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Managing Shortages with Relationships in Mind
Gene Biben Posted On November 17, 2021


Many of us “old-timers” have previously gone through product shortages in  this industry.  However, I never recall so many products being involved at the same time. How companies deal with this may have longer term affects, however, than in the […]


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NAED Eastern Region – The Comeback Succeeds
David Gordon Posted On November 15, 2021


NAED should be congratulated for its valiant effort to hold the NAED Eastern last week in Austin, TX. By no means did anyone expect the turnout to equal prior conferences from almost two years ago … especially when similar conferences […]


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How Did Graybar, Rexel and WESCO Perform in Q3?
David Gordon Posted On November 7, 2021


Over the past few weeks three of the industry’s major distributors (Graybar, Rexel and WESCO) either made news and/or shared their Q3 performance which provides some insights into the industry and customer segments. DISC Insights DISC just released their Q3 […]


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Lutron & Kaleidescape Bet on Home Theater Growth
Linda Longo Posted On October 24, 2021


This partnership between a lighting and shade control company and a premium private cinema player provider elevates the home theater experience and indicates a rising trend. The popularity of designated home theaters has ebbed and flowed for decades as residential […]


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Helix Electric to Open Manufacturing Plant in Arizona
Linda Longo Posted On September 27, 2021


California-based Helix Electric has selected the city of Goodyear – less than 20 miles from Phoenix – as the site of its new 112,000-sq.-ft. facility for manufacturing and fabricating components for the electrical construction market. According to the Arizona Commerce […]


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Arizona Company Pivots to Help Electrical Contractors
Linda Longo Posted On September 20, 2021


Tempe Trophy, an Arizona-based business specializing in engraving has come to the rescue of its local Tempe electrical and solar contractor customers by shifting its focus toward bolstering inventory levels of copper and electrical wire.     Citing the global shortages […]


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Blazer Helps Next Generation Electricians
David Gordon Posted On September 7, 2021


Blazer Electric Supply Company, Colorado Springs, Colo., held its 9th Annual Blazer Benefit Golf Tournament at Bear Dance Golf Club in Larkspur, Colorado on July 29, 2021. A total of $32,000 was raised to support the local training initiatives of […]


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Leviton Launches Podcast for Electrical Contractors
Linda Longo Posted On September 7, 2021


In a move to deepen its partnership with the electrical contractor community, Melville, N.Y.-based Leviton is debuting a podcast series to address the channel’s concerns and needs. The Contractor Connect Podcast Series covers relevant topics, products, and news as well […]


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Rising Metal Prices … the Why and Possible Consequences
David Gordon Posted On February 28, 2021

Rising Metal Prices

The year has started with seemingly every manufacturer raising prices due to meta pricing. There is a myriad of reasons ranging from a strong residential market to COVID affecting mines and transportation; from production shortfalls to China’s consumption; from the […]


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Home Depot Delivers for the Year … and For Pros
David Gordon Posted On February 23, 2021

Home Depot Delivers

Home Depot shared its fourth quarter earnings report today. Overall, they ended the year hitting it out of the park. While they obviously benefited from COVID and the “stay at home” and building boom, they also reaped the rewards of […]


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