Concern about the global economy’s near-term prospects, China in particular because it’s the largest consumer of copper and its growth since 2008 has been the key driver in recovery, suggest copper’s sluggish price supports its...
A look at some of the questions, ideas, trends and possibilities that matter most in the electrical wholesaling industry.
"The primary drivers will continue to be the presence of active buyers, and many potential sellers. The pace of M&As, and the industry’s merger/acquisition climate will continue to fluctuate because it’s closely tied to...
In the coming years, electric utilities will be in the middle of a huge battle between proponents of centralized versus decentralized power production.
Residential datacom installations, of course, were mooted by WiFi routers and broad bandwidth connections. And yet the idea of...
"The biggest impact for the electrical industry was in 2009 when industry sales tanked by more than 20%. We were seeing...
If you are a “lifer” in the electrical industry, you have probably spent a fair amount of time explaining to people what you do for a living. The electrical industry isn’t top-of-mind for most people, in part because electrical products are hid...
As part of Electrical Wholesaling's celebration of its 95th year in publication we have collected a few little-known -- and occasionally somewhat peculiar -- facts about the industry's greatest inventors.
Join the celebration of Electrical Wholesaling's 95th Year by meeting these industry icons in Giants of Our Times.
