Graybar Celebrates Grand Opening of its First-Ever Facility Built to LEED Standards Graybar Tucson showcases company's commitment to sustainability
TUCSON, Ariz., May 8, 2012 - Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at its new branch in Tucson, Ariz., which is the first facility in company history built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) specifications.
The 55,000 square-foot facility features many of the green technologies Graybar distributes to its customers including solar panels, energy-efficient lighting and electric vehicle charging stations. Located at 3760 East Tennessee Street, the branch will serve the Tucson metropolitan area and southern Arizona. Branch Manager Steve Gosciminski will lead the location's 33 employees.
"This new branch is not only a symbol of Graybar's commitment to Tucson and the state of Arizona, but also our commitment to the environment and to being good stewards of our company's resources," said Craig Mead, district vice president of Graybar's Phoenix operations, who spoke at the grand opening. "We hope this facility serves as a shining example of sustainable and green practices within commercial facilities across the state."
To learn more about the facility and its green features, visit graybar.com/tucson.
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.
