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Legrand, a global specialist in electrical and network solutions, announced today the launch of its new Ultra-Fast PLUS Power Delivery USB Outlet. Combining the industry-leading amperage of the Ultra-Fast line with advanced Power Delivery, this built-in charging solution provides the fastest way to charge the newest phones, tablets, and laptops, matching their higher power capacityRead More ›

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. Board of Directors announces the appointment of Mr. Bruce Yohr as President and CEO of AEMC® Instruments located in Dover, New Hampshire. Mr. Yohr will also serve as Director on the company board. He replaces retiring Mr. Winthrop D. Smith who served as President and CEO for 38 years. Mr. Smith’s dedication,Read More ›

MaxLite, a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions, has joined the Lighting Controls Association, the industry organization dedicated to promoting adoption of lighting controls in commercial buildings. MaxLite recently launched c-Max Lighting Controls (www.maxlite.com/cmax), a patent pending design that makes it easy to add luminaire-level lighting controls to indoor and outdoor applications. By purchasing c-MaxRead More ›

Donation helps hospital support patients through cutting-edge technology and top-notch medical care Megger recently donated $10,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. This foundation is dedicated to providing the philanthropic funding for vital, life-saving care to children in Arizona and across the country. Each year, since 2001, Megger holds its Annual Distributor Golf Outing in supportRead More ›

Industrial lighting industry veteran Todd Smith, formerly of WESCO and Sylvania, joins the team to strengthen sales support for intelligent lighting control systems Universal Douglas Lighting Americas (UDLA), a leading manufacturer of end-to-end lighting fixtures and intelligent lighting control systems, has appointed Todd Smith as its new Vice President of Sales Projects for North America.Read More ›

ELECTRI-FLEX COMPANY, Roselle, IL, announces product Types ATLA and LAFG have passed additional testing and now conform to Annex A “Heavy-Duty” for CSA Certification. Types ATLA and LAFG join Liquatite® product Types LA, CSA, ZHLA and CBLA, and offer a variety of Heavy-Duty flexible conduits to choose from that are ideal solutions for any application.Read More ›

Legrand’s Building Control Systems division recently announced that its Vantage brand has formed a strategic alliance with WAC’s AiSPiRE brand. The alliance pairs Vantage’s industry-leading, customizable lighting controls with AiSPiRE’s human-centric luminaires to create a comprehensive low and high voltage solution. AiSPiRE’s lighting fixtures are tuned to create vibrancy using light from the full visibleRead More ›

Milwaukee Tool is proud to announce the expansion of their corporate operations into downtown Milwaukee, Wis. The company’s current global headquarters in Brookfield, Wis., will remain the central location for the company’s corporate operations. This new expansion will provide increased space to accommodate the company’s rapid growth. Anticipated to open in October, this building willRead More ›

Womack Electric Supply Company has announced that Burke Herring, President of Womack, will be retiring after nearly four decades of service with the company. “Over the course of his 37 years with Womack Electric Supply, Burke’s unwavering commitment to our employees, customers, and supplier partners speaks for itself,” said Scott Teerlinck, President and CEO ofRead More ›

ELECTRI-FLEX COMPANY, Roselle, IL, has selected Nick Giardini for the role of Regional Sales Manager. Nick has over 10 years’ experience in the Electrical Distribution Channel, working many roles at Anixter/Wesco, such as buyer, product manager, marketing/sales, and category management. Most recently he was the Director of Category Management, where he managed a team inRead More ›

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors introduce an additional, final video interview of its Faces of Fire/ Electrical series, which features personal stories of people impacted by electrical incidents and demonstrates the need for continued education and awareness about electrical hazards in the workplace and at home. InRead More ›

MaxLite announces the appointment of four new agents to represent its award-winning portfolio of energy-efficient lighting solutions and 10-year warranty program. One Source/Paolicelli Associates now represents MaxLite in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Founded in 1981 as Paolicelli & Associates, the agency has supported the electrical market with a strong dedication to product knowledge andRead More ›