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Bernard Lynch, 1960 - 2021
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Bernard Lynch, Business Development and Marketing Manager for AP Haslem. A well-known and much-loved personality within Ireland’s electrical industry, Bernard was MC for the annual IEBA Ball and the EFI awards. In tribute to Bernard, Keith Haslem, Managing Director for AP Haslem, said his passing left a “huge void” in the company that would be “impossible to fill.” “All of us at AP Haslem are shocked and stunned. Bernard was a great friend and colleague to everyone; staff, customers and suppliers alike. He was a mentor to me since he began working with us in March, 2015, and his influence and contribution to the development of our business has been immense across all sectors. “He was a wonderful man and a true gentleman, who will be deeply missed by all who have had the privilege to know him.” We would like to take this opportunity to extend our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues during this very difficult time. Bernard was a vibrant and esteemed member within the Irish electrical industry and his loss will be felt by all. ‘Awonderful man and a true gentleman’
Knightsbridge converts waste cardboard into ‘stuffers’ - crinkle-cut packing.
The future’s bright for Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring devices, accessories and lighting – is demonstrating it is committed to a brighter future with a move to sustainable packaging that is both 100% recyclable and made from 100% recycled materials. In the case of cardboard boxes, the company has teamed up with the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) to ensure its packaging comes from wholly recycled sources and is certified as such – look out
for the FSC logo on these new materials. Where products were previously sold in plastic ‘clamshells’, these will now be sold in recyclable and biodegradable polybags. The company also tasked its in-house recycling team to see what use could be made of materials received that would ordinarily go to waste. Its latest bright idea is converting incoming cardboard into ‘stuffers’ – the crinkle-cut packing that secures products within their outer cartons.
Scolmore announces newGroup Commercial Director
Jim Hutchinson has been promoted to Group Commercial Director at Scolmore following his 18-month tenure as Commercial Manager for the company. He will now oversee all commercial procedures across the Scolmore group of companies which includes Click wiring accessories, Ovia lighting, ESP security and fire protection, and Unicrimp cable accessories. A well-known figure in the electrical industry, Jim has amassed more than 30 years’ experience and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to call upon, having worked primarily within customer- facing roles across a broad spectrum of well-known businesses and predominantly premium brands. Commenting on his promotion, Jim said,
Jim Hutchinson, newly appointed Group Commercial Director, Scolmore.
“It’s a privilege to have been given the opportunity to further develop my career within the Scolmore Group and to be a member of a highly experienced and committed senior management team. We have exciting plans in place for 2021 and beyond, and I’m thoroughly looking forward to playing my part in executing key initiatives to develop further opportunities for our customers.”
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