But now there seems to be a WHOLE LOT more to say about it. For those of you new to LiFi, the term stands for Light Fidelity and is a method by which light is used to transmit data for...

SAFETY ALERT!! From our friends @mulcrone&Assoc: Extremely cold weather is sweeping from the Rockies, into North Texas, and across towards the East coast, covering about 2/3 of the US. With the low temperatures, extra caution must be exercised with the...

There’s never been a better time to build or remodel your kitchen or bathroom with Seigle’s New Lenox! Spend $5,000 or more in cabinetry and/or countertops and receive a free $500 gift card from Crest Lighting. Better hurry, this offer...

Paramont EO and Crest Lighting are working with the Chicago Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce to promote the Arts in the city! Come display your talent on our giant canvas (aka brick wall) for all those El riders, Cubs fans,...

Learn more about Paramont EO’s full line of cable solutions at https://paramont-eo.com/cable-solutions or by calling us at 708-345-0000.

With Ra2 Select from Lutron adding intelligence to your home is easy and affordable!

Now through the end of April get $10 back on every $100 Lutron purchase! See store for details.

Stylish and highly functional! A smarter system with an easy-to-use app interface. Comprised of high-performing subsystems, Intuity offers whole-house control of a home’s entertainment, security, comfort, and convenience, through both Legrand solutions and select third-party components – including multi-room audio,...

At the February 8th “State of Village” address, the Mayor of Woodridge debuted a new video focusing on current economic conditions and showcasing some the development that will occur in Woodridge in 2018. The video also highlighted the very special...

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From cloud-based commercial lighting controls to ultra high efficiency LED high bay lighting, Check out this special presentation and find out what’s new at Rab Lighting: RAB Lighting is committed to creating high-quality, affordable, well-designed and energy-efficient LED lighting and...

This recent quote from Dan Ryan of Acuity Brands Lighting echoes our thoughts on where our industry is going and why we all need to understand the opportunity and implications of the IoT: The world is starting to recognize that...

DALLAS – June 22, 2017 – Dallas Market Center and Lighting & Décor magazine announced the winners of the eighth annual Showroom of the Year Awards during June Lightovation – Dallas International Lighting Show, June 21-24. The announcement was made...

July 1st through October 20, 2017, every purchase of $150 in qualifying Lutron products or $100 of Lutron in-wall sensors gets you an entry into BOTH the Lutron Drive your Business Sweepstakes AND the Paramont EO & Crest Lighting Caseta...

HOSTED AT THE WIT HOTEL, DOWNTOWN CHICAGO MAY 3RD – 5TH, 2017 THE BUILTWORLDS SUMMIT IS AN EXCLUSIVE 3-DAY GATHERING OF THE BUILT INDUSTRY’S LARGEST COMPANIES, LEADING STARTUPS, AND MOST INNOVATIVE CEOS AND STRATEGISTS. Disruptive technology, climate change, global urbanization,...

The Paris Metro is now Li-Fi enabled thanks to Oledcomm, a Paris-based leader in Li-Fi implementations. Sixty-six stations have been retrofitted with LED and Li-Fi technology, allowing passengers to now enjoy data downloads that are “faster than a speeding bullet...

We know your time is valuable and it isn’t always convenient to get out to a store, so Crest Lighting is making it easier for you to get your lighting, ceiling fans, and decor from wherever you are, any hour...

Time to upgrade your receptacles and light switches with something stylish to match your taste.

Are you a commodity trader? Most people in the electrical industry would reply with a resounding “Nope” when asked this question. But if you buy building wire, load centers, conduit and pretty much most things used in our market, you...

Wondering how to upgrade your lighting without ruining the character of your historic home or building? New wireless lighting systems such as Lutron’s Vive, Acuity’s N Light Air and Leviton’s Z-Wave solutions enable owners to get the energy efficient upgrades...

Finally! An easy to understand Infographic that explains in layman’s terms how the US Grid(s) work. It’s pretty amazing when you stop and think about how a system designed at the end of the 19th century has stood up to...

View Complete Article in “iMark Now” Magazine Winter 2017 edition

Crest Lighting of Chicago and New Lenox, IL Awarded Best Of Houzz 2017 Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World Chicago, IL, January 24, 2017 –...

Paramont EO & Crest Lighting are thrilled to participate in the upcoming Ideal Home Show at Navy Pier this weekend (Jan 27-29th). The show offers attendees in-depth information, educational presentations, and all sorts of great deals on just about everything...

Congratulations to ALL of the 2016 NECA Showstopper award winners! We know we picked your lines for your excellent products, reliable service, and competitive pricing, so we’re not surprised you won–just glad you are getting the recognition you deserve! At...

