April 22, 2022
5 Things to Know: Week Ending April 22
Are supply chain issues about to get worse? (again)
Here's a roundup of some of the week's happenings to help lighting people stay informed.
1. Border States moves into Chicago with Acquisition of Advance Electrical Supply
The sixth-largest electrical distributor chain in the US* is about to have its first locations in Chicagoland.
2. Supply Chain Warning Sign Part I
Get ready for the next supply chain shockwave. Cargo backlogs in Shanghai a precursor to global port congestion as COVID crisis drags on.
3. Supply Chain Warning Sign Part II
Container dwell time increased once again at Long Beach and Los Angeles ports for the month of March.
4. Hmm... Campaigner Claims LED Lighting Can Cause Headaches and Nausea
In Ireland, Elaine Dennehy is asking "How can we morally enforce a product when we can’t say with certainty it is safe for everyone?"
5. Lighting Brands Promote their Earth Day Messages
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Lutron: Interestingly, the only Earth Day message we could find from Lutron today (as of 10:30am EDT) was this low-resolution Twitter post from Lutron Europe
*Electrical Wholesaler June 2021
