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• EW issue Nov 26 – Awaab’s Law Phase 2

  01-11-2026 12:04 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  From 30 November 2026, Awaab’s Law Phase 2 comes into effect. Awaab’s Law sets legal deadlines for social landlords in England to investigate and fix hazards that put tenants’ health or safety at risk. It is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died in 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his family’s home in Rochdale. His parents had complained to their landlord repeatedly for three years before his death, and the mould was never treated.
   
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• E&S Solutions Joins AMDEA’s Associate Member Group

  03-11-2026 13:35 via ERT
  
  AMDEA, The UK Home Appliance Association, is delighted to announce that specialist small and floorcare appliance repairers E&S Solutions (DAR) Ltd has joined AMDEA’s  Associate Member Group. AMDEA CEO,  Stefan Hay says: “E&S Solutions is a very welcome addition to our Associate Member Group  (AMG), which continues to grow to include companies involved in the […]
  
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• Vent-Axia celebrates 90 years of British innovation

  03-11-2026 11:11 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Leading UK ventilation company Vent-Axia recently celebrated 90 years of British manufacturing and innovation.
  The company marked the milestone with a commemorative tree planting at Crawter’s Brook People’s Park in Manor Royal, Crawley, close to its headquarters.
  On Thursday 15 October, a Fastigiate Oak was planted by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, John Barclay, DL, as part of the anniversary celebrations attended by the Mayor of Crawley, Councillor Marion Ayling, Peter Lamb MP for
  
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• National Ventilation wins ‘Ventilation Brand of the Year’ at EW Awards

  03-11-2026 11:06 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  This latest accolade follows the National Ventilation’s success at the 2024 Electrical Wholesaler Awards, when it won ‘Best Customer Service’ award.
  National Ventilation won the award following an online vote by industry professionals as well as being critiqued by a specially selected judging panel, comprised of individuals with extensive industry knowledge and experience.
  “At National Ventilation, our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we do work hard to make sure we ar
  
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• Luceco and SELECT partner for apprentice funding initiative

  03-11-2026 11:02 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Luceco Group has partnered with SELECT to launch Powering Potential, a new £18,000 funding initiative that will help three small electrical businesses across Scotland with the cost of employing first-year apprentices.
  The initiative responds to growing concerns around the cost of apprentice recruitment and training. A recent SELECT survey found that high wage costs and low levels of employer funding are among the biggest barriers businesses face when recruiting apprentices.
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• B.E.G. targets flexible spaces with new DALI lighting control system

  03-11-2026 10:59 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  The new DACO PRO system allows lighting zones to work independently as a standalone DALI addressable system.
  A new DALI lighting control system from B.E.G. is being launched to the UK market, providing solutions for open plan spaces, individual rooms, corridors and staircases for the control of DALI luminaires without the requirement of a centralised panel.
  The German manufacturer is launching Daco Pro, which uses multicast technology to allow multiple lighting groups to operate from a single DA
  
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• Ovia’s online calculator simplifies lighting design

  03-11-2026 10:53 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Ovia’s advanced Lighting Design Calculator is an easy-to-use online tool developed to support contractors, wholesalers, and specifiers in designing effective, regulation-compliant lighting schemes with ease and efficiency.
  Free to use and accessible to electrical contractors, M&E consultants and industry professionals, the Lighting Design Calculator can be used on Ovia’s website: www.oviauk.com/lighting-design-calculator.
  The calculator allows users to generate accurate lighting calculat
  
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• Elucian expands single-phase protection range

  03-11-2026 10:50 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Elucian has announced the expansion of its single-phase consumer unit and protective device range with the introduction of five new products.
  These are designed to provide contractors and wholesalers with greater choice, convenience and flexibility.
  The latest additions build on the continued growth of the Elucian range and respond directly to market demand for a broader selection of protection and control devices from a single, trusted source. The new products comprise Bell Transformers; Digita
  
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• Unicrimp expands OB1 range with 80ml squeezy tubes

  03-11-2026 10:47 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  The compact sealant and adhesive solution offers added convenience for contractors and a valuable sales opportunity for wholesalers.
  Leading cable accessories supplier Unicrimp has expanded its market-leading OB1 sealants and adhesives range with the introduction of new 80ml OB1 Multi-Surface Construction Sealant and Adhesive Squeezy Tubes, available in both clear and white.
  Designed to complement the existing 290ml cartridge range, the new compact tubes provide a convenient, gun-free solution f
  
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• ESP sets two-year on-site warranty for Espire range

