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Sempra Energy Awards OneSource for Outstanding Performance Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:33:00 -0700 At the Supplier Recognition Event on October 29, 2009, Sempra Energy - San Diego Gas and Electric, Southern California Gas Company - presented OneSource Distributors with the Outstanding Performance Award. The award was given by Margot Kyd, Vice President fo Supply Management and Caroline Winn, Direcotr of Supply Management in appreciation for OneSource's continued Outstanding Performace in 2009. http://www.1sourcedist.com
OneSource Distributors Extends a Helping Hand in Holiday Food Drive Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0700 The San Diego Food Bank (SDFB) feeds over 300,000 people per month in partnership with 380 nonprofit community partners including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, low-income daycare centers, senior centers, churches, schools and daycare centers for the elderly and disabled. In the financial year 2008-2009, the SDFB distributed 11.3 million pounds of food – the equivalent of 8.75 million meals! According to SDFB statistics, San Diego has 200,000 more people in need of food this year compared to last year. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Donate non-perishable food items to one of the collection bins located at the Oceanside (CDC), National City or Miramar locations. Employees at all other branches that would like to contribute are encouraged to send food donations to the CDC attention Sarah Webster or Carol Ulak. WHAT IS MOST NEEDED? The most needed food items are: Canned meat and tuna, Canned soups, Canned fruits and vegetables, Canned beans, Spaghetti, Dry cereal, Rice, Macaroni and Cheese. WHAT ELSE CAN I DO? Donate Time. The San Diego Food Bank relies on volunteers to sort and package tons of food everyday. Individuals and groups can volunteer at the SDFB’s warehouse Tuesday thru Saturday. Donate Money. Monetary donations help supplement the “lottery” of food drive donations. For every $1 donated the SDFB can provide three meals!! WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFO? Visit www.sandiegofoodbank.org/support for more information on how you can help support thousands of families in need this holiday season. http://www.1sourcedist.com
San Diego Business Journal Names OneSource Distributors One of the Fastest Growing Businesses of 2009 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:17:00 -0700 At an event on September 2009, OneSource Distributors was named as one of the fastest growing businesses of 2009. The San Diego Business Journal says "San Diego is home to some of the most successful companies and business people in the world. At the San Diego Business Journal we do more than just cover these standouts, we reward them for their success. Annually, the San Diego Business Journal presents special award ceremonies and educational seminars, celebrating the beacons of our region and providing top quality mentoring from the highest levels of the national business world." http://www.1sourcedist.com
Mike Blanchard Returns to OneSource as VP of Supplier Relations and Business Development Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:10:00 -0700 We am pleased to announce that Mike Blanchard is returning to OneSource Distributors as our V.P. of Supplier Relations and Business Development. Mike is coming back to OneSource from Border States Electric where he was a Regional Sales Manager in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. Mike will be starting in his new role on August 3rd and will report to Mike Smith, COO. Mike’s primary responsibilities on the Supplier Relations side will be to work with our key suppliers to drive market growth opportunities and manage and ensure the success of our joint sales and marketing plans. On the Business Development side, Mike’s primary responsibilities will be to evaluate new markets and develop business plans and joint marketing strategies with OneSource resources and key suppliers, then execute on the sales plan. We are excited about Mike’s return - please take the time to welcome Mike back to the OneSource Team! http://www.1sourcedist.com/LocationsOceanside.aspx
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Issues Declaration for OneSource Distributors Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:17:00 -0700 This award is a declatation from the City of Los Angeles, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa congratulating us on behalf of the Director’s Award of the Year. http://www.1sourcedist.com
OneSource Distributors Awarded Director's Award of the Year Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:10:00 -0700 March 18, 2009 OneSource/Robert Zamarripa, President and CEO was recognized with a Director’s Award of the Year from the Los Angeles Minority Business Opportunity Council, the US SBA ( Small Business Association) and MBDA ( US Department of Commerce) during the 14th annual Med Week for 2009. http://www.1sourcedist.com
OneSource Yuma, AZ Awarded Best of Yuma 2009 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0700 OneSource Distributors was awarded the Yuma, Arizona "Best of Yuma 2009" for Supplier of Electrical Equipment and Supplies. This award is based on the marketing success of our company in a local community and business category ( which was Electrical Equipment and Supplies). USLBA – US Local Business Association is the organization that awards businesses based on information gathered internally within their organization to recognize local community businesses. http://www.1sourcedist.com/LocationsYuma.aspx
OneSource Awarded MBE Supplier of the Year 2009 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:01:00 -0700 Each year the San Diego Regional Minority Supplier Development Council celebrates and honors Minority Corporations and individuals who have made significant contributions in advancing supplier diversity in San Diego County. This year OneSource is proud to announce they were the winner of the MBE Supplier of the Year for 2009. As a certified supplier of the Council we were awarded based on our efforts in building new key business relationships with potential buyers and business partners. http://www.1sourcedist.com/Diversity.aspx
OneSource Warehouse Manager Celebrates 50 years in Electrical Industry Mon, 6 Jul 2009 08:54:00 -0700 June 9th, 2009 marked a milestone for Gary Wolcott, Mgr of Central Distribution Center Services for OneSource Distributors, Oceanside, Ca for the past 13 years. Gary started in the electrical industry in 1959 working with WW Electric Supply in Springfield Ohio as a warehouse employee then an outside sales person. He moved on to All Phase Electric in 1975 where he relocated throughout his 21 years to Louisiana, Washington and Oxnard, Ca which then brought him to OneSource. Gary and his team have been instrumental in the growth of OneSource as we celebrated our 25 years in the industry in 2008. OneSource is headquartered in Oceanside, California and has grown from a single location to thirteen locations in California, Western Arizona, Tijuana and most recently Hawaii. http://www.1sourcedist.com/LocationsOceanside.aspx
OneSource Acquires Berkley Engineering in Honolulu, Hawaii Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0700 OneSource Distributors, Oceanside, CA is pleased to announce the acquisition of certain assets of Berkley Engineering, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii... http://www.1sourcedist.com/docs/BerkleyAnnouncement.pdf
Southern California Edison Awards OneSource Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0700 Southern California Edison has awarded OneSource Distributors LLC with the "Integrity and Respect Award" for our high level of Customer Support in 2008. The award is to recognize that OneSource has delivered on commitments and promises and has handled issues directly and openly. The award states "Your actions and words are consistent and have fostered a positive relationship". http://www.1sourcedist.com/docs/EdisonAward.pdf
OneSource Named in Top 100 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:17:23 -0700 San Diego Business Journal recently named OneSource Distributors LLC as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies of 2008. With a 45.9% growth rate, OneSource Distributors LLC made the list at # 73. The purpose of the list is to highlight those companies that grow quickly each year, and is ranked by percent of verified revenue growth from 2005 - 2007 as compared to 2008. http://www.sdbj.com
OneSource Embraces Casa de Amparo Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:26:20 -0700 For the past 6 years OneSource has participated in a yearly commitment of fulfilling each Casa child’s wishes for Christmas. This year we were able to fulfill more than 100 wishes for clothing, toys, electronics, music and more. In addition to the success of the season’s gift contributions, OneSource presented Casa with a check for $15,000 which was raised at an annual golf tournament by employees, customers and supplier partners. Casa de Amparo is a house of refuge for children ranging in ages from toddlers to teens. http://www.casadeamparo.org/
TED Magazine: Mike Smith, COO, OneSource, Oceanside, Calif. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:20 -0700 Answer:OneSource Distributors is a technology-driven company that is focused on reducing our customers’ total cost. Bob Zamarripa, OneSource co-founder and CEO, chose Eclipse (now Intuit Eclipse) as our software partner in 1999 based on its proven application of radio-frequency [RF] technology, Web storefronts, imaging, and EDI capabilities. http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=3921
