Graybar

Graybar Names Ellen S. Rebne Senior Vice President - Sales

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Intelligence, Senior, Accounting, Graybar, Growth, Management

ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, announced that Ellen S. Rebne has been named Senior Vice President - Sales, effective June 1, 2024.

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  • ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, announced that Ellen S. Rebne has been named Senior Vice President - Sales, effective June 1, 2024.
  • Rebne has 35 years with Graybar and currently serves as District Vice President in the company's Chicago District.
  • After starting her Graybar career in accounting and finance, she moved into sales and business leadership roles, where she consistently led her teams to achieve positive results.
  • "Ellen is highly respected within Graybar and throughout the industry for her leadership, her experience, and her passion for our customers.

Graybar Announces the Retirement of David G. Maxwell

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Monday, March 18, 2024
NAED, Financial management, Growth, San Francisco International Airport, Intelligence, Senior, Graybar, Retirement, Electric power distribution, Region, National Association, Management

ST. LOUIS, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced the retirement of Senior Vice President - Sales, David G. Maxwell, effective June 1, 2024, after nearly four decades of service with Graybar.

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  • ST. LOUIS, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced the retirement of Senior Vice President - Sales, David G. Maxwell, effective June 1, 2024, after nearly four decades of service with Graybar.
  • Maxwell joined Graybar in 1985 as a Financial Manager in San Francisco.
  • He then served as General Manager for the San Francisco International team and as Director of International Sales for the company.
  • Maxwell became Vice President of Comm/Data Sales in 2001 and was promoted to California District Vice President in 2003.

Graybar chooses DataXstream OMS+ for Sales, Order Management and Point of Sale

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Software, Supply Chain Management, Networks, Online Retail, Electronic Design Automation, Data Management, Electronic Commerce, Technology, Other Manufacturing, Retail, Transport, Logistics, Manufacturing, SAP, Investment, Graybar, OMS, Aggregation, Automation

Graybar was looking to modernize and streamline multiple legacy systems, including quote and order entry, and to improve its data visibility, automation and scalability capabilities.

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  • Graybar was looking to modernize and streamline multiple legacy systems, including quote and order entry, and to improve its data visibility, automation and scalability capabilities.
  • After working closely with their systems integrator, Graybar selected DataXstream’s OMS+ as the right solution to help them scale and modernize their front office and back office order management capabilities.
  • “Graybar is making substantial investments in technology as part of our strategic business transformation program,” said Graybar Vice President – Technology, Mark Hirst.
  • OMS+ will allow Graybar to:
    Additionally, the OMS+ platform maintains SAP clean core standards while providing Graybar the ability to personalize to meet their business needs.

Graybar chooses DataXstream OMS+ for Sales, Order Management and Point of Sale

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Professional Services, Payments, Data Management, Other Professional Services, Data Analytics, Technology, Software, ECC, SAP, Investment, Graybar, OMS, Aggregation, Multimedia, Automation, Online shopping

After working closely with their systems integrator, Graybar selected DataXstream’s OMS+ as the right solution to help them scale and modernize their front office and back-office order management capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • After working closely with their systems integrator, Graybar selected DataXstream’s OMS+ as the right solution to help them scale and modernize their front office and back-office order management capabilities.
  • “Graybar is making substantial investments in technology as part of our strategic business transformation program,” said Graybar Vice President – Technology, Mark Hirst.
  • “Graybar is focused on improving processes and finding efficiencies as part of their larger digital strategy,” said Tim Yates, CEO of DataXstream.
  • “Choosing OMS+ allows them to modernize sales and order management, prepares them with robust omnichannel capabilities and simplifies their upgrade from ECC to SAP S/4.”

Fiber Broadband Association Elects 2024 Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Technology, Networks, Internet, Telecommunications, Market development, Public policy, FBA, Freeman, OFS, Organization, Woman, New Board, Chairperson, Google Fiber, History, Graybar, Region, Trust (social science), EPB, Conference, Robert Espeseth, Middle mile, Working Group, Internet service provider, Management

The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced its 2024 Board of Directors as the organization leads the industry through its largest investment cycle ever.

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  • The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced its 2024 Board of Directors as the organization leads the industry through its largest investment cycle ever.
  • “As we look forward to 2024, the fiber broadband industry has a lot to be excited about,” said Gary Bolton, President and CEO at the Fiber Broadband Association.
  • “We’re set to experience the biggest and best year in fiber broadband history, and our 2024 Board of Directors is an excellent group of experienced leaders to guide us through it.
  • The 2024 Board of Directors elections were held at the Fiber Broadband Association’s 2023 Premier Members Meeting, December 4-5, in Palm Springs, Calif.

