Electrical Contracting News (ECN) September 2017 | Page 5

EDITORIAL E REPORTING FOR DUTY . 1 9 A N N IV E R 4 2 S A RY DELIVERING INNOVATION FOR 75 YEARS T Kayleigh Hutchins, Editor AFTER 75 YEARS WE LIKE TO THINK THAT WE KNOW WHAT MATTERS TO OUR CUSTOMERS, BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN WE ARE COMPLACENT, IN FACT WE ARE CONTINUALLY LOOKING AT WAYS TO IMPROVE AND TO REMAIN THE NUMBER ONE FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT. WE ARE A BRITISH, FAMILY OWNED COMPANY WITH A GREAT HERITAGE MOVERS & SHAKERS… Heating products manufacturer Stiebel Eltron UK has expanded its team following a year of strong growth with the appointment of Andrew Buttree as UK key account manager for the merchants. Andrew has 17 years of experience within the T th he September issue of ECN brings with it not only the usual coverage of the very latest in the industry, but also my debut as its new editor. I’m very pleased to be at the helm of ECN, but more importantly, I’m most excited about getting to know the electrical contracting sector and those who make it tick. With important changes facing us in post-Brexit Britain and with new legislation, products and services always on the horizon, I’m eager to learn as much as I can from the you, the industry experts. There are a lot of pressing topics that ECN is looking to explore in-depth over the coming months. How can we stay ahead of the game with new developments in automation and intelligent design? What can be done to encourage more women to work at the coal face of the sector? Is there enough training and accreditation being offered to the younger generation? Of course, ECN wants to know your thoughts on the big issues that are facing the industry – what you’re doing to innovate, improve or meet the concerns of the sector. This issue gets to grips with what’s happening on the front line and you’ll fi nd insights from a number of industry leaders. We explore the sometimes diffi cult-to-navigate relationship between wholesalers and distributors, while taking a closer look at the problems (and solutions) arising from testing and measurement. This issue also offers up a special feature on the upcoming new national trade show ED&I – to which ECN is media partner – giving you the low-down on who’s going to be there and what’s going to be happening. With the event drawing ever closer, there couldn’t be a better time for me to jump in, feet fi rst, to the very heart of the electrical contracting industry. Some of the biggest names in the fi eld will be there to offer their knowledge and expertise and the event will provide ample opportunity to share innovation, good practice and ideas. If you haven’t already marked it in your diary, ED&I will be taking place on 6-7 September at the NEC in Birmingham, you can register for free at the offi cial website www.edandiexpo.com. There’s also still time to book your place at the evening networking dinner – just email Claire Davison at [email protected]. I’m looking forward to meeting you at ED&I next month, so make sure you say hello if you see me – but in the meantime, if you have any comments, questions or ideas for articles, please drop me an email at [email protected]. Hamilton Litestat’s has appointed Wayne Pinnell as regional specifi cation manager for South Wales and the South West. Wayne joins the company with over 30 years’ experience in the sales industry, having worked for the likes of MK Electric and Siemens. His last role was regional sales manager at Crabtree, where he spent 15 years developing the brand and increasing business amongst specifi ers, consultants, electrical contractors and wholesalers in the south west region. S merchant sector, specifi cally within the plumbing and heating industry. He will focus on targeting business growth and awareness amongst small, medium and national UK merchants, particularly in the electric heating ranges that Stiebel Eltron offer. Alex Brothwood has recently joined Lumicom as operations controller. His main responsibility being 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 gained his extensive understanding of the lighting industry. This along with previous experience at ABB, provides the optimum skill base to assist in the continual growth of Lumicom for its customers and the wider lighting industry. September 2017 | 5 WE HAVE THE UK’S LARGEST DEDICATED CABLE MANAGEMENT SALES FORCE WHO FOCUS SOLELY ON THIS SECTOR WE OFFER EXCEPTIONAL STANDARDS OF TECHNICAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT WE BELIEVE IN HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES T 01424 856600 www.marshall-tufflex.com