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World Environment Day W
elcome to the July issue of Electrical Wholesaler! It was ‘World Environment Day’ last month, and as much as I think these so-called ‘days’ are a social media marketing exercise rather than a way of executing real change, there’s no doubt that they can play a role in facilitating important conversations. Change begins with ideas, and in today’s media landscape, many of the conversations that birth these ideas now take place online, rather than in the ‘real world’.
For this month’s issue, I asked Neil Brown, senior
off ering manager at leading building technologies provider Honeywell, for his insights into the future of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), and how they can integrate with smart lighting systems to open opportunities for fl exible, comprehensive lighting control. Read more on page 26. On page 24, meanwhile, Scolmore’s Jake Green examines some of the factors to be considered when
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installing electrical equipment outdoors - water, humidity and rodents, to name just a few. The IBA is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and what better way than creating and starring in their own fi lm? ‘The IBA at 30: Belonging’ premiered on 20 May at the IBA’s glittering anniversary dinner. Turn to page 20 to read all about it.
Plus, as always, our usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector, including an update on the EIC’s new managing director (page 27) and a great opinion piece from Timeguard’s Andy Douglas on the continued importance of the wholesaler channel (page 22).
04 INDUSTRY NEWS Market and industry update
4, 8, 12-18 PRODUCT NEWS The latest new releases
INSTALLATION NEWS Completed projects by leading suppliers
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COVER STORY Update from Di-LOG
EIC UPDATE The EIC’s new MD
PRODUCT FINDER
Your guide to the latest releases BUYER’S GUIDE
The who’s who of the electrical industry
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Electrical Wholesaler is proud to support the Electrical Industries Charity
JUNE 2023 VOLUME 63 NUMBER 07 26 IBA UPDATE
30th anniversary celebrations WHOLESALER GUIDE
Timeguard’s insights on the wholesale channel OUTDOOR POWER
Regulations for outdoor installations INTERVIEW
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