For the most part the electrical supply chain is back to normal … except if you need switchgear and transformers. Reportedly the switchgear manufacturers are investing to build capacity and feel they can “catch up” within a year (okay, there […]
If you’re in the electrical industry you know about UL. After all, every manufacturer has something that has needed UL testing. But did you know that UL has salespeople who call on manufacturers? UL is looking for a sales extraordinaire […]
MaxLite, a global leader in energy efficient lighting, announced the amicable settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit that had been initiated against the company by Jiaxing Super Lighting Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. (“Jiaxing Super Lighting”), a Chinese contract manufacturer based […]
EiKO promotes Lynnette Schaeffer to Sr. Director of Marketing and Training. Lynnette will be responsible for all aspects of marketing, training and education for distribution partners, customers, end users, agents, and industry professionals in the Industrial and Commercial channel. EiKO […]
DCKAP, a technology company that simplifies digital commerce for distributors, recently released launched a new season of its Driven podcast show, which explores leaders’ stories, digital journeys and insights on trends in distribution. Kicking off the new season of Driven: […]
Springtime temperatures are rising which can only mean three things … Q2 is quickly coming to an end, summertime is around the corner, and it’s time for our 2023 Q2 Pulse of Lighting survey. And we need your input by […]
At last month’s NAED, almost everyone I met asked about expectations for the second half of the year. Overall, distributors were positive whereas many manufacturers were expecting a “flat” market. This follows publicly held distributors reporting a good Q1 and […]
Incentive travel programs can help accelerate sales, especially for contractor-oriented distributors, as well as share appreciation for a customer’s support. Why do these programs work? Because they provide contractor management another reason to consider a distributor when they have discretion […]
To combat the challenges of today’s marketplace, progressive distributors looking towards the future are investing more and more into digitizing their processes to optimize performance. These companies recognize that: Data can be monetized. This means that information in their ERP […]
Each year, Modern Distribution Management (MDM) sources and publishes a Top 25 list for each of 17 distribution verticals, including the electrical industry. Top 25 (x 17) Despite challenged supply chains, a difficult labor environment and whispers of a looming […]
