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ESP boosts its credentials on two fronts E


SP has been accepted as a member of the


FIA (Fire Industry Association) and has also been successful in gaining the new International Quality Standard ISO 9001:2015 certification. The FIA is the largest fire


protection trade association in the UK and is a major provider of fire safety training. It aims to promote, improve and perfect fire protection methods, devices, services and apparatus and they achieve this through the representation of its members and provide technical support, guidance and opportunities for professional advancement through education and regulation. As part of its membership ESP will benefit from the association’s commitment to setting industry best practice and shaping standards and influencing legislation, as well having access to comprehensive and high quality training and unrivalled


A win for Midshires’ Karl in our recent competition


technical publications. Certification to ISO 9001:2015 provides assurance that ESP has evolved its management system to meet the growing needs of its customers and other key stakeholders. Awarded by certification body NQA, ISO 9001:2015 is the internationally recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). Heather Wiggins,


Scolmore Group’s Sales Director, Neil Baldwin, with the FIA certificate of membership.


Systems Manager at Scolmore Group, said: “This achievement has been very much a team effort, with the involvement of people from across the organisation and support


from the senior leadership team, enabling a smooth


transition from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015. It was a thorough and challenging process to go through, but essential in being able to show our customers that our standards and processes are up to date."


Save the date the for 10th product safety conference


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lectrical Safety First’s annual product safety conference celebrates its 10th anniversary this month.


This year, the theme is Reflecting on the Future and it will be held at Church House, Westminster, on November 29th. The conference will focus on two areas – the impact of Brexit on consumer safety and how connected technology demands connected thinking. The morning session begins with a keynote speech by Kelly


was the lucky winner of our July competition, in association with cable management systems manufacturer, Hastings-based Marshall-Tufflex. He was presented with his prize – £250 worth of shopping vouchers – by Marshall-Tufflex Area Sales Manager, Tim Jones.


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arl Scalabrin from Midshires Electrical & Lighting, Northampton,


Tolhurst MP, Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility. This will be followed by a review of how Brexit might affect the complexity of – for example – compliance, standardisation and online sales. The afternoon session will discuss issues around the benefits and challenges of connected technology, product and risk liability, and the impact of GDPR on consumer engagement. The conference will also see the winners of Electrical Safety First’s Safety Innovation Award announced. The award was developed to acknowledge an innovative product or project that has – or will – help improve consumer safety. “The event has grown, year-on-year and attracts a wide range of delegates, from government departments to manufacturers, retailers, importers, lawyers and test houses,” explains Martyn Allen, Technical Director of Electrical Safety First. “It’s this broad- church approach which is part of its appeal – and the fact that we bring to the forefront key and emerging issues impacting on the industry and consumers. So wherever you are in the electrical product chain – or beyond - you’ll want to attend!” To book your place, visit: https://electricalsafetyfirst.eventbrite.co.uk


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