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Remember to vote! W
elcome to the July issue of Electrical Wholesaler. Voting is now open for this year’s EW Awards.
Our 2026 fi nalists are counting on your votes, so be sure to head to
electricalwholesalerawards.co.uk/ vote to have your say. Every vote counts, and by taking part you are helping to showcase the success of the sector: celebrating the people and businesses driving innovation in the industry.
On to the issue. We are more than halfway through the year already, and this edition of EW spotlights a number of industry experts happy to share their knowledge and expertise on the trends and innovations that matter to the electrical wholesaling industry.
In a special feature, Schneider Electric’s David Williams takes a deep dive into the evolution of the trade counter. Presenting insights from recent Schneider research, he explores the shift from traditional in-person trade counters to blended, multichannel retail experience for the electrical industry.
NEWS 4-12, 18-19
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PRODUCT NEWS The latest new releases
INDUSTRY NEWS Market and industry update 12,14,18 INSTALLATION NEWS Completed projects by leading suppliers
REGULARS 11, 21
30 31 EIC UPDATE
The latest from the industry’s charity PRODUCT FINDER
Your guide to the latest releases BUYERS GUIDE
The who’s who of the electrical industry
FEATURES 20
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VENTILATION Industry shift
MERCHANDISING
New research from Schneider WHOLESALER GUIDE
Luceco advice on Amendment 4 FIRE & SAFETY
Technical and design support 24 22
“Wholesalers are perfectly positioned to deliver consistent experience wherever an order is placed, while using the physical counter to provide what digital alone can’t: trusted expertise, hands-on discovery and human relationships,” he said. Take a look at his key takeaways from the research on page 22. Ventilation is becoming a more strategic category for wholesalers, and on page 20, Lee Stones of Xpelair discusses why changing regulations, heightened awareness of indoor air quality and evolving contractor requirements are reshaping conversations around ventilation at the trade counter.
Plus, as always, we share our usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector.
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