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: The Top 200 Distributors Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 31 OneSource Distributors, LLC Oceanside, Calif. 248,300,000 295 13** R. Zamarripa http://ewweb.com/top200/2008/top-200-distributors/index.html
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: National Clout Fri, 1 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0700 Remember all the hoo-hah several years ago about how dot.coms would rewrite the rules of the national account game? Internet startups had grand visions about how their Web-based business models would give Fortune 500 industrials fast-and-efficient ordering options for virtually any product on the factory floor or in the tool crib. Then came the Internet bust, the recession, and the move overseas by many industrial firms in search of lower production costs. http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_national_clout/index.html
TED Magazine: A new source of growth for OneSource Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:21 -0700 By Joe Salimando, from the August 2006 issue of TED Magazine If it’s true that new trends start in California, then Oceanside’s OneSource Distributors may be venturing into a new model for growth for others to consider, and perhaps someday emulate. In a unique new partnership strategy, OneSource recently entered into an agreement with private equity firm Heritage Partners, which allows the distributor to maintain control of the company while at the same time securing the investments for future and long-term growth. http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=3264
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: The 250 Biggest of 2002 Sat, 1 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0700 While no market areas are untouched by consolidation, some felt it more than others. During the past year, the Southern California market has seen some big acquisitions, led by San Diego-based OneSource Distributor Inc.’s acquisitions of Argo Electric Supply Co., Downey, Calif.; Orange Coast Electric Supply Co. Inc., Irvine, Calif.; and Pacific Pacific Parts and Controls Inc., Chino, Calif. Since 1998, the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area has seen the acquisitions of the Branch Group, Upper Marlboro, Md.; Capital Lighting and Supply, Alexandria, Va.; Commerce Electric Supply, Linthicum, Md.; Lee Electric Inc., Baltimore; and Tristate Electrical and Electronics Inc., Hagerstown, Md. The Minneapolis market has a new look, too, with the purchase of Viking Electric Supply Inc., St. Paul, Minn., by Sonepar. Additionally, Northland Electric Supply, Minneapolis, has been acquired in a joint venture by Van Meter Industrial, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Werner Electric Supply, http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_biggest_3/index.html
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Promotions and New appointments Wed, 1 Dec 1999 00:00:00 -0700 At OneSource Distributors, San Diego, Calif., Mike Blanchard, previously vice president of strategic business development, has been named vice president of sales, Orange County region. Joe Raventos, previously regional sales manager, Orange County, has been named vice president of strategic business development. Mike Freyler, previously branch sales manager for North County, San Diego, has been named general manager, Orange County sales region. http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_promotions_new_appointments_8/index.html
Electrical distributors support recovery efforts during Southern California wildfires Sat, 1 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0700 OneSource Distributors Inc., San Diego, operated with a skeleton crew on Oct. 27 but was back to full speed at its distribution center the next day, said Bob Zamarippa, company president. The biggest challenge the company faced was helping several employees who had to be evacuated from their homes,” he said. “We had a number of employees evacuated due to potential fire issues. That was a big challenge. We set up a central command spot here at our headquarters in Oceanside and then offered to put them up at a local hotel by the coast here.” http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_electrical_distributors_support/index.html
Electrical Contractor Magazine: What Vendors Offer in E-commerce Sat, 1 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0700 This is the second of three columns dealing with industry distributors and what they are doing on e-commerce. This column deals with WESCO Distribution, one of the biggest electrical distributors in the world; Vanguard Group, a consortium of independent distributors who specialize in the industry market; and a new NetPricer offering ... http://www.ecmag.com/index.cfm?fa=article&articleID=4953
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Allen-Bradley distributors utilize common bonds to form Vanguard Group Sun, 1 Oct 2000 00:00:00 -0700 In an effort to jointly develop e-business strategies and exchange best practices and ideas on better serving the industrial/OEM market, 18 Allen-Bradley distributors have agreed to form the Vanguard Group LLC. The online strategies that the group hopes to have developed by first-quarter 2001 include common templates for presenting technical product information to industrial customers; N.E. Code information online; http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_allenbradley_distributors_utilize/index.html
TED Magazine: E.C. Readers Hear About Distributors Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 In the May issue of Electrical Contractor magazine, electrical distributors can find a story that should make them happy that their customers are reading it. The E.C. feature, Contractor-Friendly Distributors, included this advice: To get maximum value from their business relationships with distributors, contractors must be aware of many ways today’s distributor can be of service, establish open communications with distributor personnel and take advantage of the available value-added services that meet their varying individual needs. http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=3183
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: National Association of Electrical Distributors (St. Louis): The following NAED officers were announced for 2002-2003: Sat, 1 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0700 Ben Herr, Dakota Supply Group, chair; Tom Cloud, United Electric Supply Co. Inc., chair-elect; James Morlan, Electric Supply Inc., past chair; Kathleen Ellison, B&K Electric Wholesale, vice president, region 1; Lawrence Stern, Standard Electric Supply Co., vice president region 2; Steven Brand, Standard Electric, vice president region 3; Mike Lockard, Hunzicker Brothers Inc., vice president-elect, region 1; Randy Germeraad, Springfield Electric Supply Co., vice president-elect region 2; Rick Smith, Gettens Electric Supply Co., vice president-elect region 3; John Spoor, State Electric Supply Co., member-at-large; Bruce Pockey, McDonald Distributors of Florida Inc., member-at-large; Robert Reynolds, Graybar Electric Co. Inc., member-at-large; Sandra Rosecrans, City Electric Co. Inc., member-at-large; Richard Worthy, Sonepar USA, member-at-large; Tammy Miller, Border States Electric Supply, finance committee chair; John Duda, Butler Supply Inc., NAED Education Foundation (NEF) chair, Burt Schraga, Bell Electrical Supply, strategic focus chair; Paul Judge, OneSource Distributors, The Electrical Distributor (TED) advisory chair; and Bill Morlan, Electric Supply Inc., Young Executives of Today (YET) chair. http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_people_19/index.html
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Intuit Eclipse Partners with IMARK Thu, 1 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0700 Intuit Eclipse, Shelton, Conn., recently increased its commitment to the electrical industry be becoming an IMARK Group member service provider. As an IMARK member service provider, the software vendor will play an active role in helping IMARK's distributor members learn about the benefits of financial software in managing everything from general ledger and warehouse logistics to customer relationship management and business intelligence. http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_intuit_eclipse_partners/index.html
TED Magazine: Utility items from OneSource Distributors, Oceanside, Calif.: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:16 -0700 OneSource says it has built its utility division in the past five years, an activity that includes the 2003 purchase of Orange Coast Electric Supply, Irvine, Calif. The company’s overall sales in 2007 were $249 million. http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=5186
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Mike Smith has joined OneSource Distributors as senior vice president and chief operating officer. Mon, 1 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 OneSource Distributors (Oceanside, Calif.): Mike Smith has joined OneSource Distributors as senior vice president and chief operating officer. Smith comes to OneSource from Intuit/Eclipse where he spent eight years as a senior leader of their technology, implementation and distribution software development team. http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_people_60/index.html
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: E-Marketing Group Rolls Out Web Sites Mon, 1 Jul 2002 00:00:00 -0700 Electrical Wholesaling, By Brendan O'Bryhim, Contributing Writer Members of the Vanguard Distribution Group have been rolling out the new Web sites that they jointly developed through their Pittsburgh-based e-marketing group. Launched in late-2000, the Vanguard Distribution Group is a group of 18 non-competing Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation distributors who pool their resources to develop online marketing and management resources, such as a template-based Web http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_emarketing_group_rolls/index.html
