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Author: Janan Buisier

Electrical maintenance checklist for commercial facilities before spring storm season

Reading Time: 3 minutesSpring storm season can put commercial electrical systems under serious stress. Lightning, grid disturbances, and power fluctuations can impact everything from distribution panels to sensitive building equipment. According to the National Weather Service, the United States sees about 25 million lightning strikes each year, making surge events a real concern for facilities across…

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Five electrical product categories shaping jobsites in 2026

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat electrical contractors are seeing more of — and how to prepare As electrification, energy management, and connected systems continue to…

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CES Marine Solutions: your partner for maritime electrical supply and logistics

Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) Marine Solutions is more than an electrical supplier. We are a trusted partner for maritime operations that depend…

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2026 is the year to join the trade industry

Reading Time: 4 minutesThere’s no doubt about it: the trade industry is poised for remarkable growth in 2026. The U.S. Electrical Services market alone…

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Product spotlight: Littelfuse® Industrial Shock Block®

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe scoop on solutions built to perform, protect, and last The Littelfuse® Industrial Shock Block® is now available at City Electric…

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Welcome, Toronto! Sixth CES fulfillment center opens in Canada

Reading Time: 3 minutesWithout the right supports in place, logistics can get complicated quickly. This is where fulfillment centers come in, the hubs for…

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How CES brought major growth to Houston North

Reading Time: 3 minutesDarron Rocka has worked at City Electric Supply (CES) for over 16 years—and the last seven months have brought major growth. The Houston North…

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CES raises $60,000 for the American Cancer Society

Reading Time: 2 minutesSince 2016, City Electric Supply (CES) has worked with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to support the fight against cancer for everyone. CES is proud…

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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

Reading Time: 2 minutesNational Apprenticeship Week (NAW), from November 13-19, is a celebration where industry leaders—including electrical wholesale distributors like City Electric Supply (CES)—can…

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New facility, same community: CES Southern Pines reopens

Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter 20 years, City Electric Supply (CES) Southern Pines has moved to a new location down the road. Joey Barefoot, district manager of the…

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Customer stories: Ben’s gift

Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) previously introduced Ben Wright, an outside sales representative and expert woodturner in Marion, North Carolina. In partnership with CES Cares, the…

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How Brian Warth grew from driver to projects gear specialist

Reading Time: 3 minutesBrian Warth joined City Electric Supply (CES) later in life as a driver 10 years ago in Simpsonville, South Carolina—taking a chance on…

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CES Martinsburg and local community help a child in need

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen a child is in need, there’s nothing the power of teamwork cannot accomplish. That was the case when City Electric…

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Are you ready for storm season?

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn recent years, the United States has experienced a concerning increase in the frequency and intensity of severe weather events. Climate scientists…

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Honoring VP of operations Jim Lawson’s nearly 45 years at CES

Reading Time: 3 minutesOn June 30, 2023, Jim Lawson retires as Vice President of Operations for City Electric Supply (CES). His retirement marks the…

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From driver to regional manager: Phil McKinney

Reading Time: 3 minutesAt just 20 years old, Phil McKinney joined City Electric Supply (CES) as a driver in Charlotte, North Carolina, after his…

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Our first Spartan Race fundraiser for Make-A-Wish®

Reading Time: 4 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) recently hosted their first Spartan Race fundraiser in Boca Raton, Florida, where nearly $65,000 was raised for…

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Robert Haney’s secrets of success

Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) Regional Manager Robert Haney has been in the electrical industry for over 22 years. Recently, he shared…

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CES helps Georgia Northwestern Technical College student kick off career 

Reading Time: 3 minutesFrom the start of his journey to becoming a substation electrician, Landon Stephens, a student at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, learned…

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EC&M announces their products of the year, and CES carries three of them!

Reading Time: 3 minutesWe are thrilled to share the news that three of the products we carry have won their category in the prestigious…

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Teen Receives Gift of a Lifetime After Defeating Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNEW PORT RICHEY – For 18-year-old Victor Voras, school and work kept him busy like a normal teenager, but life…

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The Good Stuff, Vol. 13

Reading Time: < 1 minutetED magazine recently introduced a column that was created to bring you some positive news in today’s world. It’s called “The Good Stuff”,…

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From Jamaica to the U.S. to finding success in the electrical industry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSuccess is achieved through hard work and determination. Leaders come from different parts of the world and carry stories that…

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CES Helps Make-A-Wish® Deliver Wish to Southern Florida Teen

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Make-A-Wish® kid’s dream of owning a bass fishing boat has come true. On Saturday, July 24, at the Tracker…

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