ERP provider Intact has announced it is rebranding to GenetiQ, marking a defining milestone in the company’s evolution as a modern, cloud-first ERP platform for merchants, wholesalers and distributors.

Founded in Ireland, the business has grown from its origins as a finance-led system into a full end-to-end ERP platform supporting inventory-driven businesses across Ireland, the UK, the USA and Australia/New Zealand.

Justin Lawless, Chief Executive Officer, said: “GenetiQ marks the next stage in our journey as a company. The platform we’ve built over the past few years reflects the direction we set for the business, and the new name simply brings that into focus.

“Our software now supports far more of our customers’ day-to-day operations than when we first began, and the genetics of the businesses we serve remain built into everything we do. While the name and look are evolving, our independence and long-term commitment to customers remain unchanged.”

The Intact name originated from ‘Integrated Accounts’, reflecting the platform’s early focus on finance. Today, GenetiQ delivers financial, operational and commercial capability in a unified system designed for scale and continued growth.

As part of its growth strategy, GenetiQ plans to recruit 140 additional team members over the next two years to support continued product development and expansion.

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The Associated National Electrical Wholesalers (ANEW) buying group has announced its sponsorship of EDATA, the electrotechnical sector’s award-wining data pool, which is managed by the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA). ANEW is the latest of 27 top supply chain sponsors – a mix of leading wholesalers, manufacturers, and buying groups – to give their backing to the data pool. Free to every EDA wholesaler and branch, EDATA puts the power of high-quality manufacturer product information at the heart of every wholesaler business decision.

Samantha McFall, CEO at ANEW, said, “On behalf of our wholesaler members, it is important for ANEW to endorse the data pool. EDATA is a powerful data engine, not only as a stand-alone resource, but also its seamless integration with the software wholesalers rely on – from ERP and inventory management systems to e-commerce platforms – ensures accurate, high-quality product information is at the heart of every wholesaler business.

“The market is tough and we need to make the most of the resources available to us. With EDATA manufacturers know their product data is represented correctly, and it gives wholesalers an edge over slower, less-informed competitors as their contractor customers receive accurate product info, improving trust and satisfaction.

“As wholesaler businesses become more digitised, trusted product data drives performance, scalability, and profitability. We strongly advise all our approved suppliers to get involved with EDATA.”

Margaret Fitzsimons, CEO at the EDA, added “Having a leading wholesaler organisation like ANEW as an EDATA sponsors is more than a vote of confidence – it brings vision, experience, and a commitment to innovation that helps us ensure the data pool meets the evolving needs of wholesalers and manufacturers alike. Very importantly, it brings EDATA even closer to the ANEW members, who can benefit most from what EDATA has to offer and gives them a voice in the future development of the data pool. We look forward to working ever more closely with ANEW members in future.”

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CEF has announced that registrations are now open for its latest TechTalks series, running from May to July 2026. Delivered in partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the free events will visit 25 locations across the UK, giving electricians and contractors practical insight into the upcoming Amendment 4:2026 to BS 7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations.

The IET will publish Amendment 4 to the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations on 15 April 2026. The update will introduce changes that affect how electrical installations are designed, installed and inspected, making it important for installers to understand how the new requirements will apply in practice. CEF’s TechTalks aim to help electricians stay ahead of the changes, providing a clear overview of the amendment and what it means for day-to-day installation work.

Returning to host the sessions are CEF’s Head of Electrotechnical Solutions, Darren Staniforth, alongside technical expert Dave Austin. Together they will guide attendees through the key updates in the new amendment, explain the practical implications for installers, and answer questions alongside a representative from the IET.

Each event will also feature an exhibition space where leading brands will showcase products and technologies designed to help electricians meet the latest requirements and stay compliant with the Wiring Regulations.

Darren Staniforth, Head of Electrotechnical Solutions at CEF, said: “With a new amendment to the Wiring Regulations being introduced, it’s important that electricians understand what’s changing and how it affects their work. TechTalks are designed to break down the updates in a practical way, helping installers stay informed and confident when applying the new regulations on site.”

Each TechTalk is CPD accredited and free to attend, with complimentary breakfast, refreshments, and free parking available at every venue; plus, the opportunity to purchase the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations at a discounted rate on the day.

