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Irene Tasi Leaves Top Kichler Post, Exec VP/Sales Steps Up

Kichler’s Executive VP/Sales Vijay Shankar takes over as President after Irene Tasi leaves to pursue another opportunity.

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Familiar Faces in a New Place: Introducing Montclair Light Works

Montclair Light Works is a brand new domestic lighting manufacturer serving the residential and hospitality markets from its California factory.

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TS Conductor Receives New Funding, Plans U.S. Factory

TS Conductor has partnered with several companies to raise a total $25 million in funding that will be used to build the company’s first state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the United States.

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3 Steps for Increasing Sales With Rebates in 2022

Rebates are often overlooked as a resource for boosting margin. Here are three expert tips for maximizing those opportunities.

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Debra Phillips Appointed to Top Posts at NEMA

Chemistry and petroleum industry veteran Debra Phillips has been appointed President & CEO of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

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NEMA Urges Commerce Dept to Pass Acts That Aid Semiconductor Development

NEMA asks the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security to assist in establishing U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.

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Heath Zenith Sold to Globe Electric

American manufacturer Heath Zenith (HeathCo) has been sold by Transom Capital Group to Canadian company Globe Electric.

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Progress Promotes Todd Roy to VP/Sales

Todd Roy has been named VP/Sales of Progress Lighting, responsible for driving sales in all regions.

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CM Buck & Associates to Rep GE Current

CM Buck & Associates, Inc. will now carry GE Current’s fixtures, LED lamps, and controls in the state of Indiana, but focus only on fixtures and controls in Kentucky.

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Graybar to Acquire Metro Electric Supply & Metro Lighting

Graybar expands its reach with the acquisition of St. Louis-based family business Metro Electric Supply and Metro Lighting.

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Crystorama Adds to Executive Team

New York-based Crystorama has hired Robert Kim as VP/Operations and Walter Griffenkranz as Warehouse Manager

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Kichler Relocates HQ, Switches to Remote Workforce, Moves Distribution Center to PA

Kichler Lighting relocates to embrace the work-from-home culture and changes location of East Coast distribution center

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NEMA Receives Grant to Boost U.S. Exports

NEMA received a grant from ITA to expand U.S. participation in technical standards related to advanced manufacturing systems.

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GE Current to Acquire Hubbell Commercial & Industrial Lighting

GE Current has entered into an agreement to acquire Hubbell’s Commercial & Industrial Lighting business for $350 million.

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Cooper Lighting Solutions Partners With BIMsmith

Cooper Lighting Solutions and BIMsmith, a building product research platform for building professionals, have partnered on a new suite of Building Information Modeling (BIM) resources for the architecture and design communities.

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SESCO Lighting Expands Into South Carolina With Merger

The largest lighting rep company in the country, SESCO Lighting, is expanding its coverage into South Carolina by merging with The Schneider Company.

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