LEW'S NEWS - April - June 2020

APRIL - JUNE 2020 MAKE A HOME, What’s inside... A SMART HOME LOVE YOUR APPRENTICE WITH LEW LEW NEW DIRECTORS 18TH EDITION AMENDMENTS SMART TECH FOR EVERY ROOM IN THE HOUSE Plus loads more! winner

Say Hello! TO OUR NEW STARTERS Jamie Webb Warehouse/ Trade Counter Operative, Hull What’s your favourite place? After my bed it would be on the football pitch with his mates What do you do for fun? Play a lot of football and most sports What’s the best part of LEW so far? All the Hull staff are a pleasure to work with and have been a great help with everything Dan Fields Two truths, ONE LIE! Branch Apprentice, Lincoln 1, Top ten player in clash of What’s your favourite place? clans-worldwide My bed 2, Once had a picture with What do you do for fun? Naby Keita- Liverpool player Go out with friends in the evening or weekends 3, Amateur regional boxing champion What’s the best part of LEW so far? Best part is the people here, they are all friendly and very helpful! Lie: 3 LONG SERVICE AWARDS Our team members are celebrating some milestones for their long service. We thank them for all their hard work serving our customers and developing the business! 10 YEARS 5 YEARS 5 YEARS Paul Bayne Joe Powell Rob Parish Barnsley Barnsley Lincoln KEEP UPDATED WITH LEW www.lewelectrical.co.uk/status fb.com/leweletrical @lewelectrical lew-electrical-distributors 2 ORDER ONLINE 24/7 FOR FREE WITH THE LEW APP FOR THE LATEST NEWS, FEATURES & EVENTS VISIT www.lewelectrical.co.uk

Design Range Consumer Units A board for any scenario Our Design Range of consumer units is always expanding and now covers surface and flush mounted options, single and dual row as well as round or square knockout cable entries. We’ve also recently added the option of boards with surge protection pre-fitted as well as boards to accommodate arc fault detection devices. To find out more information about the range of consumer units we offer, visit hager.com/uk/p/consumer-units Consumer Unit A5.indd 1 19/03/2020 11:56:38 SHOW US THE LOVE We’d appreciate your time to review our services. We’ve partnered with the online review community Trustpilot to collect reviews and better understand our customer service experience. uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.lewelectrical.co.uk EASY WAYS TO ORDER WITH LEW ORDER IN ONLINE & THE ORDER ON ORDER VIA BRANCH LEW APP THE PHONE EMAIL Copyright LEW Electrical Distributors 2020. FAO Marketing All information/prices and content correct at time of print. LEW Electrical Distributors All supplied content Copyright original LEW Electrical Distributors can not be held responsible for any change of information/prices/content since creators. All Rights Reserved. Unit 16 Primrose Street date of print. The newsletter contains information about various electrical product/ Send us your feedback & news Gainsborough regulations. All information is not advice/instruction and should not be treated as such. [email protected] Lincolnshire DN21 1HU LEW’S NEWS APRIL - JUNE 2020 FOLLOW LEW fb.com/leweletrical @lewelectrical @lewelectrical lew-electrical-distributors 3

INTERNAL PROGRESSION IS A KEY AIM FOR LEW LEW APPOINTS NEW DIRECTORS LEW Electrical Distributors are pleased the Purchase to announce the promotion of two long Ledger, Sales Ledger standing members of staff to new Director and Accounts positions. Commercial Manager, Lee department, and Martin, has been promoted to Purchasing will offer additional Director, and Head of Finance, Jamie support and Ring, promoted to Finance Director with security to our immediate effect. legal obligations as Finance Director. As a company who prides itself on promoting from within, these two additions to our Andy Johnson, board of Directors will further strengthen our Managing Director, commercial and finance departments, and comments ‘I’d first support our long-term vision to become the like to congratulate leading independent wholesaler in the UK. Jamie and Lee on L-R: Jamie Ring, Andy Johnson, Lee Martin Lee Martin joined the company in 2006 their promotions. With have been exemplary. We are pleased they as Commercial Manager. As Purchasing the benefit of two additional directors from Director, Lee will continue to manage the our Finance and Commercial departments, have accepted their new director roles and we working relationships with our supplier look forward to continue working with them manufacturers and oversee the purchasing our management team will carry additional both in the future.’ department who manage stock levels across strength and security that will deliver greater all LEW branches. Jamie Ring first joined benefits in the long term.’ LEW in 2014 as Head of Finance. He manages Congratulations to both Lee and Jamie and we wish them the best of luck! ‘Jamie and Lee’s commitment and attitude to LEW and their abilities in their respective roles WELL DONE! ACHIEVEMENTS LEW, TO HELP IMPROVE & PROMOTIONS ACROSS LEW EDA DIGITAL SERVICES Emma Parsons Declan Healy We are pleased to announce disseminate it across our sales LEW Electrical Distributors as channels without the laborious Congratulations to Emma Ash will work alongside Unit a Founder Member of EDATA, work that we’ve had to develop Parsons from our head office Manager, Alastair Salmon, a strategic initiative led by to harness the data that our accounts team for completing to continue to deliver great the Electrical Distributors’ customers are increasingly her CIMA qualification and service to our customer base. Association to transform demanding. becoming a fully qualified Declan Healy has also been the digital and e-commerce EDATA is managed ‘by the accountant. promoted to Sales Account services of the UK’s electro- industry for the industry’. Ash Paulson has been Manager at our Sheffield technical industry. It is spearheaded by 25 promoted to Assistant branch, and will strive to organisations consisting offer great service to new and E-commerce and digital of 10 wholesalers and 15 Branch Manager current customers. transformation are inextricably manufacturers to create a at our Lincoln linked to the availability of the product data pool for the benefit Branch. highest quality product data of stakeholders across the and EDATA offers manufacturers supply chain. a central, standardised The Technical attributes held resource for uploading product in EDATA will be structured information, technical data in accordance with ETIM, the and images which wholesalers international data model can download and use on their for the standardisation and customer-facing e-commerce classification of technical channels. product data, enabling wholesalers to enhance their As an associated wholesaler web sites with powerful product with EDATA, it is a major searches and filters. commercial advantage for us More information on ETIM can to have access to consistent, be found on our website or you rich and e-commerce-friendly can visit eda.org.uk to learn product data from multiple more about the EDATA initiative. manufacturers all in one place. L-R: Ash Paulson, Alastair Salmon With EDATA we’ll be able to download product data and 4 ORDER ONLINE 24/7 FOR FREE WITH THE LEW APP FOR THE LATEST NEWS, FEATURES & EVENTS VISIT www.lewelectrical.co.uk

WE’RE GOING GREEN! REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT March 18th was Global Recycling Day, in-scope and will be labelled with the WEEE Our Grimsby, Hull, Warrington, a day dedicated to raising awareness symbol – a crossed out wheelie-bin. Doncaster and Barnsley branches around the impacts of waste and the This symbol shows that the product cannot have recently switched energy benefits of recycling. be disposed of in municipal, unsorted suppliers to Bulb, a 100% renewable waste. The user is required to dispose energy supplier and one of the Did you know that electrical and electronic of the product at a dedicated collection largest green suppliers in the UK. equipment is the fastest growing waste site, which can be provided by councils or By making the switch to a greener stream in the UK? Electrical equipment manufacturers and distributors of electrical alternative for our energy supply, which ends up in landfill can seriously harm products. we are saving almost 10,000 tonnes the natural environment by contaminating LEW provide a dedicated WEEE recycling of C02 a year per branch. This soil and water, which can then have negative service for a select range of luminaires equates to the hard of work of side-effects to humans and wildlife further as part of our obligation as a lighting around 5500 trees. down the line. distributor. We recognise our ongoing Bulb generates 90% renewable commitments to improving the sustainability energy from solar, wind and hydro One of the key objectives of new WEEE of our services too. energy farms, and the extra 10% is Regulations introduced in 2019 is to reduce For more information on our WEEE from the green gases produced using this waste stream by increasing the scope recycling services, please contact your local food and farm waste. of electrical products that come under branch or email recycling regulations. Since 2007, WEEE [email protected]. regulations applied to a closed scope of electrical products only. But since January last year, any product which requires an electrical current to function is considered LOVE YOUR APPRENTICE RETURNS! 2ND PLACE SHOWING APPRENTICES 3RD SOME LOVE PLACE February saw the return of Love winning the top prize, a C.K Your Apprentice to LEW. Giving Premium Electricians tool kit. the spotlight to apprentices and a chance for them to win a Runners up won a C.K Dextro 1ST brand new C.K Tool kit. Screwdriver set and all entrants PLACE got a £20 Amazon voucher as a Apprentices were asked to thanks from LEW. submit photos of them ‘On the tools’ showing the range of jobs Thanks again to all who took part they’re up to. and keep an eye out for our next give-away on our website Winners were then voted for www.lewelectrical.co.uk or sign by our facebook fans (fb.com/ up to our mailing list. lewelectrical) with Aaron at Concept Electrical at LEW Hull SEE MORE FROM LOVE YOUR APPRENTICE www.facebook.com/lewelectrical LEW’S NEWS APRIL - JUNE 2020 FOLLOW LEW fb.com/leweletrical @lewelectrical @lewelectrical lew-electrical-distributors 5

