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J.D. DeFazio Passes Away

"Electric Sales Unlimited mourns the passing of John (JD) DeFazio II, who passed away on November 9th after a brief battle with cancer. JD worked for ESU in Southern California for 37 years. During that time, he held a myriad of positions ranging from inside sales, outside sales and management." https://electricalnews.com/j-d-defazio-ii-passes-away/

electricalnews.com Electric Sales Unlimited mourns the passing of John (JD) DeFazio II, who passed away on November 9th after a brief battle with cancer.

Atkore Launches Weekly Truck Program in Virginia - DeFazio Industries

To create a consistent and reliable supply of products, DeFazio Industries is excited to announce our Atkore International Fixed Route Delivery Program for the Virginia marketplace. https://www.defaziollc.com/news/2020/announcing-atkores-weekly-truck-program/

defaziollc.com To create a consistent and reliable supply of products, DeFazio Industries is excited to announce our Atkore Fixed Route Delivery Program for the Virginia marketplace.

From the DeFazio family to yours, we wish everyone a Happy #Thanksgiving and a wonderful holiday weekend!

Introducing Atkore MC Glide™

There’s a new cable in town. It’s called MC Glide™, but you’ll call it a miracle. No more backbreaking pulls. No more damaged studs. Just a smoother, faster experience.

With MC Glide™, Atkore International has completely reengineered the profile of traditional MC cable. It’s designed to glide through metal studs and ceilings with ease, without sacrificing flexibility or strength, so you can finish the job in half the time.

Request a 25′ sample of MC Glide™ today and glide through the path of least resistance. --> https://www.afcweb.com/mc-glide-product-form/

As we round out National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we’re grateful for our manufacturers’ transportation partners who keep our industry moving forward. #NTDAW2020

Salespeople in Lockdown Could Cost You Share - ElectricalTrends

Channel Marketing Group: "While we know that sales in the electrical industry is a contact support, now, perhaps more than ever, it is important to connect to generate opportunities, retain market share and possibly take share. Integrated customer engagement, and keeping it personal, are critical to taking share when there is less business out there."

https://electricaltrends.com/salespeople-in-lockdown-could-cost-you-share/

electricaltrends.com Selling today requires balancing digital tools with commonsense, customer-focused precautions. Local activity, or lack of, can impact share.

DeFazio Industries will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

Over the past 25 years, Calconduit has become a leading American manufacturer of electrical conduit systems. Calconduit offers a complete line of elbows, couplings, and nipples and we're proud to represent them in the Carolina territory.

Cerrowire ReelRover Tames the Beast!

Introducing the Cerrowire ReelRover – a game-changing wire management device that improves productivity at both the distributor and on the job site.

• No forklift or pallet jack required
• Smooth payout
• Adds control with transmission & gears
• Improves job site safety

Those awkward, heavy reels are hard to maneuver, slow productivity, and eat up manhours. With Cerrowire’s new ReelRover, you can tame the beast.

DeFazio Industries to Represent Atkore’s Calbond & Calbrite - DeFazio Industries

DeFazio Industries is excited to announce that effective immediately, the company will represent Atkore International's Calbond and Calbrite product lines in the Virginia territory. https://www.defaziollc.com/news/2020/defazio-industries-to-represent-atkores-calbond-calbrite/

defaziollc.com DeFazio Industries is excited to announce that effective immediately, the company will represent Atkore’s Calbond and Calbrite product lines in its Virginia territory.

Nearly Half a Million Construction Workers Hired in June

Nearly Half a Million Construction Workers Hired in June http://nahbnow.com/2020/08/nearly-half-a-million-construction-workers-hired-in-june/

nahbnow.com After an accelerated pace of layoffs in March and April stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, construction sector hiring roared back in May and posted a slower but solid pace in June, according to t…

DeFazio Announces Atkore Carolina Expansion - DeFazio Industries

DeFazio is excited to announce that effective immediately, the company will represent Atkore International on the following brands: Heritage Plastics, Kaf-Tech, Konkore Fittings, Allied PVC-Coated Conduit, Calconduit ECN, and Unistrut in the Carolina territory. https://www.defaziollc.com/news/2020/defazio-announces-atkore-carolina-expansion/

defaziollc.com DeFazio Industries is excited to announce that effective immediately, the company will represent Atkore on the following brands: Heritage Plastics, Kaf-Tech, Konkore Fittings, Allied PVC-Coated Conduit, Calconduit ECN and Unistrut in the Carolina territory.

