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June 2008
The Top 200
Jun 13, 2008 12:53 PM,
Recession talk. Consolidation. Inflation. Wild copper and steel pricing. Skyrocketing fuel and health-care costs. With these headaches pounding on the electrical wholesaling industry, one might expect this year's Top 200 companies not to be the most optimistic bunch of electrical distributors....
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A Time of Contraction
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
By Herm Isenstein
Electrical distributors, manufacturers and reps have heard the word so frequently in the last few months that they are beginning to expect it to occur...
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The Road to Omaha
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
By Dale Funk, Contributing Editor
While it's not recession-proof, the local economy in Omaha, Neb., never hits the unsustainable highs or dramatic lows common in some fast-track regions...
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Man of Steel
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
By Dale Funk, Contributing Editor
Q: WHAT IS GOING ON WITH STEEL PRICES? A: I expected some very sizeable increases. But for sheet steel, the prices have nearly doubled since December,...
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Gusts of Growth?
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
By Jim Lucy, Chief Editor
If you have sailed even the smallest of sailboats, you probably have spent at least a little time thinking how cool it is to harness the power of the...
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LightCongress 2008
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
By Joe Knisley
The 6th Annual LightCongress, held recently at the Hotel Affinia, New York, offered lighting professionals and students a glimpse of the art, science...
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Ferguson Fights On
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
By Doug Chandler, Executive Editor
With U.S. residential construction continuing to slump, Ferguson Enterprises, Newport News, Va., has been tossed by stormy seas. As a major national distributor...
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No Go on Green?
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
By Jim Lucy, Chief Editor
This magazine's annual ranking of the largest electrical distributors highlights the companies on the fast track and analyzes the steady growth of the...
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Finding Good People
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
By John von Harz
There's no longer any question about a labor shortage in the electrical construction industry. Now it's time to figure out what to do about it. The Bureau...
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Classic Coaching
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
By Thomas J. O'Connor
In today's tough distribution industry environment, manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives and distributors can't afford anything less than outstanding...
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The Burnout Fuse is Getting Shorter
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
By Russell J. White
Golfer Annika Sorenstam recently announced her retirement from the LPGA Tour at the age of 37. She played at the top of the sport and is retiring to pursue...
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Time Enough for Training
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
By Allen Ray and David Gordon
Many channel partners talk about the need for more and improved training. Some lament their inability to develop effective training, or worse, the difficulties...
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Truck Shopping Tips
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
Financial analysts, bankers and brokers expect slow economic growth to persist through the remainder of 2008, thanks largely to the credit crunch and...
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