Throughout the 2016 election year, healthcare has been a hot controversial topic, but we can all agree it is important and we want to do what we can to help make it better. Acuity Brands offers lighting that does just...

Just stumbled on a fun video out there on Youtube that we didn’t even know about! Stop in and see why Rochelle is such a big fan and check out the showroom improvements we’ve made since this video was created.

One doesn’t own the Earth, they only borrow it from future generations. The fate our planet depends on the continued “momentum driving the future of cities… of transportation… of energy… of building… of communication and collaboration and so much more”...

According to a recent NEMA Blog, “Buildings use 40 percent of the energy and about 80 percent of the electricity consumed in the United States, and much of that is wasted through the use of inefficient energy systems.” However,”Existing technologies...

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Congratulations to Frank Macino of Intelligent Design & Construction Solutions! Paramont EO was glad to supply and support this complex, award-worthy project.

The City of Chicago Technology Plan outlines a roadmap in which leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors work together to build stronger companies and a smarter city, using big data, civic engagement, and technology start-up incubation (Letter from...

Paramont EO was extremely proud to be selected as a finalist for this year’s “Excellence in Sales and Marketing” award during the 2016 Imark Fall meeting. Imark has an impressive membership of 185 independent electrical distributors with over 950 locations...

Paramont EO & Crest Lighting ran a promotion in August that caught the attention of Residential Lighting. The full article is on page 20 of the September issue Thanks for the mention! #ParamontGo

NACM Connect and Paramont EO are proud to announce the availability of a new book, The Illinois Mechanics Lien Act…and Other Construction Stuff, by Norm Cowie, Director of Credit at Paramont EO. For over a decade Norm Cowie, CCE, has...

Sometimes it’s good to be in the middle…in the case of data center locations, the midwest, and Chicagoland in particular, seems to be a sweet spot. For Cloud Services providers, Chicago’s suburbs offer the space and infrastructure to support colocation...

Your time is money, and you make more of that in the field, so we’ve started recording highlights from our Counter Days so you don’t have to miss out on the valuable new information and product news our manufacturer reps...

When we first started talking about how the IoT and electrical supply industry would intersect, it was with a general awareness that on some level the very way we supply power would likely have to evolve. A recent article published...

Electrical Contractor Magazine published an article this week on what Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) do, and perhaps more importantly, do NOT do. Understanding the use cases and differences between GFCIs and AFCIs is a safety essential (see our previous...

Advances in lighting and power technology are allowing consumers to choose more energy efficient, intelligent solutions that use less energy to run and leverage built-in intelligence to reduce consumption of the ecosystem in which they reside. The timing of the...

The 4th of July may have skyrocketed past, but Paramont EO and Crest Lighting celebrate American Independence all year round. There are many lighting manufacturers who have chosen to make their products here in America, and recently this number has...

Our circadian rhythms, the periodic biological rhythms that amongst other things tell us when to wake up and when to go to bed, were originally entrained by sunlight. In today’s industrialized society, however, most people spend the bulk of their...

When summer heats up and residents increase their use of power and electricity, homeowners and tenants need to take precautions for the safety of their homes and lives. Every year 480 people’s lives are taken, more than 2000 are injured,...

Retrofitting is a term often used when converting older, outdated lighting technologies such as incandescent and fluorescent, to newer, more energy-efficient technologies, such as LED. As some people might look at the initial increased prices and shake their head, it’s...

Ok, so we might be late to the party, but we’re bringing awesome apps! If you haven’t already heard about LiFi–you will. So what is it you ask? Li-Fi is a wireless technology that uses visible light waves to transmit large...

Paramont EO & Crest Lighting to Host Donny Osmond Meet & Greet in New Lenox When: 11am – 1:00 pm, Friday, May 27, 2016 Where: Crest Lighting, 1918 Ferro, New Lenox, Illinois Who: Paramont EO & Crest Lighting Why: Donny...

Summer is almost here and we are ready to celebrate with some summertime specials! Check out these great deals on LED lamps, USB charging receptacles, and more:

Great to spend some time with our customers and vendors–we really appreciate your time and your business!

While businesses of all sizes contribute to our economy and standard of living expectations and realizations, the small businesses tend to be the work horses doing the heavy lifting. Moving technology forward; improving upon materials and processes to build safer,...

There is plenty of buzz around LED lighting and the energy savings it brings, but if you aren’t ready or able to upgrade your lighting to LED just yet, you can still take advantage of plenty of other lighting controls...

