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Centring mental health W
elcome to the June issue of Electrical Wholesaler! Mental Health Week, led by the Mental Health Foundation to highlight the importance of prioritising good mental health, took place at the end of May.
For those working in the electrical sector and wider trades, the need for action is especially important. Research shows that 62% of tradespeople feel mental health isn’t discussed enough, highlighting a persistent stigma that prevents many from seeking help. Awareness and understanding of mental health has improved over the last 20 years, but real change comes from practical steps to support mental health in our workplaces, communities and daily lives - which is why this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is ‘action’. The Electrical Industries Charity has a number of resources to help those in the sector to prioritise mental wellbeing and take action to support colleagues in need of support. Visit https://
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4 PRODUCT NEWS
The latest new releases INDUSTRY NEWS
Market and industry update INSTALLATION NEWS
Completed projects by leading suppliers
REGULARS 10
20 34 35 COVER STORY
Scolmore’s new 6-Pole lighting connection system 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 28
Electrical Wholesaler is proud to support the Electrical Industries Charity
JUNE 2026 VOLUME 66 NUMBER 06 30 32 32 FIRE & SAFETY
New technology and regulations BUSINESS SOFTWARE
B2B e-commerce: the digital transformation CABLE MANAGEMENT
Unicrimp on modern conduit accessories 20
electricalcharity.org to fi nd out more. Elsewhere in the issue, we’ve got a number of features from leading industry fi gures, including Shaun Scott, applications engineer at Advanced on fi re safety systems (page 28) and Bharat Sharma of Apex B2B on e-commerce solutions for the electrical wholesale sector (page 30).
Our cover story this month, meanwhile, features Click Scolmore’s new Flow 6-Pole lighting connection system – an advanced addition to the company’s established Flow range (page 10). Plus, as always, we share our usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector. Enjoy the issue!
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DIN Rail Mounted Timers & Clocks
DIN railmounted timers and timer relays provide precise and reliable time-based control for electrical systems and automation applications. Designed for easy installation within standard distribution boards and control panels, these devices helpmanage switching operations, delays, and sequencing with accuracy and consistency.
Learnmore on our website:
https://discover.deligo.co.uk/timers
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