Electrical Contracting News (ECN) August 2017 | Page 5

EDITORIAL
GET SET FOR A SUMMER SHOW
E
CN has spent quite
a bit of time lately
enjoying our status as
official media partners
to the ED&I show, the
UK’s new and national
trade event for the
electrical industry.
The show takes place on September 6-7
at the NEC in Birmingham and is enjoying
the support of many of the industry’s top
bodies. The main sponsor for the show
is the Electrical Contractors’ Association
(ECA) and the show is also being supported
and promoted by SELECT, The LIA, JIB,
NICEIC/ ELECSA, The Electrical Industries
Charity, the EDA, CIBSE, JTL Training and
the BEAME.
The show is also being sponsored
by Scolmore Group, Schneider Electric
and Hotcost.
As the old saying goes, you need to
spend time not just in your business, but on
your business and this has perhaps never
been more true as we move into 2017 and
beyond with new legislation and building regs
looming large and the political situation in
the UK making business quite unpredictable.
Making sure you are fully up to speed with
everything your key suppliers are up to as
well as learning about new technologies and
Daniel J Sait,
editor in chief, ECN
legislation issues, will be time well spent.
How can you do all of that and have some fun
networking with colleagues too? well attend
ED&I of course! In every sector I have ever
worked in, companies that take time to attend
industry events are the ones that tend to be
the more successful. Yes it’s not easy getting
away from your normal duties, but learning
about new products and services, as well
as rules and regulations that will affect your
business, consistently adds to a company’s
profitability. Trade shows survive and take
place and have done for decades, because
they work, but you have to be there to benefit.
ED&I will deliver a wide-ranging show
floor packed with innovation from some
of the biggest names in the business, as
well as a seminar programme designed
to put your business on the front foot, led
by the ECA. There is also a networking
dinner in the evening of the first day to
help you unwind and make new industry
contacts, tickets can be purchased by
emailing Claire Davison at Claire.Davison@
allthingsmedialtd.com.
To register for this free to attend trade
event get along to www.edandiexpo.com and
fill out the form. ECN will be out about in
force at the show and you will also be able to
meet our brand new editor! so come say hi
at the show.
MOVERS & SHAKERS…
Doby Verrolec has
announced the appointment
of Steve Judd as regional
sales manager. The new
position increases the
UK sales team with Steve
specifically covering the
Southern Region. Steve has
vast sales experience within
the construction industry
and has worked with an
established stockist network
and direct contractors.
Niglon, has appointed Paul
Dawson as its commercial
manager to drive the
company’s ambitious plans
to double its business
within the next five years.
A specialist with more
than 28 years’ experience
in the electrical sector,
Paul joins Niglon from a
major electrical supplier
where he was part of
the senior management
team for the past eight
years and instrumental
in helping the company
treble its turnover.
Metway is pleased to
welcome Alan Holyoake
in the role of technical
sales manager for its
Wiring Systems division.
Alan has over 35 years’
experience in the industry
and brings a wealth of
knowledge with him from
his wholesale, sales and
electrical background. His
responsibilities will include
product development,
project management,
project configuration,
technical submittals,
business development and
key account management.
AEI Cables has appointed
Stuart Dover as commercial
manager to lead the
company into future growth.
Stuart, who has worked for
Birtley based AEI Cables
for two decades, steps
up to the position from
various roles including
business development
manager for the rail and
transport market.