The lamp market is about to become exciting, challenging and even a little confusing. The Electrical Distributor magazine (TED) recently offered a brief overview of where individual lighting technologies are heading: Incandescents currently account for 45% of all installed lamps. Consumers...

In the January issue, our friends at The Electrical Distributor magazine (TED) summarized an Economic Roundtable discussion on the future of the industry – specifically in 2013. Eight key points taken from the panel include: Continued slow recovery Positive indications for residential...

Here’s a hint: it starts and ends with service. While all contractors are concerned with price, it’s almost never what they talk about first. They talk about service – distributor practices that can contribute to a successful project. Here are some recurring themes...

The Electrical Distributor magazine’s August issue shares an interesting perspective: if large companies that report their results quarterly are any gauge, electrical distributors have fared better so far in the recovery from the Great Recession than one might have expected. Here is a...

In the July issue of TED magazine, we found an interesting article about how offering recycling services can be a smart, strategic endeavor for electrical distributors. Are you a distributor interested in expanding your business with a recycling program? Read these five tips before you jump...