GE Supply Creates New Western U.S. Sales Regions.Business Editors SHELTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2003 GE Supply, the electrical products distribution business of the General Electric Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : GE), has created two new western U.S. sales regions, splitting its former West Region. The new Rocky Mountain Region The Rocky Mountain Region is a floristic region within the Holarctic Kingdom in western North America (Canada and the United States) delineated by Armen Takhtajan and Robert F. Thorne. consists of GE Supply operations in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico New Mexico, state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S). and Utah, and includes its GE Presco branches in Arizona and Cashway Electric in Colorado. The Region, led by Eric Packer, a 10-year GE Supply veteran, is based in Denver. GE Supply's new Pacific Region covers the west coast states of Washington, Oregon, California, and Nevada along with Alaska and Hawaii. Its Region Manager is Jeff Stroin, who directed the former West Region. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. GE Supply President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Bill Meddaugh, creation of the new regions "reflects the changing shape and expanding scope of our business in the western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River West Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century . I am confident these changes will contribute significantly to GE Supply's profitable growth during the years ahead." About GE Supply GE Supply is a full-line, international distributor of electrical products, aerospace parts, power generation products, voice and datacom equipment and supplies from GE and other leading manufacturers. It serves electrical contractors, industrial and commercial users, engineer constructors, OEMs, utilities and the aerospace industry. Its operating units include GE Supply, GE Supply Asia Pte Ltd., GE Structured Services, and GE Supply Logistics. Its affiliate operations include GE Presco and Cashway Electric. GE Supply supports its customers with service offerings including the National Sales Center, National Tech Center, Product Specialist Network, 24-hour Internet Ordering and e-Commerce services, Hub and Spoke Distribution A physical distribution system developed and modeled on industry standards to provide cargo management for a theater. It is based on a "hub" moving cargo to and between several "spokes". facilities, and 24-hour emergency service. Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, the company utilizes 4.5 million square feet of warehouse space and has more than 150 branch offices and five distribution Hubs throughout the U.S., Mexico, South America, Ireland, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and China. GE Supply can be reached at (203) 944-3000; Web site www.gesupply.com |
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