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 Credit Management. The following article is reprinted with permission from NACM: States Consider Alternatives to […]
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 mechanic’s liens continues to draw mixed reviews. Attorneys including Kori Banzanos, Esq., supported the changes, […]
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 now known as Paramont EO and Crest Lighting. Patty has been integral to infusing new […]
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 experience for over 18 years, was published in the December issue of Electrical Business Magazine. […]
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 energy efficient design community. Lighting for Tomorrow is organized by the American Lighting Association (ALA), […]
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 costly problems to arise. One Illinois-based credit veteran called it a win primarily for banks […]
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. For more details watch their new video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6jSMLbQ_i4
(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 no-lien contracts – then it was changed so that no-lien contracts were non-enforceable – then […]