  03-11-2026 10:45 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  ESP has announced the immediate launch of its new two-year on-site warranty for eligible products within the Espire fire and carbon monoxide alarm range.
  Setting a new standard for aftersales support in the domestic fire safety market, the offer is believed to be the only warranty of its kind currently offered in the sector.
  The new initiative reinforces ESP’s commitment to supporting contractors beyond the point of installation by providing direct on-site assistance in the unlikely event of a
  
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• Click Scolmore unveils additions to New Media range

  03-11-2026 10:43 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Click Scolmore has expanded its popular New Media range with the introduction of three new products.
  The new additions are designed to offer installers greater flexibility, improved functionality and stylish solutions for modern media cabling installations.
  They include an enhanced Hotel Key Card Switch Module; a USB Type C Throughput Module; and new Antique Brass 8- and 16-gang Media Plates – each one reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation, practicality and high-quality design.
  
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• Ansell Lighting extends Falcon emergency lighting range

  03-11-2026 10:40 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Ansell Lighting has launched a unique emergency wall mounted luminaire that lights both the risk area and the instructional legend.
  Part of the Falcon collection, Falcon Protect has a light element shining downwards to highlight the risk area – such as a call point or fire extinguisher – and a light on the front to highlight the installed legend.
  It is supplied with five interchangeable legends – call point, fire extinguisher, fire hose reel, first aid and defibrillator – and helps achie
  
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• Modern living deserves smarter heating

  03-11-2026 10:34 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Introducing Alero WiFi.
  In a time when we carry supercomputers in our pockets, it’s fair to say our expectations of technology are high. Walk into a modern building and that technology is all around us. Lighting responds, energy is generated and stored, and connected systems work seamlessly in the background. Heating is no exception.
  Today, we expect intelligent heating controls, greater connectivity and a more personalised experience, all without added complexity. Alero WiFi is ATC’s latest
  
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• Echo Industries DIN Rail Fire Suppressor

  03-11-2026 10:29 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Protecting electrical equipment is essential, and the DRMFS offers a compact, automatic fire suppression solution for suitable enclosed electrical installations.
  Measuring just 77 x 18 x 64mm, this DIN rail-mounted device is designed for installations where space is limited. Its 20g S-type aerosol-generating agent activates through an electrical or thermal trigger, releasing a fine aerosol to suppress combustion within the protected enclosure.
  Using a combination of heat absorption, chemical inh
  
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• Airmaster’s smart heating range for everyday comfort

  03-11-2026 10:20 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Airmaster’s latest range of portable heaters, combine contemporary design with intelligent, user-friendly control. Selected models feature Wi-Fi connectivity and voice assistant compatibility, allowing users to manage their heating with greater flexibility. The range also includes clear digital temperature displays, a sleek black finish and castor wheels for easy movement. Non-Wi-Fi models are supplied with convenient remote controls.
  The new Airmaster range provides an ideal solution for cust
  
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• AI and autonomous hardware takes centre stage at IFA 2026

  02-11-2026 11:51 via ERT
  
  AI and robotics dominated the show floor at IFA 2026, with manufacturers showing off everything from smarter home appliances to robotic companions. Daniel Todaro, CEO of Gekko, reports from Berlin on the products that stood out, the brands making their mark and what retailers can take away from this year’s show. From the moment you […]
  
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• Eurosonic appoints new Head of European Sales

  02-11-2026 09:55 via ERT
  
  Eurosonic Group has appointed Lisa Salezius as its new Head of European Sales as the Manchester-based housewares company looks to strengthen its presence across Europe. Ms Salezius joins the business during a period of expansion and will be responsible for raising brand awareness and developing new opportunities with customers and partners in key European markets. […]
  
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• Samsung brings the screams to the screen this Halloween

  30-10-2026 12:12 via ERT
  
  Samsung has teamed up with psychologist Emma Kenny to explore how television technology can make horror films even more frightening, while offering viewers advice on how to handle the scares. Samsung is putting its latest TV technology in the spotlight this Halloween, highlighting how improvements in picture quality, colour and sound can make horror films […]
  
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• Online marketplaces face VAT crackdown in bid to level retail playing field

  29-10-2026 15:57 via ERT
  
  Online marketplaces including Amazon, eBay and Temu will be required to collect VAT on sales made by qualifying UK businesses under new measures announced in the Autumn Budget, as the Government looks to tackle tax evasion and create fairer competition for high-street retailers. Chancellor John Healey confirmed the changes on Wednesday (28 October), with the […]
  
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• Cookology named the UK’s fastest-growing kitchen appliance brand

  29-10-2026 15:09 via ERT
  
  Cookology, manufacturer of British designed kitchen appliances is excited to announce it has been ranked among the fastest-growing businesses in the Midlands & East of England in the 2026 UK Fast Growth Index, after growing its turnover by 109 per cent in two years. The UK Fast Growth Index, run by Ideas Community in partnership […]
  
