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Improving product safety in an ever-changing world
ecent tragic events at Grenfell Tower have put product safety at the top of the news agenda. So wherever you are in
the electrical product chain, you’ll want to attend Electrical Safety First’s 7th annual product safety conference, Improving Product Safety in an Ever-Changing World. The event will be held on Thursday, 23rd November, at Church
House, Deans Yard, Westminster, with the Minister for Consumers, Margot James, giving the keynote speech. Presentations and panels will cover issues ranging from changes to the legislative landscape, to what constitutes due diligence – particularly when standards don’t (as yet) exist. The conference will also be reviewing safety and sustainability during the product life cycle, including recycling, re-manufacturing
Expanding the team at Devondale Glastonbury
T
he Glastonbury branch of South
West independent electrical wholesaler Devondale Electrical has taken on three new members of staff, including its first apprentice. Duncan Howlett, 17,
from Somerton, joined as an apprentice after seeing the position advertised on the Government Apprenticeship website. Bringing new skills to the company, Max Harvey has been appointed
Left to right: Duncan Howlett, Jade Govier, Max Harvey and Branch Manager, Sam Pa-tey
Account Manager. Max, who lives in Yeovil, worked for another electrical wholesaler before joining Devondale. One of his key skills is in the field of renewable energy. He said: “I’m looking forward to expanding Devondale’s North Somerset customer base and growing our renewable offer, from solar panels and inverters to electric car chargers.” The third new member of staff bucks the trend in what is still a heavily
male-dominated sector. Jade Govier, from Street, previously worked in a nursery and in warehousing. Branch manager, Sam Pa-tey is delighted with the new additions. “With
increasing numbers of new builds in the area, we have stepped up to the mark by providing a first-class service and competitive pricing,” he said. The branch is soon to undergo a refurbishment to bring it in line with Devondale’s new branding.
association with Marshall-Tufflex. Rob’s prize, a BOSE SoundLink Revolve Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker, is on its way. To enter this month’s competition, with a chance to win a Playstation from Kidde, turn to page 51.
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Prize on its way to Phase Electrical’s Rob
ob Haworth, Assistant Manager at Phase Electrical in Whitstable, was the winner of our July competition in
and traceability. An update on the Charity’s popular seminar on lithium batteries and risk mitigation is also on the agenda. “Our commitment to consumer safety is best served by working with the industry, which is why we developed our annual product safety conference,” explains Martyn Allen, Technical Director at Electrical Safety First. “The event has grown, year-on-year and attracts a wide range of
delegates, from government departments to manufacturers, retailers, importers and test houses.”
For more information visit:
http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/electrical- professionals/events
Metpro expands its West Midlands operation
supplier Metpro has further expanded its operation with the addition of a new unit at its West Midlands- based Head Office. Always looking to
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invest, the company has taken this move to continue providing the high level of service that Metpro was built upon. Arthur Rudge, Managing Director, said: “We continually evaluate our
Metpro has expanded with a new unit at its West Midlands Head Office.
offering and work to identify ways in which we can improve whether that be internal processes, staff training, product offering or simply space. “The addition of this new unit enables us to further invest in our
stockholding and therefore provide greater confidence to our customers in the knowledge that the quality products they want are readily available at Metpro.”
Now occupying more than 50,000sq ft of warehousing space, Metpro
offers next day delivery on all orders received before 3pm (conduit tube 3-5 days).
CEO for Helvar I
nternational lighting technologies company, Helvar, has appointed Adel
Hattab as its new Chief Executive Officer. He took up the role on September 1. “Adel has deep experience in the digital economy from various aspects, and has lead several businesses successfully. Helvar is a leader in a very exciting industry going through a digital transformation, and I am confident that he has what it takes to be successful in his new position,” said Helvar’s Chairman of the Board, Kai Öistämö. Hattab said: "I am very excited to join Helvar, a company that is well
Adel Hattab.
known within the industry. I am impressed and inspired by the Helvar team and the opportunities that lie ahead. I recognise that the transition of the lighting Industry provides great growth potential for the company.”
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