IN THIS ISSUE
Editor’s COMMENT An evening of camaraderie & celebration Congratulations to the winners at Ireland’s Electrical Awards 2026, and our thanks to the event sponsors and guests for their contribution to a great evening of camaraderie and celebration. It’s been a busy few months for industry events. Also featured inside are the AEW Awards Lunch, ECA 125th Anniversary Dinner and National Golf Day, AJ Hurst’s 90th anniversary Innovation Expo and the Electrical Industries Charity Shield. Coming up next is Electex Dublin, at the National Indoor Sports Arena in Blanchardstown over September 9-10 – see inside for further details. Also in this edition: features on Lighting and a case study on the impressive new £40m Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, led by Queen’s in partnership with Ulster University and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. Two new merchant branches are profiled, EWL Electric in Sandyford, Dublin and CEW Derry/Londonderry, alongside the latest industry news and product launches. 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 Designer Amie Boyle Office Manager Andrea Simpson
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ISSUE 114 JULY/AUG 2026
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13 Wiring Regs: IET urges the electrical sector to ensure alignment with Amendment 4 (2026) to the 18th Edition, reflecting the fast-paced evolution of new technologies. 14 Manufacturer investment: Cembre marks a milestone in its growth strategy, expanding into Ireland with a new 7,552sqft warehouse and modern meeting facilities in Dublin. 17 Merchant news: Century Electrical Wholesale has opened its eighth branch in Northern Ireland, a spacious and conveniently location at the Skeoge Industrial Park in Derry. 28 Celebrating excellence: Top talent driving the sector forward has been honoured at Ireland’s Electrical Awards 2026, held in the Crowne Plaza Dublin - Blanchardstown on June 5. 46 Factory of the Future: Stothers (M&E) has delivered complex MEP services for Queen’s new AMIC facility designed to support next-gen engineering, research and innovation. 71 AEW Awards Lunch: CEF, EWL Electric, Fegime, IEBG, Kellihers and independent electrical wholesalers nationwide collected awards for WEEE recycling and staff training.
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