Electrical Contracting News (ECN) July 2017 | Page 12

ED & I EXPO

ED & I EXPO

SHOWING ENTERPRISE

Held at Birmingham ’ s NEC on 6th-7th September , the Electrical Design and Install Expo will showcase the very best the electrical contracting sector can offer covering the commercial and domestic markets . Here we look at some of the latest organisations to sign up as exhibitors .

The Electrical Design and Install Expo ( ED & I ) will offer a packed show floor as well as important learning opportunities in the seminar theatre . The show is also being backed by the UK ’ s major associations , including the Electrical Contractors ’ Association ( ECA ) as lead sponsor , as well as SELECT , The LIA , The Electrical Distributors Association , BEAMA , JLT and the JIB .

Leading companies exhibiting at ED & I include ; Aerials & Cable Equipment ( ACE ), Aico , B . E . G . Carbon8 Lighting , CEF , Cembre , Chint , Danlers , Ecopac Power , Electrium , Epson , Europa Components , Flex Connectors , Greenbrook Electrical , Hager , Hotcost , Hylec-APL , IM Division , Ivory Egg , KDS Solutions , Klauke Textron , Legrand , Marco Cable Management , Marshall Tufflex , Martindale Electric , Metrel , Pemsa Cable Management , Penn Elcom , Quickwire , Remora Electrical , Schneider Electric , Scolmore , Silver Fox , Sparksafe LtP , Specialised Wiring Accessories , Switchtec , Thermarestor , Webro , Western Automation .
‘ The ED & I Expo will provide a vital platform for learning .’
NICEIC - helping contractors meet the changing nature of the construction industry
The NICEIC , the voluntary regulatory body for the industry , is the latest major organisation to commit to exhibiting at ED & I .
The NICEIC has been assessing the electrical competence of electricians for nearly 60 years and has on its books over 26,000 registered contractors . The move from this highly respected trade body is a further endorsement of ED & I and its commitment to provide the national event the industry needs .
NICEIC also provides its Platinum Promise , which provides assurance to members ’ customers that any work that has not been carried out in compliance to the building regulations will be rectified . It lasts for six years , up to a limit of £ 25,000 .
Each year the NICEIC supports over 480,000 consumers in finding a contractor , training over 4,000 contractors , issuing over 1,000,000 certificates , welcoming 2,500 contractors to events , covering over 10,000 businesses with tailored insurance policies , providing over 20,000 copies of the wiring regulations and assisting with over 60,000 technical queries through its helpline .
With this kind of industry muscle getting behind the event , it ’ s further evidence that a visit to ED & I is a must for 2017 !
Visit the NICEIC on Stand 67 .
For further information visit : www . niceic . com
Hotcost – Gold Level Sponsor
Hotcost is gearing up for its appearance at the first ever ED & I show , acting as one of the Gold Level Sponsors .
Hotcost specialises in the provision of quality , comprehensive and cost effective estimates for electrical and mechanical construction engineering companies , in both the UK , Europe and worldwide .
The company says its in-depth expertise , experience and construction knowledge enables it to provide a fully dependable electrical and mechanical contract estimating service to the construction industry .
Hotcost says it sees the show as an exciting networking opportunity for anyone involved in the electrical industry , allowing the company to interact with its current and potential new clients . Hotcost is also looking forward to learning about the latest products and innovations in the industry and taking the opportunity to discover new technologies and services that will help improve its own services .
Stand 128 is where to find Hotcost and find out more about the company ’ s time saving estimate services .
For further information visit : www . hotcost . co . uk
A SNEAK PEEK AT SOME OF THE SEMINAR SESSIONS ON OFFER AT ED & I :
The ED & I Expo will provide a vital platform for learning with a series of seminars provided by leading experts delivering insight into the most important technical and legal issues facing the industry as well as identifying and understanding industry trends in order to put the industry on the front foot .
Don ’ t miss :
Panel Discussion : The 18th Edition Prophesy , Stay Ahead Of The Game Chaired by the ECA ’ s Steve Martin . KNX – The Hidden Gem An introduction to KNX by Ivory Egg . Panel Discussion : Keeping On The Right Side Of Health And Safety Law Chaired by the ECA ’ s Paul Reeve .
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