Electric.ie September/October Edition

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & W ebsite for the Irish Electrical Industry • 41 **** Representing IRISH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS' interests at: Electrical Industries Federation of Ireland NSAI Technical Committees Solas Apprenticeships **** Employment Law and Technical Advice Special rates with ARACHAS insurance BIG RED BOOK / CLOUD accounting software Discount rates on our many courses - Safe Pass, Manual Handling, MEWP, Electrical Estimating and more Distributors of New Wiring Rules IS10101 and IS 3217 & IS 3218 Standards **** If you are an ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, AECI MEMBERSHIP will add value to your business We Welcome New Members Contact us today - Association of Electrical Contractors (Ireland), Woodview Centre, Main Street,Celbridge, Co. Kildare. W23 C8W2 Phone: +353 (01) 610 2715 info@aeci.ie www.aeci.ie Association of Electrical Contractors of Ireland. A driving force in the Irish Electrical Engineering and Contracting Industry since 1960. Over 200 contractor members employing over 3,000 electricians and apprentices. Supplying comprehensive Technical and Business support and facilities. ECI Lighting Announce Gary Dwyer as MD S ince joining ECI in 1997, Gary has held the role of Finance Director. During this time, while managing the company’s finances Gary also developed a broad set of commercial skills, and his knowledge and experience in the industry places him perfectly to now take on the responsibilities of this new challenge. Declan Hanratty, Chairman of ECI Group, commented “These are exciting times for ECI and Gary’s appointment reflects the ambition we have to continually grow our businesses and provide professional, modern and accessible lighting and energy solutions to our customers in the Irish market and beyond. On behalf of all at ECI, I wish him every success in his new role." As a result of Gary’s promotion, Mark Smith, who has been with ECI since 2017 as our Management ‒ The ECI Group have recently announced the appointment of Gary Dwyer as Group Managing Director. Industry News Accountant, will now take up the position of Financial Controller. Gary commented “My recent appointment will, I hope, bring about many positive changes in our company in the months and years ahead. While I will continue to stay close to most matters financial in the business, I will be passing down many of the responsibilities I have held dear for many years now to the very capable Mark Smith. Everyone on the team wishes Mark success in this next step in his ECI career.” ECI Lighting celebrated being in business 60 years last year and they pride themselves on keeping ahead of the curve so they will last another 60. There are lots of exciting and new opportunities being explored at ECI Group which will improve the business and its offerings. During a tough last year and a half for the construction industry, the ECI Group has continued to grow, most recently with ECI Energy’s investment in Acutrace Ltd, an energy measurement software company, which will allow the ECI Group to offer additional energy saving solutions to its clients. www.ecilighting.ie