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• Schneider comments on Autumn budget

  29-10-2026 12:46 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Following the Autumn Budget, David Hall, Zone President UK & Ireland at Schneider Electric, shares his thoughts on what the measures mean for industrial competitiveness.
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  “Putting energy at the centre of the Budget recognises the pressure high energy costs continue to place on UK industry, constraining competitiveness and investment in growth. Removing standing charges, VAT cuts and cheaper EV charging are all important steps – but immediate relief must be matched
  
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• Electrical Safety First to bring industry together for annual product safety conference

  29-10-2026 10:58 via ERT
  
  Consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First has announced that its annual Electrical Product Safety Conference will take place on 26 November 2026, at Church House, Westminster, London. Now in its 18th year, the conference will bring together more than 200 professionals from across government, manufacturing, retail, importing, legal services, fire and rescue, and product testing […]
  
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• BIRA: Thieves are stealing to order as demand for stolen goods drives shop theft, warns leading criminologist

  28-10-2026 15:29 via ERT
  
  The latest episode of ‘High Street Matters’ from the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), which works with over 6,000 independent retailers across the UK, features Professor Emmeline Taylor, Professor of Criminology at City St George’s, University of London, and Andrew Goodacre, CEO of Bira, discussing who is behind shop theft and why so many retailers […]
  
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• Cherry picked: Magnet names Morello its kitchen colour of the year 2027

  26-10-2026 15:51 via ERT
  
  Kitchen brand Magnet has named its Kitchen Colour of the Year 2027 as Morello Cherry, launched on 20 October. After years of greige and safe white, Magnet believes that Britain’s kitchens are ready to feel something bold again. Burgundy is having a cultural moment, says the brand, with catwalks, cocktail bars, and restaurants championing burgundy […]
  
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• AEG reveals UK’s worst places for drying laundry this winter

  26-10-2026 11:24 via ERT
  
  Getting the washing dry during the colder months can be a challenge, but new research from AEG has revealed which UK towns and cities face the toughest conditions when it comes to drying clothes outdoors. The appliance manufacturer analysed Met Office data covering 197 UK towns and cities, comparing rainfall, sunshine hours and humidity between […]
  
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• NEFF serves up first UK showroom in London

  23-10-2026 12:11 via ERT
  
  NEFF has announced plans to open its first dedicated UK showroom in central London, with the new 3,000 sq ft space expected to welcome its first visitors in early 2027. Located at 40 Wigmore Street, in the heart of London’s kitchen district, the showroom will showcase the premium cooking brand’s latest appliances, while offering consumers […]
  
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• BIRA on critical website security flaw – all retailers urged to act now

  22-10-2026 14:38 via ERT
  
  The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is urging businesses of all sizes to check their websites are protected, following a warning about a critical security flaw affecting PHP. The organisation, which works with over 6,000 independent retailers across the UK, has alerted its members and other small businesses to the risk and is advising them […]
  
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• PowerEx Live 2026 explores global energy future

  21-10-2026 12:03 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Located less than 5 minute’s walk from the Houses of Parliament, PowerEx Live London 2026, will be held on Thursday 10th December, 2026 at the London’s Park Plaza Hotel.
  PowerEx Live 2026 aims to offer the perfect networking opportunities for international professionals across sectors including Genset, CHP, Data Centre, Road-to-net-Zero, Energy Transition, Hydrogen, Grid Codes, Batteries, UPS, Consultancy and more, within the UK and in Europe.
  With more than 30 high-quality conferenc
  
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• Recolight Revive gives existing luminaires a second life

  21-10-2026 10:24 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Recolight has launched Recolight Revive, a new remanufacturing service designed to keep existing luminaires in use for longer by upgrading them with LED technology and controls.
  An alternative to replacing luminairesThe initiative offers developers, building owners and facilities managers an alternative to wholesale luminaire replacement. By retaining serviceable housings and components, Recolight Revive can help reduce waste, disruption, material consumption and embodied carbon, while cutting o
  
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• Advance Paris NOVA: flagship amplification arrives in UK via Decent Audio

  20-10-2026 13:31 via ERT
  
  Decent Audio, the exclusive UK distributor of Advance Paris, announces the UK availability of the French hi-fi brand’s flagship NOVA range. The range comprises two integrated amplifiers: the A-i130 (130W per channel) and the A-i190 (190W per channel). Both combine a valve preamplifier stage with Class AB transistor amplification, pairing the character of valve circuitry with the […]
  
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