With the electrical industry being challenged with staffing at all levels, it’s important for electrical distributors and manufacturers to invest in those who desire to be part of the industry (apprentices) as these are tomorrow’s customers … either as installers […]
With business returning to a more “normal” pace, defined as “slow growth” looking forward, leading distributors are focused on improving the operational / warehouse aspects of their business. While national chains, over the years, quickly moved to a CDC or […]
IMARK Group Jerry Knight, President Emeritus, IMARK Electrical and Bob Smith, President, IMARK According to a press release from IMARK Group, “After more than 20 years of outstanding service to IMARK Electrical members and suppliers, Jerry Knight has announced his […]
Warehousing is core to a distributor’s value proposition. Customers expect distributors to carry inventory. The 2023 NAED PAR report (2022 data) stated that, on average, 72% of distributor sales emanate from their warehouse. Given the importance of a warehouse to […]
Espen Technology, a leading manufacturer of indoor LED lighting and electric vehicle (EV) chargers, today announced the launch of its new emergency lighting brand, Outage MasterTM. The new brand offers emergency lighting, exit signs, and emergency inverters. There are also […]
Are you thinking about technology investments but just aren’t sure or ready to pull the trigger? Gregory A. Smith, CEO of G Group Holdings, and whom many remember as EVP for Granite City Electric Supply and as VP Strategic Accounts […]
The electrical market has become more nuanced in the past few years. National statistics, and perhaps national strategies, mean less than every before. Why? Consider: Geographic tendencies Concentrations of market / vertical segments Population shifts State tax policies which have […]
Inline Electric Supply, a leading IMARK Electrical distributor, and the largest independent electrical distributor in Alabama, recently acquired TVW Electrical Supplies. According to a press release from Inline, “Inline Electric Supply Company is excited to announce the acquisition of […]
Earlier this month, along with about 10,000 of my friends and 2-3,000 electrical apprentices, I visited the Philadelphia Convention Center to attend the NECA Conference. While this annual event is designed to support electrical union contractors, it may evolve into […]
Just like electrical distributors are deciding their future with a number deciding to sell as companies go through generational change and succession decisions, so are independent electrical manufacturer representatives, which creates opportunities to expand their footprint while also retaining distinctive […]
David Gordon
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