The Unistrut P2580 from Atkore International is designed to hold heavier loads, increase the span between
supports, and allow attachment on top and bottom. This
results in significant savings, and is made possible by the highest capacity cantilevered strut bracket on the market.

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Congrats to all award winners, and especially Cerrowire’s Toby Robin!

Before next week's National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) virtual LEAD Conference, you should get to know the tED magazine 30 Under 35 award winners. How amazing is this group? Many of them had to contact us because they have been promoted (again) between the time their nomination form arrived at the tED office and the time we started the judging. They have completed countless NAED education programs, and serve their communities with a variety of volunteer work. The future looks bright, thanks to these award winners. Read about them in our digital edition by clicking here:
http://www.tedmagazine-digital.com/tedmagazine/july_2020/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=Cover#pg1

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Chris Marlow Joins Cerrowire as Director of Strategic Accounts - Cerrowire

NEWS: Chris Marlow Joins Cerrowire as Director of Strategic Accounts https://www.cerrowire.com/chris-marlow-joins-cerrowire-as-director-of-strategic-accounts/

cerrowire.com Hartselle, AL – Cerrowire® is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Marlow as the director of strategic accounts for the company’s electrical distribution channel. Marlow has 18 years of experience in the electrical manufacturing arena in sales and business development roles. Marlow is a te...

Have a dark space? Have Howard Lighting Products design a custom lighting layout for you or your customer! Howard Lighting offers a complete line of fixtures, lamps, and ballasts. Howard fixtures include a full range of modern, high-efficiency LED products. The majority of these fixtures meet the latest DLC requirements and are Made-in-the-USA. http://www.howard-lighting.com/resources/layout.cfm

How Construction Might Emerge After Coronavirus

A new report from McKinsey & Company noted that while the pandemic is causing significant problems in construction, there are some strategies to address the challenges now and into the future. http://defazio.llc/cnr14

ecmag.com A new report from McKinsey & Company, “How Construction Can Emerge Stronger After Coronavirus,” noted that while the pandemic is causing significant problems in construction, there are some strategies to address the challenges now and into the future.

New Research Unveils 5 Trends Shaping the Future of Sales

According to research from Salesforce, 81% of sales teams say a connected view of data across the customer journey is very important. defazio.llc/4ABP

salesforce.com Get a look at the top trends that will shape the future of sales.

Lightning Strikes and Surge Protective Devices

Lightning strikes are a leading cause of downtime for solar farms. Even indirect strikes can cause destruction to photovoltaic (PV) systems. The Littelfuse SPD2 Type 2 surge protective devices prevent damage & downtime. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/embed/20eotxLjt1I

Lightning strikes are a leading cause of downtime for solar farms. Even indirect strikes can cause destruction to photovoltaic (PV) systems. The Littelfuse S...

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We offer our sincere gratitude to the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

In the event of an emergency on Monday, please call Anthony DeFazio at (888) 360-4525.

Our team will resume normal operations on Tuesday, May 26th at 8am.

National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)

While we couldn't be together at the NAED's annual National Meeting, we did gather a different way. We hope you enjoyed our first-ever virtual conference and learned a lot from our knowledgeable speakers. Thanks Atkore International for your support! We couldn't put on these events without your help!

Atkore International Recognized by National Association of Electrical Distributors with Industry Award of Merit - DeFazio Industries

Atkore International Recognized by National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) with Industry Award of Merit

https://www.defaziollc.com/news/2020/atkore-international-recognized-by-national-association-of-electrical-distributors-with-industry-award-of-merit

defaziollc.com HARVEY, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Atkore International Group Inc. (“Atkore”) today announced it is the recipient of the 2020 Industry Award of Merit from the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED). As part of NAED’s Annual Achievement Awards, the Industry Award of Merit recognize...

New from Cerrowire: Determine the ampacity of conductors under the conditions of use, including number of current-carrying conductors and ambient temperature. Conductors and cables supported include THHN, XHHW, NM-B, UF-B, MC, USE and SE.

Cerrowire announces the launch of our Ampacity Calculator app to help electricians choose the correct wire size for the current (load) requirement of the circuit to prevent the wire from overheating.

Designed with simple dropdown fields, the app lets you get the info quickly on the job site or in the office. This free tool has been added to the existing Cerrowire Calculators app with our Raceway Fill calculator.

