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Knightsbridge appoints Dave Dawkins as CEO K
nightsbridge is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Dawkins as its new chief
executive offi cer.
Dave joins the business with over 30 years of industry experience, primarily in lighting manufacture, as well as in rail infrastructure and distribution. His career spans senior roles in international markets and leading organisations, with a proven track record in business development, strategic planning and supply chain management. Commenting on his appointment, Dave said: “I’m
absolutely delighted to join Knightsbridge as CEO. It’s a privilege to step into a company with such a strong reputation, and I look forward to working with the talented and committed team behind its continued success. The business is built on solid foundations, and I’m excited by the opportunity to drive further growth.” Founded in 1998, Knightsbridge is a market-leading brand within the UK electrical sector, off ering a wide range of high-quality wiring accessories, interior, exterior and commercial lighting products.
Production starts at Schneider’s North Yorkshire manufacturing site
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chneider Electric has offi cially opened its new state-of-the-art smart plant in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, with full site commissioning targeted by year end.
With Britain’s electricity needs expected to increase up to 40% by 2035, the plant is designed for long-term growth, producing the critical electrical equipment needed as the UK moves to cleaner energy.
UK production means faster, more fl exible delivery of bespoke engineering solutions, tailored to the unique needs of UK projects. Customers can visit the Scarborough site, collaborate directly with product designers and engineers, and ensure products fully meet their needs before moving into production. The UK
site will produce equipment to meet British standards, meaning they are export-ready for Commonwealth markets. The new facility will also signifi cantly boost the EV charging network in and around Scarborough, and the factory will also serve as a global blueprint for sustainable design and operations in manufacturing.
Europa and Mersen partner for surge protection training day
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uropa, a leading UK distributor of electrical components and smart solutions, collaborated with Mersen, one of its key suppliers, to deliver a CPD-certifi ed training session focused on surge protection at Europa’s Luton head offi ce. Drawing on the knowledge of global electrical protection experts Naomi Cuff and Mark Griffi n from Mersen, the session provided in-depth insight into the importance, selection and installation of Mersen Surge-Trap Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) in line with industry standards.
The training is part of Europa’s ongoing commitment to technical excellence and professional development across the electrical industry, and comes as the company continues to expand its product portfolio with multiple new additions in 2025.
Sonia Freed, Managing Director of Europa, said: “The training day gave us a valuable opportunity
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Ovia adds Orbik emergency lighting brand to portfolio
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colmore Group has announced that it has acquired the rights to distribute the Orbik emergency lighting brand. A well-established and highly reputable brand spanning more than 40 years, Orbik will sit under the Ovia umbrella and benefi t from the same level of resources and expertise aff orded to all companies that operate within the market-leading Scolmore Group, which, along with Ovia, currently includes Click, Elucian, ESP and Unicrimp.
The acquisition marks a strategic move for Ovia, enhancing its capability to deliver a comprehensive range of emergency lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
to bring together our internal team and partners to strengthen their knowledge of this important area. The content was insightful, practical and highly relevant to today’s electrical landscape – and it was fantastic to see such engagement from everyone who attended. Supporting education and upskilling across the industry is a key focus for us at Europa, and this event was a great example of what can be achieved through partnership.”
Gary Mordue, group CEO at Scolmore, said: “This is a hugely exciting time for Ovia and for the Scolmore Group as a whole. This acquisition represents a signifi cant step in our growth strategy. Emergency lighting is a critical component in building safety. By acquiring the rights to distribute the Orbik brand of emergency lighting solutions, we are not only expanding our portfolio but also strengthening our commitment to delivering exceptional quality, reliability and compliance to our customers.”
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