EV CHARGING DEMAND TO REFLECT CHANGES 18TH EDITION GETS FIRST AMENDMENTS OF THE YEAR The first amendment to BS7671:2018 was The UK government recently announced ambitious published earlier this year after a DPC – plans for a £400 million state boost to the programme draft for public comment – had been made roll out of charging infrastructure for electric as outlined available to the industry since November vehicles across the country. This funding will in their ‘Road to 30th 2019. The update has now been made be essential if they are to meet their target of Zero Strategy’, which free to view and download on the IET and 50% low-emission vehicles on the road envisions the UK as a BSI’s website and it will later form part by 2035. world leader in emission of a consolidated version of the amended vehicle technology with a target 18th Edition regulations which is expected Sales of electric vehicles increased for ‘net zero’ economy by 2050. by 2022. by 125% this year and these figures But remember, the EV revolution all starts are only expected to rise with electricians and contractors having the The amendment addresses section 722 – skills to install the charge points. Without a Electric Vehicle Charging Installations – and Mark Coles claims that the latest updates network of easy-to-access charging points follows recent advances in technology in to the IET Wiring Regulations ‘puts the in domestic, public and commercial spaces, the EV market which has allowed for more electrical industry at the forefront of driving buying an electric vehicle will be impractical. practical solutions to installing EV technological innovation to ensure the Are you interested in becoming an EV charge charging points. installation of practical, safe charging points point installer? Check out our website guide that are accessible to all’. to the OLEV Approved Installer Application The 18th Edition amendments to section Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at Process so you can start installing grant- 722 aim to make the installation of electric NAPIT, comments on the latest 18th edition funded chargepoints for households and vehicle charging points quicker and easier, amendments, saying: ‘The EV market is businesses across the country. and will reduce the cost for both installers thriving right now and moving forwards at a and charge point owners. fast pace. The update is necessary to ensure The EV revolution all starts with that EV installers have the correct guidance electricians and contractors having RESPONDING TO CHANGES IN to hand for the installation of practical and the skills to install EV charge points TECHNOLOGY safe charging points.’ You can also download the BEAMA Guide to Mark Coles, Head of Technical Regulations The EV market is thriving right now Electric Vehicle Infrastructure through our at the IET, says these amendments ‘respond and moving forwards at a fast pace. online 18th Edition Hub, where you can read to the changes in technology’. He explains: the latest advice on 18th Edition regulations “JPEL/64 (The National Wiring Regulations GOVERNMENT TARGETS & for Surge Protection, Arc Fault Detection Committee) has been able to address a new FUNDING SCHEMES Devices and Residual Current Devices. opportunity for electric vehicle charging See more on our 18th Edition Hub equipment that provides a practical, cost- Sales of electric vehicles increased by www.lewelectrical.co.uk/18th-edition saving solution benefiting the industry, 125% this year and these figures are only consumers and government alike, to help expected to rise if the government adopts an the UK lead the way in the roll-out of infrastructure to support the electric vehicle revolution.’ Use your LEW account across the UK & Ireland As members of the ElectraCentre network, you can access & collect goods from any of the 200+ ElectraCentres across the UK & Ireland and be invoiced using your LEW account. This makes working wherever you are as easy as possible. 6Find youOrRDnEeR OaNrLeINsE 2t4E/7lFeORcFtRrEaECWITeHnTHtrEeLEWwAwPPw.electracentreFO-RloTHcEaLAtToESrT.cNEoW.Su, FkEATURES & EVENTS VISIT www.lewelectrical.co.uk