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It’s been a busy few months in the electrical industry, with new appointments and shake-ups across different sectors. Keep up to date with the latest movements here, as we details who has gone where…

Chris Pereira

FOCUS SB

Chris Pereira has been appointed as Business Development Manager at Focus SB. A familiar face in the bespoke electrical accessories industry, Chris Pereira will be covering the Midlands and Home Counties in his new role. Chris Pereira’s career journey began with three years of study in electrical and electrotechnical engineering at college. He then worked as a teacher for students with special needs while continuing to search for an opportunity within the electrical industry. For eight years, Chris worked as an electrician for a small, private firm that offered a diverse range of projects. This experience allowed him to build valuable electrical and customer support skills, which contributed to both his professional growth and drive for new challenges.

Gordon Ross

VCHRGD

UK EV charging technology manufacturer VCHRGD has announced the appointment of Gordon Ross as the company’s first Marketing Director, marking a significant step in its continued growth across the UK EV charging ecosystem.

Gordon will work with the VCHRGD leadership team to strengthen the company’s brand presence and support expansion across key market segments including installer and wholesale partnerships, energy supplier integrations, fleet electrification and EV salary sacrifice schemes.

Gordon has already been working closely with the VCHRGD team on several recent marketing initiatives, including supporting the launch of the company’s energy supplier integration with Octopus, helping develop the Partner Spotlight programme highlighting installer and technology collaborations, and building the business’s marketing roadmap for the year ahead.

Clair Mowbray

CERTSURE

Certsure, the organisation behind NICEIC, has announced the appointment of Clair Mowbray as Chief Executive Officer, effective 30 March 2026.

A proven CEO, Clair joins Certsure having led nationally significant, safety-critical organisations including The Fire Service College and the National College for High Speed Rail. She brings extensive experience in delivering technical excellence, operating within complex sectors, and working closely with industry and government to strengthen the development of skills and talent pipelines.

As CEO, Clair will be responsible for Certsure’s future strategic direction and will lead the organisation’s vital work to safeguard public safety, raise standards, and uphold the highest levels of technical competence. She will focus on strengthening Certsure’s industry-leading position to deliver even greater value for its customers, and will work collaboratively with stakeholders and government to ensure NICEIC-certified businesses – and the wider sector – are well positioned to meet the needs of today and the evolving demands of tomorrow.

Andy Munson

EXI-TITE

As part of an ongoing commitment to strengthening its team and supporting continued business growth, HVAC supplier Exi-tite has appointed Andy Munson as Regional Sales Manager – London, and Trevor Girvan as Technical Engineer.

Andy Munson joins the business with 46 years of experience in the HVAC industry. During his career, he has worked with organisations including Space Air (Daikin distributor), Toshiba Air Conditioning and CIAT. His background includes heat pumps, air conditioning, heating units and dehumidification systems.

Georgia Burke & Dave Velan

DRAYTON

Drayton has further bolstered its regional sales team with the appointments of Georgia Burke as Area Sales Manager for the Central Region and Dave Velan as Area Sales Manager for the North East.

In his role, Dave covers the east side of Northern England, including Hull and East Yorkshire, through to the North East corner of Scotland. Dave brings extensive industry experience, including several roles that span a total of 23 years with City Plumbing, where he was most recently a Senior Account Manager within the regional team. Dave also spent seven years focusing on social housing within the national team before returning to a regional position covering the North East and Cumbria.

In her new position, Georgia is responsible for specification across social housing, new build developments and large contractors. Her focus is on developing strong customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting specification processes to help drive growth throughout the Central Region of the country.

Georgia joins Drayton with over a decade of experience within the industry behind her. She previously spent six years at Grundfos, where she developed strong commercial and technical expertise.

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Drayton has revealed new analysis of Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) data, confirming that upgrading heating controls is one of the most cost-effective ways for households to cut carbon emissions and reduce energy bills.

MACC analysis assesses which energy-saving measures deliver the greatest carbon savings for the lowest installation cost. Drayton’s latest review compared heating controls – including thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs), auto-balancing TRVs and programmable thermostats – with measures such as loft and solid wall insulation.

