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Editor’s COMMENT
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ISSUE 115 SEPT/OCT 2026
Keeping up with industry changes
Welcome to our Sept/Oct edition, hot off the press in time for Electex Dublin. We can’t wait to catch up with exhibitors and visitors alike at the National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown over September 9-10. Two other upcoming events worth supporting are the Irish Electrical Benevolent Association Winter Ball in the InterContinental Dublin on November 20, and the Electric Lunch in aid of the Electrical Industries Charity at the Europa Hotel Belfast on February 12, 2027. See inside for further details. Features include a 10-page special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Century Electrical Wholesale, which has expanded from a small unit on Boucher Crescent in Belfast into a nine-branch network in Northern Ireland and 14 branches operating under the National Electrical Wholesale brand in the Republic of Ireland. Constant evolution has kept the group at the top of its game, and CEW’s new Renewables Centre at its Dunmurry head office also features in our Focus on
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20 Cover story: Rointe’s Inverter Smart Adaptive, Rointe Nexa and simplified product range make specification, installation, maintenance and control easier from first fix to handover. 34 25th anniversary: CEW is celebrating a quarter century of serving electrical contractors and businesses with quality products, expert advice and outstanding customer service. 45 Focus on Renewables: Our bumper guide to the latest products and services supporting net zero from Bellew Electrical, CEW, GARO, NEW, Solutions, SRNE Solar and more. 75 Grant’s Quick Recovery Cylinder: Hot water storage is increasingly important as electrical contractors take a greater role in heat pump installation and commissioning. 83 Advanced voice alarms: Custom Electronics supplies trusted solutions from 4EVAC for commercial, educational, healthcare, transportation and infrastructure projects worldwide. 98 Tool Talk: For quality, comfort, durability and innovation, Snickers Workwear has always represented the gold standard for our resident expert Alan O Connor in his latest column.
Renewables. Enjoy! Alyson Magee
THE TEAM: Managing Director Karen McAvoy Editor Alyson Magee Media Manager Janice Uprichard Head of Digital Comms Grace McSherry Production Lead Julie Anne Guiney Head of Digital Creative Michael Joyce Office Manager Andrea Simpson
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