LEW & AWEBB COMMITMENT IMPROVING CUSTOMER SERVICE TO TRAINING MEMBERS WITH EDA LEARNING MODULES Independent buying group, The first of AWEBB’s FutureFit Well done to all LEW Electrical product and service training so AWEBB, in which LEW is a long Training workshops took place Distributors’ employees who they can continue to effectively standing member, announced in January earlier this year have recently completed EDA deliver customer service which the appointment of their new and was attended by member Learning Modules. can adapt to changes in the Events Coordinator, Maxine wholesaler’s staff, including from industry + marketplace. Stewart-Brown, this year. LEW Electrical Distributors, who The EDA programme, which is Modules cover the breadth of received customer service training coordinated by the Electrical a wholesaler’s stock-ranges, This a brand new role for the from industry training specialists Distributors’ Association, including distribution, fire safety organisation that has been Pinnacle Training Solutions. has achieved City & Guild and security systems, lighting, created to manage their The session was the first of a accreditation since its inception cable management, and national training programme scheduled training programme and is made up of 12 individual industrial controls, whilst also and to run their regional from AWEBB for 2020 with learning modules. covering service based training. industry forums, supplier the second event hosted by meetings and other events for Scolmore in February, and the These modules aim to support the benefit of members. third by Schneider in March. wholesalers with access to LATEST FROM OUR WEBSITE 1 YOU’LL BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE OLEV GRANT FUNDING FOR YOUR SMART CHARGE POINT 10 BENEFITS TO SMART CHARGING 2 OPTIMISED CHARGING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES CHEAPER ENERGY RATES 3 MAKES USE OF CLEANER, GREENER ENERGY TO HELP REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT 4 AUTOMATED DATA-REPORTS ON CHARGING AND PERFORMANCE Smart charging points for Price signals will change when 5 CONTROL THE CHARGE POINT WITH electric vehicles are devices the EV charges to the cheapest A SMARTPHONE APP used by EVs with built in time of day in line with system smart functionality that can and network capacity pressures, 6 AUTOMATED ‘OVER-THE-AIR’ UPDATES self-regulate how it delivers and carbon grid signals will set electricity to the vehicle. charging times when the grid 7 EASILY FIND SMART CHARGING STATIONS is operating with maximum CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK Much of the smart functionality renewables and therefore related to smart chargepoints minimising the carbon impact of 8 BALANCE ELECTRICITY DEMAND IN can happen automatically within the vehicle. PEAK TIMES FOR BUSINESSES the device, but ‘chargepoint Smart chargers are now the operators’ can also take charge point of choice by the UK 9 YOUR BUSINESS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR image: Freepik.com responsibility for remotely government with grants available OLEV GRANTS UNDER THE WORKPLACE operating smart chargepoints. to incentivise and finance CHARGING SCHEME installations for homeowners A smart charge point, or a and business. 10 IMPROVED USABILITY WHEN charge point operator, can send Read more on our website CHARGING YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLES and receive ‘load signals’. The www.lewelectrical.co.uk/news load signals may be triggered automatically from a number of sources. Triggers could be price signals from energy suppliers or carbon grid intensities. LEW’S NEWS APRIL - JUNE 2020 FOLLOW LEW fb.com/leweletrical @lewelectrical @lewelectrical lew-electrical-distributors 7

KEEP UP WITH THE PROSUMER DEMAND SMART HOME WEEK IS COMING Smart Home Week this year will take ventilation sectors to name but a few, all of SMART HOME WEEK 2020 place from the 18th to 24th of May and has which are offering new smart solutions using 18TH - 24TH MAY recently gained the support of industry IoT technology which integrates with smart giants Amazon, Google and Samsung. phones and smart devices, like the SIGN UP TO OUR MAILING LIST It’s a week dedicated to helping people Amazon Alexa. TO FIND OUT MORE become better informed on smart Make sure to keep up with the Smart Home technology and taking on the myths and Week campaign this year and check out the preconceptions that surround it. news and published research that will shed light on the latest consumer-demands and Nearly 30% of homes in the UK are smart technologies entering the market already equipped with at least one place. In 2019 they revealed that the public’s smart device . most ‘desired smart home addition’ was a ‘toilet which cleans itself’. ‘Controled heated Nearly 30% of homes in the UK are already flooring throughout the house’, ‘Open the equipped with at least one smart device and curtains and blinds by voice request’ and recent research shows that homeowners are ‘floor lighting which moves with your steps’ only going to have more and more smart- were smart concepts which featured in the tech in the future. For