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    A Look at 2023

    Nov. 21, 2022
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    The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, MSA has by many measures been the fastest-growing metro in the United States.

    10 Local Markets to Watch in 2024

    Oct. 11, 2023
    These 10 local markets have powered through 2023’s turbulent business conditions and look like good bets for solid growth in 2024.
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    EW Executive Insights: Market Forecasting with Christian Sokoll, DISC Corp.

    July 2, 2021
    In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Jim Lucy speaks with Christian Sokoll, president of DISC Corp., on the nature of forecasting amid and after the pandemic, upcoming hot markets...
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    Today's Electrical Economy - May 17, 2021

    May 17, 2021
    Get a sneak peek at Top 200 distributors' growth projections for 2021 and a look at five key economic indicators for the electrical market. Sponsored by Champion Fiberglass.
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    The Road Ahead

    Nov. 18, 2020
    DISC's Christian Sokoll says it will take several years for the market to return to pre-pandemic sales, but several niche markets will provide new opportunities along the way....
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    The New Normal

    Nov. 9, 2017
    Electrical distributors, manufacturers and independent reps will need to learn how to maintain profitability in what will be a low-growth environment over the next few years. ...

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    AIA’s Baker Sees Solid Year for Nonresidential Construction

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    According to current estimates, spending on offices increased more than 20% in 2016, hotel spending was up about 25%, and even retail and other commercial facilities saw growth...
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    2017 Market Planning Guide

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    The electrical industry is at yet another interesting economic flashpoint. Growth over the past three or four years has been around 3% to 4%, which is at the low end of the historical...
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    2017 Electrical Outlook by Region

    Nov. 10, 2016
    Providing distribution professionals with news, information, analysis and education on technology, market processes, techniques and operations.
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    Managing Your Resources in Uneven Markets

    Nov. 8, 2016
    The electrical distributor’s marketplace has seen a sluggish year, particularly in industrial sectors, but the view ahead does reveal some opportunities.