LEW's NEWS October - December 2021

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021 IS YOUR HOME SECURE? National Security Month is back. LEW is proud to take part in helping get the nation secured with a range of security products and solutions LEICESTER HAGER SUPPLY CHAIN TRADE REWARDS INDUSTRY SHOW CHALLENGES We’ve teamed up Read all about with Hager for a Read all about it on P4 new promotion it on P9 winner MTAOFGKRAEEZEEINPE

Welcome to OUR NEW STARTERS Niketa Cheney Darren Ings Paul Towse HR Admin Graphic Designer Sales Account Manager Head Office Head Office Wakefield Adrian Hill Liam O’Hara Sales Account Manager Sales Account Manager Mansfield Mansfield Roy Wilson Sophie Harrison Sam Duffy Trade Counter / Warehouse / Driver Accounts Payable Clerk Trade Counter / Warehouse / Driver Leeds Head Office Barnsley Andy Homer Lewis Darlow Richard Luke Trade Counter / Warehouse / Driver Sales Account Manager Branch Manager Doncaster Leicester Bury 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 ORDERING IN-BRANCH OVER THE PHONE ONLINE & THE APP OPEN AN LEW WITH LEW TRADE ACCOUNT IS EASY 24/7 ONLINE

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! FIND YOUR LOCAL BRANCH ONLINE www.lewelectrical.co.uk 5 YEARS 15 YEARS Send us your feedback [email protected] Stuart Dukes Lee Martin Gainsborough Head Office FAO Marketing Copyright LEW Electrical LEW Electrical 5 YEARS 10 YEARS Distributors Distributors 2021. Unit 16 All supplied content John Potter Laura Williams Primrose Street Copyright original Regional Head Office Gainsborough creators. All Rights Lincolnshire Reserved. DN21 1HU All information/prices and content correct at time of print. LEW Electrical Distributors can not be held responsible for any change of information/prices/content since date of print. The newsletter contains information about various electrical product/ regulations. All information is not advice/instruction and should not be treated as such.

Branch News LEW LEICESTER TRADE SHOW GOES OFF WITH A BANG! On Friday 23rd July, LEW Leicester “We were delighted to welcome hosted their Trade Show at the home our customers to our Trade of the Leicester Lions to celebrate their Show, and got a great response 1st year of being open! Over 50 LEW from our customers. They customers attended, and were given really got a lot out of it, and the the traditional LEW welcome - top Suppliers also gave us some quality food and a fully stocked bar! great feedback on some of the conversations they were A total of 19 suppliers came to exhibit having” at the event including Scolmore, KSR and Hispec. Alastair Stewart, Branch Manager, LEW Leicester. LEW Leicester opened its doors back in May 2020, at the height of the Keep an eye on our social pages and pandemic. Led by Branch Manager website for further upcoming events! Alastair Stewart, the branch has gone from strength to strength, now employing a total of 7 people in various roles from sales, counter and warehouse. This growth is down to the hard work of all at the Leicester branch. We thought we would give our Leicester customers a chance to try and get away now restrictions are easing, so our top raffle prize was holiday vouchers worth £3000! Neil at Armson Electrical was the lucky winner, and Highcross Building Services Ltd won a 50” TV. 4 ORDER ONLINE 24/7 FOR FREE WITH THE LEW APP GET THE LATEST NEWS & EVENTS ONLINE www.lewelectrical.co.uk

OUR NEW RICHARD LUKE IS THE NEW PETERBOROUGH BURY BRANCH MANAGER BRANCH IS NOW OPEN We are delighted to announce Richard LEW are delighted to announce that LEW will be running a variety of opening Luke as the new Branch Manager at our they have opened up their latest branch offers in order to welcome customers to Bury Branch. in Peterborough, the 15th in the LEW LEW’s Award Winning Service including Rick joins us with over 20 years branch network. This is their first 20% off your first order. experience in the industry and the branch in Cambridgeshire, showing extensive knowledge of the Greater an intent to grow further and become There’ll also be weekly and monthly Manchester area that he will bring to the the UK’s leading Independent raffle prizes for any orders over £100 LEW Bury customers. Electrical Wholesaler. and £250 respectively, where you’ll LEW Bury has been trading since 2015 have the opportunity to win prizes such and was the 8th LEW branch to open, Headed up by Branch Manager Chris as a 50” TV and VR Oculus Headset. after LEW bought the branch from the Mizen, LEW Peterborough is located at previous owner Guild Electrical. Unit 6, on Titan Drive on Fengate, next We are going to host a Trade Show To get in touch with Rick please email to the Recycling Centre. We have a next year, where you will get a chance [email protected] or visit variety of roles within the branch which to meet our key suppliers and enjoy an the branch to meet him and the team. is an exciting time for the area. evening with the LEW Peterborough team. By regularly spending with LEW SIGN UP “We have already established and turning up on the night, you will TO THE LEW some great relationships with also be entered into a draw to win MAILING LIST both customers and suppliers in holiday vouchers worth £3000. the area, and this is something The more you spend, the more entries Don’t wait until the next LEW’S we want to move forward with. you have! Keep an eye on our social NEWS to hear about the latest. The sales counter is the largest pages and website for when this is Sign up to our mailing list for the in the LEW branch network, so announced in 2022. latest news, offers and events from we very much envisage this LEW right into your inbox. branch becoming one of the key We only send about 1 email a branches in the LEW portfolio” week as we can’t stand spam mail just as much as you do. Chris Mizen, Branch Manager, Sign up online for free at LEW Peterborough. www.lewelectrical.co.uk LEW PETERBOROUGH CAN BE FOUND AT Unit 6 Titan Drive, Fengate Peterborough PE1 5XN Tel: 01733 602 761 LEW’S NEWS OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021 fb.com/leweletrical @lewelectrical @lewelectrical lew-electrical-distributors 5

