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NICEIC announces Spring 2025 series of The Wire N


ICEIC has announced the Spring edition of


its CPD-accredited webinar series The Wire will begin on 8 May. The Wire is a free resource


for NICEIC-certifi ed businesses designed to keep listeners on top of industry developments, hone technical knowledge, and help businesses stay ahead. The last series of The Wire delivered fi ve hours of CPD to 16,059 total viewers. The new series will feature fi ve episodes on timely and important issues, including: • Questions from the NICEIC technical helpline (8 May 2025) • BS 5839-1:2025: fi re systems update (22 May 2025) • Heat pump fundamentals and considerations (12 June 2025) • Solar PV update (19 June 2025) • Myth busters: NICEIC edition (10 July 2025) NICEIC technical director Paul Collins commented: “With the launch of our


spring 2025 series of The Wire, we are excited to present fi ve fresh episodes packed with our experts’ perspective on the issues we know electrical businesses care about right now.”


Ovia appoints Sarah Rose as ASM


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via, part of the Scolmore Group, has appointed of Sarah Rose as the new area sales manager for the Cumbria and


North East Regions. Bringing an impressive 26-year career in the lighting industry to her new role, Sarah will be responsible for promoting and selling Ovia’s vast range of lighting solutions through electrical wholesalers across her region. She will also focus on nurturing and developing both new and existing relationships with wholesalers to ensure the continued growth and success of the brand. Sarah’s expertise spans multiple


markets, including electrical wholesalers, retail, OEM, and niche applications such as stage and studio lighting. Sarah’s experience and strong industry knowledge will be invaluable in her new position, where she will continue to build Ovia’s reputation and deliver exceptional service to customers across her region.


Appointments and promotions atScolmore Group A


s Scolmore continues its expansion and growth, the company has announced a


number of new appointments. Firstly, Mark Flanagan (pictured) has


been promoted to the position of technical director. With over 20 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong background in product development and quality control, Mark is well-equipped to lead the company’s technical operations and further elevate Scolmore’s commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative products to customers worldwide. Two well-earned promotions within the sales


team, meanwhile, see Holly Pulham and Toby Meadows taking up new roles as regional sales


Also in the news:


 According to data from Unleashed, manufacturers in the electrical industry saw sales and purchasing both taking a hit last year, with small and mid-sized fi rms seeing their average sales revenue drop by more than a third in the fi nal quarter of 2024, from nearly £221,000 to just over £142,000.


 Faulty equipment or tools has been named as the most common cause of injuries suff ered by tradespeople while on the job according to a new study by Markel Direct. 44% of tradespeople reported that “faulty equipment or tools” was the


industry with a strong background in sales and management roles. Toby will have responsibility for the Northern Region of the country, with an MSc in Business Leadership and Management and with six years’ experience in the electrical industry. Finally, Roscoe Hale joins the business as the


managers. Holly’s promotion will see her responsible for the whole of the South West and Midlands regions, bringing a decade of experience in the electrical


reason for their injuries in the workplace, whilst other reasons given were “Lack of PPE” (38%) and “Poor safety regulations on site” (36%).


 Three apprentice electricians have been named as semi-fi nalists in this year’s Screwfi x Trade Apprentice Competition: Charlie Holder, Ashton Bull, and Callum Peggs are all in with a chance of winning a prize bundle of technology, training and tools worth £10,000 after being selected from more than 2,000 applications to compete in this year’s semi-fi nal in May.


 JTL electrical apprentice Frankie McCall has been named the SPARKS Magazine Learner of


new area sales manager for the Shropshire, Staff ordshire, Shrewsbury and Powys regions, and Jake Jacobson takes on the role of area sales manager for the Scotland West region. Both Roscoe and Jake will work closely with internal teams to maintain a strong sales pipeline, promote the Click range, and deliver an excellent experience to customers across their respective regions.


the Year 2025, after winning the prestigious national fi nal in Birmingham.


 City Plumbing has joined forces with VitoEnergy to launch a new heat pump installation umbrella scheme off ering non- MCS (Microgeneration Certifi cation Scheme) accredited installers a fully supported route to access government grants.


 Nominations are open for the 50th ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year award, recognising exceptionally talented apprentices from ECA Member businesses. The deadline for submissions to the award is Friday 30 May 2025.


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