San Jose, California (March 20, 2019)— Larry Beltramo, President and COO of Rosendin , the electrical contracting industry’s largest employee-owned firm with revenues upwards of $2 billion, has been named the Interim President of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) effective April 1, 2019. Beltramo will remain President and COO of Rosendin while serving as the Interim President of NECA. The move follows the resignation of current NECA President, David Long, which becomes effective March 31 as he accepts a new role to serve as CEO of the organization. “As the voice of the $171 billion electrical construction industry that...
National Signing Day to acknowledge, honor and encourage high school seniors who have chosen to pursue a career as a professional in the skilled trades March 13, 2019 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – SkillsUSA and Klein Tools are excited to announce National Signing Day 2019 , celebrating thousands of high school seniors dedicated to pursuing a career in the skilled trades. Taking place May 8, 2019, this inaugural nationwide program will recognize students at hundreds of SkillsUSA chapter high schools across the country for their dedication to pursue a career in residential wiring, building trades and renovations, HVAC or plumbing. On National...
Bethesda, MD – March 5, 2019 – The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) today announced that T. David Long has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Long will officially join the NECA staff on April 1, 2019. “After a national search, the Executive Committee unanimously selected David Long to serve as CEO,” said Larry Beltramo, Chair of the NECA Search Committee and Vice President At Large. “David’s experience as an electrical contractor, his current service as NECA President and his unending dedication to advancing our industry make him the ideal leader for NECA at this important moment in time.”...
STRATFORD, Conn. (February 22, 2019) – Bridgeport Fittings announced its Sales Representative, Customer Service, Creating Contractor Demand, and Salesperson of The Year Award winners at the 2019 Annual NEMRA (National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association) Conference, held February 6-9 in Dallas. The award winners for 2018 were: Representative of the Year: Platinum Market: Electra Sales, Inc. Gold Market: Schooler & Associates, Inc. Customer Service Representative of the Year: Brian Quinn, Casey Electric Sales Salesperson of the Year Award Winners: Salesperson - East: Dewey Franzen, Electra Sales, Inc. Salesperson - West: Ryan Kindle, Becker Sales Company, Inc. Creating Contractor Demand (CCD) of...
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 25, 2019—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a new wearable hard hat compatible device that enables workers in safety-controlled environments to access holographic information on the worksite—the Trimble® XR10 with HoloLens 2. In addition, an expanded set of Trimble software and services will be available to provide field-oriented workflows that leverage constructible 3D models and mixed reality to solve daily work tasks. The announcement was made with Microsoft at MWC Barcelona (formerly Mobile World Congress), the largest mobile event in the world, bringing together the latest innovations and leading-edge technology. The Trimble XR10 with HoloLens 2 is the...
RIDGID Experience Contest Open for Entry ELYRIA, OHIO – February 22, 2019 – The RIDGID® Experience, an all-expenses-paid, VIP trip to RIDGID world headquarters, is back for its third consecutive year. Beginning today, the most passionate RIDGID fans can enter to be one of six winners selected for the trip July 31st - August 2nd, 2019, that includes a VIP tour of RIDGID headquarters, the opportunity to build their own custom pipe wrench and more. To enter, visit the RIDGID Facebook page – facebook.com/RIDGIDTools , fill out the entry form and upload a photo or video of you and your...
Scranton, Pa., Feb. 19, 2019— Arlington Industries Inc. is pleased to announce the recipients of their rep sales awards for 2018. Presented to firms representing Arlington at the recent NEMRA19 (National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association) meeting held recently in Dallas, TX, they recognize outstanding achievement during the 2018 calendar year for sales of Arlington’s MADE IN USA unique, innovative and labor-saving products. Brandon Sitterle – E-Tel Sales, Inc. (Houston, TX) received Arlington’s Inside Sales Person of the Year – given by Arlington’s customer service staff to the inside sales person delivering the best performance at a firm representing Arlington. Brandon...
Roundtable of industry luminaries discusses how trend may help influence productivity and enable enhanced well-being, creating amenities that support employee attraction and retention COOPERSBURG, Pennsylvania (February 12, 2019)— Daylight, views of the outside, and control of light levels are essential parts of human centric lighting, which should be a major factor in designing workplaces, according to expert panelists at the Human Centric Lighting Roundtable hosted by Lutron, held December 14, 2018, in Chicago. Expanding on such concepts as the power of daylight, the role of smart technology and the increasing use of full-spectrum color and white tuning, the panelists discussed...
BERLIN, Wis. – Feb. 07, 2019 – Generac Mobile Products, Magnum, MAC and Tower Light are now under the new brand Generac Mobile. The move is part of the company’s commitment to provide mobile equipment and solutions designed to meet the needs of its customers, maximizing productivity, safety, and return on investment. "As a global brand, Generac Mobile will continue to leverage its expertise and resources from around the globe to deliver innovative solutions,” said Brian Michael, North American president, Generac Mobile. “Our goal is to provide our customers with an unmatched experience, with the best support in the industry."...
Tempe, Arizona (February 6, 2019) – Apprenticeships are exploding in popularity as an avenue to enter a highly skilled industry while earning a decent living and avoiding costly student loan debt. Rosendin , one of the nation’s largest private electrical contractors and an employee-owned company, is proud to recognize 13 apprentices who graduated from the Phoenix Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) . These apprentices entered the training program for electrical construction four years ago on an accelerated learning schedule which normally takes five years. Apprentices took night classes while completing 8,000 hours of on-the-job training on Rosendin’s construction...
