Greg Baker, President and CEO of JD Martin, is pleased to announce industry veteran Allen Austin has joined the company effective June 6, 2022. In a newly created role, as the VP of Renewable Energy and E-mobility division, Allen will lead efforts to deliver […]
The typical Rockwell distributor is tasked with growing their industrial automation business, growing their MRO business and increasing their contractor sales (since most also sell to commercial construction contractors to have a balanced business.) Some also sell industrial supplies and […]
John Gross, known as Dr. Copper, authors a weekly newsletter providing significant information on many commodities. He frequently adds some commentary in introduction highlighting some trends. In this week’s issue he shared: “The last time we looked, WTI crude oil […]
The recently signed Infrastructure bill’s wide scope provides ample opportunity for project work in the electrical industry. Peter Ferrell, Manager/Connectivity & Data Policy for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), detailed the benefits of the bill and announced the creation […]
The uncertainty stemming from the COVID pandemic kept utility rebates in a holding pattern the last two years, however, 2022 is showing movement in many areas as some programs reset and others launch. Pittsburgh-based service provider turned technology company Encentiv […]
City Electric, the Texas-based, $1 billion plus electrical distributor with over 525 locations, and seemingly another location opening every week, throughout the country continued the rash of recent electrical distributor acquisitions, this time with a twist. The twist is that […]
Energy costs keep rising. Natural gas is approaching $5 and Goldman Sachs is projecting oil at $90 / barrel by the end of the year. And now we’re hearing about curbs on energy consumption in China (which could further exasperate […]
SOLTECH, a leading commercial solar LED lighting manufacturer, has announced that it is the first North American manufacturer to achieve UL listing for an ALL-IN-ONE design, off-grid solar light fixture, under UL’s new 8801 solar luminaire outline of investigation. The […]
Turtle and Hughes and Southwire are two in the electrical industry who are embracing one of the biggest trends in business – sustainability. Over the past decade, perhaps longer, there has been increased interest, and focus, on sustainability to improve […]
Staying on top of industry trends, Topaz is excited to launch their innovative new Insulated Bonding Bushings, ideal for solar photovoltaic applications. Developed specifically for the growing solar industry, these bushings are designed to be corrosion resistant, offer a UV-resistant […]