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Heritage Partners private equity firm buys stake in OneSource Distributors Sat, 1 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 Electrical Wholesaling, By Dale Funk, Contributing Editor Heritage Partners Inc., Boston, a private-equity firm focused on family-owned businesses, has completed the recapitalization of OneSource Distributors Inc., Oceanside, Calif., giving it a 49 percent stake in the company. The transaction was structured as a Heritage Partners Private initial public offering (IPO), allowing the shareholders to receive liquidity, capital for growth and retain control http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_privateequity_firm_buys/index.html
TED Magazine: FIRE UPDATE Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:17 -0700 Dear NAED Friends, from Bob Zamarripa, the boss at OneSource Distributors (Oceanside, Calif.) thanked those who had called to find out how the company and its people were faring during the recent Southern California fires. http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=4744
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Orange County Merging with OneSource Fri, 1 Jan 1999 00:00:00 -0700 Douglas Chandler Two large California electrical distributors--Orange County Wholesale Electric, Orange, Calif., and OneSource Distributors, Inc., San Diego--have agreed to merge. The resulting company would be one of the largest electrical distributors in California, with annual sales of more than $82 million, eight locations and about 200 employees.Both companies specialize in the industrial market and are distributors http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_orange_county_merge/index.html
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Courting Utilities Wed, 1 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0700 By Sarah Tobaben Dolash, Managing Editor Like most electrical distributors catering to the industrial market, at the beginning of this millennium OneSource Distributors Inc., Oceanside, Calif., was looking for ways to diversify as more of its business went to Mexico and China. With a solid footprint in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County, OneSource looked to Southern California's growing utility market for expansion. Entering the utility http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_courting_utilities/index.html
Activant Eclipse Success Stories: Activant Eclipse Helps OneSource Distributors Trim Costs and Improve Processes Fri, 1 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0700 What’s the most productive thing the employees in your company could be doing right now? Stocking the warehouse? Delivering orders? Sending out invoices? Maybe. But the truth is, there’s probably no better measure of productivity than sales per employee. If you want proof, just ask Bob Zamarripa, president and CEO of OneSource Distributors, where, with the help of Activant Eclipse™, sales per employee have grown by 30 percent. “The solution is just dynamite at helping you streamline your processes and get your costs under control,” he says. “It’s allowed us to grow our business without increasing the size of our support and back-offi ce staff.” http://distribution.activant.com/about/success-onesource-distributors.html
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: NAED ATTENDEES TOUR ONESOURCE Sun, 1 Feb 2004 12:00:00 -0700 Approximately 100 NAED member guests comprised of manufacturers, distributors and special guests were among the attendees invited to tour the OneSource, Oceanside, Calif., central distribution center on Jan. 13. Guests were chartered by bus from the Marriott Hotel & Marina, NAED's western region meeting headquarters this year to OneSource for a tour and presentation of its 100,000-square-foot facility. Following the tour, guests enjoyed a traditional Mexican fiesta dinner at Casa Guadalajara, Old Town, San Diego. http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_naed_attendees_tour/index.html
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: OneSource Summits Mount Rainier Fri, 1 Mar 2002 12:00:00 -0700 Bob Zamarripa, president and chief executive officer for OneSource Distributors, San Diego, Calif., spent three grueling days last fall scaling Washington state's Mount Rainier. At 14,411 feet, the active volcano draws about 10,000 hopefuls each year. Of those attempting the climb, about half make it to the summit. http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_onesource_summits_mount/index.html
TED Magazine: ONESOURCE ELEVATES VEEP Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:15 -0700 Amarjot Cheema has been promoted to vice president of the project packaging division at OneSource Distributors. He joined the company in 1999 as product manager for power products; he was promoted in 2004 to manager for the PPD. http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=5237
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: OneSource Opens Ontario, Calif., Branch Wed, 1 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0700 OneSource Distributors Inc. has opened a new location in Ontario, Calif. Keith Razza, territory sales manager, leads the team servicing this location. He has more than 30 years experience in the electrical distribution business. Others on the team include Scott Coulter, inside sales; Jake Fuimaono, counter/inside sales; Craig Thoresen, field sales; and Wes Clay, product manager. This new location will service industrial, OEM, commercial MRO, utility and contractor customers throughout the Inland Empire, the City of Industry, Pomona and additional contiguous markets. http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_onesource_opens_ontario/index.html
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: OneSource acquires two Southern California distributors Fri, 1 Feb 2002 12:00:00 -0700 By Dale Funk, Contributing Editor OneSource Distributors, San Diego, has agreed to buy Argo Electric Supply Co., Downey, Calif., and Pacific Parts & Controls Inc., Chino, Calif. Argo Electric and Pacific Parts & Controls, with revenues in excess of $14 million for fiscal 2001, are owned and operated by Frank Renek. The companies would become part of OneSource Distributors on or about Feb. 28. Renek, current president and chief executive officer, founded Pacific Parts & Controls in 1974. In 1995, Pacific Parts & Controls acquired Argo Electric Supply. http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_onesource_acquires_two/index.html
TED Magazine: Robert Zamarripa Sr. joins Oak Tree Racing Association’s Board of Directors Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:18 -0700 Robert Zamarripa Sr. - this father of Bob Jr. (partner/owner of OneSource Distributors, Oceanside, Calif.), has joined the Oak Tree Racing Association’s Board of Directors http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=4524
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: ONESOURCE ACHIEVES ISO 9001 Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:00:00 -0700 Two locations of OneSource Distributors Inc. have fulfilled the requirements to implement and maintain quality management systems through the certification of ISO 9001. OneSource's Central Distribution Center in Oceanside, Calif., and its Assembly and Manufacturing facility located in San Diego received a certificate of registration. ISO 9001 is an International Standard for quality management systems. This standard contains requirements that aim to not only assure the quality of products provided but also ensures internal processes are documented for compliance verified to highly rigorous standards. http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_onesource_achieves_iso/index.html
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: OneSource Picks Up Awards for Utility Service Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0700 OneSource Distributors, Oceanside, Calif., received accolades recently for its service to a major utility and for its actions during the California wildfires last fall. The company received the Supply Chain Leader Award from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for its performance as a PG&E supplier. “OneSource successfully partnered with PG&E to launch a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) pilot for electrical contractors,” said Steve Coleman, director of sourcing for PG&E. “OneSource has reduced inventory, enhanced customer service and increased order-fill rates.” http://ewweb.com/news/bulbo/electric_onesource_picks_awards/index.html
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: OneSource to buy Orange Coast Sat, 1 Dec 2001 12:00:00 -0700 By Dale Funk, Contributing Editor Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM OneSource Distributors Inc., San Diego, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the assets of Orange Coast Electric Supply Inc. (OCES), Irvine, Calif. OCES, with revenues projected in excess of $19 million for fiscal year 2001, became part of OneSource Distributors in late November. OneSource sales for fiscal 2001, including OCES, are projected to exceed $120 million. The combined company will have more than 200 employees. http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_onesource_buy_orange/index.html
TED Magazine: BROOKS METER’S PROD MGR - Scott Mann Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:19 -0700 BROOKS METER’S PROD MGR - Scott Mann is now product manager with Brooks Meter Devices, a unit of Brooks Utility Products Group. Mann has worked previously with OneSource, Southern California electrical distributor. http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=4414

