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 […]
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 […]
Atlantic Coast Electric Supply (ACES), the leading South Carolina-headquartered independent electrical distributor, welcomed, and rebranded, its acquisition of Carolina Electrical Supply Co with a grand opening celebration. Atlantic Coast Electric Supply Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Rock Hill Location! […]
