IDEA OrdrTrak Reaches Milestone, Welcomes Legrand as 50th Manufacturer

Arlington, VA, January 31, 2025 – The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), with the support of TradeTech Solutions, is pleased to announce that IDEA OrdrTrak, has achieved a major milestone in supply chain technology innovation as Legrand becomes the 50th manufacturer to join their industry-leading platform. This achievement highlights IDEA OrdrTrak’s emergence as a…

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IDEA Names Patrick Knight as New President to Drive Strategic Growth and Market Expansion

Arlington, VA, January 7, 2025 – The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Knight as President, effective January 6, 2025, reporting to current CEO David Oldfather. Patrick Knight joins IDEA with significant experience in driving transformative growth and operational excellence. Throughout his career, Patrick has been instrumental…

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LightsAmerica Joins IDEA Connector℠ Platform to Expand Industry Reach & Elevate Customer Experiences

New partnership adds decorative lighting fixtures and design solutions to the IDEA Connector ℠  platform. Arlington, VA, October 29, 2024 – IDEA, the industry’s leading technology provider of functional lighting and electrical product data, is excited to announce a new partnership with LightsAmerica, a top e-catalog solution for decorative lighting fixtures and design. Through this…

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Wholesale Electric Supply Selects IDEA Connector Platform for Electrical Product Data

New Partnership Expands Industry Reach, Enhances Customer Experience Arlington, VA – IDEA, the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, announces that Wholesale Electric Supply has chosen IDEA Connector℠ as the company’s sole source for product information and pricing data. Buyers want timely and accurate pricing and product information from distributors. Likewise,…

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Colonial Electric Supply Joins Growing List of IDEA Exchange℠ Managed Services Customers Streamlining EDI Processes

Leading Distributor Overcomes EDI Staffing Challenges with IDEA’s Expert Team Arlington, VA — Colonial Electric Supply has partnered with IDEA Exchange℠ Managed Services, a leading provider of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and digital integration for distributors and manufacturers. By leveraging IDEA Exchange Managed Services, Colonial Electric Supply aims to streamline its EDI processes, enhance efficiency,…

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IDEA and SPARXiQ Announce Partnership to Accelerate Electrical Industry Channel Performance

Arlington, VA — The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, announces a partnership with SPARXiQ, an industrial technology company, to provide a broad range of solutions to increase channel efficiency in order processing and fulfillment cycles. From product manufacturing to distribution and on through…

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IDEA Names Crissty Carrington as Director of Business Development for IDEA Connector

Industry Veteran and Former Customer Brings Customer-centric Perspective Arlington, VA — IDEA, the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, has appointed Crissty Carrington as Director of Business Development for IDEA Connector. In her new role, Carrington will focus on growth and new customer acquisition, adding to IDEA’s deep electrical industry expertise.…

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Elliott Electric Supply Partners with IDEA Exchange℠ Managed Services 

New Case Study Shares Why Leading Distributor Chose IDEA to Manage its EDI Operations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arlington, VA—The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA) announces that Elliott Electric Supply, a leading distributor of electrical and industrial automation supplies, has selected IDEA Exchange℠ Managed Services to streamline and enhance its Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) operations. …

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