Brian Gini always focused on price, but not cost. And then he started thinking about electrical distributors as partners, as opposed to vendors. “We were always trying to drive price down and forgot about the serviceability and efficiencies of getting the materials there when they were needed,” Gini, co-CEO at Collins Electric in Stockton, California, […]
All Supply Chain Updates are authored by Kevin Reed OCTOBER 2022 MARKET WATCH Metals: Copper started September at $3.40 per pound, pretty much the same as it closed the month prior. There was a quick dip, once the Feds raised interest rates once more, but that proved to be short lived. CU has been […]
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When it comes to improving profitability for electrical contractors, minimizing downtime and reducing time spent checking to see if a delivery has arrived can add up to significant savings. That’s why Paramont EO invested in a state-of-the-art delivery notification system in 2019. The family-owned, full-service supply and logistics problem-solver helps commercial contractors maximize profit by […]
Paramont EO’s Director of Accounts Receivable, Norm Cowie (CCE), is a regular contributor to the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) organization and writes a column called “Illinois Construction Stuff and Stuff” for their periodical. As an author and active member of the group, Norm has helped formulate and re-write Illinois lien laws and networks […]
Help with Credit Click on any item below to learn more Understanding Escrow Accounts The purpose of escrow accounts is to establish credit for a homeowner or builder for a single project where payment to Paramont EO/Crest Lighting will be made directly by a third party escrow agency. This agency may be a title company, […]
RECYCLING Give us a call, we’ll pick it up. We recycle! In our offices (we’ve reduced our own waste by 75%) and on your job sites. Call us at 708-345-0000 or email us to discuss your lamp and ballast recycling needs. ENERGY AUDITS Waste not, want not… Our team makes site visits to help identify ways to lower your […]
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Latham Watkins took over 3 floors of the building at 330 N. Wabash in Chicago. 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. Paramont EO would break down the fixtures at our Woodridge warehouse and customize […]