The findings show standard TRVs deliver a marginal abatement cost of -£295 per tonne of CO₂e, while a Digistat programmable thermostat achieves -£275 and auto-balancing TRVs -£272. By comparison, solid wall insulation delivers -£46 per tonne and loft insulation -£81. A negative MACC value indicates the measure saves more money over its lifetime than it costs to install, making it a positive investment from day one.

Nick Hunt, UK Sales and Marketing Director at Drayton, said: “With ongoing cost-of-living pressures and growing demand for low-carbon solutions, the MACC findings highlight clear advantages for installers and homeowners.

“Compared with insulation, upgrading heating controls is quick and low disruption. Installers can deliver immediate bill savings and improved comfort, with strong upsell potential, particularly with auto-balancing TRVs.”

Drayton says the results demonstrate that traditional heating controls provide an accessible, lower-cost route to reducing carbon emissions while supporting wider Net Zero ambitions.

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Martindale Electric has created a comprehensive Installation and Fault-Finding kit that gives electricians and installers a fantastic bundle of products for both installation testing and troubleshooting.

The exclusive kit includes a multifunction installation tester, a circuit breaker/fuse-finder, plus an advanced socket tester ideal – for first line troubleshooting – but hurry, as it’s only available until 30^th April 30th 2026.

Built around the Martindale ET6000 Multifunction Installation tester, the FD500 Fuse Finder and EZ165 Socket tester are supplied FREE when the special kit ET6000PROMO is ordered. The free items are delivered alongside the MFT, so there are no forms to fill in and no additional waiting for the extra items.

The ET6000 Multifunction Tester performs the measurements required for verification of electrical safety of installations, in accordance with the latest 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. The unit has reliable high-current and non-trip loop testing together with a high level of input protection and a CAT IV safety rating.

Meanwhile, the EZ165 Advanced Socket Tester detects 28 socket wiring fault conditions and checks mains voltage levels. In addition, it verifies the earth wiring by carrying out a non-trip earth loop test and indicating its value in six discrete ranges from less than 1.7Ω to 500Ω.

What’s more, the FD500 Circuit Breaker and Fuse Finder Kit can find which fuse or breaker controls a circuit. It also enables tracing from socket to socket on a circuit.

For purchasing details and terms and conditions, visit: www.martindale-electric.co.uk/2026-promo

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Scolmore Group has announced that, following a formal review of its recent EcoVadis sustainability assessment, the company’s score has been successfully revised in line with the scoring principles and supporting evidence provided. This has resulted in an improved score within the Environmental theme and the prestigious award of an EcoVadis Gold medal, recognising Scolmore Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Scolmore Group’s overall sustainability score has increased significantly – from 66/100 in 2024, to 79/100 for 2025  –  surpassing the threshold for Gold recognition under EcoVadis’ rating methodology. This achievement now places the organisation among the top 5% of over 150,000 companies globally assessed by EcoVadis.

EcoVadis evaluates companies across four core themes: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. Recognised across more than 250 industries and 200 countries, EcoVadis assessments help organisations measure and improve their sustainability practices throughout their value chains. The EcoVadis rating has become a trusted benchmark for corporate responsibility, used by thousands of companies worldwide to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable business.

Responsible for driving the EcoVadis sustainability initiative at Scolmore Group is Manuela Rubino Courtney, Group Legal and Compliance Manager. Commenting on the achievement, she said: “Achieving the EcoVadis Gold Medal is a major milestone for Scolmore Group and a clear recognition of the progress we have made across our environmental, social and ethical practices. This award reflects the sustained commitment, collaboration and hard work of our teams throughout the Group, all focused on embedding responsible business practices while continuing to deliver high-quality products and services.”

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Electro-Wind has successfully deployed a bespoke 40kVA IP65-rated transformer at the HS2 Water Orton Viaduct, supporting one of the most significant transport infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom.

The installation marks another key milestone for the HS2 Delta Junction, one of the most technically challenging and ambitious sections of the high-speed rail network in the Midlands. The junction will play a central role in linking Birmingham Curzon Street Station with Crewe and Manchester, forming part of the long-term vision to reshape the nation’s transport connectivity.

Electro-Wind’s transformer, engineered to deliver consistent performance and resilience, features a 3.3kV three-phase Delta input and a 400V three-phase Star with Neutral and Earth output. Designed for durability in demanding environments, the IP65 enclosure ensures full protection from dust and water ingress, guaranteeing reliable power delivery to critical systems within the viaduct structure.

