Written By: Kevin Reed Director of Purchasing, Analytics & Strategic Growth Opportunities at Paramont EO Our Sales staff has been answering the same two questions for almost a year now: “What is going on with pricing?” and “What has happened...

This year we are giving thanks for good health and spreading our gratitude with our customers by delivering special Paramont EO Corona Relief Cooler Bags filled with hand sanitizer, touchfree tools, CDC-approved masks, and treats to boost immune and emotional...

Limited time only, while supplies last!

April 2021 Supply Chain Update Our previous update saw CRC Steel hit an All-Time high of $1,464 per MT. As of last week, it was up to $1,624 per MT, with no signs of slowing down; continually breaking new records...

PPE Gear from Paramont No need to touch germy surfaces once you have one of Eaton’s clever touchless tool Open doors, e-sign, twist faucets and push buttons without touching potentially contaminated surfaces. We are giving away 100 of these handy...

KEY TAKEAWAY? Material should be ordered sooner rather than later, allowing us to tap our networks and second source as needed. Kink in the Supply Chain Stay at home orders have been issued all around the world. Those that were...

Technology is evolving, changing the way we work and how we interact with our built environments. This creates more opportunities and more complex challenges to solve. Aesthetics, quality and tailored control of light are critical to delivering a comprehensive solution...

Get a FREE Coilpack cart from Southwire with purchase of 5k lbs of #Simpull #Coilpacks at Paramont EO Crest now through March 31st

Grocery stores selling Halloween Candy in September is too early (who can keep that bag sealed for nearly two months??!) and retail Stores playing Christmas music in November makes it hard to enjoy by the time the holidays actually arrive,...

We were so glad to got to share our story with the folks at @EA Chicago earlier this summer, and apparently they liked it so much they decided to include a feature article in their summer magazine about our experience!...

When your roof comes crashing down like ours did this past Memorial Day, a LOT of thoughts race through your head. Things like, “Holy cow, that could have killed people!”, “Ugh, this is going to take a TON of work...

Now normally, we like to keep a lid on things. I mean we like a skylight just as much as the next guy, but in our warehouse we’d prefer to let our LED high bays do the lighting. But this...

If the answer is “yes”, you could win an Echo Dot! Just be one of the first 3 customers to purchase a Lutron Caseta Wireless Lighting Control Kit at Paramont EO, and you will receive a free Dot to help...

What do the Chicago Cubs and Crest Lighting have in common? Well, they are both located in Wrigleyville, and if the Cubs win their opening game on Monday April 8th, Crest Customers will win a 15% discount on any new...

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!

Paramont and Nuheat are offering you two chances to become Pro Certified and earn exclusive extended warranties for all your installations as well as referral business opportunities through their website listing service. Join us at Paramont EO on May 30th...

Join Paramont EO and Leviton for a special WiFi Product training and Q & A session. In addition to knowledge there will also be freebies at this event so stop by if you can!

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

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...

Get Powered Up! Eaton Cutler Hammer is in the house – at all three locations now! Place an order WhAT’S NEW? Paramont EO has been a long time distributor of Eaton Cutler Hammer products but we are proud to announce...

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...

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

Emergency lighting and Illuminated Exit and Stairs signs approved for use in Chicago and other locations in stock and on sale at Paramont EO.

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

Jenaro Garcia owner of J&A Electrical with Paramont EO employee Gerardo Gallegos.

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...

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...

Orbit’s patented adjustable rings are an installers’ top choice as the adjustment screws are found on the outside corners rather than the inside. This allows for the installer to have the wiring device on the ring before or after installation....

(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...

New from      Based on simplicity, flexibility, and scalability, WattStopper’s Digital Lighting Management (DLM) platform continues to revolutionize lighting controls projects across North America. Today we’re excited to announce the availability of new DLM fixture-integrated controls — products that add...

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...

In honor of Paramont EO and Crest Lighting’s 50th Anniversary, we held a “$50 for 50” raffle at all three of our branch locations. And the lucky winners are: Chicago raffle winner: Dragan Kogo (with Hunter Reed from Paramont) Woodridge raffle winner:...

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

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...

Check out IMARK magazine for the complete story…

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...

Our new subscriber drive contest officially ended on December 15th and one lucky subscriber now has an extra $100 to spend (or save) this holiday season! Thank you to everyone who participated! If you missed our call to subscribe–make sure...

Source: http://ewweb.com/news-watch/paramont-electrical-supplies-buys-evergreen-oak-and-crest-lighting In a move that will consolidate ownership of some independent electrical distribution in the Chicagoland area, Paramont Electrical Supplies, Broadview, Ill., is acquiring Evergreen Oak Electric Supply and Sales Co., Crestwood, Ill., including its lighting showroom division Crest...

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...

  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...