the electro-technical public’s ‘Top 30’ too. sector this presents major opportunities Visit www.smarthomeweek.co.uk for more and we are starting to see more smart content like this, or follow the campaign on technology entering the marketplace social media @SmartHomeWeek. replacing of traditional products. This can be said for the lighting, heating, security and INDUSTRY LEADING ALARM TECHNOLOGY SMART TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE SAFETY IN SOCIAL HOUSING In the wake of the Grenfell tragedy, fire safety compliance that offers full system installer and an assured, reliable connection safety in social housing is a serious topic visibility and remote monitoring of Aico Fire for the landlord. This means full visibility of at the minute, are the decisions made and Carbon Monoxide alarms. connected RF systems, including older Aico by landlords and housing providers to Registered social landlords will have access RadioLINK+ systems. ensure the safety of their tenants with fire to real time data and insights into the status alarms, smoke detectors and other means and performance of smoke, heat and carbon The SmartLINK gateway aims to dramatically of fire safety. monoxide alarms installed across their improve the fire safety of social housing in properties. general, and will help improve efficiency, Even though housing providers can ensure Built-in GSM data connection and the Radio reduce costs and support maintenance the fire safety of a social property with Frequency (RF) technology of their 3000 and asset management for social housing repeat inspections, it’s difficult to monitor Series Alarms can be found in the Ei1000G providers. the safety of a house 24/7 without disrupting to ensure events can be recorded and the tenant on a daily basis. documented in real-time. Ei1000G utilises Real-time data through wireless mobile communications infrastructure communications will almost eliminate the Aico’s solution to ensure tenant safety at all to report on alarm activation and alarm risk of not being able to enter a property times is to utilise brand-new IoT technology removals in real-time to an internet to perform manual checks, helping the and next generation wireless technology application used by the landlord. landlord further guarantee the safety of their that enables real-time alarm monitoring via tenant without disrupting them an online, cloud based SmartLINK REAL-TIME DATA with maintenance. portal system. COLLECTION Using the online interface available on Aico’s new Ei1000G By using in-built GSM desktop and mobile, landlords are given SmartLINK Gateway data connection and RF an overview of all fire alarms and smoke introduces new detectors operating across their properties. technology to the social interconnection to They are able to track alarm performance in housing market to help interface the SmartLINK real-time, document any events like alarm landlords with fire Gateway to a series of removals, and better forecast maintenance safety and compliance. Aico alarms means easy checks by prioritising issues across This is a first in asset installation time for the the system. management and fire- 8 ORDER ONLINE 24/7 FOR FREE WITH THE LEW APP FOR THE LATEST NEWS, FEATURES & EVENTS VISIT www.lewelectrical.co.uk

SMART HOME REVOLUTION CONTINUES SMART VENTILATION IS A BREEZE Smart home and IoT technology, that By definition a smart product is able to NEW VENT-AXIA PUREAIR SENSE is the interconnection of household self-monitor and respond to changes in its SMART FAN appliances over the internet, is without environment. This is no different for smart doubt the prevailing trend of the times. ventilation which effectively can monitor air The latest model from Vent-Axia’s range of And now Ventilation is the latest addition moisture and humidity and change how it smart fans, PureAir Sense, is now available to a growing crop of traditional domestic runs in response. from independent electrical wholesaler, LEW electrical products to get the smart For example, if someone is taking a hot Electrical Distributors. The fan comes with home makeover. shower the humidity in the bathroom built-in humidity controls, PIR sensors and is going to increase. The result is more Vent-Axia’s own odour sensing technology to The bathroom is commonly the most condensation on surfaces and therefore introduce a smarter, greener alternative to used room in the house and is by default a greater need for ventilation. Where a the UK’s ventilation market. a naturally damp space that requires traditional fan wouldn’t be able to increase Smart ventilation is a recent addition to proper ventilation more than any other its speeds in response to increased humidity, our range of smart products and home room. Keeping fresh air flowing through smart fans are able to do just that. The fan automation. Smart technology continues a bathroom helps reduce the harm