Sempra Energy Awards OneSource for Outstanding Performance
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:33:00 -0700

At the Supplier Recognition Event on October 29, 2009, Sempra Energy - San Diego Gas and Electric, Southern California Gas Company - presented OneSource Distributors with the Outstanding Performance Award. The award was given by Margot Kyd, Vice President fo Supply Management and Caroline Winn, Direcotr of Supply Management in appreciation for OneSource's continued Outstanding Performace in 2009.

http://www.1sourcedist.com

OneSource Distributors Extends a Helping Hand in Holiday Food Drive
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0700

The San Diego Food Bank (SDFB) feeds over 300,000 people per month in partnership with 380 nonprofit community partners including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, low-income daycare centers, senior centers, churches, schools and daycare centers for the elderly and disabled. In the financial year 2008-2009, the SDFB distributed 11.3 million pounds of food – the equivalent of 8.75 million meals! According to SDFB statistics, San Diego has 200,000 more people in need of food this year compared to last year. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Donate non-perishable food items to one of the collection bins located at the Oceanside (CDC), National City or Miramar locations. Employees at all other branches that would like to contribute are encouraged to send food donations to the CDC attention Sarah Webster or Carol Ulak. WHAT IS MOST NEEDED? The most needed food items are: Canned meat and tuna, Canned soups, Canned fruits and vegetables, Canned beans, Spaghetti, Dry cereal, Rice, Macaroni and Cheese. WHAT ELSE CAN I DO? Donate Time. The San Diego Food Bank relies on volunteers to sort and package tons of food everyday. Individuals and groups can volunteer at the SDFB’s warehouse Tuesday thru Saturday. Donate Money. Monetary donations help supplement the “lottery” of food drive donations. For every $1 donated the SDFB can provide three meals!! WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFO? Visit www.sandiegofoodbank.org/support for more information on how you can help support thousands of families in need this holiday season.

