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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 ›

With the introduction of Quickship Red, Focal Point is expanding its current Quickship program by offering a short, two-day lead time on up to 200 pieces for downlights and 100 pieces for wall washers. Unlike a stock program, Quick- ship Red answers the customers’ needs for speed and selection by offering a range of optionsRead More ›

Topaz lighting Inc., a 35 year-old manufacturer of lighting fixtures and electrical fittings, opened a 200,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Monroe Township, NJ. The consolidation of inventory from their PA and NY warehouses into a single new flagship location will improve fill rates and reduce split deliveries. “With the focus on our core philosophyRead 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 ›

American PERMALIGHT® Inc. is Enespro®, a leader in innovative USA-made electrical PPE is pleased to welcome Vince Long to the team as a regional manager responsible for the South territory. “We’re excited to have Vince on our team, and he’s looking forward to helping our customers solve their electrical PPE problems,” said Rich Gojdics, VPRead More ›