Hubbell announced its 2025 earnings on October 28, 2025. Net sales increased 4%, and 3% organically for the entire company, operating margin was 22.0%, and adjusted operating margin was 23.9%, reflecting robust pricing and productivity gains amidst cost inflation. The strong […]
When we think of automation we think of manufacturing. More towards equipment. Typically, your first thought is not food even though food processing is a major market segment. And, within food, the first thought is not bacon … although some […]
Recently I was reviewing our Q3 Pulse of Lighting Report and there were a few things that jumped out at me. They included: Impact of tariffs (I know, duh!) but some comments about Made in America manufacturers. The most promising […]
Last month Current announced that they were developing a network of distribution warehouses throughout the country to bring inventory closer to distributors and end-users. It is a two-tier strategy … some warehouses devoted to material destined for distributors and other […]
Recently we did a project for a manufacturer that was designed to solicit some Voice of the Customer input in preparation for a meeting. Since the meeting was an internal one, they wanted to understand what their staff was thinking. […]
Over the past few weeks I’ve been reading and reviewing industry quarterly earnings reports. Below are observations and key insights regarding nVent, Schneider Electric, and Legrand. nVent The London, UK based designer and manufacturer of electrical connection and protective solutions, […]
Consolidation, which continues to roll through distribution with a number of deals in June, extended through to the rep / agent market. SESCO continued its march across the south, expanding its reach into the Texas market via ERT Lighting and […]
It appears the initial tariff volleys have ended and we’re in for trench warfare for the next 60-90 days while deals get negotiated. The Eastern front will remain volatile given neither party will whisper “uncle” given that China is launching […]
The Intermatic deal is done. It has been rumored for months that Intermatic was being sold. Strategic buyers and private equity firms were mentioned as expressing interest and reviewing “the book” throughout the fall (and some mentioned even last summer.) […]
Since President Trump signed Executive Order 14220 on February 25th titled “Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Copper” the price of copper … On 2/25/25 was $4.4860 On 3/3/205 was $4.5765 On 3/19/25 was $5.0760 On 3/26/25 […]