http://www.1sourcedist.com

San Diego Business Journal Names OneSource Distributors One of the Fastest Growing Businesses of 2009
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:17:00 -0700

At an event on September 2009, OneSource Distributors was named as one of the fastest growing businesses of 2009. The San Diego Business Journal says "San Diego is home to some of the most successful companies and business people in the world. At the San Diego Business Journal we do more than just cover these standouts, we reward them for their success. Annually, the San Diego Business Journal presents special award ceremonies and educational seminars, celebrating the beacons of our region and providing top quality mentoring from the highest levels of the national business world."

http://www.1sourcedist.com

Mike Blanchard Returns to OneSource as VP of Supplier Relations and Business Development
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:10:00 -0700

We am pleased to announce that Mike Blanchard is returning to OneSource Distributors as our V.P. of Supplier Relations and Business Development. Mike is coming back to OneSource from Border States Electric where he was a Regional Sales Manager in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. Mike will be starting in his new role on August 3rd and will report to Mike Smith, COO. Mike’s primary responsibilities on the Supplier Relations side will be to work with our key suppliers to drive market growth opportunities and manage and ensure the success of our joint sales and marketing plans. On the Business Development side, Mike’s primary responsibilities will be to evaluate new markets and develop business plans and joint marketing strategies with OneSource resources and key suppliers, then execute on the sales plan. We are excited about Mike’s return - please take the time to welcome Mike back to the OneSource Team!

http://www.1sourcedist.com/LocationsOceanside.aspx

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Issues Declaration for OneSource Distributors
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:17:00 -0700

This award is a declatation from the City of Los Angeles, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa congratulating us on behalf of the Director’s Award of the Year.

http://www.1sourcedist.com

OneSource Distributors Awarded Director's Award of the Year
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:10:00 -0700

March 18, 2009 OneSource/Robert Zamarripa, President and CEO was recognized with a Director’s Award of the Year from the Los Angeles Minority Business Opportunity Council, the US SBA ( Small Business Association) and MBDA ( US Department of Commerce) during the 14th annual Med Week for 2009.

http://www.1sourcedist.com

OneSource Yuma, AZ Awarded Best of Yuma 2009
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0700

OneSource Distributors was awarded the Yuma, Arizona "Best of Yuma 2009" for Supplier of Electrical Equipment and Supplies. This award is based on the marketing success of our company in a local community and business category ( which was Electrical Equipment and Supplies). USLBA – US Local Business Association is the organization that awards businesses based on information gathered internally within their organization to recognize local community businesses.

http://www.1sourcedist.com/LocationsYuma.aspx

OneSource Awarded MBE Supplier of the Year 2009
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:01:00 -0700

Each year the San Diego Regional Minority Supplier Development Council celebrates and honors Minority Corporations and individuals who have made significant contributions in advancing supplier diversity in San Diego County. This year OneSource is proud to announce they were the winner of the MBE Supplier of the Year for 2009. As a certified supplier of the Council we were awarded based on our efforts in building new key business relationships with potential buyers and business partners.

http://www.1sourcedist.com/Diversity.aspx

OneSource Warehouse Manager Celebrates 50 years in Electrical Industry
Mon, 6 Jul 2009 08:54:00 -0700

June 9th, 2009 marked a milestone for Gary Wolcott, Mgr of Central Distribution Center Services for OneSource Distributors, Oceanside, Ca for the past 13 years. Gary started in the electrical industry in 1959 working with WW Electric Supply in Springfield Ohio as a warehouse employee then an outside sales person. He moved on to All Phase Electric in 1975 where he relocated throughout his 21 years to Louisiana, Washington and Oxnard, Ca which then brought him to OneSource. Gary and his team have been instrumental in the growth of OneSource as we celebrated our 25 years in the industry in 2008. OneSource is headquartered in Oceanside, California and has grown from a single location to thirteen locations in California, Western Arizona, Tijuana and most recently Hawaii.

http://www.1sourcedist.com/LocationsOceanside.aspx

OneSource Acquires Berkley Engineering in Honolulu, Hawaii
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0700

OneSource Distributors, Oceanside, CA is pleased to announce the acquisition of certain assets of Berkley Engineering, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii...

http://www.1sourcedist.com/docs/BerkleyAnnouncement.pdf

Southern California Edison Awards OneSource
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Southern California Edison has awarded OneSource Distributors LLC with the "Integrity and Respect Award" for our high level of Customer Support in 2008. The award is to recognize that OneSource has delivered on commitments and promises and has handled issues directly and openly. The award states "Your actions and words are consistent and have fostered a positive relationship".

http://www.1sourcedist.com/docs/EdisonAward.pdf

OneSource Named in Top 100
Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:17:23 -0700

San Diego Business Journal recently named OneSource Distributors LLC as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies of 2008. With a 45.9% growth rate, OneSource Distributors LLC made the list at # 73. The purpose of the list is to highlight those companies that grow quickly each year, and is ranked by percent of verified revenue growth from 2005 - 2007 as compared to 2008.

http://www.sdbj.com

OneSource Embraces Casa de Amparo
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:26:20 -0700

For the past 6 years OneSource has participated in a yearly commitment of fulfilling each Casa child’s wishes for Christmas. This year we were able to fulfill more than 100 wishes for clothing, toys, electronics, music and more. In addition to the success of the season’s gift contributions, OneSource presented Casa with a check for $15,000 which was raised at an annual golf tournament by employees, customers and supplier partners. Casa de Amparo is a house of refuge for children ranging in ages from toddlers to teens.

