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• From buyer to supplier for new Niglon recruit

  17-02-2023 16:17 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A UK-based electrical supplier has boosted its sales team with the recruitment of a new north east representative.
  Niglon’s Connor Corbett will be looking after current wholesalers in the region, as well as sharing information about the company’s offering, consisting of more than 4,500 products, with new customers.
  He says, “I’ve worked in electrical wholesale for the last 10 years and have always used Niglon through that time – I’ve seen the company growing d
  
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• Boiler Upgrade Scheme outrage

  17-02-2023 15:14 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has called for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to end, likening it to a ‘sick dog that needs to be put down.’
  EUA’s Chief Executive, Mike Foster, made this call following another poor take up of subsidised heat pumps in January, and after Parliament was told that any underspend on the scheme cannot be rolled forward to the following year, but will instead be clawed back by the Treasury.
  Mike says, “This policy has always been flawed
  
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• Devondale launches its first renewables hub

  17-02-2023 14:44 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Devondale is delighted to have launched the company’s first renewables hub at its Glastonbury branch.
  The new hub provides a range of solar panels, mounting kits, grid hybrid inverters, battery storage solutions and accessories from leading brands, including Solax and K2 Systems, which are suitable for installation on domestic and commercial properties. A renewables specialist is available to assist customers with designing solutions and provide product training.
  In addition to increasing
  
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• The traits that customers most value in tradespeople

  17-02-2023 12:15 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  New research has revealed the qualities that customers most value in UK tradespeople, with professionalism topping the list.
  ElectricalDirect has partnered with My Local Toolbox to analyse over 10,000 online trade reviews and identify the most commonly referenced positive attributes.
  Professionalism is praised the most often, with more than two in five (42%) customer comments complimenting tradespeople for this trait.
  Quality of work (34%) is second, ahead of punctuality (13%).
  However, when it
  
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• CEDIA reimagines annual awards programme

  17-02-2023 11:28 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  CEDIA has announced the opening of the 2023 CEDIA Smart Home Awards (formerly the CEDIA Awards). The new title aligns with CEDIA’s mission to increase awareness of CEDIA and the industry among consumers and allied trades. Additional changes to the programme include a new Health, Sustainability or Wellness Project category and redefined level definitions in the Best Integrated Home category based on CEDIA’s market research.
  The Best Integrated Home category now includes:Mass market in
  
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• Bang & Olufsen partners with Scuderia Ferrari to create immersive F1 experiences

  17-02-2023 10:16 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Bang & Olufsen has announced a new partnership with Scuderia Ferrari for the 2023 Formula 1 season. In addition to the brand’s logo featuring on the cars driven by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, B&O will work closely with Scuderia Ferrari to create exciting Formula 1 fan experiences. These will take place at Scuderia Ferrari’s […]
  
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• ERT Awards returns for 2023!

  17-02-2023 09:50 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  The ERT Awards will return to London this October, once again bringing the whole industry together to recognise excellence among the hard working companies and individuals from across the electrical retail sector. As is the case every year, categories will include both retailers and manufacturers and suppliers to cover all corners of the industry and […]
  
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