UK electrical wholesaler goes live with Infor CloudSuite Distribution on time and under budget Infor today announced that ERF Electrical, a leading UK electrical wholesaler supplying electrical products, services and solutions, has deployed Infor CloudSuite Distribution. Delivered on time and under budget, the multi-tenant cloud applicationwas chosen to keep ERF on the most current version…
Business management software specialist, OrderWise, has joined the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) as an Affiliated Solution Provider as it aims to be part of a drive to digitalise the sector. Since 2017 the EDA has been the electrotechnical sector’s digital champion: through ETIM, the global standard for product data, and more recently EDATA, the ‘by…
Panasonic has announced that they are working closely with City Plumbing Supplies across their UK outlets for further distribution of Aquarea Air Source Heat Pumps. The aim is to help UK installers meet the increased demand for energy-efficient heat pumps since the launch of the UK government’s Green Homes Grant. City Plumbing Supplies will now…
A new Birmingham skatepark which has been under construction by volunteers during the coronavirus crisis is gathering speed towards its conclusion – with the help of a leading builders merchant. It is estimated more than 900 hours from volunteers have gone in to getting the skatepark into its current position – and now the Stirchley…
Quality and value, and not cost savings, have remained the two biggest factors in key procurement decisions during the pandemic. The Facing the Future survey, conducted by multi-service procurement consultancy BCR Associates, canvassed the opinion of South West businesses from a variety of sectors, including Manufacturing, Education, Hospitality, Retail, Wholesale and Care. Ranging in size,…
A consortium of six companies and institutions has been formed to research practical methods of recovering gallium when LED lamps are recycled. The consortium comprises Recolight, HSSMI, S2S Electronics, Envaqua, E.C. Williams, and the Institute of Material Finishing (IMF). The project, named Recovery of Gallium Ionic Liquid (or ReGAIL) is partly financed by Innovate UK,…
RNF has become an Affiliated Solutions Provider Member of the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) and will be using its b2b.store platform to help electrical wholesalers and distributors get their businesses online as quickly and easily as possible. Wholesalers can use RNF’s b2b.store to set up an ecommerce ordering system for their customers quickly, efficiently and…
Vent-Axia has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new public information campaign which highlights how ventilating indoor spaces can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by over 70%. As part of the campaign a new short film released by the Government shows how coronavirus lingers in enclosed spaces, and how to keep your home ventilated….
The Association of Electrical Wholesale Buyers (AWEBB) is ending the year on a high after welcoming five new “nationally recognised” members with a combined turnover exceeding £40 million. The latest members to join AWEBB include Enfield-based AW Electrical, Salford-based H&S Electrical Wholesaler, West Sussex-based Quantum Electrical Distribution, West Midlands-based Mastertrade Supplies, and Buckinghamshire-headquartered Grant &…
A leading builders merchant which has opened its 69th UK branch in Salford has brought a £3,000 boost to the local community. Selco Builders Warehouse has opened its new branch on North Phoebe Street, off Regent Road. As part of the opening celebrations, a Selco Stars campaign was launched inviting entries from community groups and…