http://www.casadeamparo.org/

TED Magazine: Mike Smith, COO, OneSource, Oceanside, Calif.
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:20 -0700

Answer:OneSource Distributors is a technology-driven company that is focused on reducing our customers’ total cost. Bob Zamarripa, OneSource co-founder and CEO, chose Eclipse (now Intuit Eclipse) as our software partner in 1999 based on its proven application of radio-frequency [RF] technology, Web storefronts, imaging, and EDI capabilities.

http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=3921

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: The Top 200 Distributors
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

31 OneSource Distributors, LLC Oceanside, Calif. 248,300,000** 295** 13** R. Zamarripa

http://ewweb.com/top200/2008/top-200-distributors/index.html

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: National Clout
Fri, 1 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Remember all the hoo-hah several years ago about how dot.coms would rewrite the rules of the national account game? Internet startups had grand visions about how their Web-based business models would give Fortune 500 industrials fast-and-efficient ordering options for virtually any product on the factory floor or in the tool crib. Then came the Internet bust, the recession, and the move overseas by many industrial firms in search of lower production costs.

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_national_clout/index.html

TED Magazine: A new source of growth for OneSource
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:21 -0700

By Joe Salimando, from the August 2006 issue of TED Magazine If it’s true that new trends start in California, then Oceanside’s OneSource Distributors may be venturing into a new model for growth for others to consider, and perhaps someday emulate. In a unique new partnership strategy, OneSource recently entered into an agreement with private equity firm Heritage Partners, which allows the distributor to maintain control of the company while at the same time securing the investments for future and long-term growth.

http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=3264

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: The 250 Biggest of 2002
Sat, 1 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0700

While no market areas are untouched by consolidation, some felt it more than others. During the past year, the Southern California market has seen some big acquisitions, led by San Diego-based OneSource Distributor Inc.’s acquisitions of Argo Electric Supply Co., Downey, Calif.; Orange Coast Electric Supply Co. Inc., Irvine, Calif.; and Pacific Pacific Parts and Controls Inc., Chino, Calif. Since 1998, the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area has seen the acquisitions of the Branch Group, Upper Marlboro, Md.; Capital Lighting and Supply, Alexandria, Va.; Commerce Electric Supply, Linthicum, Md.; Lee Electric Inc., Baltimore; and Tristate Electrical and Electronics Inc., Hagerstown, Md. The Minneapolis market has a new look, too, with the purchase of Viking Electric Supply Inc., St. Paul, Minn., by Sonepar. Additionally, Northland Electric Supply, Minneapolis, has been acquired in a joint venture by Van Meter Industrial, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Werner Electric Supply,

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_biggest_3/index.html

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Promotions and New appointments
Wed, 1 Dec 1999 00:00:00 -0700

At OneSource Distributors, San Diego, Calif., Mike Blanchard, previously vice president of strategic business development, has been named vice president of sales, Orange County region. Joe Raventos, previously regional sales manager, Orange County, has been named vice president of strategic business development. Mike Freyler, previously branch sales manager for North County, San Diego, has been named general manager, Orange County sales region.

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_promotions_new_appointments_8/index.html

Electrical distributors support recovery efforts during Southern California wildfires
Sat, 1 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0700

OneSource Distributors Inc., San Diego, operated with a skeleton crew on Oct. 27 but was back to full speed at its distribution center the next day, said Bob Zamarippa, company president. The biggest challenge the company faced was helping several employees who had to be evacuated from their homes,” he said. “We had a number of employees evacuated due to potential fire issues. That was a big challenge. We set up a central command spot here at our headquarters in Oceanside and then offered to put them up at a local hotel by the coast here.”

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_electrical_distributors_support/index.html

Electrical Contractor Magazine: What Vendors Offer in E-commerce
Sat, 1 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0700

This is the second of three columns dealing with industry distributors and what they are doing on e-commerce. This column deals with WESCO Distribution, one of the biggest electrical distributors in the world; Vanguard Group, a consortium of independent distributors who specialize in the industry market; and a new NetPricer offering ...

http://www.ecmag.com/index.cfm?fa=article&articleID=4953

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Allen-Bradley distributors utilize common bonds to form Vanguard Group
Sun, 1 Oct 2000 00:00:00 -0700

In an effort to jointly develop e-business strategies and exchange best practices and ideas on better serving the industrial/OEM market, 18 Allen-Bradley distributors have agreed to form the Vanguard Group LLC. The online strategies that the group hopes to have developed by first-quarter 2001 include common templates for presenting technical product information to industrial customers; N.E. Code information online;

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_allenbradley_distributors_utilize/index.html

TED Magazine: E.C. Readers Hear About Distributors
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

In the May issue of Electrical Contractor magazine, electrical distributors can find a story that should make them happy that their customers are reading it. The E.C. feature, Contractor-Friendly Distributors, included this advice: To get maximum value from their business relationships with distributors, contractors must be aware of many ways today’s distributor can be of service, establish open communications with distributor personnel and take advantage of the available value-added services that meet their varying individual needs.

http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=3183

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: National Association of Electrical Distributors (St. Louis): The following NAED officers were announced for 2002-2003:
Sat, 1 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Ben Herr, Dakota Supply Group, chair; Tom Cloud, United Electric Supply Co. Inc., chair-elect; James Morlan, Electric Supply Inc., past chair; Kathleen Ellison, B&K Electric Wholesale, vice president, region 1; Lawrence Stern, Standard Electric Supply Co., vice president region 2; Steven Brand, Standard Electric, vice president region 3; Mike Lockard, Hunzicker Brothers Inc., vice president-elect, region 1; Randy Germeraad, Springfield Electric Supply Co., vice president-elect region 2; Rick Smith, Gettens Electric Supply Co., vice president-elect region 3; John Spoor, State Electric Supply Co., member-at-large; Bruce Pockey, McDonald Distributors of Florida Inc., member-at-large; Robert Reynolds, Graybar Electric Co. Inc., member-at-large; Sandra Rosecrans, City Electric Co. Inc., member-at-large; Richard Worthy, Sonepar USA, member-at-large; Tammy Miller, Border States Electric Supply, finance committee chair; John Duda, Butler Supply Inc., NAED Education Foundation (NEF) chair, Burt Schraga, Bell Electrical Supply, strategic focus chair; Paul Judge, OneSource Distributors, The Electrical Distributor (TED) advisory chair; and Bill Morlan, Electric Supply Inc., Young Executives of Today (YET) chair.

