Electrical distributors making the most of their EDA benefits in 2017 were announced in front of more than 150 senior wholesalers and manufacturers, who gathered for a day of networking and ideas exchange at the recent annual EDA Summer Event. Stearn Electric Company Ltd was named most engaged wholesaler, with Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd, […]
The Lighting Industry Academy’s LIA Certificate is recognised throughout the industry and has gone through many changes over the years, because of new legislation, the introduction of LED Lighting and a greater understanding of how lighting affects people. During 2017, over 250 students completed the LIA Certificate Course. The top five were invited for an […]
Next month (March), the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) will lead a 30-strong delegation to Frankfurt’s Light + Building 2018, the world’s largest trade fair for lighting and building services technology. Representing billions of pounds in purchasing power, the EDA visiting delegation includes senior executives from around 20 wholesaling companies, plus representatives from the Presidential teams at the ECA and SELECT, Scotland’s […]
Alex Brothwood has recently joined Lumicom as Operations Controller. His main responsibility will be to support the operational activities of Lumicom, the Lighting Industry Association’s (LIA) EEE Producer Compliance Scheme. Alex joins Lumicom from the LIA Labs, where he was a Laboratory Engineer. There, he gained his extensive understanding of the lighting industry and its […]
At the LIA’s Annual Luncheon, Peter Scott from Fern-Howard handed over his tenure as President of the LIA Council of Management to Dave Ribbons of Lutron EA Ltd. Dave (pictured) thanked Peter for his contribution in overseeing the completion of the Lighting Industry Academy, for his contimued efforts to improve the association and for mentoring […]
Do you understand all the legislative requirements when placing lighting products on the market? If you are unsure or have any questions then sign up for the Lighting Industry Academy’s NEW course covering Lighting Legislation, Compliance Control and Production Testing. This one day course will take you through the relevant regulations and directives. Explaining how […]
UK lighting manufacturer Tamlite Lighting has been recognised for its commitment to best practice, excellence and quality assurance by the Lighting Industry Association’s Quality Assurance (LIAQA) Award. Tamlite is the first company to be bestowed this prestigious annual award. Tamlite’s win was announced at the LIA’s annual luncheon in London – an event which brings […]
The LightingEurope Executive Board has appointed Peter Hunt as new President for a term of two years. Hunt is COO of the UK Lighting Industry Association (LIA) and CEO of Lumicom, the UK WEEE Compliance Scheme for the lighting industry. “With his background as a lighting entrepreneur and his experience in the LIA, Peter understands […]
The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) has announced that The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers has become a Lighting Industry Academy Ambassador (Academy). It joins a number a number of industry players who have already become Ambassadors and support the vision of the Academy. The Academy adopts a collaborative approach, offering a central point of access for […]
The Lamp release of the LIA (Lighting Industry Association) website is now live, bringing the latest improvements to members and Academy users as part of the LIA’s rolling programme of website developments. Students successfully completing learning through the Lighting Industry Academy, including all courses offered by the LIA, will now be able to access their recognised […]
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