of will boost when it senses a rise in humidity to bring technological benefits for both condensation on surfaces that can cause and ventilate at a faster rate. homeowners and electricians in new ways mould and the premature ageing of Being able to increase and decrease and we’re committed to offering a range of furnishings like plaster and paint. ventilation speeds is useful for a number modern solutions across all product areas. of reasons. One is that the fan is intelligent Vent-Axia’s smart range of domestic fans Research from the Citizen’s Advice enough to know when and when it can’t offers new-benefits with smart features Bureau shows ‘saving money’ and reduce humidity levels. This reduces the that can bring tangible cost benefits when ‘being more energy efficient’ are the nuisance of the fan running at all times, in installing and running the fan. The PureAir most appealing benefits of smart turn reducing running costs too. Sense fan is supported by the purpose-built technology for consumers. Smart fans will also run on varying settings Vent-Axia Connect app which is available controlled by the user. Some fans like the free from the AppStore and GooglePlay. Smart ventilation is set to transform the UK Vent-Axia PureAir Sense can be controlled Vent-Axia Connect can be used by the ventilation market with new technologies by a purpose-built smartphone app that can electrician to easily configure the fan whilst like odour sensing and humidity controls that also be used by the electrician on install to installing and then by the homeowner to can deal with these issues in a ‘smart’ way. configure its settings. control humidity, fan-speed and PIR settings. New build properties are more airtight and For the eco-conscious homeowner, the modern construction has meant mechanical Every home is different and PureAir Sense is the smart, greener solution ventilation is now a building requirement as homeowners use their appliances for ventilation, too. It’s built-in features less natural ventilation occurs. in slightly different ways. for odour-sensing, humidity controls and it’s LED touch panel earned recognition at Ventilation brands like Vent-Axia have A key driver of the smart home revolution the 2019 Reddot Design Awards 2019 for followed the lead on home automation from is giving homeowners more control over outstanding innovation and design quality. other electrical manufacturers in areas like their appliances. Every home is different and Vent-Axia ranges are now available from lighting and heating to offer smart solutions homeowners use their appliances in slightly LEW Electrical Distributors. Contact us for homeowners and property developers. It different ways. Smart ventilation can adapt today or visit your local LEW branch and will be a useful upselling tool for electricians to what the homeowner needs without any talk to our team. too if they can communicate the benefits to manual effort on their part. This helps keep their customer: cheaper, cleaner, greener running costs low too whilst improving the ventilation. Research from the Citizen’s energy efficiency of the product. Advice Bureau shows ‘saving money’ and ‘being more energy efficient’ are the most appealing benefits of smart technology for consumers. LEW’S NEWS APRIL - JUNE 2020 FOLLOW LEW fb.com/leweletrical @lewelectrical @lewelectrical lew-electrical-distributors 9

Whatin’sthheappening FOOTBALL WITH THE STARS AT LEW WARRINGTON Our newest branch in Warrington against former stars of Hollyoaks, has already got stuck in to Emmerdale and West End stars. supporting the local community. All in aid of Ronald McDonald House, which provides families Branch Manager Dave Gill has a comfortable home from home taken pride in sponsoring local during life changing hospital football teams and is even dusting treatment. off his boots to join in a special We wish Dave and Heart Warriors charity football match. FC all the best of luck for their upcoming games all in aid of a Dave will be playing as part of the worthy cause. team Heart Warriors FC and play KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST www.facebook.com/lewelectrical HAVE YOU SEEN THE EIC HEALTH CALENDER YEAR? The Electrical Industries Chairty (EIC) APRIL - CARING FOR OTHERS For over 100 years the Electrical which provides members of the electrical Industries Charity (EIC) has recognised and energy industry practical support has Supporting those who care for others and that providing individuals with access provided a health calender so people can the pressures which come along. to the right support is the catalyst for focus of important health topics monthly. creating better workplaces and industry MAY - MENTAL HEALTH MONTH communities. Taking care of yourself and others is important and the EIC provides free advice A time to reflect and take care of our mental We are an Industry Charity for to members of the industry across plenty of health and support others around us. Industry People. topics. To help keep focus they’ve split 12 Find out more online popular topics for each month to help raise JUNE - IT’S OKAY TO BE YOU www.electricalcharity.org awareness for various issues. Supporting and accepting people of the LGBTQ community and celebrating pride. 10 ORDER ONLINE 24/7 FOR FREE WITH THE LEW APP FOR THE LATEST NEWS, FEATURES & EVENTS VISIT www.lewelectrical.co.uk

