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CWS is Beijer Ref UK supplier of the year

CWS MD Mark Colclough (centre) receives his company’s award from Beijer Ref UK and Ireland’s MD Hayley Cattell and group purchasing director Greg Cattell

UK: Birmingham-based Cable And Wholesale Supplies has been named as Beijer Ref UK and Ireland’s Supplier of the Year 2025.

The award was presented at last night’s annual suppliers’ dinner in York. 

CWS specialises in the supply of LED lighting, electrical cable, data cable, industrial control gear, along with domestic and commercial electrical products.

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