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Rep News - Nov. 17, 2023 Update

Nov. 17, 2023
Advance Pedestals and Opitique Lighting made several key rep appointments.
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CBRE Sees a Light at the End of the Tunnel for Construction Loans Next Year

Nov. 17, 2023
CBRE says the commercial real estate lending market is beginning to stabilize.
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September EPI Drops -0.4%

Oct. 20, 2023
The EPI has seen declines in five of the eight months since January, when it spiked +2.1%.
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Download the Latest Electrical Market Data

Oct. 12, 2023
Just need to download the latest market data? This page will take you where you need to go.
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Calling All Electrical Distributors … It’s Market Planning Survey Time!

Oct. 6, 2023
Complete the survey for EW 2024 Market Planning Guide and you will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of four $100 Amazon gift cards.
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D.Z. Cook Co. to Rep Eaton Portfolio in Northern CA & Northern NV

Oct. 6, 2023
Eaton’s portfolio includes products in the B-Line, Bussmann, Crouse-Hinds Commercial and Wiring Device divisions.
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Arlington Appoints New Sales Reps

Oct. 5, 2023
Effective Oct.1, Arlington has announced the appointment of new representatives for three markets in the U.S. and Canada.
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Digital Power Reshaping Lighting Control System Installations

Oct. 5, 2023
While Power over Ethernet (PoE) has been used in the lighting industry for several years, the newest rendition of it, X-oE, can handle up to 120W -- enough to power more advanced...
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Digital Power, EV Chargers & Construction Tech Hit Show Floor at NECA 2023 in Philly

Oct. 5, 2023
The NECA Show Directory listed 19 manufacturers exhibiting EV charging equipment at Philadelphia event.
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FSG Buys Large Energy-Service Company

Oct. 5, 2023
LMI specializes in providing lighting and control products, lighting specification and design services, and lighting solutions to retail, commercial and hospitality customers ...
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World Electric Supply/Sonepar Acquires Electric Supply of Tampa

Oct. 5, 2023
Electric Supply of Tampa is ranked #70 on Electrical Wholesaling’s most recent Top 150 ranking.
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Today's Electrical Economy -Episode # 80 - Sept. 25, 2023

Sept. 27, 2023
In this Electrical Wholesaling, podcast we will look at some of the largest trophy jobs that broke ground over the past few months . Sponsored by Champion Fiberglass.
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Producer Price Index Rises in August

Sept. 22, 2023
Contractors saw some stiff price increases again in August.
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Ideal Industries Promotes Sanford to COO

Sept. 22, 2023
Ideal Industries (Sycamore, IL): Doug Sanford was promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO), a new position for the company. In this role, he manages the three global brands under...
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Ideal sells Cree Lighting division to Advanced Lighting Technologies

Sept. 22, 2023
The Cree LED business owned by Smart Global Holdings is not part of this sale.
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Construction of EV Factories, Utility Power Lines & LNG Plants Surge in 3Q 2023

Sept. 21, 2023
Check out the billions of dollars being spent on the construction of factories manufacturing electric vehicles and EV batteries.
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Rep News - September 8, 2023 Update

Sept. 8, 2023
RD WrightElectri-Flex Roselle, IL, appointed RD Wright Inc. as their new rep in upstate New York. RD Wright has served this territory for 40 years and is a third-generation rep...
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Lowe’s Increases Focus on Pro Sales

Sept. 8, 2023
The company's stock price rose on some bullish news about its most recent financial quarter.
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ElectroRep & RB Sales Merge with Forward Solutions to Fuel Future Expansion Plans

Aug. 10, 2023
Forward Solutions, Chicago, a provider of centralized growth services for independent manufacturers’ reps in a broad array of market niches, is expanding in the electrical market...
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Electrical Marketing's Database of Electrical Distributor Acquisitions: July 2023 Update

July 27, 2023
Click here to download the latest update of Electrical Marketing's database of electrical distributor acquisitions.
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EMCOR Group to Buy ECM Holding Group, Wisconsin-Based Energy Services Firm

July 6, 2023
EMCOR Group, Norwalk, CT, plans to acquire ECM Holding Group, Inc. (ECM), a national energy efficiency specialty services firm, in an all-cash transaction. Terms of the transaction...