A recent article in Forbes posed this question, “What happens when you don’t build more power plants?” and we’ll add “and the future of the automotive industry is electric cars”. Combine the two, plus the fact that electricity usage is […]
As we’ve mentioned, (article in EW) there are a number of niche applications that represent opportunity for distributors. With business slow, what better way to differentiate yourself than helping your contractors capture business (they need it) and to help end-users […]
As you know, if you file your taxes by tomorrow you may be eligible for a rebate check from the government (they call it a stimulus). But to let it stimulate your business, think about how you can make others’ […]
Whether you are an industrially-oriented distributor or a contractor house, arc flash represents a revenue opportunity for you. If you haven’t developed a strategy to pursue this market with your gear, wiring device, fuse and apparel supplier, you could be […]
Usually the weeks surrounding the holidays are quiet as everyone tries to catch up on paperwork while at the same time complete (or start) preparations for 2008. This year was different as 6 items of significance occurred. In no particular […]
Twas a few days before Christmas and all appeared to be quiet as the industry headed into the New Year. Not much business was to be had as contractors tried to keep warm. Industry warehouses are full, preparing for sales, […]
You may have heard that Hagemeyer received an unsolicited offer from Sonepar and that reportedly Rexel also has some interest. And with Hagemeyer planning to meet with Sonepar to “clarify” the offer, it wouldn’t surprise us to see some type […]
Weekends sometimes provide the opportunity to catch up on reading, which has a tendency to stimulate the mind. So, to start your week, some things to ponder… Congratulations to Lutron’s Aurora wireless radio frequency lighting system and Leviton’s home entertainment […]
Energy efficiency is coming to the home.For years, the knock on CFLs was the price and the form. When CFLs were not price competitive with incandescents, many said the product category wouldn’t take off. But all this is changing.Over the […]
Recently we spoke to a few purchasing people from large builders (production types like Ryan, Pulte, Centex, Toll). While they are suffering, all are doing some building. The goal of our discussion was to better understand their purchasing decision drivers […]
