ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 5 Editorial electric.ie Electric Bureau Ireland Ltd., Bluebell House Business Centre, Bluebell Avenue, Dublin 12 Tel: (087) 6698028 Info@electric.ie Reg. Dublin: 512293 Colin Sherlock General Manager Layout/Design colin.sherlock@electric.ie DISCLAIMER Electric Bureau Ireland Ltd. accept no responsiblity for the accuracy of contributed articles or statements appearing in this publication. Electric.ie is published by Electric Bureau Ireland Ltd. The magazine is circulated throughout Ireland and is available on wholesale trade counters and from representatives of electrical distributors who are members of EMDA The editor welcomes: contributions of technical papers, information on new products, details of installation projects and all editorial input of interest to our readers. Printed by W&G Baird Friday 17th, November 2023 Intercontinental Hotel, Dublin The EIFI Electrical Industry Awards 2025 will return this year, taking place in the Cusack and Ash Suite at Croke Park on Thursday, 19th September. Electric.ie is proud to be the main sponsor of the event. Additional sponsorship packages are available and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested parties should contact Pat Lehane at pat@pressline.ie or call 086 255 7363. At the recent AGM of the Association of Electrical Contractors Ireland (AECI), Darren Kinsella was formally appointed as President of the country’s largest trade association representing the electrical sector (see page 35). Several key industry appointments have also been announced: Schneider Electric has named Rhonda Doyle as its new Country President for Ireland. At Stiebel Eltron Ireland, John Felgate has taken The objective of the EIFI Awards is to acknowledge, reward and promote industry best practice across all sectors of the electrical supply chain, from product manufacture and distribution through to installation and project completion. There is a category for each of the market segments represented by the EIFI membership – AECI, AEW, ECA, EMDA, LAI and NECI – in addition to the President’s Award, the Apprentice of the Year Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Details are as follows: n Manufacturer/Distributor of the Year Award n Wholesaler of the Year Award n Lighting Manufacturer/Distributor of the Year Award n ECA Contractor of the Year Award n AECI Contractor of the Year Award n NECI Contractor of the Year Award n Innovation Award n Apprentice of the Year Award n President’s Award n Lifetime Achievement Award Assessment process Submissions are being sought through the EIFI member associations, after which the Judging Panel of industry experts will assess all entries, select three shortlisted finalists in each category, and then announce the category winners at a gala lunch in the Cusack & Ash Suite in Croke Park, Dublin on Friday, 19 September. All shortlisted nominees will receive a framed certificate with the overall winner in each category also receiving an engraved trophy. ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY AWARDS 2025 Main sponsor: Cusack & Ash Suite, Croke Park – Friday, 19 September 2025 EIFI Awards 2025 DPS.indd 2-3 the role of Managing Director, while Gustavo Franchi has joined Hager Ireland as Project Sales Engineer. The annual AECI Electrical Trade Show is scheduled for 28th May at the Lucan Spa Hotel. Exhibition space is nearly at capacity, so companies interested in participating are encouraged to contact AECI via www.aeci. ie as soon as possible. Attendance at the event is free and ample parking is available on-site. This edition also features full reports from the SEAI Energy Show and the National Construction Summit. Electricians are advised that Grant is currently offering complimentary CPD courses on the Aerona R290 heat pump system. And finally, don’t miss your chance to win tickets to see Oasis live at Croke Park— details on page 10. Rhonda Doyle, Country President of Schneider Electrical. Catego opport Electric.ie event. How categories In total the opportuni will be allo Catego Innovat An additio is that the Innovation within the which will exhibition ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY AWARDS 2025 The overall winner in each category will receive an engraved trophy.
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