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    Turtle & Hughes Supports Gary Sinese Foundation

    July 1, 2020
    Every two years, Turtle & Hughes employees vote for a new charity to support. They chose the the Gary Sinise foundation because of its advocacy of the nation’s defenders.
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    COVID-19 Ends Five Years of Solar Job Growth

    May 18, 2020
    This analysis shows a 38% drop in solar jobs compared to previous estimates for June, which coincides with a 37% decrease in expected Q2 solar installations from pre-COVID forecasts...
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    Electrical Wholesaling's 5 Economic Indicators to Track: May 18 Update

    May 18, 2020
    Wondering how the electrical economy is doing right now? Check out EW Editor-in-Chief Jim Lucy's analysis in this 15-minute podcast. Updated May 18, 2020
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    Southwire Expands Giving Efforts in Response to COVID-19

    May 13, 2020
    The company's $1-million donation will be divided into three phases, focusing on hunger, education and hope for the holidays.
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    Eaton Uses 3D Printing to Provide PPE to 21 U.S. Hospitals

    May 13, 2020
    The company used its additive manufacturing capabilities to provide care packages consisting of no-touch tools and facemasks.

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    In this month’s DISC Perspective Report, Christian Sokoll provides some expert analysis on the impact of COVID-19 on the electrical market’s key business sectors.