Allied Electronics, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), announced today that they have joined the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), a non-profit organization focused on networking, industry advocacy, education, and more within the electrical distribution industry.

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Scott McLendon, President, Allied Electronics (Photo: Business Wire)

Scott McLendon, President, Allied Electronics (Photo: Business Wire)

“The NAED is an important organization in our industry,” said Allied President Scott McLendon, “offering numerous activities for the exchange of information with other important players in the same space. We’ll have opportunities to take part in shaping public policy, access to outstanding training and development programs, and the ability to study benchmarking reports that will show us where we stand within our market. Using these resources will allow us to become an even better company and a more involved member of our industry.”

“Additionally,” McLendon continued, “Allied looks forward to partnering with our community of electrical distributors and suppliers as an advocate to address and help move forward issues that affect all of us. The interests of our industry are very much the interests of Allied, and we’re pleased to have a seat at the table to help drive that industry forward.”

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