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Wiska wins fourth IBA Supplier of the Year award
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iska UK has been named Supplier of the Year by the IBA Buying Group for an outstanding fourth consecutive year, following the IBA’s annual Networking and Gala Event.
Voted for by IBA members, the award recognises suppliers that consistently deliver excellent service and support to independent electrical wholesalers across the UK.
WISKA first secured the award in 2023 and has now retained the title for four consecutive years, reflecting the company’s long-standing partnership with the IBA and its members.
Paul White, CEO of the IBA Buying Group, said: “Wiska have supported the IBA for over 20 years and consistently provide an excellent level of service to our members. We have strong relationships with them right across the group, built through genuine engagement and a real understanding of our members’ businesses.” The fourth consecutive win reinforces Wiska UK’s commitment to supporting the independent electrical wholesale sector through quality products, reliable service and strong customer partnerships.
Schneider Electric appoints Damien Dhellemmes as power and data centres SVP
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chneider Electric has appointed Damien Dhellemmes as senior vice president of its Secure Power and Data Centre business in Europe.
With more than 30 years of international leadership experience at Schneider Electric, Damien brings extensive commercial leadership to the business - accelerating its regional growth ambitions and underpinning its mission to become the global energy
technology partner for data centers and artificial intelligence (AI). Most recently, Damien served as SVP for Schneider Electric’s Digital Energy business globally, where he helped customers accelerate digital transformation through software, automation and intelligent energy management.
Having recently relocated to Paris, Damien will now be responsible for leading Schneider Electric’s Secure Power and Data Centre business across the European region - working closely with the company’s customers, partners and regional teams to meet continued commercial demand for AI infrastructure. Damien’s tenure as SVP, Secure Power and Data Centres for Europe begins with immediate effect.
Product News Elucian expands single-phase protection range
Elucian has announced the expansion of its single-phase consumer unit and protective device range with the introduction of five new products.
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hese are designed to provide contractors and wholesalers with greater choice, convenience and
flexibility.
The latest additions build on the continued growth of the Elucian range and respond directly to market demand for a broader selection of protection and control devices from a single, trusted source. The new products comprise Bell Transformers; Digital Time Switches; Type 1 Surge Protection Devices; Type 1+2 Surge Protection Devices; and additional protective device options to support a wider range of installation requirements. The additions further strengthen Elucian’s consumer unit ecosystem, providing electrical contractors with easy access to the products they regularly require for residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.
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Responding to evolving installation requirements
With increasing emphasis on electrical safety, surge protection and energy management, contractors are looking for more complete solutions that enable them to source all key components from a single manufacturer. The latest additions have been developed to address these requirements, enabling specifiers, installers and wholesalers to benefit from an enhanced range of compatible devices backed by Elucian’s reputation for quality, reliability and ease of installation.
The expansion of the range offers wholesalers additional opportunities to support customers with a broader selection of Elucian products, reducing the need to source complementary devices from multiple brands. For contractors, the enhanced portfolio provides the convenience of specifying
and purchasing more project requirements from one supplier, helping to streamline installations and maintain consistency across projects. The launch also supports changing customer expectations, where access to a complete range of circuit protection and control products is becoming increasingly important when selecting a preferred manufacturer.
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