Morris Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of Electrical and Lighting Products, has announced the appointment of a new representative effective August 15, 2022. Electrical Solutions & Design, based in Elk River, MN, and its principals, Rick Ryan and […]
During a recent conversation with Frank Hurtte of River Heights Consulting we talked about the acquisition of Risoul by RS Components, who is the parent of Allied Electronics and Automation. Frank specializes in the industrial automation space. As consultants like […]
The industrial segment of the electrical distribution market is undergoing change due to a number of market dynamics including reshoring / near shoring, the impact of climate technologies / EV, manufacturer employment challenges, the need for improved productivity / capacity coupled […]
One of the historical “deliverables” of marketing is promotions. For many distributors, marketing was confined to three areas – events, premiums (those logoed “throwaways” / wearables) and promotions. Typically, all were funded, or at least co-funded, with manufacturer dollars. While […]
Each month, Chris Sokoll from DISC shares insights from his monthly DISC report, which is provided to executive leaders in the electrical distribution industry. Strong 7 Months with Slowing Growth to Come and Then … “We are in unusual economic […]
Los Angeles-based Feit Electric Co., Inc. has acquired the LIFX assets from Lifi Labs, Inc. — including its award-winning and patented smart lighting platform, the custom-built feature-rich app and firmware, product designs, and the LIFX brand. The acquisition elevates Feit Electric’s position in […]
For years we’ve talked that eCommerce is more than trying to get people to buy via a website, especially when over 40% of total electrical purchases are via contractors with about 30-40% of this business being projects. And the industrial […]
Convergence Partners, a leading manufacturer rep agency in the Midwest, has expanded its coverage area, and lines, via a strategic partnership with Integrated Sales and Lighting Solutions of Iowa. The net effect is expanded coverage into Iowa and more lines […]
A new survey of supply chain executives by New York City-based Carl Marks Advisors – in partnership with SupplyChainBrain – underscores the deep and lasting impact of COVID-related supply chain disruptions. According to the research conducted from May-June 2022 surveying […]
One of the challenges we hear from distributors is the need for sales and marketing tools from companies that understand distribution … and especially the electrical distribution channel … and that are affordable regardless of the size of the distributor. […]
David Gordon
Channel Marketing Group
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