Rexel Announces Grand Opening Of Energy Solutions Center Showroom

This new facility will help Rexel educate the electrical industry and showcase the latest advancements in lighting, energy management and energy efficient solutions.  Customers can view the entire showroom in person or from their smart phone, tablet or computer.

New San Diego Facility Offers Both Hands-On and Virtual View of the Latest Energy Efficient Products and Solutions

Dallas, TX – Rexel USA announced today the opening of its cutting-edge Energy Solutions Center showroom located in San Diego, California.  This new facility will help Rexel educate the electrical industry and showcase the latest advancements in lighting, energy management and energy efficient solutions.  Customers can view the entire showroom in person or from their smart phone, tablet or computer.

“With the exponential changes taking place in energy-saving technologies today, we recognized that our customers need more than just catalogs, the internet or demo cases.  The center is there for our customers to bring their customers, adding value to the design-build process for our contractor partners and project designers alike.”, says Rexel’s West Coast Division Vice President Patrick Davis. 

This state-of-the-art facility provides a central location where industry professionals can test and learn about the latest technologies in LED, induction and fluorescent lighting, as well as modern advancements in power monitoring, lighting controls, solar technology and variable speed drives.  The opening of the Energy Solutions Center will enable electrical contractors, architects, builders, remodelers, etc., to see and compare products first-hand and determine which product will work best for their project. Rexel introduced its first Energy Solutions Showroom in Upper Marlboro, MD in March of this year.

This unique showroom offers customers an additional level of service – the entire showroom is configured so that all fixtures can be controlled via a smart phone, tablet or computer.  This configuration will allow for long-distance customers to test the products and see their benefits and differences first-hand.  The virtual component of the Center is complemented by a web based camera that will allow employees and customers the ability to sit-in or participate on training sessions, product demonstrations, or sales calls. The facility also features a partial ceiling which can be lowered, enabling contractors to see how fixtures are wired and installed.

“Not only do we want to demonstrate the best technologies in the market, we want to educate customers on the latest installation techniques and help them build sales strategies,” said John Gerber, Rexel San Diego Area Manager.  “Our goal is to advance energy efficiency throughout the market and we feel this facility will give everyone a great tool to do so.”

“We are incredibly proud of the capabilities this facility offers to the industry,” continued Gerber.  “In addition to creating the ultimate showroom atmosphere, this Energy Center is a fully functional training facility with work stations for up to 40 attendees and conference capabilities for presentations and instructional videos.”

The Rexel Energy Center is confirmation of the Company’s commitment to educating the industry on the importance of promoting an energy efficient society.  This facility will offer Rexel a strong vehicle to effect change and it creates a collaborative environment to exchange knowledge.

About Rexel USA

Rexel USA is part of Rexel Holdings USA, which is the US operations for Rexel Group, a global leader in the distribution of electrical products, offering a broad range of innovative energy management solutions. Rexel USA is a market leader serving the industrial, commercial and residential electrical contractor markets.  Offering an integrated platform of products, solutions and services in datacom, energy efficiency and renewable energy, from lighting upgrades to alternative energy technologies, helping customers maximize their business operations.  For more information, please visit www.rexelusa.com.

About Rexel Group

Rexel, a global leader in the distribution of electrical supplies, serves three main end markets:  industrial, commercial and residential.  The Group operates in 37 countries, with a network of some 2,100 branches and employs over 28,000 people.  Rexel’s sales were €12.7 billion in 2011.  Its majority shareholders are an investor group led by Clayton, Dubilier and &, Eurazero and BAML Capital Partners. 

 

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