Rexel’s North American group was the star performer for the company in Q3. While the overall business was up only 3%, North America more than doubled the group’s performance, coming in at 7.4%. Some key highlights from their press release […]
Last week Graybar announced that their Q3 performance generated $3.29 billion, which represented a 10.7% increase over 2024. While the percentage increase was nominally behind Wesco’s EES performance, from a dollar perspective Graybar’s electrical revenue (excluding datacom and utility) exceeds […]
Over the past year AD has grown significantly with the merger with IMARK and its recently announced merger with The Commonwealth Group. In addition, sales from its independent members continues to soar. According to a recent AD press release, through […]
Casambi, the global leader in wireless lighting controls, today announced a new partnership with Thea Enterprises, a respected manufacturer’s representative in the New York metro area. Casambi and Thea Connect in New York This partnership combines Casambi’s LightingOS™, known to […]
Recently we supported NEMRA on a project to estimate the total distribution sales sold via the assistance of NEMRA independent manufacturer representatives. The percentage exceeded 50% of industry revenues (and if you want to know more, contact Jim Johnson.) Yes, […]
ABB’s search for an independent manufacturer representative to serve New England has led the company to C.C. Pierce. ABB Partners with CC Pierce According to ABB’s press release: “ABB partners with C.C. Pierce to serve New England electrical market ABB […]
As we look forward to 2026 the crystal ball right now is showing slow growth aside from those who will benefit from data centers and possibly the industrial market if they are receiving a new factory or expansion. Those in […]
IDEA’s recent 2025 eBiz conference held earlier this month in Nashville brought together almost 160 people representing 20 distributor, 20 manufacturers, service companies, and IDEA’s staff. The conference expanded its contextual reach from talking data into the burgeoning topic of […]
The aging of the industry continues as Sonepar announces the retirement of Alan Rosenfeld, its Eastern Region President. According to Sonepar’s press release: “Sonepar announced Alan Rosenfeld, East Region President in the U.S., will retire on January 3, 2026, following […]
Yesterday was a big day at Southwire as both Rich Stinson, Southwire’s CEO, and Norman Adkins, Southwire’s President and COO, both announced their retirements. Southwire is welcoming new leadership, from outside the industry. The new President and CEO is Ganesh […]
