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Electrical wholesaler LPD opens new premises in Leigh


greater accessibility as well as a much larger range of products. LPD also operates two further branches - Southport and Old Trafford. After years of steady growth, founder Vincent Priest has moved the head office in Leigh


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to a prominent and much larger 4,000 sq ft unit at the main entrance of the Moss Industrial Estate. He commented: “Our new unit is much bigger and brighter than our old unit and it is


extremely visible. We have had so many people dropping in asking if we are a new business, because they have never seen us before. We now have a huge front counter to serve our customers and we can display more stock out front, as well as a much larger range of goods in our warehouse area.”


LIA responds to Government PR on new lighting regulations T


he Government has issued a press release outlining the impact of the upcoming new


lighting regulations. The press release contains a number of errors which are causing confusion among suppliers and consumers alike. To clarify the situation: the UK legislation, due for publication in the summer, mirrors that also applying in the EU and relates to the “placing on the market” of products. This allows products in stock at manufacturers, retailers etc. to continue to be sold until stocks are exhausted. It is not an instant sales ban! There is a legal definition of ‘placing on the market’ which may mean that


certain goods in suppliers’ warehouses are already considered as such. The proposed UK legislation which applies from 1 September is expected


to have a one month transition allowance. The following lamps cannot be placed on the market


after 1 October 2021: Self-ballasted Compact Fluorescent retrofit lamps (caps B22, E27 etc); Linear Halogen R7s lamps over 2,700 lumens; 12V Halogen reflectors lamps


(MR11/GU4, MR16/GU5.3 etc); Lower performing LED lamps/ The following lamps cannot be placed on the market after 1 September 2023: Linear fluorescent lamps T8 2 foot, 4 foot, 5 foot; Mains voltage Halogen capsules with G9 cap; 12V Halogen capsules with G4/GY6.35 cap. There are several exemptions in the regulations for specialist lamps and applications.


For more information, visit www.thelia.org.uk


£1,000 trainee grant for employers extended to 2022 J


TL, the leading national training provider for electrical and heating and plumbing apprenticeships, is encouraging employers to take advantage of the


government’s £1,000 grant extension and hire new trainees as part of the government’s Traineeship Programme. The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) recently announced that the government incentive grant of £1,000 for employers who participate in the Traineeship Programme has been extended from July 2021 to July 2022. An employer can claim the £1,000 grant for every trainee they take on, with up to a maximum of ten trainees. The grant can be claimed for Traineeship work placements with a start and completion date between 1 September 2020 and 31 July 2022. A JTL Traineeship, for example, is available to young people aged 16-18 and typically lasts


between 10-16 weeks. The programme focuses on developing vital employability skills, alongside additional English, maths and digital skills, combined with a work placement lasting a minimum of 70 hours.


International expansion for Ansell Lighting A


will give the business a centre from which to drive its expansion into the Spanish, Portuguese and neighbouring European markets. Pedro Gogorza, has joined Ansell as country manager for Spain, having worked in the lighting and smart home


industries for many years. He said: “We have been operating in Spain for nearly a year and have achieved solid growth and results in this time. The new showroom and office opening in Madrid is the next step in the expansion process for us. Our development team is focussed on increasing sales and market share across all industry segments and has a great understanding of the Spanish market and the opportunities it presents.” In other news, Ansell has become a member of the Made in Britain organisation, the official collective marque for British manufacturers.


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ndependent electrical wholesaler LPD Electrical has moved into new premises at Moss Industrial Estate. The move offers its domestic and trade customers


s part of its growth and expansion strategy, lighting designer and manufacturer Ansell Lighting has unveiled plans to open a new office and showroom in Madrid, Spain, set to open later this year. The new 270 square metre showroom on Calle Santa Teresa 7, is Ansell’s second dedicated European showroom and


Pedro Gogorza


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