The National Association of the Electrical Engineering Business (NETA) exists to bring together enterprises serving in electrotechnical industry. These enterprises are wholesalers of the electrotechnical products, international and local manufacturers, installers, system integrators, universities and colleges. Current members of the Association represent all kinds of electrotechnical production and solutions for the industrial, building and service projects, including cables, components, lighting equipment, electrical boxes and ventilation systems as well as fully automatized control systems and robotics.

World Electric and its customer Meisner Electric, joined forces to help convert the Miami Beach Convention Center into a field hospital to treat COVID-19 patients. This was a group effort which now means that all patients are now able to have access to the necessary facilities and equipment. Read more

FME is the Italian national association of Electical Wholesalers. Its aim is to represent and to defend the interests and the business of its members and of the electrical market in general. In 2018 it counts 100 members with around 900 outlets for an annual turnover in 2017 of around 5 billion. One the main activity is to collect datas and statistics of sell in and sell out.

VEG, the German Association of Electrical Wholesalers, was founded by 14 electrical wholesalers in Frankfurt 1910. The main objective of the association is to protect and promote the interests of affiliated companies to suppliers, industrial associations, and on a political level. Today, the head office based in Bonn represents 76 companies with 878 business locations all over Germany and affiliated members in Austria. Approximately 20 000 employees generate an annual turnover of 9 billion euros. Each of the companies is also a member of one or more of the eight regional VEG associations. The VEG is a member of the Federal Association of Wholesale, Foreign Trade, Services BGA in Berlin.

Elektroforeningen EFO was established in 1918, and represents both wholesalers, manufacturers and importers. We have 146 members with a total revenue of more than 50 billion NOK and over 13.000 employees. EFO are able to proactive create opportunities and reduce the threats for the members. We also increase and strengthens the business playfield significantly. Our 4 focus areas are: Norway as the first fully electrified country Digitalization of the building and construction sector Accelerate transition from linear to circular economy Business intelligence and analyses for the industry

Serving and representing the UK’s electrical wholesale sector for over 100 years The EDA is a membership organisation, representing the interests of the UK’s electrical wholesale sector. Launched in 1914 as the Electrical Wholesalers’ Federation (EWF), the Association refocused and rebranded in 1998 as the EDA. Membership is available to electro-technical wholesalers, and manufacturers and service providers can join as affiliated members. Joining the EDA unlocks a package of benefits including: Networking Events Training and Apprenticeships Business Advice and Information Initiatives, Campaigns and Projects Recognition, Visibility and Exposure The EDA has been a member of the European Union of Electrical Wholesalers (EUEW) since 1960.

SHE groups 16 professional distributors of electrical engineering, each of them covers the area of the whole country. Nearly 7,500 people work in nearly 1,000 commercial establishments of companies belonging to the Union. The main activities of SHE are related to information exchange, professionalization of the wholesale market, cooperation with association of producers, environmental, quality and certification issues (lighting, apparatus). The SHE companies are market leaders and want to strengthen this position by achieving the highest standards in the industry.

VES is the Swiss Association of Electrical Wholesalers and was founded in 1914. Its purposes are to safeguard and promote the technical, economical and political interests of its members and also to promote the branch-specific education and training. Another purpose, the rationalization of the material management, was established by the self-help organization ELDAS, founded in 1997, to which all VES members belong. VES represents four wholesaling companies with in total 26 outlets. Currently, 1 450 employees of the VES members generate an annual turnover of 950 million euros. VES joined EUEW in 1956.

EDA / ‘COVID-19 & Social Distancing: Practical Guidance for Electrical Wholesale Branches’ covers every aspect of a typical branch structure giving ideas and advice on how to adapt processes whilst continuing to trade safely during the pandemic. Read more

FEDIBEL, the FEderation of DIstribution in Belgium of ELectrical Materials is the essential link between the manufacturers and the professional customers i.e. mainly installers for the industrial, tertiair and residential sector. FEDIBEL formerly named ICGME was founded in 1925, has 22 members and represents 85% of the total turnover of the electrical wholesalers in Belgium (estimated 1,2 billion €). Three hundred thousand active products out of an available total of 1,8 million references are distributed through 160 point of sales (branches) The products are divided into categories such as cables, electrical installation materials, lighting, domotics, household appliances, data & communication systems, HVAC systems, applications for renewable energy, ecological products, industrial products, safety equipment and tooling. FEDIBEL employs more than 2000 employees and is part of the F.E.E. – the Federation of Electricity and Electronics in Belgium.

FDME represents and defends the interests of professional distributors of electrical and HVAC equipment towards public authorities and other economic actors for French market. FDME represents 145 members companies, 176 brands, nearly 1700 outlets, nearly 6 billion euros of turnover and 12 500 employees. FDME’s members are companies like international groups, groups of SMEs, independents. In France, nearly 85% of electrical and HVAC equipment is distributed by the outlets of FDME’s members companies. In a constantly changing economic, social, environmental and political context, FDME always promotes collective action and reinforcement of synergies with others professional organizations of wholesalers and electrical and HVAC industry.

Finnish Electrotechnical Trade Association (STK) is the association of electrical wholesalers, manufacturers and importers. STK promotes competitiveness of its members and the total supply chain by providing product data services, statistics and communication services and by contributing actively to the development of the electrical branch in Finland. The association has circa 80 members of which 12 are wholesaling companies and the rest are manufacturers or importers. The association represents all major players of electro-technical trade in Finland.

