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Barron was founded in 1973 with Lou’s forward-thinking approach to streamlining manufacturing processes in a cost-saving and dependable way. This innovative thought process led to the creation of the first LED exit sign, a staple in exit and emergency lighting. Over the past 48 years, Barron has gone through many changes including a move fromRead More ›

MaxLite, a leading innovator in the lighting industry for almost 30 years, announces that it plans to open a new approximately 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art distribution center in March 2022. The new facility in Greenwood, Indiana, just outside of Indianapolis, will be part of MaxLite’s growing network with additional distribution centers in northern New Jersey and Anaheim,Read More ›

ELECTRI-FLEX COMPANY, Roselle, IL USA, manufactures halogen-free, flexible electrical Liquatite® conduit, ideally suited for Rail and Transit applications. These conduit solutions are Made in the USA, which includes the raw materials they are made of, providing both Buy America and Buy American Compliance that is key for federal transportation installations. These conduits are durable, flexible,Read More ›

To better serve the power requirements of global automotive manufacturers, Emerson has expanded its SolaHDTM SCP-X power supply line with a new higher output model supplying 10-Amp, 24 Vdc output capacity. A compact, standalone power solution, the new IP67 SCP-X High Output power supply has “L-Code” connections that enable the use of 5-pin L-Code M12Read More ›

The next generation of PowerPacT circuit breakers deliver performance, productivity, and connectivity in one Equipped with Visi-TripTM LED breaker locator, the industry’s only LED locator in a molded case circuit breaker Improved user experience that increases confidence, improves operations, saves time and resources and allows for simplified feature enhancements Schneider Electric, the global leader inRead More ›

Perennially recognized as one of America’s safest builders, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is partnering with Ken- zen to pilot wearable heat monitoring technology on multiple construction projects. Kenzen’s smart PPE devices monitor the heat status of workers in hot and humid conditions, helping predict and prevent heat stress and illness. Together, the organizations will gainRead More ›

ELECTRI-FLEX COMPANY offers custom conduit cutting and packaging options to product orders. Customers requiring cut lengths of flexible electrical conduit can now have them cut to their required length and have the ends cleaned and deburred. Orders are then packaged and shipped direct to the jobsite. Custom conduit cutting provides the following benefits: Saves timeRead More ›

Leviton announced today the promotion of Ron Ridenour to vice president, retail sales and marketing, with an effective start date of September 7, 2021. Ridenour will be assuming this role after it has been capably held for the past 16 years by Carol Lynch, who has announced her retirement effective December 30, 2021. Lynch beganRead More ›

ELECTRI-FLEX COMPANY, Roselle, IL, announces changes to the Purchasing Department as current Director of Purchasing, Ken Kuhnlohe, announces retirement. Tony Ambrogio joins the Company as Purchasing Manager and brings with him a diversified background in commodities purchasing, as well as electrical industry purchasing experience. Tony comes to Electri-Flex with an understanding of supply chain management,Read More ›

ELECTRI-FLEX COMPANY, Roselle, IL, organized another 1,000-meal food drive this 4th of July holiday. Partnering with local community leaders at SCARCE and the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department, the meals benefit Meals on Wheels for DuPage County residents. The food drive was sponsored by Electri-Flex Company, the Roselle Police Association Foundation, the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office,Read More ›

WAGO has hired Danny Woodlief as their new Electrical Contractor and Wholesale Specialist for the Eastern US. He received his bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management from Southeastern Flight School and holds diplomas in Industrial Distribution, Engineering Technology, Marketing and Voltaic Energy. Woodlief’s experience as an electrician started in high school and continued through college becomingRead More ›

Platinum Tools®, the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation, hand termination, and testing of wire and cable, is proud to announce it has entered into a supply agreement with Haar, Germany-based Softing IT Networks, GmbH. Initially, Platinum Tools will sell and distribute Softing’s NetXpert XG2 throughout North America. The NetXpert XG2 provides 10G speedRead More ›