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• Aico partners with AWEBB to power LEAD Academy

  02-06-2023 11:39 via ewnews.co.uk
  Education, training, and development are at the heart of what Aico offers to its supply chain and colleagues. This is why Aico are pleased to announce that they will be supporting AWEBB’s training academy with a rebrand. The AWEBB LEAD training academy will be rebranded as ‘The LEAD Academy powered by Aico’.
  AWEBB’s training academy provides a pathway into management for their members. Through the training, they can increase their awareness of effective sales skills and n
  
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• EW September – The EW Awards are nearly here!

  03-09-2026 12:07 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Global home automation and smart device adoption has continued to scale rapidly, with household penetration rates at roughly 64% in the UK, according to data examined by Clearly Automate. Homes all over the world actively use connected tech, driven heavily by convenience, security and energy management concerns.
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  We’ve got two excellent features on the topic of home automation in this issue. Firstly, Nick Gwilliam of Ansell Lighting takes a look at the sm
  
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• EIC calls for industry action during Suicide Prevention Month

  03-09-2026 11:57 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is taking the opportunity this Suicide Prevention Month to encourage conversations around mental health and remind those working across the electrical and energy industries that help is always within reach.
  Despite growing awareness around mental wellbeing, our industry continues to struggle with higher than average suicide rates. Too often, our people suffer in silence rather than speaking openly about their mental health challenges.
  Here are the facts:In
  
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• Forum Lighting Solutions strengthens leadership team

  03-09-2026 11:47 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Forum Lighting Solutions, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of lighting and smart controls to the Electrical Wholesale trade, is strengthening the senior team with the promotion of Steve Kaye to Marketing Director, following two successful years with the business.
  Since joining in August 2024, Steve has played a key role in shaping the company’s marketing strategy. He is now stepping into the senior position with a clear focus of building on the foundations and driving the brand forw
  
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• IFA 2026: Anker charges into new era with major brand shake-up

  03-09-2026 10:00 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Anker Innovations is bringing its five brands together under the Anker name as the company looks to create a more unified portfolio spanning charging, audio, smart home, robotics and energy. The move will see Anker, eufy, soundcore, SOLIX and eufyMake gradually transition under a single identity, almost 15 years after the company launched its first […]
  
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• Hoover revs up support for British GT title hopeful

  02-09-2026 21:13 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Hoover is backing British racing driver Thomas Holland as he targets the British GT Championship title with two rounds of the season remaining. The appliance brand has supported Holland throughout the season, with Hoover branding featuring on his race car as he competes in the championship. Mr Holland currently sits second in the standings on […]
  
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• Anker Innovations: ‘The next three years will make these three years look quite modest’

  02-09-2026 13:00 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  ERTs Will McGill speaks to Anker Innovations Managing Director of UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Portugal, Faraz Mehdi, and Country Manager, Jocelyn Qian, about the company’s ambitions for Anker, soundcore and eufy, its omnichannel strategy and where it sees the biggest opportunities. From charging and audio to robotic floorcare and smart security, Anker Innovations has […]
  
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• Registration is open for Smart Buildings Show 2026

  02-09-2026 12:47 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Visitor registration is now open for Smart Buildings Show 2026, with the show looking set to be the biggest show to date according to organisers.
  Taking place at ExCeL London on 14-15 October 2026, Smart Buildings Show is the UK’s only dedicated commercial smart buildings conference and exhibition. With over 3,500 attendees in 2025, the show has grown year on year, making it a “must-attend” event for anyone in the smart buildings industry.
  This year’s show will see over 1
  
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• 52.6% of independent electrical retailers say their gross margins have fallen

  02-09-2026 10:00 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  More than half of independent electrical retailers have seen their gross margins decrease, according to the ERT Report 2026. ERT’s industry survey found that 52.6 per cent of respondents said their gross margins had decreased slightly, highlighting the continued financial pressure facing businesses across the independent electrical trade. The finding comes as retailers contend with […]
  
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• CEF marks 75th anniversary with food bank donations

  01-09-2026 15:10 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  City Electrical Factors (CEF) customers, teams and suppliers have donated nearly 30 tonnes of essential goods to food banks across the UK, as part of the electrical wholesaler’s 75th anniversary celebrations.
  The nationwide community food drive saw CEF branches and other areas of the business become donation points for their local food banks, uniting local communities, team members, and industry partners to give back to the areas they serve every day.
  In total, the donations weighed the eq
  
