Graybar Presents Schneider Electric with Supplier Excellence Award

Graybar Presents Schneider Electric with Supplier Excellence AwardGraybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, presented Schneider Electric with the Graybar Supplier Excellence Award at its National Training Conference in Phoenix.

The Graybar Supplier Excellence Award is presented semi-annually to recognize a product manufacturer that has collaborated with Graybar in an exceptional manner to successfully grow profitable business together.

“We are excited to present this honor to Schneider Electric,” said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, Graybar Chairman, President and CEO. “The relationship between Graybar and Schneider Electric dates back to 1902, when they provided us with industrial switches to sell to our customers. Today, Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and offers integrated solutions across multiple markets, and their support to Graybar is unmatched.”

“Together, Schneider Electric and Graybar are delivering solutions to customers across North America and in many diverse market segments,” said Chris Curtis, President and CEO, North America Operations, Schneider Electric. “We also share very similar values. We are extremely proud of our long-standing relationship with Graybar and honored to be recognized with this award.”

About Graybar

Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of more than 240 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping its customers power, network and secure their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR.

About Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructure, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Non-residential Building, Data Centers & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company’s 140,000 plus employees achieved sales of 30.8 billion US dollars (24 billion euros) in 2012, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy.