According to an article in the Northwest Florida Daily News, Southwire is making a substantial investment in its November acquisition of American Elite Molding. “By 2025, Southwire Company LLC plans to invest $10 million into its recently acquired manufacturing facility […]
MaxLite, a leading global manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions, and Retrolux, the fastest-growing lighting project development and implementation software platform, have announced a new partnership that will introduce the MaxLite product portfolio to ESCOs, electrical contractors, and other clients using the […]
The US electrical manufacturer market isn’t the only one consolidating and diversifying. Australia is also and Legend is building. The Australian electrical market is a $7 billion market. Very similar dynamics to the US. Legend Corp is a major player […]
Hossley Lighting & Power Solutions, recently formed from their merger of Hossley Lighting and Lighting and Power Solutions, is expanding its reach into western Tennessee with a “strategic agreement” with Spectrum Lighting & Controls, serving as a succession plan (future […]
The manufacturers do not have as much money as they used to! Really? So many responses to that statement come to my mind. Unfortunately, in today’s politically correct atmosphere I am not at liberty to use most of them, so […]
Have you noticed that with all the manufacturer and distributor mergers & acquisitions, that manufacturers representatives are following a similar strategy? For reference, since last August: There have been at least four major mergers of lighting agencies (most notably in […]
Contrary to reports coming from Washington, there is a war for talent going on in the electrical industry and it is going to get worse. Consider: If you track LinkedIn you’ll see that there have been many in the electrical […]
Growth goals at Schaedler YESCO create the need for expansion. In a recent press release, Schaedler YESCO announced an expansion of their CDC in Harrisburgh, PA. When complete, the “new” CDC will encompass almost 200,000 square feet! “Schaedler Yesco is […]
Topaz Lighting introduces its new 120/277V dual-voltage LED Temporary High Bay Fixtures in 100 and 150W models and compatible tripod for convenient use anywhere. Damp location rated, and vibration, shock and impact-resistant, these temporary lighting fixtures are suitable for use […]
Do national or regional promotions offered by the manufacturer work and are they in the best interests of the distributor? That largely depends on what the distributor does with the opportunity. Most of us would call these “canned promotions”. Specifically […]
David Gordon
Channel Marketing Group
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