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EDA Forum comes to Manchester

June 9, 2022

EDA businesses turned out in force for June’s Manchester Regional Business Forum: over 100 representatives came along to hear about fresh ideas, latest opportunities and developments for our sector.

All the presentations are available to download via the links below.

Wholesaler's view on training
Mark Ashworth Takes questions from the floor

Director of ABM Electrical Wholesale Ltd, Mark Ashworth (he’s also an EDA Investor in Training Award winner) joined Tracy Hewett, Head of Education and Training at the EDA, to share how upskilling the ABM Team using the EDA Product Knowledge modules has improved their teams’ confidence and boosted sales.

Register now for the Uxbridge Regional Business Forum

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Career guide that's perfect for interviewees and new recruits
Power It Up a guide to a career in the electrotechnical supply chain
Delegates said "Great venue - well put together forum!" "Very informative"

Download the presentations

WERCS and the LIA: Important legislative changes for wholesalers

WERCS: Stewart Price, WERCS Scheme Manager
Lighthing Industry Association: Bob Bohannon, Head of Policy & Academy

Stewart Price of WERCS (l) and Bob Bohannon of the LIA
Latest contractor insights from the ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association)

Stephen Murray (right), ECA President and MD at WT Jenkins Ltd and Jim Johnson (left), North West Regional Manager, ECA

ECA's Jim Johnson (l) and Steve Murray (r) current EDA President
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Paul-Jenner-and-Luke-Biddle
B2BE-and-the-Aico-Team
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Meeting up in Manchester
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L-R: Adrian Howden, B.E.G. (UK) Ltd; Simon Twaite, T.N. Robinson; Steve Bridgman, T.N. Robinson; Adrian Frearson, Kosnic Lighting
Over 100 delegates joined us in Manchester