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Rexel UK wins government funding competition E
lectrical distributor, Rexel, has been awarded funding by Innovate UK to
develop its new SmartAsset solution. The collaborative bid, submitted in
conjunction with Rexel’s technology partner, Inventor-e, saw Rexel win a share of over £270,000 worth of funding. The funding will be used by Rexel to help assess prototypes, conduct target customer trials and in-depth research to further develop its SmartAsset solution, powered by Inventor-e. SmartAsset is a van management and tracking solution that enables customers to effectively manage and control their assets on their van fleet. It utilises contactless technology to aid inventory management, and an app to provide customers with instant access regarding stock levels, allowing them to provide a cost-effective enterprise wide van asset management.
Providing 24/7 visibility for enterprise-wide van asset management, SmartAsset allows users to track lost tools using Bluetooth on their mobile device, helping cutting down costly on search-and-find time and wasted journeys. Martin Jones, National Sales Manager at
Rexel Services & Solutions, said: “Our commitment to offering our customers the most innovative services and solutions means we are continually investing in research and development. We are therefore delighted to have been awarded this funding, alongside our tech partner Inventor-e, to continue to develop our SmartAsset offering.” Innovate UK works with people, companies
and partner organisations to find and drive science and technology innovations to grow the UK economy. It also provides Government funds to develop new technologies.
KEW Electrical’s Bath branch ‘will meet bubbling demand’
Senior management changes ●Rexel has strengthened its senior management team, with Mark Fiddy taking on the role of UK Sales and Branch Operations Director and Peter Elliott becoming Commercial Director. As UK Sales & Branch Operations Director,
Fiddy will continue to improve the customer experience while building profitable growth for Rexel through its network of 250 UK branches. He has been a member of the Rexel team for over 18 years. Previously Purchasing Director, Peter Elliott will now be responsible for the purchasing and category teams, and strategic supplier relationships at UK level. In this role, he will continue to build an enhanced customer proposition from a product perspective through Rexel’s branch network.
Air Conditioning firm Fujitsu appoints Carroll to new role
Reporting to the board, he will take full control of all aspects of the UK business. Carroll has many years’ industry experience and was most
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ndependent electrical wholesaler KEW Electrical continues to deepen its reach into the west of England with a new branch in Bath – hot on the heels of a new Gloucester branch last November. The Bath branch – KEW’s 24th – will serve a tightly
regulated region, according to Branch Manager, Dan Williams. “We are the new electrical wholesaler on the block,” he says.
“There’s been nothing fresh here in our sector for years and we are seeing heightened interest in us opening in the City. It’s a big statement for KEW to come to Bath,” he said. Born locally, Dan adds: “I enjoy close ties with the area and
already know many of our customers well. As an independent, KEW Electrical is able to work fast and flexibly to respond to their requirements. I’m eagerly looking forward to meeting old friends and making new ones.” Accessing its Trowbridge distribution hub allows FEGIME UK member KEW to stretch into the South West, linking Bath with the Gloucester, Chippenham and Midsomer Norton branches to create a strong and responsive support network, providing same-day deliveries. Dan’s team of four is already utilising the Electrical
Distributors Association’s training modules under KEW’s membership of the trade body.
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recently the company’s Sales and Marketing Director. Joining Fujitsu in April 2014, Carroll has made a
significant contribution to the company’s growth and its UK market share – something that he is determined to develop in his new role. This will be achieved by continuing to build close relationships with distributors, installers and consulting engineers. Commenting on his new role, Carroll said: “Since joining Fujitsu, I have seen the company go from strength to strength, especially in terms of developing technologically advanced products. We have already made great strides in growing our position in the UK air conditioning market – and I am looking forward to the next few years, as we work towards achieving further success.”
Ian Carroll.
For more information about Fujitsu, please visit
http://www.fujitsu-general.com/uk/
Crompton Lamps celebrates 140 years in lighting
a wide variety of prizes up for grabs. Crompton has come a long way over the last 140 years and now also supplies
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energy efficient luminaires that deliver excellent performance at affordable prices, for both commercial and domestic applications, via its Phoebe LED range.
●For more information visit:
www.cromptonlamps.com May 2018 electrical wholesaler | 7
rompton Lamps is celebrating 140 successful years in lighting and to celebrate, Crompton will be launching the ‘Great 140 Giveaways’, with
ujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK) has appointed Ian Carroll as Chief Operating Officer.
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