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New additions to the sales team at Scolmore Group


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Winners of JTL National Apprentice Awards announced


JTL named Tommy Rice, Alex Jolley and Michelle Robinson as its winners in this year’s National Apprentice of the Year awards at The Victory Services Club in London on 20 July.


Michelle, who works at Electract in Leicester, was named the winner of the JTL National Apprentice of the Year Award for 2022. Tommy, who works for JDL in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire-based Alex who works for Dornan Engineering Services, were named the national winners of the Mechanical Engineering Services (MES) and Paul McNaughton Electrical (formerly Electrical Apprentice) awards respectively. The three winners competed against eight other regional electrical and MES winners for their titles.


As the recipient of JTL’s National Apprentice of the Year Award 2022, Michelle was presented with the winner’s silver cup, and £1000 cheque from JTL. Tommy, meanwhile, received a voucher from UK Plumbing Services Limited, whilst Edmundson Electrical donated a Megger multi-function tester for Alex.


Paul McGuire, interim chief executive at JTL, said: “Our awards are a great opportunity to recognise the excellence of our top apprentices and it’s been a pleasure getting to learn about the experiences of Michelle, Tommy and Alex, as well as the other fi nalists as part of this process


Also in the news:


● ESP now sponsors the football kit for Walsall Phoenix Junior AFC under 7’s team in Aldridge in the West Midlands.


● Natalie Nichol joined manufacturer of electrical safety test equipment Seaward as marketing manager.


● 95% of UK electricians say they are increasing their prices as a direct result of rising fuel costs, according to a study by IronmongeryDirect.


● Ansell Lighting launched a new community campaign which aims to ‘Shine A Light’ on deserving projects and initiatives that


provide vital support and services in their communities.


● Electricians who fall victim to crime are being urged to contribute to a new national online database being launched by van security specialist TVL Security and backed by police.


● Ovia has been accepted as a member of Relux – the world’s leading software application for professional lighting planning.


● Legrand Group expanded its data centre service with the acquisition of USystems Ltd.


● James Stanford of Gilbert & Stamper, Veronica Jennings of Imtech Engineering Services and


Charlie Ewing of The Rosebery Group were announced as fi nalists in ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Awards.


● JTL launches fi rst apprenticeship academy in partnership with Enerveo


● Sharon Hodgson, Labour MP for Washington and Sunderland West, is supporting AEI Cables’ initiative highlighting the need for only using approved cabling in a range of critical applications of Category 3 Control fi re performance cables..


● Southampton Woman’s Football Club announced sponsorship with Prysmian Group.


colmore is delighted to announce two new appointments to the sales team with Jonathan Roberts (right) and James Collins (left) taking on key roles.


Jonathan Roberts has been appointed group key account and specification manager and will be responsible for developing new business opportunities across the group of companies – Click, Ovia and ESP. With vast experience working with a leading manufacturer of circuit protection systems, he will have a particular focus on the comprehensive Elucian consumer unit and protective devices range.


James Collins has been appointed area sales manager for the Kent and Sussex regions, developing new and existing relationships with customers and contractors. James has worked in the industry for over 12 years, starting out with an electrical wholesaler working as a van driver and working his way up to branch manager. This was followed by a move to the manufacturing side, where he spent four years with a leading manufacturer and distributor of wiring, lighting and electrical accessories.


184 electricians support SELECT campaign for regulation


SELECT’s growing campaign for the protection of title for the profession of electrician has received a timely boost after 184 electricians pledged their support at a series of Toolbox Talks held across Scotland in May and June.


The drive for protection of title is currently under consideration in the Scottish Parliament. SELECT’s campaign has also been endorsed by Certsure, which off ers certifi cation services through the NICEIC brand, with managing director Richard Orton adding his name to the Wall. Mr Orton, who joined the organisation in January, said: “Technical integrity is at our core and we are supportive of any initiative designed to strengthen standards, encourage continued professional development and ensure regular assessments take place. Such initiatives highlight responsible electrical contractors, and subsequently enable consumers to make informed choices when selecting an electrical contractor. That is why Certsure is supportive of SELECT’s protection of title campaign.”


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