Technical Sales Director Lee Cooper commented: “We’re delighted to contribute to such a transformative national project. Our engineering team worked closely with HS2 contractors to develop a robust and efficient transformer solution capable of withstanding the environmental and operational demands of large-scale infrastructure.”

The successful integration of Electro-Wind’s technology reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting major national developments with high-quality, precision-engineered power solutions.

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The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) and Recolight has announced a new Strategic Partnership designed to accelerate sustainability and compliance across the sector.

Key elements of the partnership include:

• Reciprocal online resources linking members to relevant services and support
• Newsletter features to members of both organisations providing up‑to‑date guidance on WEEE, quality and compliance in the lighting sector
• Cross‑promotion of relevant training courses and webinars, aimed at encouraging greater action on the circular economy and decarbonisation in lighting, and closing skills gaps

Ayça Donaghy, CEO of The LIA, said: “As The LIA, by formalising this Strategic Partnership with Recolight we can draw on their circular‑economy leadership, cross‑promote high‑quality training, and collectively speed the industry’s progress towards net zero.”

Nigel Harvey, CEO of Recolight, added: “Recolight has had a pivotal role in supporting and encouraging action on the circular economy in the lighting sector. The new strategic partnership with The LIA will help both organisations to better support their members, and the supply chain, to act more sustainably and to continue to decarbonise. A partnership with these objectives is the right approach, for the environment, and for our members.”

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It’s been a busy few months in the electrical industry, with new appointments and shake-ups across different sectors. Keep up to date with the latest movements here, as we details who has gone where…

Nick Atkinson

FIREANGEL

FireAngel has strengthened its wholesaler focus through National Account Manager Nick Atkinson, who has joined the business to drive engagement with national and independent wholesalers across the UK. Nick brings a wealth of trade experience in the electrical wholesale and distribution sector, having held senior roles at several major industry brands. With an extensive background in national account development, sales leadership and contractor engagement, he has built a strong reputation for helping trade wholesalers grow market share while supporting installers with the tools, training and products required to deliver compliant, professional installations.

Cameron Wilson

RECOLIGHT

Recolight has announced the appointment of a new director, Cameron Wilson, who will represent Signify on the Recolight board. Cameron has been with Signify for over 25 years and is the Customer Resolution Manager for UK and Ireland. Cameron joins as a non-Executive Director representing Recolight’s founding members along with board chair Andreas Adam, Senior Director at LEDVANCE, Andrew Clark, Financial Controller at Feilo Sylvania UK, and Steven Reed, Commercial Manager at Trilux.

Paul White

IBA

The IBA Buying Group has appointed Paul White as Chief Membership Officer. Paul brings more than two decades of experience in the electrical wholesale industry, having held senior roles at Edmundson Electrical, CEF, and Rexel since joining the sector in 2001. In this newly enhanced leadership role, Paul will focus on ensuring the IBA continues to strengthen its position as the natural home for independent electrical wholesalers. His remit includes driving member value, deepening supplier partnerships, and shaping the next phase of the Group’s commercial evolution.

Lewis Wassell

TRIDONIC UK

Tridonic UK has welcomed Lewis Wassell to the team as Controls and Solutions Sales Engineer, joining the Projects and Solutions division to support customers across the UK with advanced lighting controls and building optimisation strategies.

With a career spanning 17 years in the electrical and controls industry, Lewis brings extensive experience from his time at WAGO and Schneider Electric. His broad technical background and hands-on project experience position him strongly to support Tridonic’s mission of delivering smarter, data-driven building solutions.

Peter Lawson

OVERLAND SHOES

Overland Shoes has appointed Peter Lawson as Brand Manager to lead the launch of Bobcat Safety Footwear – backed by a specialist sales force. With over two decades of commercial leadership across global footwear markets, Peter brings extensive expertise from senior roles at Reebok, FILA, Radley and Hi-Tec Sports International, where he served as Managing Director of its Magnum and Hi-Tec international businesses. Most recently, he strengthened his PPE market expertise through senior positions at Blackrock workplace PPE and Toffeln.

Now at Overland Shoes, Peter is responsible for leading the strategy and market roll-out of Bobcat Safety Footwear, fusing global innovation with British expertise for real-world performance.

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