Former Beama ceo David Dossett has been awarded an MBE this week for services to the electrical manufacturing industry.
A key industry figure for 25 years, Mr Dossett led the successful campaign against the harmonisation of plugs and socket outlets in Europe, and also coordinated the Beama worldwide campaign against the counterfeiting of electrical equipment.

He said: "I am greatly honoured to receive this award. It has been a privilege to work in the electrotechnical industry for the benefit of UK plc.

Mr Dossett is currently president of CENELEC, the European electrotechnical standards body. He will receive his award at an investiture ceremony later this year.