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wiredInUSA - August 2015
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Southwire Company has appointed Rich
Stinson as its president.
Mr Stinson has more than 30 years of
experience in industrial manufacturing,
and is currently group president of
electrical systems and services for Eaton
Corporation. He will join Southwire on 15
th
October, initially serving under president
and CEO Stu Thorn through a leadership
transition period.
Mr Thorn has made the decision to retire
after over 14 years of leading Southwire,
guiding the company through a
successful period of new products and
diversified growth.
“As a member of the electrical industry,
I have observed Southwire for much of
my career. It’s a great company,” Mr
Stinson said. “I work with many of the
same customers and channel partners
every day. I’m privileged to join the
Southwire team and I look forward to
working together as we build an ever
stronger, more sustainable company.”
New president
appointment
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Metro Wire and Cable has been named
among the Top 200 electrical distributors
for 2015. Theaward, bestowedby industry
publication Electrical Wholesaling, marks
Metro Wire’s fourth consecutive year in
the Top 200.
“This distinction is a tremendous honor
and one of the best in our 39 years in
business,” said Donald D Ezop, Metro
Wire and Cable president/CEO.
“Growing our business in several key
market segments in 2014, along with
several internal enhancements, poised
us for this accomplishment,” stated
Nate Tallman, director of corporate
development. “We have great people
and customers, and we are honored to
be recognized again.”
With locations inMichigan,Georgia, and
Iowa, MWC specializes in working with
public utilities, electrical contractors,
wind farm developers, airport lighting
contractors, and OEMs.
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