P6,7,8 Industry News:Layout 1 28/01/2021 13:48 Page 6 IndustryNews
ERF Electrical appoints new managing director E
lectrical wholesaler ERF has appointed Andy Laycock as its new Managing director to drive the company's next phase of digitalisation and growth. The scheduled
transition is part of a two year plan, with Robin Combellack being appointed chief executive officer. Combellack will continue to play a crucial part in the business, despite handing over the day to day management of the company to Andy. Andy has been with the Nottingham-based, family owned company for 15 years, working as sales director. He said: “I am delighted and feel truly privileged to be given the opportunity to lead our business into the next phase of transformation. A new era, shaped by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is emerging, and it’s one in which we will drive growth and customer service levels forward through digitalisation, whilst at the same time continuing to embrace the importance of personal relationships throughout our entire supply chain.” As part of the growth strategy to keep ERF at the forefront of the independent wholesaling
market, the company will also launch ERF online - a full ecommerce platform which will allow customers to trade online 24/7.
ESF’s game-changing bill for substandard electricals online T
he Government’s Online Harms Bill has failed to address the problem of dangerous electrical goods available from online marketplaces, leading consumer protection charity Electrical
Safety First to put forward its own ‘game changing’ Bill. The new Bill would make online marketplaces – such as Amazon and eBay – legally responsible for hosting listings of potentially lethal electrical products for sale. It would ensure they have the same responsibilities to protect consumers from unsafe products as high street retailers. The Government’s Online Harms Bill was developed to establish a system of accountability and oversight
for tech companies. However, ESF has found electrical products - presenting a serious fire risk - are easily available from third party sellers via online marketplaces. Currently, online marketplaces are not required to inform consumers if they have purchased a substandard electrical product from their site, which leaves thousands unaware of the potential fire and safety risk they have in their home. Electrical Safety First’s proposed new Bill would tighten the law so that online marketplaces must ensure
electricals sold from a fulfilment centre, or third party seller on their site, are safe. They would also be required to alert consumers who have bought a substandard electrical item from their marketplace.
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