Canada try
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The British contestant Electrician Gavin Battersby only managed tenth place in the Commercial Wiring event which was part of the 35th World Skills Competition in Montreal, Canada. He achieved 504 points and was awarded a Diploma of Excellence. His failure to win a medal was blamed on his slow start. The World Skills Competition involved 600 participants competing in 41 different trades, such as bricklaying and confectionary. Some 34 countries took part in 1999, with the UK coming 10th in the medal table. The next Olympics will be held in 2001 in Seoul, South Korea.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 2000
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ECA reign in Spain
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The 1998 annual Electrical Contractors Association Electrical Industry Conference was held in Spain, which developed the theme of good practice within the industry. Delegates were given a talk on how to ensure customer satisfaction and build on customer service. Other topics covered by speakers included increasing productivity, reducing costs and effective use of information technology. The final talk of the meeting was on lighting technology, with presentations from Thorn Lighting and Osram.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1998
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People power
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There has been a slow take up of the UK Investors in People (IiP) standard scheme, which is aimed at promoting training and education throughout the industrial sector. Only 6 firms have applied for the award in 1998, with another 38 deciding whether or not to enter. Southern Electric Contracting has been awarded an IiP, claiming its acknowledges the true potential of its employees. Iip has been taken up by up to 31% of UK industry.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1998
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