Company Profiles

Electrical Wholesaling's editors take a deep dive on how an individual company takes on the challenges many electrical distributors face.

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DSG Name New CFO

Oct. 5, 2018
Jim Lucy
The folks at Boss Controls love being on the cutting edge of new technology Several are ldquoserial entrepreneursrdquo who worked for other startups before coming to BOSS Controls Leftright Paulette Duderstadt the companyrsquos CMO and CXO marketing for CLeveled Abby Kougher CLeveled Greg Puschnigg Dan Brailer and Tara Mocco BOSSrsquos corporate controller
Photo by Jim Lucy
Nicole Bagozzi president foreground right and the EDGReps crew Amiee Paprocki Catherine Moldenhauer Ben Bagozzi and Curtis Moldenhauer

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Roadmap for Growth

Oct. 1, 2019
An innovative package of project design and logistical services for lighting jobs has helped fuel Lonestar Electric Supply’s explosive growth over the past four years.
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A Devotion to Disruption

Oct. 1, 2015
Investments in research and systems and a willingness to embrace the market’s changes show why Group CBS may be the most interesting business in the electrical industry.
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11 Unforgettable EW Distributor Profiles You Don't Want to Miss

April 27, 2015
As part of our 95th Anniversary celebration, EW’s editors picked out some of our favorite company profiles we have done over the past few years.
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What Other Local Company Presidents Have to Say About the WinLectric Way

March 13, 2015
Note: This article is a sidebar to the March 2015 profile of WinWholesale, "The Will to Win."
Photos by Jim Lucy
Before coming to Ft Collins Winlectric in 1981 Roger Glanz was an electricianrsquos apprentice

The Will to Win: Profile of WinWholesale

March 13, 2015
WinWholesale has dramatically expanded the services it offers the local operating companies over the years, and today they include mobile apps for customers, a sophisticated home...
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Larry Heimrath left and Joe Fusco his nephew and the fourth generation in the familyowned business have used their street smarts to build what they say is the largest familyowned electrical supply house headquartered in Manhattan
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As oil amp gas companies unlock new sources of domestic oil and natural gas in North Dakota Texas and the Marcellus Shale deposits in Ohio Pennsylvania and New York itrsquos having a direct business impact on the electrical market
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Crescent Electric Supply Profile: Orchestrating Change

July 17, 2013
The company now has 1,700 employees and more than 130 branches in 27 states, and is steadily expanding into new markets with a mix of acquisitions and branch startups.

Graybar Branches Out

May 13, 2013
A key component of Graybar’s branch expansion campaign is its SAP ERP system, which simplifies the process of adding new branch locations.
From its one location in Tampa Electric Supply Inc covers 90 of Florida with the help of 24 delivery trucks

Measuring Service: Electric Supply Inc.

April 8, 2013
Electric Supply Inc. counts on an annual customer satisfaction survey to monitor where it needs to focus.
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For the Love of the Game

Aug. 1, 2012
Ever wonder who that guy is with the pink hat at Cubs' games? Meet Jim Anixter of A-Z Industries.