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• IFA 2026: Haier puts the ‘AI’ in Haier at IFA 2026

  01-09-2026 12:38 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Haier Europe will put artificial intelligence and connected appliances centre stage at IFA 2026 as it showcases its latest products across the Haier, Candy and Hoover brands. The manufacturer will return to Berlin from 4-8 September with its “Haier. Home of Intelligent Possibilities” concept, demonstrating how AI and connected technology are being incorporated across washing, […]
  
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• IFA 2026: Liebherr goes big at IFA with new XL and XXL refrigeration range

  01-09-2026 12:00 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Liebherr is returning to IFA 2026 with its latest refrigeration portfolio, including new larger-capacity integrated appliances set to launch in the UK this month. Exhibiting in Hall 2.1, Stand 104, the manufacturer will showcase its new XL and XXL integrated refrigeration range alongside an expanded selection of French Door appliances and updates to its SmartDevice […]
  
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• EIC and Ripple join forces for Suicide Prevention Awareness

  31-08-2026 15:23 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is pleased to announce a partnership with Ripple Suicide Prevention to mark Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September. 
  Suicide remains the leading cause of death among men under 50, and those working in the building and construction industry face a risk 3.7 times higher than the national average.
  Stigma around mental health can be a silent killer, which is why the EIC and Ripple are working together to encourage open conversations and reduce
  
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• SELECT backs calls for qualified electricians to check plug-in solar panel installation 

  31-08-2026 15:21 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has backed calls for home owners to have their wiring checked by a qualified electrician before buying plug-in solar panels.
  The electrotechnical body said this week’s alert by Electrical Safety First (ESF) echoes their own concerns about the potential safety issues posed by the photovoltaic (PV) products, which can now be bought off the shelf in DIY shops and High Street retailers.
  ESF has issued its own guidance to help hou
  
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• Bira: Nominations for high street shop of the year award surge to record levels

  28-08-2026 00:14 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Nominations for an award set to crown the nation’s high street shop of the year have hit record levels, with less than a week left before entries close, says Bira. Bira’s Love Your High Street Awards have seen nominations rise by 20 per cent compared to the same point last year, putting 2026 on track […]
  
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• Luceco appoints Dr Thorsten Müller as CEO

  27-08-2026 12:26 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Luceco Group, the leading designer and manufacturer of residential and commercial electrification products and systems, has announced the appointment of Dr Thorsten Müller as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 September 2026.
  Thorsten brings extensive experience leading global industrial technology businesses, across lighting, electrification and energy management sectors. Most recently, he was Divisional Chief Executive in the Safety Sector at Halma. Prior to joining Halma in 2022
  
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• Teka announces partnership with James Martin at Manchester showroom opening

  27-08-2026 11:43 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Teka has announced its new partnership with chef and television personality James Martin as the appliance brand looks to build awareness and strengthen its connection with UK consumers. The partnership was officially unveiled at the opening of Midea and Teka’s new Manchester showroom, where Mr Martin joined the company for the launch and took to […]
  
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• Teka announces partnership with celebrity chef James Martin at Manchester showroom opening

  27-08-2026 11:43 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Teka has announced its new partnership with chef and television personality James Martin as the appliance brand looks to build awareness and strengthen its connection with UK consumers. The partnership was officially unveiled at the opening of Midea and Teka’s new Manchester showroom, where Mr Martin joined the company for the launch and took to […]
  
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• Sevenoaks Sound & Vision: ‘We want to excite people to come back into our shops’

  26-08-2026 19:00 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  As Sevenoaks Sound & Vision opens the doors to its new Sutton Coldfield store, ERT’s Will McGill speaks to General Manager Simon Bicknell about the importance of bricks-and-mortar retail, changing consumer habits and the role retailers play in today’s market. Sevenoaks Sound & Vision is bucking the trend at a time when many retailers are […]
  
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• 80,000 fridges left out in the cold after recycling plant closure in Newport

  26-08-2026 18:53 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  More than 80,000 old fridges and freezers have been left stranded at a recycling facility in Newport following the collapse of operator Unimetals, the South Wales Argus has reported. The closure has contributed to a growing backlog in the recycling of white goods across England and Wales, with concerns now being raised over the amount […]
  
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• Sirius Buying Group supports OCHRE at 25th anniversary trade show