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_people_19/index.html

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Intuit Eclipse Partners with IMARK
Thu, 1 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Intuit Eclipse, Shelton, Conn., recently increased its commitment to the electrical industry be becoming an IMARK Group member service provider. As an IMARK member service provider, the software vendor will play an active role in helping IMARK's distributor members learn about the benefits of financial software in managing everything from general ledger and warehouse logistics to customer relationship management and business intelligence.

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_intuit_eclipse_partners/index.html

TED Magazine: Utility items from OneSource Distributors, Oceanside, Calif.:
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:16 -0700

OneSource says it has built its utility division in the past five years, an activity that includes the 2003 purchase of Orange Coast Electric Supply, Irvine, Calif. The company’s overall sales in 2007 were $249 million.

http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=5186

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Mike Smith has joined OneSource Distributors as senior vice president and chief operating officer.
Mon, 1 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700

OneSource Distributors (Oceanside, Calif.): Mike Smith has joined OneSource Distributors as senior vice president and chief operating officer. Smith comes to OneSource from Intuit/Eclipse where he spent eight years as a senior leader of their technology, implementation and distribution software development team.

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_people_60/index.html

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: E-Marketing Group Rolls Out Web Sites
Mon, 1 Jul 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Electrical Wholesaling, By Brendan O'Bryhim, Contributing Writer Members of the Vanguard Distribution Group have been rolling out the new Web sites that they jointly developed through their Pittsburgh-based e-marketing group. Launched in late-2000, the Vanguard Distribution Group is a group of 18 non-competing Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation distributors who pool their resources to develop online marketing and management resources, such as a template-based Web

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_emarketing_group_rolls/index.html

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Heritage Partners private equity firm buys stake in OneSource Distributors
Sat, 1 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Electrical Wholesaling, By Dale Funk, Contributing Editor Heritage Partners Inc., Boston, a private-equity firm focused on family-owned businesses, has completed the recapitalization of OneSource Distributors Inc., Oceanside, Calif., giving it a 49 percent stake in the company. The transaction was structured as a Heritage Partners Private initial public offering (IPO), allowing the shareholders to receive liquidity, capital for growth and retain control

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_privateequity_firm_buys/index.html

TED Magazine: FIRE UPDATE
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:17 -0700

Dear NAED Friends, from Bob Zamarripa, the boss at OneSource Distributors (Oceanside, Calif.) thanked those who had called to find out how the company and its people were faring during the recent Southern California fires.

http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=4744

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Orange County Merging with OneSource
Fri, 1 Jan 1999 00:00:00 -0700

Douglas Chandler Two large California electrical distributors--Orange County Wholesale Electric, Orange, Calif., and OneSource Distributors, Inc., San Diego--have agreed to merge. The resulting company would be one of the largest electrical distributors in California, with annual sales of more than $82 million, eight locations and about 200 employees.Both companies specialize in the industrial market and are distributors

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_orange_county_merge/index.html

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: Courting Utilities
Wed, 1 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0700

By Sarah Tobaben Dolash, Managing Editor
Like most electrical distributors catering to the industrial market, at the beginning of this millennium OneSource Distributors Inc., Oceanside, Calif., was looking for ways to diversify as more of its business went to Mexico and China. With a solid footprint in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County, OneSource looked to Southern California's growing utility market for expansion. Entering the utility

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_courting_utilities/index.html

Activant Eclipse Success Stories: Activant Eclipse Helps OneSource Distributors Trim Costs and Improve Processes
Fri, 1 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0700

What’s the most productive thing the employees in your company could be doing right now? Stocking the warehouse? Delivering orders? Sending out invoices? Maybe. But the truth is, there’s probably no better measure of productivity than sales per employee. If you want proof, just ask Bob Zamarripa, president and CEO of OneSource Distributors, where, with the help of Activant Eclipse™, sales per employee have grown by 30 percent. “The solution is just dynamite at helping you streamline your processes and get your costs under control,” he says. “It’s allowed us to grow our business without increasing the size of our support and back-offi ce staff.”

http://distribution.activant.com/about/success-onesource-distributors.html

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: NAED ATTENDEES TOUR ONESOURCE
Sun, 1 Feb 2004 12:00:00 -0700

Approximately 100 NAED member guests comprised of manufacturers, distributors and special guests were among the attendees invited to tour the OneSource, Oceanside, Calif., central distribution center on Jan. 13. Guests were chartered by bus from the Marriott Hotel & Marina, NAED's western region meeting headquarters this year to OneSource for a tour and presentation of its 100,000-square-foot facility. Following the tour, guests enjoyed a traditional Mexican fiesta dinner at Casa Guadalajara, Old Town, San Diego.

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_naed_attendees_tour/index.html

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: OneSource Summits Mount Rainier
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 12:00:00 -0700

Bob Zamarripa, president and chief executive officer for OneSource Distributors, San Diego, Calif., spent three grueling days last fall scaling Washington state's Mount Rainier. At 14,411 feet, the active volcano draws about 10,000 hopefuls each year. Of those attempting the climb, about half make it to the summit.

