Hurricane Havoc
Oct 1, 2008,
By Dale Funk
It was an all-too-familiar scenario for electrical distributors and independent reps in storm-ravaged areas work 24/7 to supply area homes and businesses...
Hurricane Donations and Relief Efforts
Nov 8, 2005
A tremendous outpouring of support throughout the electrical industry continues to flow into the Gulf Coast. Electrical Wholesaling will continue to publish information on these relief efforts. To submit information on your company’s donation program, foundation or relief efforts, please contact Jim Lucy, Chief Editor, Electrical Wholesaling at (913) 967-1743 or by e-mail at jlucy@primediabusiness.com ...
New Orleans Rep Loses Home in Hurricane Katrina
Sep 23, 2005
A fund has been set up to help Michael de la Houssaye, son of Jean Paul, principal, C&D Agency, Covington, La., afford replacement housing after losing his home in Hurricane Katrina. Donations can be sent to: The Michael de la Houssaye Family Hurricane Relief Fund, C&D Agency, 70447 Riverside Drive, Covington, LA 70433. You can reach the agency by phone at 985-892-7913 or by fax at 985-893-7012. The e-mail is jp@cdagency.com....
Construction Economist Expects Punishing Price Increases in Katrina’s Wake
Sep 9, 2005
A leading construction industry economist expects Hurricane Katrina to punish the construction industry with large increases in the cost of cement, steel, copper, gypsum and other petroleum-based products. Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Association of General Contractors, Alexandria, Va., said even though prices for these core construction commodities have increased in recent months, Hurricane Katrina will push these costs much higher....
Rep Reports in from New Orleans
Sep 8, 2005
Independent rep Jean Paul de la Houssaye, principal of C&D Agency in Covington, La., was an Air Force fighter pilot for 20 years before starting up his own company. But he never had seen anything quite like Hurricane Katrina. He and his family are fine, as is his home-based rep agency. He has been in touch with several other people from the New Orleans electrical market....