Miller EV Solutions and CBRE Announce the Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center Grand Opening: A First-of-its-kind Interactive Public Facility for EV Technology and Training.

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Friday, November 17, 2023
Automotive Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Energy, Manufacturing, Other Education, Education, Training, EV, Electric Vehicles, Other Transport, Trucking, General Automotive, Transport, Automotive, Other Energy, Public Transport, Carbon, IBEW, JEA, Workforce, Investment, Level 2, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Learning, History, Graybar, Heart, NECA, AC, Data collection, Partnership, CBRE, Cognitive dissonance, Growth, Municipal council, WB, Original equipment manufacturer, Knowledge, Schneider Electric, Fireworks, Construction

Miller EV Solutions, a pioneering leader in the electrical contracting industry, in partnership with CBRE, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center (EVIDC).

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  • Miller EV Solutions, a pioneering leader in the electrical contracting industry, in partnership with CBRE, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center (EVIDC).
  • This groundbreaking initiative embodies Miller EV Solution's unwavering commitment to advancing electric vehicle (EV) technology, fostering sustainability, and creating a more connected future.
  • The EVIDC project reflects their commitment to embracing the challenges and opportunities presented by the electric vehicle solutions industry.
  • The EVIDC is poised to revolutionize sustainable solutions for EV and set new benchmarks in the EV evolution.

Kojo Launches New Integrations With Nation's Largest Electrical Suppliers

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
PDF, Collaboration, Friction, Border states, Marketing, Graybar, SAN, Construction

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kojo, the construction industry's leading materials and inventory management platform, today announced Supplier Integrations, a new series of integrations with some of the leading electrical suppliers in the U.S. These integrations significantly reduce friction in the materials order process and allow contractors to have greater control over their construction projects. With these new capabilities, Kojo helps contractors keep projects on track and within budget, while allowing suppliers to serve their customers more efficiently.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kojo , the construction industry's leading materials and inventory management platform, today announced Supplier Integrations, a new series of integrations with some of the leading electrical suppliers in the U.S.
  • With these new capabilities, Kojo helps contractors keep projects on track and within budget, while allowing suppliers to serve their customers more efficiently.
  • "We already have 25 Kojo electrical subcontractor customers using our new Supplier Integrations in beta, and we plan to open the integrations to hundreds of customers in the coming months," said Maria Davidson, founder and CEO of Kojo.
  • The new integrations create a seamless, two-way flow of data between Kojo and the supplier.

Graybar Reports Record Net Sales in Third Quarter

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Intelligence, Warehouse, Pharmaceutical industry, Graybar

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today reported record net sales in the third quarter of 2023.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today reported record net sales in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Graybar's net sales for the third quarter totaled $2.9 billion, a 2.3 percent increase compared to the same period in 2022.
  • Net income attributable to Graybar for the quarter was $117.7 million, down 6.7 percent from the same period last year.
  • "I am pleased that we achieved record net sales in the third quarter," said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Graybar.

Graybar Names Brad Lee District Vice President in California

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Knowledge, Growth, Intelligence, Electricity, Graybar, Warehouse, Northern California District Council of Laborers

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, has named Brad Lee as District Vice President for the company's California District.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, has named Brad Lee as District Vice President for the company's California District.
  • Lee joined Graybar in 2018 and currently serves as Director, Electrical and Industrial Sales in the Phoenix District.
  • As District Vice President, he will lead Graybar's business operations in a territory that includes all of California and part of Nevada.
  • "We congratulate Brad on his promotion," said Graybar Regional Vice President David Bender.

OMNIA Partners Honors Outstanding Partnerships with Supplier Excellence Awards

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OMNIA Partners is pleased to announce our 2023 Supplier Awards recipients.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OMNIA Partners is pleased to announce our 2023 Supplier Awards recipients.
  • The honorees have demonstrated outstanding performance in terms of innovation, value, and delivery, while fostering strong partnerships with the member organizations.
  • M. Todd Abner, Founder, President & CEO of OMNIA Partners says, "Congratulations to the outstanding supplier award winners recently presented at the 2023 OMNIA Partners Connections Conference.
  • With a proven track record of success, OMNIA Partners relies on innovation and expertise to provide every benefit possible to the members we serve.