  26-08-2026 18:38 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Sirius Buying Group, one of the UK’s leading buying groups for the independent appliance and kitchen sector, is preparing to raise funds for its 2026 charity partner, OCHRE, at its charity auction. Taking place during the Gala Dinner at Sirius’ 25th Anniversary Trade Show on 16 September 2026 at Arena MK, Milton Keynes, the auction […]
  
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• Sirius Buying Group backs OCHRE at 25th anniversary trade show

  26-08-2026 18:38 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Sirius Buying Group, one of the UK’s leading buying groups for the independent appliance and kitchen sector, is preparing to raise funds for its 2026 charity partner, OCHRE, at its September charity auction. Taking place during the Gala Dinner at Sirius’ 25th Anniversary Trade Show on 16 September 2026 at Arena MK, Milton Keynes, the […]
  
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• Thorlux Lighting marks 90 year anniversary

  26-08-2026 13:19 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Today, Wednesday, 26th August 2026, marks exactly 90 years since the formal incorporation of FW Thorpe Ltd, now known as FW Thorpe Plc, the company behind Thorlux Lighting.
  Thorlux’s founder, Frederick William Thorpe, and his son, Ernest, initially designed and manufactured vitreous steel ‘over-lamp’ reflectors – products that were a runaway success. Early marketing materials promised “FOR EASY MAINTENANCE – THE BEST” – a maxim the firm still lives
  
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• Forum’s new BHS range puts high-street design on the trade shelf

  26-08-2026 12:46 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Forum Lighting Solutions has officially launched a major new decorative lighting range under the household-name BHS label.
  This is a strategic move for the long-established lighting and smart controls manufacturer, bringing retail-quality interior design directly into the wholesale channel.
  Forum has built its reputation on reliability and technical excellence, and this launch pairs that infrastructure with the heritage of a brand most homeowners already recognise and trust.
  Steve Kaye is Sales
  
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• Eddie Embleton appointed CEO Designate of the EDA

  26-08-2026 12:23 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA), a leading body in the UK’s electrotechnical supply chain, today announced the appointment of Eddie Embleton as CEO Designate from 1 October 2026.
  Eddie brings over a decade of senior-level experience within the electrical industry, most recently as Managing Director of Voltimum, where he led and grew its digital media and data business. He has already built strong working relationships with many wholesalers, manufacturers and associatio
  
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• CEF achieves ISO 19443 certification

  26-08-2026 12:21 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  CEF has achieved ISO 19443 certification, marking an important milestone in the company’s commitment to quality, traceability and operational excellence within the nuclear supply chain.
  ISO 19443 is the internationally recognised quality management standard developed specifically for organisations supplying products and services important to nuclear safety (ITNS). Building on the principles of ISO 9001, the standard introduces additional requirements focused on nuclear safety culture, risk
  
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• Independent electrical retailers left out in the cold as white goods recycling crisis deepens

  24-08-2026 17:13 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Independent electrical retailers are being left to store growing numbers of old fridges and freezers as a shortage of UK recycling capacity causes disruption to collections, Bira has warned. The British Independent Retailers Association said retailers are increasingly struggling to arrange collections of damaged and end-of-life white goods, leaving appliances taking up valuable space on […]
  
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• Philips Ambilight TV sets the standard with two prestigious 2026 EISA Awards

  24-08-2026 14:03 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  TP Vision’s continued investment in developing market-leading TV technology has once again received the highest level of professional recognition with the company’s Philips OLED Ambilight TVs winning two categories at the prestigious 2026-2027 EISA Awards. The flagship 65OLED+951 has been voted as EISA Premium OLED TV 2026-2027 and the mid-range 55OLED811 has been awarded EISA […]
  
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• Repenic launches Zigbee Smart Toggle Switch

  24-08-2026 11:36 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  Repenic’s new Zigbee Smart Switch range brings familiar mechanical operation, connected control and refined metal finishes to design-conscious homes and professional projects.
  Smart lighting has increasingly been built around bulbs, apps and touch interfaces, yet most people still turn on a light at the wall switch. For those used to toggle and rocker controls, the shallow, near-silent response of many touch-based smart switches can feel unfamiliar.
  Repenic believes smart technology should
  
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• How social media is changing the way consumers discover and buy small appliances

  24-08-2026 11:18 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  The journey from discovering a small domestic appliance to purchasing it has changed significantly. Consumers are no longer relying solely on traditional advertising, product listings or seeing an appliance on a shop floor. Increasingly, the first time they encounter a product is while scrolling through social media. Platforms such as TikTok and Instagram have turned […]
  
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