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Lead an award-winning organisation: EDA seeks CEO Designate

15th April 2026

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most respected organisations in the UK’s electrotechnical supply chain. Following a highly successful 12-year tenure by the current CEO, the EDA is seeking a CEO Designate to lead the Association into its next phase of development and opportunity.

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EDA strengthens UK supply chain ties at Light + Building 2026

1st April 2026

A delegation of electrical wholesalers and representatives of the UK’s electrotechnical supply chain travelled to Germany to catch up on the latest trends and network with global manufacturers. See the photo gallery from our visit and read delegate feedback.

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Building the future workforce: 8 leaders honoured at EDA Investor in Training Awards 2026

13th March 2026

2026 Investor in Training Award Winners celebrated at the EDA’s Annual Awards Dinner, Thursday 5 March 2026, in front of 500+ guests from EDA Member and Affiliate businesses. MC for the evening, TV’s Colin Murray with surprise guests Daley Thompson and Dolly P.

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EDA Learning Achievement Awards 2026: 21 High Achievers Set the Standard

12th March 2026

Marking its 12th year, the EDA hosted the annual Learning Achievement Awards on the 37th floor of London’s iconic Shard on Friday 6 March. The 2026 ceremony honoured 21 outstanding individuals from across the UK’s electrotechnical sector, recognising exceptional achievement in Apprenticeships or the EDA’s award-winning Product Knowledge programme.

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Europa announced as latest EDATA data pool sponsor

27th February 2026

EDA Affiliate Member, Europa PLC, has become the latest manufacturer to sponsor the award-winning EDATA data pool, managed by the EDA. Europa becomes one of 27 businesses – a mix of leading wholesalers, manufacturers, and buying groups – to give their backing to the electrotechnical sector’s award-wining data pool.

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EDA drives the future of digital innovation and data excellence in the electrotechnical sector

26th February 2026

7th EDA Annual Digitalisation Forum and Data Quality Awards: over 120 delegates from EDA businesses heard expert speakers and panel discussions tackle the big themes: Sustainability and Environmental Data, and AI and Looking to the Future. Plus, which Manufacturers and Wholesalers were singled out for a 2026 data award?

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