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Electrical Distributors' Association (EDA)

Founded in 1914, the EDA is the trade association for electrical wholesale distributors in the UK.

Wholesale distributors are the essential link between manufacturers of electrotechnical products and the electricians and electrical contractors who install them.

The EDA supports and represents UK wholesalers, that join as Members, with Affiliated Membership open to manufacturers, solution providers and service providers.

Wholesalers: the essential link in the supply chain
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22 Sector Stars Honoured in the largest trophy presentation in the history of the EDA’s Learning Achievement Awards

14th March 2025

Our annual EDA Learning Achievement Awards Lunch at the iconic Shard in London is a fantastic opportunity to show how the UK\'s electrotechnical sector invests in the professional development of its people. Our 22 winners have each delivered an outstanding result in either the EDA Product Knowledge Modules or an EDA Apprenticeship, came from across the UK and brought with them family, friends and business colleagues with them to enjoy their day in the spotlight.

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Nine winners honoured as EDA Investor in Training Awards celebrates 11th birthday

14th March 2025

Best night of the Year! Such a buzz in the room and a new EDA President, 550 guests, 9 Investor in Training Awards, and £8,730 raised for the Electrical Industries Charity. Plus, TV and radio host Colin Murray took the room by storm and proved to be a brilliant choice. Read on to find who took home an EDA Trophy this year, and get the 2026 Annual Dinner date in your diary.

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EDA Leadership Team Wins Prestigious Award

3rd March 2025

EDA Leadership Team is crowned Team of the Year 2025 at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. Led by CEO Margaret Fitzsimons, the team includes Tracy Hewett, Head of Education and Training, Richard Appleton, Head of Digitalisation and Anne Vessey, Head of Marketing, Communications and Industry Insight. The EDA team delivers exceptional results every year and has grown the Association in stature, delivering major, technologically complex and ambitious projects that have positive, long-term impacts on the sector

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Wholesalers reveal strategies to tackle rising costs in EDA’s Q1 2025 survey

21st February 2025

The EDA has released the findings of its first State of the Sector Survey for 2025. Businesses are struggling to manage rising costs across the board, including wages, energy, rental fees, insurance premiums, and increased supplier prices.

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FULL! EDATA Sustainability and Packaging Data Training Workshop
CEF Durham, Janet Nash House, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, Durham, DH7 8RJ
Thursday 24 April, 10:00 am, 12:30 pm
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How newly proposed Construction Product Safety law will impact electrical wholesalers: webinar
Virtual
Tuesday 29 April, 10:00 am, 11:00 am
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Q2 2025 Talking Shop Teams Dialogue
Virtual
Friday 9 May, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm
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Sportsman's Dinner 2024 will be held at Radisson Blu in Glasgow
Regional Business Forum followed by the Sportsman’s Dinner
Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL
Thursday 15 May
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