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 of individuals being electrocuted annually in the United States. Approximately 15 percent of these electrocutions […]
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 how would my industry use a smart phone to make money? Sure with its internet […]
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 northern Illinois businesses have participated in Smart Ideas for Your Business programs, earning $244.3 million […]
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 Center, identifying her as one of the top salesmen in the country, and affording her […]
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 angry. It is hard to imagine life before telephones. The pace at which people and […]
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. The Bulls have had their ups and downs, but the Blackhawks deliver. In our blue collar […]
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 of the fan will generate a gentle breeze to circulate the cool air and help […]
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 priority year-round. Please consider these sobering statistics: A Fire Research report from the The Fire […]
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 division of Paramont EO. Lighting trends tend to follow the furniture industry, which is now […]
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 show you around—and show you how we can save you money and time One of […]