Mersen Partners with Europa to Deliver Successful Surge Protection Training Day
Mersen recently partnered with Europa, one of the UK’s leading distributors of electrical components, to deliver a CPD-certified training session on surge protection.
In-depth insights into the selection, installation, and benefits of Mersen’ Surge Protection Devices (SPDs)
As a global leader in electrical protection and power management solutions, Mersen recently joined forces with distribution partner Europa to deliver a CPD-certified training session focused on surge protection. The event, held at Europa’s Luton head office, highlighted the importance of proper selection and installation of surge protection devices to safeguard modern electrical systems.
Delivered by Mersen experts Naomi Cuff, Sales Manager UK & Ireland, and Regional Sales Engineer Mark Griffin, the training provided attendees with in-depth knowledge of Mersen’s Surge-Trap® range of DIN rail-mounted Surge Protection Devices (SPDs), as well as practical guidance on how to apply them in line with IEC standards, BS 7671, and industry best practices.
Collaborating with our distribution partner Europa for this CPD-certified Surge Protection training is not just about sharing knowledge – it’s about reinforcing our technical alignment and commitment to raising industry standards.
By equipping professionals with the tools to design safer, more resilient electrical systems, this session demonstrated how expertise and partnership can create real value across the supply chain, ultimately enabling customers to make safer, more confident choices.
Naomi Cuff
Mersen Sales Manager UK & Ireland
The training offered a chance to introduce the broader principles of surge protection, explain SPD functionality, and provide guidance on device selection and installation. We also highlighted how Mersen’s expertise spans beyond surge protection, encompassing fuses, bus bars, cooling technologies, and comprehensive power management solutions for demanding applications.
Mark Griffin
Mersen Regional Sales Engineer
Mersen’s Surge-Trap® SPDs are engineered to provide high-performance protection for a wide range of applications, from OEMs and panel builders to contractors and distributors. The training emphasized correct installation practices and coordination with backup protection, ensuring attendees could make informed, confident choices for their projects.
The session also included a dynamic Q&A segment, fostering open discussion and giving participants the opportunity to explore real-world challenges and solutions.
The training day gave us a valuable opportunity to bring together our internal team and partners to strengthen their knowledge of this important area.
The content was insightful, practical and highly relevant to today’s electrical landscape – and it was fantastic to see such engagement from everyone who attended. Supporting education and upskilling across the industry is a key focus for us at Europa, and this event was a great example of what can be achieved through partnership.
Sonia Freed
Managing Director of Europa
Building expertise in surge protection across the UK
This successful training session with Europa underscored the value of strong collaboration between suppliers and distributors in advancing industry knowledge. By combining Mersen’s technical expertise with Europa’s commitment to professional development, the event not only enhanced understanding of surge protection principles but also strengthened the partnership that supports safer, more reliable electrical systems across the UK. Both companies look forward to continuing this collaborative approach, delivering further training and resources to empower electrical professionals and drive best practices throughout the industry.
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