“Workforce development” is the new euphemism that many are using to describe the need for employee recruitment, development, and retention. It’s all about how to attract and keep talent. The why is that, as much as technology companies would like […]
By Emily Lai, LC Lighting control systems are becoming an essential component of modern commercial and residential construction projects. With energy codes growing increasingly stringent and clients demanding smarter, more sustainable buildings, contractors are being tasked with not just installing […]
That’s the question many senior executives ask themselves regularly about eCommerce. They’ve invested much into their website. They’ve invested into product data. They’ve invested into people. They ask, does anyone care? Are we getting an ROI? I know I’m being, […]
Earlier this month the sales organizations of much of the industry gathered in Orlando for NEMRA’s 2025 Annual Conference. This gathering, the largest collection of electrical distribution professionals, represented over 2000 individuals from over 140 manufacturer and 250 sales organizations […]
According to a recent press release, HellermannTyton has promoted Jason Hill to Executive Sales Director, responsible for the company’s electrical business. Hill joined the company in August 2000 as Telecommunications Market Manager. Since then, he has served as a regional […]
Last week’s NAED meeting held in Tampa was a robust affair with 851 registered attendees, many of whom were asking / answering about tariffs and then sharing their outlook for 2025. The event, the first that combined the historical NAED […]
Last week TED shared that Sandy Rosencrans, the previous owner of City Electric in Syracuse, NY, and the recipient of the 2016 NAED Trailblazer Award, passed away recently. For those who were not familiar with Sandy, she was the epitome […]
Over the past few years Schaedler Yesco has undergone significant growth. This ESOP company, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, has undergone much growth, and with it the resulting change, over the past few years. It has: Opened new, […]
I’m looking forward to being a guest today on LEADsmart’s Around the Horn. If you haven’t heard of Around the Horn, it is a live podcast (yes, you can watch it on LinkedIn), with LEADsmart’s Kevin Brown and Tom Burton. […]
Over the past 4 years there have been 116 acquisitions in the electrical distribution industry as well as a number of manufacturers, and manufacturer reps / lighting agents, that have been acquired. On the distribution side, most acquisitions have been […]
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