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Ledvance brand transition for its LED lamps
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edvance is to off er its professional range of LED lamps under its own name, making it easier for wholesalers, installers, electrical planners and professional users to make the transition to future-proof LED technology. The new branding will see the company
off er a complete range of lighting solutions under the name Ledvance . The Ledvance brand will off er lighting products in the Superior, Performance and Value classes, which are familiar from Ledvance luminaires. Clear naming makes it easy to fi nd all the important product information, including the segmentation, at a glance. Although the names and EANs of the lamps are new, they are clearly linked to the previous products, making them easy to fi nd in the online product catalogue.
The new packaging shows that many of the
professional LED lamps have become even more powerful to coincide with the change of brand. However, lamps from the residential sector such as the Vintage Edition 1906 or the LEDinestra range, that will be further off ered under the Osram brand, will continue to provide the same quality, performance and effi ciency.
ECA appoints new technical manager E
lectrical engineer Curtis Jones has joined leading engineering services body ECA as technical manager.
Curtis has worked in the electrotechnical industry for over 13 years in varied roles covering a wide scope of design, installation, maintenance and inspection and testing. More recently, Curtis has worked within education, developing and delivering courses on the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and inspection and testing.
Curtis played an important role in delivering the apprenticeship framework to the next generation of electricians. He has seen hundreds of apprentices progress through the industry thanks to his work. Curtis Jones said: “I’m delighted to be joining the ECA in this exciting role, at an exciting time
Also in the news:
Electrical Safety First’s Safety Innovation Award launched for 2023 at www. electricalsafetyfi
rst.org.uk/award
The Industrial Communities Alliance – the all-party association of local authorities in the industrial areas of England, Scotland and Wales – has unveiled a new report arguing that apprenticeships should be put on an equal footing with academic qualifi cations.
Three apprentices from JTL have reached
the fi nal stage of the SkillELECTRIC UK competition: Demi Mae Whitehead of William Davis Homes, Ben Gillin from Lloyd Morris Electrical and Thomas Turner from Parker Technical Services.
Apprentice electrician Daniel Knox of GP Electrical & Security, Enniskillen and South West College, Northern Ireland, has been selected to represent the UK at the EuroSkills 2023 competition taking place in Gdansk, Poland this September.
The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) has launched a new Domestic Electrician Experienced Worker Assessment for domestic electricians who need to formally recognise their skills and experience.
Schneider Electric has partnered with MK:U, part of Cranfi eld University, to train its degree apprentices in the coming years. Courses will include digital technology and solutions, cybersecurity, and a range of digital engineering options.
for the industry. I am looking forward to using my knowledge and passion to assist Members with growing and maintaining their businesses through ongoing support. I also hope to inspire the younger generation to move into the electrotechnical industry and help reduce the skills shortage.”
ECA Apprentice of the Year fi nalists announced
T
hree leading young people from across the electrotechnical industry have reached the fi nal of the ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award 2023. The fi nal three who remain in competition to become ‘Apprentice of the Year’ are Adam Allen of Geoff rey Robinson; Brandon Crossland of J.A. Richardson Electrical and Henry Stephens of Darke & Taylor. Carolyn Mason, head of education and training at ECA, said: “This year’s candidates were all of an extremely high calibre. The independent judging panel undertook a diffi cult but rigorous process to determine the fi nal shortlist. ECA would like to congratulate the three fi nalists, and indeed all of those who entered this year’s award.” The overall winner will be announced during an award ceremony on Wednesday 13 September at Trinity House in London. The 2023 Apprentice of the Year and their employer will win a host of top prizes, including £3,000, a state-of-the-art toolkit and a unique study tour in Dornbirn, Austria - sponsored by ZG lighting.
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