EDA Update


Luceco announced as latest EDATA data pool sponsor


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Luceco (BG Electrical) is the 18th leading manufacturer to announce sponsorship of EDATA, the electrotechnical sector’s data pool which is managed by the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA). he 28 sponsors, a mix of


manufacturers and wholesalers of various sizes, have each pledged their support to the data pool which offers EDA wholesalers and branches free access to information and images on 280,000+ products sold through the supply chain.


Ian Hunter, trade sales director at Luceco said of their sponsorship: “I am a very strong advocate for EDATA. It is through the EDATA data pool that Luceco gives EDA wholesalers easy access to rich accurate product data that helps them deliver exemplary customer service and increased sales whether that’s across the trade counter, through tenders and submittals, or e-commerce.


“Luceco has been part of EDATA since 2020. Becoming an EDATA sponsor is an important


strategic decision for us, demonstrating our commitment to the data pool, and playing our part in its development.”


Margaret Fitzsimons, CEO at the EDA, said “Luceco’s sponsorship means they gain a place on the EDATA Steering Group, giving them a voice in how the data pool evolves. Ian has been a strong supporter of EDATA since its inception and it is thanks to the generosity of all the sponsors that we can make access to EDATA free to every EDA Wholesaler and branch.” Launched in 2020 by the EDA, the EDATA data pool is a cloud-based portal through which manufacturers can share their product data and images with multiple wholesalers simultaneously.


EDATA continues to grow, with almost 100 leading brands signed up to share high-quality product data with electrical wholesalers. Every


EDA wholesaler has 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.


EIC Update


the Electrical Industries Charity NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, raised a total of £39,000 for the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) in 2024.


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hrough various initiatives throughout the year, including fundraising efforts, partnerships and sponsorships, NICEIC supported the EIC’s vital mission of providing support services and welfare care for individuals and families connected with the electrical and allied industries.


The EIC offers a range of services, such as mental health support, debt advice and financial relief to safeguard those working in, or connected to, the electrical industry.


Throughout 2024, NICEIC carried out several successful fundraising events, including a £5 donation for every response by Certsure


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employees to the Best Companies survey and the proceeds from its IT recycling and laptop renewal programme.


“I am incredibly proud of the teams’ efforts over the past 12 months to support the EIC,” said Frances Barnes, people director, NICEIC. “It is an organisation that plays an absolutely vital role in our industry and the support provided over the past year will help ensure that its work continues and that the EIC is there to support anyone in our industry that is in need.”


The EIC’s managing director, Jess Vailima commented: “We are grateful to the NICEIC team for their continued support and for their significant contribution to our work in


2024. The donations enable us to carry out vital programmes and make a real difference to so many people and families in the electrical industries.”


If you are a member of the electrical industry and either you or a family member is in need of assistance, reach out to the EIC to see what options are available. www.electricalcharity.org


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