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Deta Electrical’s Andrew Pegrum joins EDA Data Services Board A


ndrew Pegrum, senior technical manager at Deta Electrical Company, has joined the EDA Data Services Board, the panel responsible for shaping the strategic direction and development of the EDATA data pool. The board comprises eight volunteer representatives elected from amongst the 24 EDA wholesaler and manufacturer businesses that have committed to sponsor the data pool for the next three years.


Andrew’s election to the Board follows the departure of Richard Paine, former product and marketing director at Vent-Axia, who relinquished his place when he moved to a business outside the EDA’s membership.


Speaking of his appointment, Andrew said: “Having high quality product information so


that customers will know that the product they are buying will do the job that’s required has always been important. This need is expanding: logistical data is often required and, with increasing legislation, information on disposal, waste packaging and so on is often requested. It is clearly a huge benefi t making all this data available in a format that is easy for customers to use, whichever manufacturer is providing it.”


Lutron invests in new London offi ce L


utron, a global leader in lighting control and automated blinds, has opened a


new offi ce for its UK, Continental Europe and Africa headquarters with the aim of supporting UK growth.


The new 7,770 sqft premises at 51 Lime Street, London, greatly expands the number of


workspaces available to support the growing team in the UK. It features adaptable desks and diverse meeting spaces, designed to enable a more productive workplace.


Ed Blair, president of Lutron Electronics, said: “Lutron’s new London offi ce represents a signifi cant investment in the region, and refl ects the growing importance of the UK market for Lutron internationally. Following on from the UK, we’re also investing in international expands with new facilities to be open before the end of this year in India and the Middle East.” Lutron’s new offi ce includes enhanced amenities, including greenery and art installations, private phone booths, a relaxation area and the perfect lighting with Lutron’s lighting control and blind automation solutions.


EnOcean secures investment to drive sustainable IoT innovation


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nOcean, a leading innovator in sustainable Internet of Things (IoT), has announced a substantial investment from Innovation Industries, a leading deep tech VC fund. This strategic partnership aims to provide EnOcean with the necessary capital to support its continued growth.


The investment from Innovation Industries underscores the starting point for EnOcean’s additional organic and inorganic growth strategy, providing vital resources to accelerate the development of new sustainable IoT solutions and widen its market footprint. “This investment marks a signifi cant milestone for our company and exemplifi es the strong alignment of our objectives and our strategy going forward. We believe that this strategic partnership is a testament to the strength of our vision and the exceptional potential we hold in the market,” said Raoul Wijgergangs, CEO of EnOcean.


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Schneider Electric announces expansion in Leeds; senior appointments


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chneider Electric is set to expand operations at its site in Leeds by investing £7.2 million in a facility upgrade, as well as creating 110 new jobs over the next fi ve years. The Leeds smart factory and Innovation Hub specialises in designing and manufacturing medium- and low-voltage switchgear solutions, which protect and distribute electricity in public, commercial and industrial installations. The new investment will aim to radically enhance the Leeds facility’s effi ciency to support growing demand for these solutions. A key feature of Schneider’s expanding solutions is its portfolio of green and digital switchgear, which replaces the greenhouse gas that is traditionally used in electrical equipment for insulation, with pure air to reduce environmental impact and optimise maintenance and operations.


In other Schneider news, the company has bolstered its leadership team with two key appointments. Kristin Baker (pictured), assumes the VP industrial and process automation role across the UK and Ireland region.


Kristen Brown replaces Kristin Baker in her previous role as VP of strategy for the region, responsible for developing and implementing group strategy across operations and ensuring short-term strategic execution.


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