Recently we released our Q3 Pulse of Lighting report which, other than sharing that Q3 was relatively static, also asked a couple of questions that directly lead to growth for the lighting market. The issue is important as the lighting […]
SATCO|NUVO is proud to introduce Reminiscent, their latest line of innovative lighting solutions. This new collection of gray filament lamps beautifully combines the classic look of traditional incandescent lamps with the benefits of modern LED technology, offering exceptional light quality […]
The concept of digital transformation, let alone AI, as a future driver for your organization is probably a folly unless … You have a leader, and leadership team, which believes in change. There are two key words in the above […]
Earlier this week we released the results of our Q3 Pulse of Lighting survey (and click here if you want to order a copy of the report) and Acuity shared their FY Q4 results (which was CY Q3). Bottom line […]
Electrical distributors are faced with a number of challenges. There is the everyday challenge of fighting for business, with most in a “flat” market. There is the challenge to recruit talent. There is the challenge to ensure profitability. Perhaps one […]
Nowadays it’s difficult to open a publication or have a meeting where the terms digital, AI, or eCommerce are not mentioned. The reality is that all are increasing in importance to the efficiency, some say viability, of an electrical distributor. […]
Halco Lighting recently announced a change in sales representation in the Gulf Coast area. SMR Gulf Coast will represent them in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana. “We are proud to announce our newly formed partnership with SMR Gulf Coast. SMR’s […]
Last week IMARK Electrical and AD finalized their merger and the Independent Electrical Supply Division (IESD) of AD was born. Both organizations shared a press release, and letters to suppliers and service providers authored by Bill Weisberg, where they shared […]
I was with a manufacturer last week and we discussed distributor acquisitions and “the why?” One of the data points we discussed was the declining net profitability of the business as a percent of sales and the corresponding increase in […]
At the NAED National, back in May, four of the electrical distribution industry’s associations (NEMRA, NAED, NECA, and NEMA) came together and signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) that essentially said they were going to work together on some macro-industry […]
David Gordon
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