Mersen strengthens industry expertise as a CPD-certified training provider

(See Mersen at Machine Building North, 13 May 2026, on stand 125)

This accreditation underscores Mersen's dedication to helping engineers, contractors, OEMs, and distributors stay at the forefront of best practices, safety standards, and emerging technologies.

Committing to raising industry standards

Mersen's CPD membership reflects a long-standing philosophy: technical expertise must be shared widely to create safer and more resilient electrical infrastructures. Through CPD-accredited training modules, Mersen aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and confidence needed to design, install, and maintain systems that meet the highest levels of compliance and performance.

These training programmes are carefully developed by Mersen's technical specialists, ensuring they remain aligned with key industry standards such as IEC requirements, BS 7671, and the latest innovations in circuit protection.

Comprehensive training based on real-world expertise

As a CPD-certified provider, Mersen offers technical courses on surge protection devices (SPDs) - principles, selection, and installation - but also encompassing Mersen's broader expertise in fuses, bus bars, cooling technologies, and comprehensive power management solutions for demanding applications.

Each module combines clear technical explanation with practical, application-focused insights, ensuring participants leave with actionable knowledge for their day-to-day work.

The sessions are delivered by experienced Mersen engineers who bridge theory and practice, making complex concepts accessible while maintaining high technical rigour.

CPD training delivered with Europa in 2025

As part of its CPD-certified offering, Mersen delivers training in partnership with distributors, OEMs, and engineering organisations. One successful example in 2025 was the CPD-accredited surge protection training day hosted in collaboration with Europa, a leading UK distributor of electrical components.

During this session, Mersen trainers provided an in-depth look at the Surge-Trap range of SPDs, installation best practices, and coordination requirements. The event showcased exactly how Mersen's CPD programme helps raise technical competence across the industry - strengthening distributor knowledge, supporting specifiers, and delivering immediate practical value to participants.

While this was just one event, it exemplified how Mersen's CPD-accredited training adds measurable impact through real-world application and direct engagement with industry professionals.

Empowering the electrical sector through trusted knowledge

By delivering accredited, high-quality training, Mersen ensures that electrical professionals remain equipped to tackle modern challenges - including increasing system complexity, evolving regulations, and growing expectations for reliability and safety.

Through ongoing educational initiatives, technical partnerships, and a steady rollout of CPD modules across multiple product lines and disciplines, Mersen continues to invest in the future of the electrical sector - supporting safer, smarter and more resilient systems for all.