We left off last week with a large open space. Time to get vertical! The entire endeavor plays out like Lego’s on steroids. Everyone likes to create and build so we had plenty of volunteers. Purchasing Agents, warehouse workers, drivers…...

We run a very popular program called “Direct from Warehouse”. The nature of this DFW program is simple and rather unique. If you, the customer, would rather have us receive your material into our building, versus having it delivered directly...

Norm Cowie, Director of Credit for Paramont EO, has been helping state legislators rewrite the Illinois Lien Law.  He is a fantastic resource for our customers and is often asked to contribute to articles developed by the National Association of...

Quoted from the National Association of Credit Management News Feed on 2/11/16 “Reaction to the Illinois mechanic’s lien statute changes that enable any party with a stake in the real estate tied to a project to substitute surety bonds for...

The Electrical Supplies industry is a male-dominated space, but that hasn’t stopped Patricia Cunningham from establishing herself as a savvy business leader. With a background in banking, Patricia joined forces with brother, Ken Gallagher, in 2012 to reinvent the business...

Paramont EO’s director of lighting design and application, Scott Shellberg, was asked to explain how he works his magic for his customers. His down to earth description, from a guy who has been in the trenches gaining invaluable first hand...

As I type this post, a webinar is streaming from the CES show in Las Vegas on the topic of how IOT will transform the way we use lighting. The session is being led by Simon Coombes, Gooee’s Chief Technology...

Light Up Your Holiday Season with $1,000 in Prizes! Happy Holidays! From the lights strung across your living room to the dazzling displays in the center of town, the right lights bring magic to the holiday season. That’s why we’ve...

For those of you who have tried and failed, or never thought it was worth trying at all…here are some solid strategies for setting and achieving your New Year’s goals. The following tips are paraphrased from a Hubspot post entitled...

The United Nations is convening in Paris to discuss the impact of Climate Change and technologies. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon opened the conference last night with a call to action, insisting that Paris mark a turning point, and stating that the world needs...

Using LED lighting for your new constuction or renovation project is not just about saving money. When done right, it can also create a visually appealing, efficient task-oriented lighting scheme that adds warmth and comfort to your space while also...

Leviton’s Lumina solution is a great way to make your home or small business lighting and hvac costs more manageable.

Getting your office lighting right can really improve employee performance and satisfaction. Deep knowledge of how to plan energy efficient office spaces can set an electrical contractor apart from his competition. Balancing daylight harvesting (from windows and skylights) and energy efficient fixtures...

  Got a photo of project you did that used a Littman Brands fixture? Submit it before December 15th, and you could be $1000 richer for the holidays! Click on the image above to go to the Littman Brands Facebook...

Crest Lighting is a proud sponsor of the 35th season of the St. Sebastian Players! Check out this local venue’s season line up and stop by Crest Lighting for your chance to win tickets to a show.

Browse the Artcraft “Discovering the Love of Lighting Sale” brochure and fall in love with your next fixture!

The Tru-Universal SofTap dimmer from Adorne wins the Lighting for Tomorrow top LED competition! With some of the most attractive and innovative lighting controls in the industry, it is no surprise that Legrand continues to win top prizes in the...

In today’s fast paced, always on, adrenaline junkie society, we could all probably benefit from a Zen moment or two…I have discovered mine in my garden. From the minute I set foot in this coveted space, I instantly feel clarity...

When a contractor presents 3-D design images of how the selected lights and fixtures will look within a given environment to a potential customer, he can claim ownership of the design. This gives him value and differentiation against the competition,...

The signing of Illinois legislation by Gov. Bruce Rauner this summer that alters its mechanic’s lien law at the behest of property owners is not going over well with contractors and suppliers who are bracing for dominos to fall and...

With the proliferation of LED lamps, how do you equate your existing incandescent 60W lamp to an appropriate LED screw-in replacement lamp? First look at the language to assist in getting to an “apples-to-apples” comparison. Watts measure the amount of...

(from article published Aug 2015 zlien.com) A lot of people think the Illinois mechanics lien statutes are engraved in granite, immovable and inviolate for time. But nothing could be further from the truth. There used to be a provision allowing...

With energy efficiency at the forefront today, we thought we would explain a bit about LEDs and the benefits of switching to them, along with some ideas of what you can do with them. Light-emitting diode, or LED, is a...

Chicago is striving to be the greenest city in America. Mayor Rahm Emanuel is quoted as saying “A sustainable Chicago is a city that spends less on energy use with each passing year, creates good-paying jobs in up-and-coming industries, responsibly...

When you own your own business you are in it for the long haul. There’s no such thing as working 9-5, you are automatically, by default, on the clock 24X7X365. The feeling of responsibility that comes with being the one...