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL HOME SECURITY MONTH National Home Security Month is back for October and LEW is supporting this campaign! The campaign is supported by a range of manufacturers, organisations, and the police who all have the aim to educate and inform the public about home security issues and best practices in securing your property. OUTSMART Smart devices such as Google Nest, You don’t even have to break the bank THE Click Smart and wifi doorbells offer a to make your property smarter, you BURGLARS number of benefits to homeowners for could simply swap your lamps for those THIS improving their security. We realise that with Wifi capabilities which will give NHSM home protection installations can seem you control, and may even reduce your expensive and hard to install and use. energy bills as you’ll only be using your By connecting security cameras and lights when you need them! doorbells to your smartphone, you can receive notifications when movement is You can order a number of smart detected at your property which is great products to protect and enhance your for when you are out the house or on property at your local LEW branch such holiday as you can see what’s happening as Google Nest or Click Smart, and back at home. lamps with smart capabilities, such as Wiz from KSR. These are just a few The convenience of being able to control ideas on how to enhance your your lighting and security is a great way home security this National Home of securing your home this winter. Security Month. 6 ORDER ONLINE 24/7 FOR FREE WITH THE LEW APP SPOTLIGHT ON SPOTLIGHTS! It’s National Home Security Month here at LEW! We want to make sure that everyone is all ready for the darker months, by shining a light on how we protect our commercial properties and homes. Burglaries go up by 25% once the clocks go back in Autumn, so getting the right lighting can prevent you being blindsided. Ask in branch about our LEDvance range of floodlights to ensure your home is kept in the spotlight this National Home Security Month. GET THE LATEST NEWS & EVENTS ONLINE www.lewelectrical.co.uk

INTRUDER ALARMS - PROTECTING YOUR HOME! Here at LEW we are supporting National Home Security Month! As the nights start to draw in and we look forward to Bonfire night, and trick or treating, we want to make sure that folk are clued up when it comes to protecting their property. We know several people are still working from home, but this is the perfect time to get your alarms in working order. We stock brands such as Texecom and Honeywell, so ask in branch now! CCTV SMILE FOR THE CAMERA! We stock several CCTV cameras, ready to give you the peace of mind that your home is fully protected! We stock ESP products such as the ESP Rekor HD 2TB CCTV system including features such as: • C omplete with 4 Channel DVR, Cameras, Cables & System Power Supply • HD 2MP Resolution Viewing and Recording • 4 x 2MP, Day/ Night, Weatherproof Cameras • Intelligent Function, with Perimeter Intrusion Detection & Line Crossing Detection • H.265 Video Compression for Efficient Storage •Pre-Installed Premium Hard Drive 30% of UK Homes with 33% of homes homes are CCTV are 5 now own at fitted with a times less likely least one app Smart Alarm to be burgled controlled CCTV camera LEW’S NEWS OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021 fb.com/leweletrical @lewelectrical @lewelectrical lew-electrical-distributors 7

LEW and Hager are delighted to announce a special promotion throughout October, that is exclusive only to LEW customers. During the month of October, customers who buy Hager products will receive double points! Please note, you will only receive your double points by buying in an LEW branch. For those that aren’t aware, HagerGang rewards is a loyalty scheme – customers build up their points to redeem against rewards with 1 point for every £1 spent (up to 500 points max per invoice). It’s free to join and the rewards on the store are Hager branded items such as screwdrivers and footballs. This will then be doubled during the promotion so customers can get 1000 points if they spend £500. The minimum number of points required to redeem an item in the HagerGang store is 200 and then rewards range all the way up to the value of 2500 points. To redeem points on their account, once registered, the customer simply uploads a pdf invoice or takes a photo of a paper version on their phone with all information clearly seen. Hager then verify it, the points go onto their account and rewards can be ordered. But hurry, you’ve got till the end of October to get those Hager products bought to earn those double points! Please visit www.hagergangrewards.com or speak to a member of the team in one of our branches for more information. T’s & C’s apply, GET THE LATEST NEWS & EVENTS ONLINE www.lewelectrical.co.uk Ask in store for more info. 8 ORDER ONLINE 24/7 FOR FREE WITH THE LEW APP

SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRY CHALLENGES You will no doubt have read in the news partners and suppliers to about the national disruption and ensure prompt deliveries delays in deliveries across the country. and disruption is kept to The supply chain sector and empty a minimum. shelves in our supermarkets along with the lack of HGV drivers are evident in all Q4 2021 and into 2022 LEW will our day to day lives. continue to invest in our stock portfolio to ensure we have the right This alone would be a big task to products on the shelf to support all manage, but coupled with rising raw our customers. material costs and price increases from all sectors, the end of 2021 will Despite these challenges, and be a challenge. any others we face, we will continue to deliver our Award Winning We want our customers to be reassured Customer Service. that the SMT and Buying Team have been planning for 18 months to adapt Please speak to your Account Manager to any supply chain changes, and for any concerns you have. Our Branch we are constantly working with our staff are always happy to help! Farho Intelligent Heating Solutions VICTORIA RANGE The stylish, functional and compact Farho Victoria Range provides a full heating solution and includes benefits such as: • 15 year warranty • Smart Wifi Capability • Range of sizes - from 660-2000 Watts • Eco-Friendly Maximum Performance with Minimum Energy Consumption Please contact [email protected] or call 0330 223 4550 for more information

Whatin’sthheappening LINCOLN WERE Well done everyone! TOUGH ENOUGH On July 31st, LEW Lincoln Branch Staff took part in the Skipton Tough Mudder along with one of their customers, Johnson Electrical Solutions. Between them they saw stunning views across the Yorkshire Dales whilst battling heart-pounding obstacles. It got wet and seriously muddy. It wasn’t all bad though as at the end there was a headband and an ice cold pint waiting for them. More importantly though, collectively they raised £1,1721 (£1,958.75 including Gift Aid) for Newark Emmaus Trust. SPONSORSHIP NEWS FOOTBALL SPONSORSHIP LEW York have decided to sponsor a board at the York City Football Stadium which hosts football and rugby. LEW Leeds recently sponsored a match ball at Morley FC. 10 ORDER ONLINE 24/7 FOR FREE WITH THE LEW APP GET THE LATEST NEWS & EVENTS ONLINE www.lewelectrical.co.uk

NEED SOME HELP? THE EIC IS HERE FOR YOU The Electrical Industries Charity They also offer support specifically for offers a wide range of support apprentices and retired members of services to those who serve and the industry. have served within the electrical To find out more and access services and energy sector. visit www.electricalcharity.org or call 0800 652 1618 or email This includes mental health support, [email protected] financial assistance, career support, legal advice and much more. AWEBB MEMBER OF THE YEAR FOR THE 10TH YEAR IN A ROW! At the recent AWEBB AGM, LEW were awarded the AWEBB Member of the year 2021, a prize which we have now won for the 10th year running. Voted by the Suppliers, this Award is given to the Wholesaler that has developed the best relationships in the industry and has delivered consistently for their customers over the past year. In total, we’ve won this award 12 times, so this is a big indicator to how we have consistently hit our service levels, delivering an industry leading customer experience. A massive thank you to all our suppliers who voted for us, and well done to all our branch teams for delivering success for LEW! We hope our customers continue to enjoy our Award Winning Service! “We’re delighted to win this award for the 10th year running. This is testament to all the work that goes on in all our branches and head office to deliver an industry leading customer experience.” Andy Johnson, Managing Director, LEW. LEW’S NEWS OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021 fb.com/leweletrical @lewelectrical @lewelectrical lew-electrical-distributors 11

BIRCHALL RACING CLOSING IN ON WORLD SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP Ben and Tom Birchall continue to have a great season and are currently leading the championships in the Molson Group British F1 Sidecar Championships with 315 points with only 2 races left in this years calendar at Donington Park and Brands Hatch, it’s looking likely that they will win the championship. HICKY CRUISES Peter Hickman is debuting with his new The BSB Championship finishes INTO THE team FHO Racing BMW, the new team on 17th October at Brands Hatch. SHOWDOWN! in the BSB Championship. As a result of strong performances this season, Peter Image Credit : Peter Hickmans LEW sponsored rider Peter Hickman has reached the Showdown, which is a Instagram @hickyracer60 continues to have a great season with great achievement for his first season FHO Racing, now Superbike racing has with his new team! returned with restrictions easing. “One positive is we are into the On the 22nd August at Hicky’s home Showdown and a huge thank circuit, he won 2 races in the Triple you to the FHO Racing Team. To header, including finishing in a time of be into the Showdown for the 26:10:02, something which meant a lot first year for this team, I know to him. it’s a team that has evolved from the Smiths Team, I’m happy for A delighted Hickman said: myself, the Team, the sponsors and all the supporters and “It is mega feeling to win. We let’s hope we can give them all have had a bad run of luck and something proper to cheer for that first race was perfect. from now on” I knew I had the pace as the FHO Racing BMW has been fantastic. Image Credit: “It was pretty much a perfect Instagram @doubleredphoto race in the end. This is such a tough track, so it feels even better to win, I had to keep my concentration and not make any mistakes, so to be leading until the chequered flag felt like an eternity.” 12 ORDER ONLINE 24/7 FOR FREE WITH THE LEW APP GET THE LATEST NEWS & EVENTS ONLINE www.lewelectrical.co.uk