Steven Van Belleghem / Humans have always been fascinated with artificial ‘servants’. Even if the first digitally operated and programmable robot was only invented in 1954 by George Devol, our interest in the matter goes way back. Just think of the talking mechanical handmaidens that the Greek god Hephaestus built out of gold or the clay golems of Jewish legend. Read more

MDM / Over the past six weeks, we have been working with many distributors, manufacturers and retailers to adjust the future demand of products because of the effects of the COVID-19 virus. It is not surprising that some products have increased in demand while others have experienced a significant decrease in usage. Read more

Sonepar / Arnold Calderon at the Sacchi Logistics Center is truly one of the Sonepar heroes of our time and is playing an essential part of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

EuroCommerce & UNI-Europa / The EU Social Partners in the retail and wholesale sector are working together to ensure the continued safety of its workforce who are interacting daily with European consumers, while working to avoid the present COVID-19 pandemic putting at risk the 29 million jobs in the sector in Europe. Read more

Siemens / Imagine every aspect of your organization, secure for purpose. Siemens can help you toward this vision with a holistic approach to cybersecurity that provides peace of mind through leading operational industry standards. Read more

Deloitte / As the countries around the world slowly reopen for work fighting COVID-19, Deloitte Punit Renjen and his team offer a valuable source for knowledgeable insights into Government response. Read more

WKO offers a comprehensive Coronavirus Info Service on its website together with Chamber of Commerce as the main resource. Read more

CNN / A guide to helping and getting help during the Covid-19 outbreak. Read more

Fedibel / Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the government took very drastic measures to combat the spread of the virus, so drastically that we switch as much as possible to digital solutions to make the world go further. Read more

VELTEK / In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, VELTEK's Board of Directors has decided to cancel the planned Anniversary and to conduct the general meetings digitally on June 19 as an alternative to physical attendance. Read more

Brandwatch / Register to find out how consumers are reacting across different categories, sectors, and regions: - What perceptions are towards Covid-19 - How consumers have altered behavior - How buying habits are evolving - Patterns and differences across geographies and sectors Read more

FDME / The guide to good health safety practices for the continuity of activity of the agencies of the distributors of the second work and industry building developed by the FDME, FNAS, FFQ, FND has just been validated by the Directorate General of Labour. Read more

Steven Van Belleghem has made a new presentation that summarizes his thoughts on customer experience during and after the pandemic. Read more

Ian Heller / Despite the many columns and webcasts predicting distribution’s post-pandemic “new normal,” it’s going to be a long time before our industry settles back into a rhythm. For now, expect a “new abnormal,” where powerful forces will continue to transform the industry and redefine how you must compete to win. Read more

EDA has created a dedicated COVID-19 Hub where you will find summart information and resources. Read more

FME, together with ANGAISA, writes to the government to underline what are the priorities of the building and furnishing supply chains, as well as what are the proposals that the organizations intend to bring to the competent offices. Read more

Industry leaders across continents come together for a special webinar on the future of global retail in times of COVID-19.

FEDET / In this webinar, we update companies on the consequences of the Coronavirus crisis based on the information we have collected so far. We will discuss working on site and how clients deal with this. We also answer questions and point out tools that can mitigate impact. Read more

ABB / We care deeply about all the communities around the world affected by the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, customers, partners and the societies we operate in remain our number one priority and we are working hard to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infections. Read more

Siemens / We are in this together: We are setting up an aid fund to combat the global COVID-19 pandemic. All donations from employees will be matched by Siemens. Our managing board joins in, starting with our CEO Joe Kaeser donating €1 million. Read more

EFO / As all member companies and EFO experience a different time and everyday life, it is important for us to keep you updated on what is happening. Read more

AGEFE issues a declaration to the Ministry of Internal Affairs on Circulation of Workers due to COVID-19. AGEFE considers it is useful to make a general clarification on the matter, especially since the statements made tonight by the Minister of Internal Affairs seem to be clear that the actions to monitor the movement of citizens during the state emergency will be intensified. Read more

World Electric / Last week, upon receiving work that the local hospitals were overwhelmed with patients diagnosed with COVID-19, World Electric and its customer Meisner Electric, joined forces to help convert the Miami Beach Convention Center into a field hospital to treat coronavirus patients. Read more

The European Commission is coordinating a common European response to the coronavirus outbreak. We are taking resolute action to reinforce our public health sectors and mitigate the socio-economic impact in the European Union. Read more

Ledvance / Times on the world market are uncertain - flexibility is the order of the day. However, in order to be able to react flexibly, high cash balances are essential. Creating this is a challenge for many companies. In addition to traditional working capital financing, new, innovative methods such as reverse factoring can be a solution. Read more

As of March 20, 168 countries, areas or territories have reported that 209,839 people have contracted COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, known as SARS-CoV-2. Read more

ADIME provides a comprehensive daily update and a vast resource of government measures and support initiatives on its website. Read more

EDA / Whilst being furloughed and on lockdown one of our senior sales staff Carl Haycock has kept himself busy by doing some fantastic training modules from the Electrical Distributors'​ Association (EDA). Read more

The COVID-19 Data Portal was launched in April 2020 to bring together relevant datasets for sharing and analysis in an effort to accelerate coronavirus research. It enables researchers to upload, access and analyse COVID-19 related reference data and specialist datasets as part of the wider European COVID-19 Data Platform. Read more

We invite leaders across sectors, from governments and businesses to artists and philanthropists, to join a global pledging effort – the Coronavirus Global Response on 4 May. The goal is to raise €7.5 billion to develop a vaccine and deploy it to every single corner of the world. Read more

Watch the latest Ranking on COVID-19 and responses by different countries. Published by Deep Knowledge Group (DKG), an international organization that deals with the analysis of scientific data, the research measures each country on 72 parameters. These include the extent of quarantine, its compliance, economic support measures, the state of healthcare, the availability of corona tests and the degree of hospital equipment. Read more