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The latest goings on we've gathered from across the electrical industry.

Today's Electrical Economy Looks at Electrical Stocks on the Move in 1Q 2024

April 18, 2024
Episode 93 of the Today’s Electrical Economy podcast sponsored by Champion Fiberglass looks at electrical stocks winners and losers in 1Q 2024 and a new look for GE after its ...

People On the Move: April 19, 2024 Update

April 18, 2024
News on executive appointments at Southwire, Fromm Electric Supply, Omnicable/DOT Family Holdings/Ideal Industries , Zekelman, Service Wire, Rexel USA and Shat-R-Shield.
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Keystone Appoints Schaeffer Marketing Group to Cover St. Louis Metrp

April 18, 2024
Schaeffer has been providing electrical services to St. Louis and the surrounding area for almost 50 years
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Electrical Marketing's Leading Economic Indicators - April 19, 2024 Update

April 18, 2024
Building permits took a fall in March.
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March's Electrical Price Index Sees a Mild +0.2% Increase

April 18, 2024
March's YOY increase of +0.3% was significantly less than the +2.58% historical average.
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Los Angeles and Chicago Metros Top $1 Billion in Industrial Sales Potential

April 18, 2024
Some smaller metros also saw some impressive growth in industrial sales potential.
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Electrical Distributors in EW/VRP Survey Expect Solid Sales Gain in 2Q 2024

April 18, 2024
Respondents forecasted growth of about +4% for Q2 2024.

Electrical Marketing - April 19, 2024

April 18, 2024
Get the latest industrial sales potential estimates in this issue of Electrical Marketing

Electrical Marketing - April 5, 2024

April 11, 2024
Check out the electrical stocks with winning returns in 1Q 2024 and an analysis of GE's spin-off of its Vernova power business.

Today's Electrical Economy Podcast -Electrical Pricing Trends -Audio Only -

April 4, 2024
Today's Electrical Economy Podcast - Episode 92 - Audio Only - March 25, 2024 Update
Today's Electrical Economy - Episode 92 - March 25, 2024

Today's Electrical Economy - Electrical Product Price Increases Moderate

April 4, 2024
Episode 92 of the Today’s Electrical Economy podcast sponsored by Champion Fiberglass looks at the latest pricing trends from Electrical Marketing’s Electrical Price Index , some...
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Construction Spending Slips in February But Remains +10.7% Over Last Year’s Pace

April 4, 2024
During the first two months of this year, construction spending amounted to $298.1 billion, +11.9% above the $266.5 billion for the same period in 2023.

NEMA Executives Report Unchanged Business Conditions in March EBCI

April 4, 2024
Similar to current conditions the percent of NEMA execs expecting to see “unchanged” conditions in six months increased,
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Sonepar Expands in Ontario

April 4, 2024
Headquartered in Windsor, Ontario, Electrozad expanded its presence across the province by opening branches in Windsor, London, Sarnia and Chatham.

People On the Move - April 5, 2024 Update

April 4, 2024
Border States Electric, Capital Electric/Sonepar and Omnicable reported several executive promotions.
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Electrical Industry Stocks Log Solid Gains in 1Q 2024, Topping Industry Averages

April 4, 2024
Gains in shares of contractors led the way for electrical stocks in 1Q 2024.
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GE’s New Vernova Business Banking on Electrification Supercycle

April 4, 2024
Vernova hits the market with well over $20 billion in revenues.
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Electrical Distributor Mergers & Acquisitions: 1Q 2024 Update

March 22, 2024
EM's M&A Distributor Database now includes 600-plus acquisitions.

Electrical Marketing - March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024
Electrical Price Index data, latest acquisitions and county sales forecasts in today's EM update
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People On the Move - March, 2024 Update

March 22, 2024
Western Tube/Zekelman Industries (Chicago) Steve Camilletti has been promoted to the role of VP- Sales, for Western Tube. Camilletti previously served as the general manager for...
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Intel to Receive $8.5 Billion in Funding from CHIPS & Science Act for Chip Facility Expansion

March 22, 2024
Intel will invest the government funding in facilities located in Chandler, AZ; New Albany, OH; Rio Rancho, NM; and Hillsboro, OR.