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manufacturer joins EDATA data pool


manufacturer to sign up to the EDATA data pool to share its product information with wholesalers.


ispec Electrical Products has become the 100th


Since the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) launched the data pool in 2020 it has grown rapidly, attracting many of the leading brands in the UK’s electrotechnical sector. Now with over 297,000 products listed inside, manufacturers are seeing the commercial advantage in giving their wholesaler customers access to high-quality product information and imagery in a central, time-saving hub.


Chris Loughlin (pictured), managing director at Hispec, a provider of Life Safety and Housing Solutions, commented: “Wholesalers are important sales partners and it’s clear the EDATA data pool is becoming the go-to resource for high-quality technically rich product information which they need in order to sell.” All EDA wholesalers and branches enjoy free access to the data pool where they can search and find answers to technical questions, download product data in bulk to populate web sites and other business systems, and generate PDF product data sheets in a consistent format for use with customer quotes, tenders and O&M manuals.


NICEIC expands Experienced Worker Assessment Provision


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ICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, has announced a significant expansion of its Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) provision.


This includes the introduction of a new EWA route for Domestic Electricians and the launch of the EAL Electrical Underpinning Knowledge and Understanding Test, designed to give experienced professionals without a Level 2 qualification access to the EWA pathway. This expansion comes in response to increasing demand from electricians seeking formal recognition of their skills. With industry standards evolving and customer expectations rising, NICEIC is committed to supporting professionals in future-proofing their careers. “NICEIC is committed to raising standards and supporting the professional development of


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electricians,” said Alex Robinson, head of product development at NICEIC. “We’ve seen a significant increase in demand from experienced electricians who want to formalise their skills and stay competitive in a changing industry. By expanding our EWA provision to include the Domestic route and the new entry exam, we’re helping more professionals upskill, gain the recognition they deserve, and contribute to a safer, more competent workforce across the sector.”


Scolmore Group welcomes Charlotte Clarkson to sales team


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colmore Group has appointed Charlotte Clarkson as area sales manager for the Hereford, Worcester, Warwickshire and Staffordshire regions.


With over 30 years’ experience in the electrical industry, Charlotte brings a wealth of expertise


to her new role. Having started her career at the age of 19 as an apprentice with an electrical accessories manufacturer, she has since held several key sales positions, one with a leading electrical wholesaler and another with a major lighting supplier.


As an ASM for Click Scolmore, Charlotte will be responsible for driving sales growth, nurturing client relationships and supporting the company’s mission of delivering cutting-edge electrical solutions. Her day-to-day activities will include visiting electrical wholesaler accounts and contractors across the region, promoting the comprehensive and ever expanding Click brand of wiring accessories and attending trade shows.


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