The app is available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play for smart phones and tablets and as a web-based tool on Cerrowire.com. Direct links to all versions of the calculator are here: https://www.cerrowire.com/products/resources/tables-calculators/ampacity-calculator/.

DeFazio to Represent Jefferson Electric - DeFazio Industries

DeFazio is excited to announce that, effective immediately, we will represent Jefferson Electric in Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. https://www.defaziollc.com/news/2020/defazio-industries-to-represent-jefferson-electric/

defaziollc.com DeFazio Industries is excited to announce that, effective immediately, the company will represent Jefferson Electric in Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Introduce the FireBlok™ Universal Firestop Insert Gaskets to your customer... and replace wrap around fire putty forever! Put UFSI on your shelf, and service customers that need boxes Fire Stopped. With a 52 STC rating, Orbit’s UFSI also replaces Sound Pads! Keep them on the shelf for years (never dries out!). Fits most 4", 4-11/16" or 1-Gang boxes. https://www.orbitelectric.com/universal-firestop-insert.html

DeFazio Industries to Represent Howard Lighting - DeFazio Industries

DeFazio Industries is excited to announce a new partnership with Howard Lighting Products. Founded in 1968, Howard Industries is a billion-dollar private company, headquartered in Laurel, Mississippi.

https://www.defaziollc.com/news/2020/defazio-industries-to-represent-howard-lighting/

defaziollc.com DeFazio Industries is excited to announce a new partnership with Howard Lighting. Founded in 1968, Howard Industries is a billion-dollar private company, headquartered in Laurel, Mississippi.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from DeFazio Industries - DeFazio Industries

We are closely monitoring the unfolding situation in our territory and implemented workplace preparedness plans weeks ago in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines. https://www.defaziollc.com/news/2020/coronavirus-covid-19-update-from-defazio-industries/

defaziollc.com We are closely monitoring the unfolding situation in our territory and implemented workplace preparedness plans weeks ago in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.

DeFazio Industries recognized by Cerrowire & Orbit Industries at NEMRA 2020 Conference - DeFazio Industries

This year’s annual National Electrical Manufacturers Representative Association (NEMRA) conference in Orlando, Florida was eventful for DeFazio Industries. The company received awards from Orbit Industries, Inc. for outstanding sales performance and from Cerrowire for exceptional customer service. https://www.defaziollc.com/news/2020/defazio-industries-recognized-by-cerrowire-orbit-industries-at-nemra-2020-conference/

defaziollc.com Richmond, VA – This year’s annual National Electrical Manufacturers Representative Association (NEMRA) conference in Orlando, Florida was eventful for DeFazio Industries. The company received awards from Orbit Industries for outstanding sales performance and from Cerrowire for exceptional custom...

CANTEX President Don Wirtanen Passes Away

Don Wirtanen was a longtime friend of the DeFazio family. He will be missed.

ewweb.com Wirtanen’s career is marked by several years of record sales for CANTEX and great growth that necessitated new manufacturing facilities and distribution centers nationwide.

DeFazio Industries expands into Carolinas with new Greensboro NC office and Cerro Wire agreement - DeFazio Industries

DeFazio Industries is proud to announce effective August 1st, the company will expand its territory to include North and South Carolina through its existing representative agreement with Cerro Wire. https://www.defaziollc.com/news/2019/defazio-industries-expands-into-carolinas-with-new-greensboro-nc-office-and-cerro-wire-agreement/

defaziollc.com DeFazio Industries is proud to announce effective August 1st, the company will expand its territory to include North and South Carolina through its existing representative agreement with Cerro Wire.

Amazon had it right: Virginia is America's Top State for Business in 2019

Virginia lands at the top of CNBC’s 2019 ranking of America’s Top States for Business

cnbc.com Virginia snares the No. 1 spot in CNBC's 2019 ranking of America's Top States for Business. Its world-class workforce and business-friendly regulations helped it snare Amazon's HQ2 and attract other companies of all sizes.

Press Release: tED Magazine Names Industry's Notable "30 Under 35"

Congrats to these bright young leaders within the electrical distribution industry! https://blog.naed.org/ted-names-30-under-35-2019

blog.naed.org tED magazine, official publication of National Association of Electrical Distributors, released a list of the best and brightest young industry members.

Richmond growing faster than state and nation, new data shows - RVAHub

RVAHub: Richmond growing faster than state and nation, new data shows

rvahub.com So far this decade, the city of Richmond has increased in population more than neighboring suburban counties — and at twice the growth rate of the state and nation, according to population estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.