore’s Katie Plumstead on the role of sustainability in supplier and wholesaler collaboration.
Enjoy the issue!
Bryony Andrews,
Editor
