Milbank Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of electrical products, is restructuring their sales organization to support the company’s long-term growth strategy. The following strategic moves and promotions are to be effective January 2, 2020: Milbank will operate with three regions in […]
The holidays are over and its time for every retailer to put their remaining inventory on sale. In the electrical industry it must be dealtime as “deals” were recently closed / are in discussions as a few acquisitions, or acquisition […]
In a market where most experience margin stagnation or margin erosion, strategies that can help improve profitability, potentially capture sales and as enhance / ensure quality processes, should be embraced. One of these strategies, which we’ve highlighted this fall, is […]
You’ve heard the story, “there is a difference between wants and needs.” For example, especially this time of year you hear one parent say to the other “the kids ‘want’ the latest and greatest electronic, but do they ‘need’ it?” […]
2019 has been an interesting, and challenging, year for the lighting industry. And the fourth quarter hasn’t disappointed. The first half of the year was dominated with talk, and eventual implementation, of tariffs. While this may have helped mitigate the […]
Orbit Industries announced a new sales partnership with ElectriSpecNY of Skaneateles, New York. ElectriSpecNY will represent Orbit’s line of electrical products throughout Upstate New York. Established in 2018, ElectriSpecNY associates will focus on educating electrical contractors about Orbit products, and […]
According to Edison Report, there is “war in Chicago. Force Partners, the Cooper Lighting Rep, Sues KSA Lighting and Acuity Lighting.” Wow! If you haven’t read the Mueller Report, chances are that you have not read the 27-page complaint filed […]
Paul Molitor, the president of IDEA since 2014, announced he is stepping down from his role later this month. According to IDEA’s press release the departure is for personal reasons. “The IDEA Board and the entire organization thank you for […]
Atkore is seeking a Marketing Director, to be located at their Harvey, IL location, approximately 20 miles south of downtown Chicago. Atkore is a leading manufacturer of Electrical Products, primarily for the non-residential construction and renovation markets, and Mechanical Products […]
With a tight economy, tight labor market and tight margins, increasing productivity is more important than ever, especially for warehouse operations where finding qualified staff that can meet HR requirements is harder than ever. And one of the reasons is […]
David Gordon
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