NAED – New Member Spotlight: E-Z Weld

EMR Analysis

More information on NAED (National Association of Electrical Distributors): https://www.naed.org + The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is dedicated to helping progressive distributors overcome business obstacles by delivering resources so they can own their customer. We support our members through leading-edge approaches to effectively meet personalized educational and leadership development demands. Whether through online classes, expanded research, benchmarking and data analytics capabilities, or conferences and other networking opportunities, NAED empowers members – arming them with a competitive, long-term advantage.

Electrical distribution is a $72 billion industry, made up of solution providers – from salespeople, product experts, skilled and technical professionals – to warehouse associates and drivers.

We help our members by creating the knowledge electrical distributors need to improve their long-term competitive advantage:

• Identify and explain trends and insights from a larger economy to a broader perspective for the industry.
• Develop an understanding of contractors’ challenges so distributors can deliver valuable solutions and services.
• Administer educational programs that develop employees and focus on leadership.
• Define relevant issues and assist in navigating the regulatory environment.

We assist our members by transferring knowledge and insight through a variety of networking channels:

• Use leading-edge approaches with education to meet the demands for our members.
• Create the best distributor networking opportunities
• Employ a learner focused approach to leadership and workforce education programs

More information on Edward Orlet (Interim Chief Executive Officer + Senior Vice President of Government Affairs & Strategic Projects, NAED): See the full profile on EMR Executive Services

More information on E-Z WELD®: https://www.e-zweld.com/ + E-Z Weld supplies products to some of the largest retailers and plumbing wholesalers in the United States, many of whom are recognized household names. Additionally, E-Z Weld exports products to over 40 countries in the thriving Latin America, Caribbean, Middle East, Africa, Asia and European Markets.

More information on Richard Gustke (Chief Executive Officer, E-Z WELD®): https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardgustke/ 

ore information on ASTM: https://www.astm.org/ + Over 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally. Defined and set by us, they improve the lives of millions every day. Combined with our innovative business services, they enhance performance and help everyone have confidence in the things they buy and use.

ASTM standards are used and accepted worldwide and cover areas such as metals, paints, plastics, textiles, petroleum, construction, energy, the environment, consumer products, medical services, devices and electronics, advanced materials and much more.

ASTM International (hereafter referred to as ASTM International or ASTM), founded in 1898, is a scientific and technical organization formed for “the development of standards on characteristics and performance of materials, products, systems, and services; and the promotion of related knowledge.

ASTM is a national organization that is a part of ISO organizations.

More information on Katharine E. Morgan (President, ASTM): https://www.astm.org/about/katharine-morgan.html + https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathiemorgan/ 

EMR Additional Notes:

• Olefin & Polyolefin:
  • Olefins are a class of chemicals made up of hydrogen and carbon with one or more pairs of carbon atoms linked by a double bond. Ethylene, propylene and 1,3-butadiene are examples of olefins.
  • Also called alkene, compound made up of hydrogen and carbon that contains one or more pairs of carbon atoms linked by a double bond. Olefins are examples of unsaturated hydrocarbons (compounds that contain only hydrogen and carbon and at least one double or triple bond).
  • Polyolefins are a family of thermoplastics that include polyethylene and polypropylene. They are produced by polymerising respectively ethylene and propylene, mainly obtained from oil and natural gas but can also be derived from renewable resources (e.g., sugar cane).
• Polyamide (PA):
  • A polyamide is a polymer with repeating units linked by amide bonds. Polyamides occur both naturally and artificially. Examples of naturally occurring polyamides are proteins, such as wool and silk.
  • Synthetic polymer of a type made by the linkage of an amino group of one molecule and a carboxylic acid group of another, including many synthetic fibres such as nylon.
  • Nylon is low-friction, more malleable, and can withstand higher temperatures, making it ideal for prototyping and manufacturing components that will be subject to resistance. Polypropylene is stronger than nylon and more resistant to physical stress, making it ideal for high-resistance equipment.
• Polyethylene (PE) & High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE):
  • Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic “addition polymer” made from the combination of propylene monomers. It is used in a variety of applications to include packaging for consumer products, plastic parts for various industries including the automotive industry, special devices like living hinges, and textiles
  • Petroleum-based thermoplastic polymer considered one of the most versatile plastic materials available today. It is used to manufacture numerous items, including food and beverage containers, cleaning product bottles, pipes, cutting boards, and some shoe parts.
  • HDPE plastic is hard-wearing and does not break down under exposure to sunlight. It can withstand more extreme temperatures than PET, both hot and cold. HDPE can be reused and recycled.
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC or Vinyl): 
  • High strength thermoplastic material widely used in applications, such as pipes, medical devices, wire and cable insulation…the list is endless. It is the world’s third-most widely produced synthetic polymer of plastic. About 40 million tons of PVC are produced each year. PVC comes in two basic forms: rigid and flexible. The rigid form of PVC is used in construction for pipe and in profile applications such as doors and windows.
  • Vinyl is commonly used as a shorthand name for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic
• Polyester (PET):
  • Synthetic resin in which the polymer units are linked by ester groups, used chiefly to make synthetic textile fibres.
  • Synthetic fabric that’s usually derived from petroleum. This fabric is one of the world’s most popular textiles, and it is used in thousands of different consumer and industrial applications. Chemically, polyester is a polymer primarily composed of compounds within the ester functional group.
• Polyester GRP:
  • Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) is a polyester material reinforced with the addition of glass fibre.
  • GRP is made up of a combination of glass fibre and polymer or plastic. It has many desirable properties which include: High strength to weight ratio. Excellent durability.
  • GRP stands for Glass Reinforced Plastic (or Polymer). You may also know it as FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic) or even as Fiberglass. It is a blend of recycled plastic and recycled glass with a tough waterproof resin to bond it all together.
• Polypropylene (PP):
  • Synthetic resin which is a polymer of propylene, used chiefly for films, fibres, or moulding materials.
  • Low-density, stress-resistant thermoplastic made from a propene (or propylene) monomer.
  • Polypropylene is a plastic. Of the commercial plastics on the market today, polypropylene is considered one of the safest.
  • Polypropylene uses range from plastic packaging, plastic parts for machinery and equipment and even fibres and textiles. It is a rigid, semi-crystalline thermoplastic that was first polymerised in 1951 and is used widely today in a range of domestic and industrial applications.