Summer is in full swing with hot summer days and warm evenings filled with lots of fun. However, summer electrical safety must be kept in mind. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) there are approximately 400 instances...

Summer 2007. Exactly 8 years before this blog entry. Steve Jobs introduced the world to his latest gadget, the iPhone. Tech Geeks saw the potential immediately but the electrical supply houses… not so much. It was cool and all but...

Saving money is important to our customers and at Paramont EO, we maximize applicable incentive and rebate programs for every project. Rebates can offer our clients significant savings. For example, according to the Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), more than 30,700...

Dallas Market is a huge show and this year there are pictures of our very own Crest Lighting showroom veteran Lynn Hibbs scattered throughout the massive convention center. That’s because Lynn was awarded the “LightStar” honor by the Internation Dallas Market...

Most people take the ability to place and receive phone calls reliably for granted. We assume that service should just always work, in our homes, offices, and on the road. So, when service is interrupted, we get annoyed and even...

Go Hawks!!! | Paramont EO | LinkedIn Chicago is a tough town for sports. We feel obligated to support our Bears, derive a masochistic sort of pleasure from rooting for the Cubs, and get occasional satisfaction from our White Sox....

At Paramont EO, picking and packing orders is nearly a 24-hour operation executed with careful planning to reduce errors and confusion during delivery. In April alone, there were 3,657 deliveries with 20,155 line items shipped out of the Woodridge location....

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and the heat. The summer heat taxes everyone’s air conditioning systems, but you can give some relief to the AC units by installing ceiling fans to improve air circulation. The counter-clockwise motion...

May isn’t just another month on the calendar. It is National Electrical Safety Month, which is the perfect time to focus on and emphasize the importance of electrical safety at work and at home, even though it is a top...

Decorative lighting influences the way every room feels and looks. “Today’s lighting customers are looking for stylish, easy-to-maintain fixtures that are reminiscent of older finishes of yesteryear with a modern update,” says Amy Fimbianti, showroom manager for Crest Lighting, a...

    The concept of prewiring, preassembling or prefabricating some components of an electrical system has long been popular with electrical contractors. Contractors utilize prefabrication to cut down on repetitive job-site work processes that can be done faster and better...

One of the Paramont EO customer experience insights we gleaned from our recent opinion survey is that one-third of our customers are not familiar with our many money- and time-saving value-added services. These valuable and labor-saving services include: Dedicated staging/phasing...

Tour Paramont EO’s Woodridge Central Warehouse Location In 2013, Paramont EO moved to a centralized warehouse distribution model, leased a 80,000—square-foot space in Woodridge, IL, and optimized our warehouse for order filling, receiving, counter sales and jobsite delivery. Let us...

In the wholesale distribution business Paramont EO understands that unmatched customer service begins with an efficient warehouse. That’s why we designed our new central warehouse in Woodridge, IL to be much more than just a storage and processing facility. With...

Here’s an example of how Paramont-EO goes out of their way to find a solution to service our customers. Titan Electric had a job (ERS) that was close to our Woodridge facility and we were providing the daily materials for...

Paramont EO is proud to have one of the most prolific writers on Illinois lien law as our Director of Credit. A former board member of the National Association of Credit Management (NACM), Norm Cowie blogs, writes articles, and works...

Paramont EO named one of 3 Chicagoland stocking distributors for Pentair Raychem building materialsSee coverage by Patch. Also covered by tED and NAED

The following lucky winners were selected at random from the raffle card collection bowls at each of our three locations: 3300 N. Sheffield in Chicago — winner is Dragan Kogo 1918 Ferro Drive in New Lenox — winner is Jessica...

Bob is our 2nd ETI LED Flushmount fixture winner from the recent New Lenox Chamber of Commerce sponsored Community Expo & Home Show event on March 14th.

Pat is one of our ETI LED Flushmount fixture winners from the recent New Lenox Chamber of Commerce sponsored Community Expo & Home Show event on MArch 14th.

As a wholesale distributor of electrical supplies Paramont EO understands that our key value is our ability to provide high quality materials, in stock, on time, provide expert guidance and top notch customer service. With that in mind, we recently...

Pentair Thermal Building Solutions is proud to announce its appointment of PARAMONT EO for Northern Illinois. PARAMONT EO represents premier electrical products, and has a solid reputation with over 50 years in business. Their experience, technical expertise, customer service and...

It’s official! Paramont EO –has been delivering electrical supplies and lighting materials throughout Chicagoland for over 50 years! We want to thank our loyal customers, and welcome our new ones, with a special opportunity to fill out a raffle ticket...