SUPPORTING THE SPARKY’S OF TOMORROW! LEW TEAMS UP WITH LINCOLN COLLEGE We are pleased to to feature in and around the department announce our support for building, and learning materials for students Lincoln College this year and to use to develop their knowledge and our sponsorship of their Technical skillsets. Installations department. ‘As a company local to Lincoln we are really pleased to be able to support the college The department is responsible for the with their provision of education to the next education of over 175 students across four generation of electricians and business academic years who are studying towards owners’, says LEW’s Managing Director, professional qualifications for a career in the Andrew Johnson. electrical trade. We will support the college with the ‘Thank you to all our supplier partners who provision of learning materials and have contributed to the college and towards products, which have been supplied the education of their students. Our hope is through our own supplier manufacturers to build a long, successful relationship with to be used by students for theoretical and Lincoln College that continues to support practical classes. their students with finding a career within our Electrical manufacturers Hager, Scolmore, industry.’ Aico and KSR Lighting have all supported the If you are local to the college and want to initiative and have provided materials for the provide any help to students or the college college that will help develop the learning please feel free to contact experiences of the students. [email protected] They have provided products to be used Some example displays at Lincoln College in technical classes, posters and displays LEW STAFF CELEBRATE AND RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY LEW teams from across the The event also raised a massive branches and head office came £750 for charity. The donation together on the last weekend will be made to the Electrical in February to celebrate our Industries Charity (EIC) which achievements over the year. aims to support those across the electrical & energy industry. Hosted at the Clayton Hotel in Thanks again to all staff and we Leeds, at our annual staff party, look forward to another great staff enjoyed live music from year as #teamLEW. Scapyard Dogs, & entertainment throughout the day. LEW’S NEWS APRIL - JUNE 2020 FOLLOW LEW fb.com/leweletrical @lewelectrical @lewelectrical lew-electrical-distributors 11

PBM MOTORSPORT REVELS NEW BIKE NEW SEASON NEW BIKE PBM Racing owner, Paul Bird, place finish for the season, unveiled the team’s new Ducati with Scott Redding taking racing bike earlier in the year the championship and team alongside team rider, Josh mate, Josh Brookes, five points Brookes, live on the BBC. behind in second. LEW Electrical Distributors The television interview followed remain as a team sponsor for the official team launch which the 2020 season and the logo took place at The Shard, London, can be seen on the livery of the on February 16th where they new VisionTrack Ducatti which first introduced the 235bhp is finished in the distinctive red superbike that will compete in of PBM racing. this year’s British Superbikes The first race of the season has Championship. been postponed but when the action kicks off we wish good PBM are now officially the luck to the PBM team and their most successful team to ever two team riders, Josh Brookes compete in the BSB, having and Christian Iddon. won the title in 5 of the last 7 seasons. Last season they recorded a first and second HICKMAN TO KICK OFF BSB AT SILVERSTONE Peter Hickman will line postponed until further up alongside teammate notice. However the action will return with a 12 round Alex Olsen for this year’s campaign that will culminate British Superbikes with the three-round Championship. The duo showdown taking place at will make up the 2020 Assen, Donnington Park and Smiths Racing BMW team Brands Hatch. for the coming season Good luck to Peter Hickman and will hit the track for and his Smiths Racing team the first race of the year at for the soon to be re-arranged Silverstone. BSB season! Image: Smiths Racing Following pre-season testing, the championship has been KEEP UPDATED WITH LEW www.lewelectrical.co.uk/status fb.com/leweletrical @lewelectrical lew-electrical-distributors 12 ORDER ONLINE 24/7 FOR FREE WITH THE LEW APP FOR THE LATEST NEWS, FEATURES & EVENTS VISIT www.lewelectrical.co.uk