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_onesource_summits_mount/index.html

TED Magazine: ONESOURCE ELEVATES VEEP
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:15 -0700

Amarjot Cheema has been promoted to vice president of the project packaging division at OneSource Distributors. He joined the company in 1999 as product manager for power products; he was promoted in 2004 to manager for the PPD.

http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=5237

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: OneSource Opens Ontario, Calif., Branch
Wed, 1 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0700

OneSource Distributors Inc. has opened a new location in Ontario, Calif. Keith Razza, territory sales manager, leads the team servicing this location. He has more than 30 years experience in the electrical distribution business. Others on the team include Scott Coulter, inside sales; Jake Fuimaono, counter/inside sales; Craig Thoresen, field sales; and Wes Clay, product manager. This new location will service industrial, OEM, commercial MRO, utility and contractor customers throughout the Inland Empire, the City of Industry, Pomona and additional contiguous markets.

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_onesource_opens_ontario/index.html

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: OneSource acquires two Southern California distributors
Fri, 1 Feb 2002 12:00:00 -0700

By Dale Funk, Contributing Editor OneSource Distributors, San Diego, has agreed to buy Argo Electric Supply Co., Downey, Calif., and Pacific Parts & Controls Inc., Chino, Calif. Argo Electric and Pacific Parts & Controls, with revenues in excess of $14 million for fiscal 2001, are owned and operated by Frank Renek. The companies would become part of OneSource Distributors on or about Feb. 28. Renek, current president and chief executive officer, founded Pacific Parts & Controls in 1974. In 1995, Pacific Parts & Controls acquired Argo Electric Supply.

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_onesource_acquires_two/index.html

TED Magazine: Robert Zamarripa Sr. joins Oak Tree Racing Association’s Board of Directors
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:18 -0700

Robert Zamarripa Sr. - this father of Bob Jr. (partner/owner of OneSource Distributors, Oceanside, Calif.), has joined the Oak Tree Racing Association’s Board of Directors

http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=4524

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: ONESOURCE ACHIEVES ISO 9001
Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:00:00 -0700

Two locations of OneSource Distributors Inc. have fulfilled the requirements to implement and maintain quality management systems through the certification of ISO 9001. OneSource's Central Distribution Center in Oceanside, Calif., and its Assembly and Manufacturing facility located in San Diego received a certificate of registration. ISO 9001 is an International Standard for quality management systems. This standard contains requirements that aim to not only assure the quality of products provided but also ensures internal processes are documented for compliance verified to highly rigorous standards.

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_onesource_achieves_iso/index.html

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: OneSource Picks Up Awards for Utility Service
Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0700

OneSource Distributors, Oceanside, Calif., received accolades recently for its service to a major utility and for its actions during the California wildfires last fall. The company received the Supply Chain Leader Award from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for its performance as a PG&E supplier. “OneSource successfully partnered with PG&E to launch a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) pilot for electrical contractors,” said Steve Coleman, director of sourcing for PG&E. “OneSource has reduced inventory, enhanced customer service and increased order-fill rates.”

http://ewweb.com/news/bulbo/electric_onesource_picks_awards/index.html

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine: OneSource to buy Orange Coast
Sat, 1 Dec 2001 12:00:00 -0700

By Dale Funk, Contributing Editor Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM OneSource Distributors Inc., San Diego, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the assets of Orange Coast Electric Supply Inc. (OCES), Irvine, Calif. OCES, with revenues projected in excess of $19 million for fiscal year 2001, became part of OneSource Distributors in late November. OneSource sales for fiscal 2001, including OCES, are projected to exceed $120 million. The combined company will have more than 200 employees.

http://ewweb.com/mag/electric_onesource_buy_orange/index.html

TED Magazine: BROOKS METER’S PROD MGR - Scott Mann
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:26:19 -0700

BROOKS METER’S PROD MGR - Scott Mann is now product manager with Brooks Meter Devices, a unit of Brooks Utility Products Group. Mann has worked previously with OneSource, Southern California electrical distributor.

http://www.tedmag.com/common/ArticleSearchDetail.asp?CurrentPage=4414

WORDPRESS BLOGS

OneSource Warehouse Manager Celebrates 50 Years in Electrical Industry Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:47:23 +0000 June 9th, 2009 marked a milestone for Gary Wolcott, Mgr of Central Distribution Center Services for OneSource Distributors, Oceanside, Ca for the past 13 years. Gary started in the electrical industry in 1959 working with WW Electric Supply in Springfield Ohio as a warehouse employee then an outside sales person. He moved on to All [...] http://onesourcedist.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/onesource-warehouse-manager-celebrates-50-years-in-electrical-industry/
OneSource Distributors Named in Top 100 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:45:58 +0000 San Diego Business Journal recently named OneSource Distributors LLC as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies of 2008. With a 45.9% growth rate, OneSource Distributors LLC made the list at # 73. The purpose of the list is to highlight those companies that grow quickly each year, and is ranked by [...] http://onesourcedist.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/onesource-distributors-named-in-top-100/
Southern California Awards OneSource Distributors For Excellence Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:44:27 +0000 Southern California Edison has awarded OneSource Distributors LLC with the “Integrity and Respect Award” for our high level of Customer Support in 2008. The award is to recognize that OneSource has delivered on commitments and promises and has handled issues directly and openlyl. The award states “Your actions and words are consistent and have fostered [...] http://onesourcedist.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/southern-california-awards-onesource-distributors-for-excellence/
OneSource Acquires Berkley Engineering in Honolulu, Hawaii Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:41:15 +0000 OneSource Distributors, Oceanside, CA is pleased to announce the acquisition of certain assets of Berkley Engineering, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii. Berkley Engineering is the authorized distributor for Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley for the Hawaiian Islands and American territories in the South Pacific. Berkley has been servicing the South Pacific for over 50 years providing customers with Rockwell Automation/Allen [...] http://onesourcedist.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/onesource-acquires-berkley-engineering-in-honolulu-hawaii/
OneSource Embraces Casa De Amparo Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:49:26 +0000 For the past 6 years OneSource has participated in a yearly commitment of fulfilling each Casa child’s wishes for Christmas. This year we were able to fulfill more than 100 wishes for clothing, toys, electronics, music and more. In addition to the success of the season’s gift contributions, OneSource presented Casa with a check for [...] http://onesourcedist.wordpress.com/2009/02/21/onesource-embraces-casa-de-amparo/

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