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Springing forward!
to take shape. Events, awards, new launches and reveals – it’s a busy time of year, and it’s only going to get busier! Speaking of which, I was invited earlier in the month to Slough for the launch of V-TAC’s shiny new showroom (or “Experience Centre” as it was artfully explained to me) – a sort of living catalogue that wholesalers and designers will be able to visit for a fully interactive experience. It was my first industry event as editor of EW magazine, and I want to extend a warm thank you to Maria Lausanne dela Peña, Kashish Amarnani and Dinesh Sajnani for what was a wonderful afternoon. There’s really no substitute for getting out there and seeing products first-hand, and thanks again to the V-TAC team who had boundless patience for my questions! The event was a thorough success, and you can read more about it on page 33. Elsewhere in the issue, Timeguard walks us
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through its new Valiance+ range [p10], which boasts new-generation componentry and peace of mind, as it’s fully compatible with the latest safety standards. Luceco reveals a
NEWS 5
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ome blue sunshiny days have finally come around at the Electrical Wholesaler office, and it’s encouraging to see the season really starting
professional partnership and a score of new lighting solutions [p15], Varlight encourages wholesalers to make the most of all their options when it comes to LED dimming [p36], and Scolmore explains that with fire rating, reliability and safety checks are paramount concerns [p24]. Additionally, NG Bailey leads a lively dialogue about the future of wireless networks in the UK [p22], and Sontay, likewise, discusses the benefit of wireless sensor technology in new build and retrofits [p18]. Don’t forget to check out the latest from the
Electrical Wholesaler awards on page 31! We’re incredibly proud to reveal our shortlist for the 2019 event – which I hope to see many of you at! The team at Electrical Wholesaler wishes all of the lucky candidates the very best of luck. So, who do you think will be walking away with a prize?
Hannah
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COMPANY PROFILE Smart solutions from BEG
INDUSTRY NEWS Market and industry update
12,26, PRODUCT NEWS 38
21 26 30
All the latest from Carl Kammerling, Gewiss, GreenBrook, ESP and Scolmore
TRAINING Testimonials from Pinnacle’s programme
INSTALLATION NEWS Case studies from and Luceco
EW AWARDS The 2019 shortlist, revealed!
APRIL 2019 VOLUME 58 NUMBER 04 Electrical Wholesaler is
proud to support the Electrical Industries Charity
REGULARS 10 22 40 45
COVER STORY
INDUSTRY COMMENT PRODUCT FINDER BUYERS GUIDE
36 27 18
FEATURES 15
LIGHTING A new range of work lights enters the market
WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY The benefits of sensor tech in domestic and commercial settingss
24
FIRE SAFETY A guide to fire ratings for UK homes
SOLAR & EV CHARGING Diversifying in the wake of the Government’s scrapping of solar feed-in tarrifs
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EDITOR’S REPORT V-TAC cuts the ribbon on a new UK showroom
LIGHTING Flexible product solutions for dimmer conundrums
Book your tickets online now
www.electricalwholesalerawards.co.uk
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