wiredinUSA August 2015

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New president appointment

Rewarding distribution

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.”

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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