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Sprott of Signify to the Recolight Board and Andreas Adam of Ledvance as chair of the Board. Established in 2005 by Tungsram lighting,


New appointments to Recolight Board of directors R


ecolight, the leading WEEE compliance scheme for lighting, has appointed Robert


Feilo Sylvania, Ledvance and Signify, the Recolight board has four non-executive directors representing its founding members. Andreas, head of waste electric electronic equipment at Ledvance, has worked in the lighting industry for over 20 years. He has substantial experience in WEEE across a number of European countries and sits on the board of six European WEEE compliance schemes. He commented: “During my five years on the Recolight Board I’ve seen the team grow and the services offered expand. I look forward to helping the company support its Members in building a circular economy in the lighting sector.” Robert Sprott, service manager at Signify, replaces Maurice Spee of Signify, who after over 20 years is retiring from Signify and the Recolight board. Robert said: “ I join Recolight in exciting times. Scheme membership is increasing, and there is a great team of dedicated staff.”


SELECT’s Single Certificate expected to improve industry standards


New appointments for ESP


help simplify the process of certification. The new certificate – a single, multi-page document that combines the


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certificates of construction and electrical installation certificate – is expected to help further increase standards across the industry. The certificate will meet the requirements of a building warrant to


confirm that any electrical works carried out are fully compliant with all aspects of Scottish Building Standards, thus increasing the safety of all buildings now and in the future. Alan Wilson, managing director of SELECT, said: “SELECT has been a


Scheme Provider since 2005, and is acutely conscious of the vital role certification has had in delivering new buildings and improved facilities. We have been pleased to be so directly involved in discussions with local authorities and certification providers about the move to a single certificate, with a view to improving efficiency and productivity across the industry.”


Also in the news


l Makita UK unveils new 20,000-sq ft Factory Service Centre (FSC) in Blakelands, Milton Keynes.


l Vent-Axia takes measurable sustainability action by eliminating plastic blister packs and single use poly bags, recycling 180 tonnes of cardboard and using recycled materials.


l Birkdale acquires garden lighting systems brand Ellumiére, expanding its portfolio with deck lights, spotlights and illuminated bollards.


cottish trade association SELECT has welcomed the introduction of a new Single Certificate of Construction which is designed to


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s demand for its products across all categories continues to rise, ESP has appointed Joe Ryder as area sales manager for the


Home Counties region. His career in the industry started when he joined one of the country’s leading electrical wholesalers on their graduate scheme and worked his way up to manage one of their most successful branches. He has also spent time with a lighting manufacturer, reaching new business development manager level with responsibility for some major city centre lighting schemes. A new member has also been added to the expanding purchasing


department, with Elliss McKenna joining the team as purchasing and logistics co-ordinator to help meet the demands on the department as the business continues to grow.


l Myenergi reveals plans to expand multi-million-pound UK flagship headquarters.


l Ansell Lighting achieves LIA certification for its luminaire testing lab.


l Aico commercial and finance director, Matthew Small raises £2,535 in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC).


l Scolmore doubles head office space to 25,000 sq. ft.


l Bob Bohannon joins the management team of the Lighting Industry Association as head of academy and policy.


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