The electrical and lighting industry moves at the speed of light. Staying competitive in this industry requires vision and adaptability. Change is constant. New offerings and business refinements must be prioritized, and communication must continue to flow–sometimes even as the details are still...

One of our customers called me the other day and told me he was considering becoming a Union company and wanted my input. While I’ll have to be the first to admit I had never really given much thought to...

In most institutional and commercial buildings lighting is typically the single largest operating cost, consuming about 40% of the total electrical use—and upwards of 50% when the cooling load associated with the heat generated by inefficient lighting is factored in....

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Latham Watkins took over 3 floors of the building at 330 N. Wabash. Logistically, the sight was difficult to reach because the only access had a low viaduct which limited the type of truck that could be used to deliver....

When leading corporations and commercial real estate companies make multi-million dollar investments in energy efficient facility technologies, the economic message and the marketplace momentum are clear. Energy efficiency is a profitable business opportunity moving solidly into the economic mainstream. In...

Recently, Paramont EO completed work on the ARC Center, whose doors opened in the fall of 2014. The ARC Center features a fitness center, locker rooms, three-court gymnasium, and a walking/running track. Paramont was in the running for this project...

We simply call it the “ABCs” of Customer Service because it is the first thing we teach our staff and our fundamental guiding principle. Going “Above and Beyond” for every customer on every project is just what we do. In...

“The beginning is the most important part of any work.” ― Plato Welcome to 2015, a year in which our merged and strengthened entity, Paramont EO, is primed and ready to achieve new heights in terms of sales, service, and...

From the desk of Ken Gallagher, President of Paramont EO: I’m wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!! This time of the year extremely busy for everyone. Prepping for our own family celebrations along with thanking...

Not to brag, but I know a lot about Illinois lien law. (Norm, you just bragged) (No I didn’t, I’m just stating a fact) (Yeah, but it sounds like bragging) (Get over it) (*sulk*) Anyway, as I pointed out to...

In 2013 Paramont EO decided to move to a centralized warehouse distribution model and subsequently leased a 80,000 square foot space in Woodridge, IL. Given the opportunity to lay out our warehouse from scratch, we took full advantage of having...

We acknowledge the fact that jobsite logistics are a constant battle for our customers. The timely execution of getting material onsite when needed is paramount to the effective use of manpower. Not only on time but packaged to allow for...

When you think of your family, you usually think of those people you were raised with, or those you raised, or those who raised you… or those whom you raised who are raising their own and who eventually raise their...

Is the demand for energy-saving lighting controls growing among building owners and facility managers? “Absolutely,” says Paramont EO commercial lighting manager Scott Shellberg. “Paramont is seeing a lot of customer interest, particularly in simple controls like sensors. Lighting controls reduce...

Ohio school district saves $663,000 in energy costs. Lghting and heating/cooling systems are the two biggest energy consumers in U.S. school buildings.

“What is it?” Grog asked. Bonk grinned, “I call it a ‘wheel.” Then he rolled the big rock over the other caveman’s foot by mistake. “Ow, ow, ow!” Grog cried, jumping up and down. When the pain receded, he looked...

  Paramont installed pulling eyes on the cable we paralleled onto the chambered metal reels you see in the photo above allowing our customer to complete their work with just two men in only 5 minutes. Thanks for sharing this success...

  PARAMONT EO is attending the annual members meeting this week in sunny Scottsdale, AZ.

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J.— OCTOBER 16, 2014 —THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT LIGHTING DISTRIBUTORS (NAILD), A NON-PROFIT TRADE ASSOCIATION THAT INCLUDES LIGHTING DISTRIBUTORS AND VENDORS, ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT IT LAUNCHED ITS NEWLY-REVISED LIGHTING SPECIALIST I (LS I) TRAINING PROGRAM.

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The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce partnered with Paramont E-O, Inc. / Crest Lighting for the July Business After Hours. Chamber Members gathered in the store’s showroom located at 1918 Ferro Drive in New Lenox for the monthly networking event...

  As you may have heard, Paramont ES combined forces with Evergreen Oak Electric Supply and Crest Lighting in 2013 to form Paramont EO. Crest Lighting is now a division of Paramont EO.

  Princeton Junction, N.J. – October, 2014 – Paramont EO, your source for everything electrical in Chicagoland, announced today enhanced capabilities to the commercial, industrial and residential markets.

By Janice Hoppe (view magazine article)   Paramont EO is behind the electrical distribution of some of the most notable places in the Chicago area, including Millennium Park, Brookfield Zoo, Trump Tower, the McCormick Place expansion and the Soldier Field...