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North Coast announces presidential transition. SEATTLE, Wash. - North Coast Electric, a subsidiary of Sonepar, announced that President Cory McCulloch has retired, following a distinguished career spanning four decades with the company and within the electrical distribution industry. McCulloch began his career at North Coast in 1985 as a truck driver, advancing through roles in counter, inside and outside sales, as well as branch management and sales leadership, before being named President in 2021. He helped guide the company through significant growth, cultural evolution, and operational transformation. His leadership has been defined by a deep commitment to North Coast's people, values, and long-term continuity. Dana Mouritzen, Chief Operating Officer and President East Region at Sonepar USA, commented: "Throughout his tenure, Cory has been recognized for his steady leadership, his ability to cultivate strong teams, and his unwavering focus on the customer and associate experience. His influence extends across the organization and the broader industry, where he is widely respected for his integrity, strategic perspective, and collaborative approach." Rob Taylor, President Sonepar Americas, said: "We are honored to recognize Cory McCulloch as he retires from Sonepar after more than 40 remarkable years of service. During his tenure, Cory played an instrumental role in building North Coast into the thriving organization it is today. His dedication, vision, and leadership have left an enduring legacy, fostering strong relationships with customers, employees, and partners alike. As Eric Genoway steps into the role of President, we are confident that Cory's contributions have paved the way for continued success and growth for the company. We wish Cory all the best in his next chapter and extend our sincere gratitude for his extraordinary commitment to North Coast and Sonepar." Reflecting on his career, McCulloch shared: "I have been privileged to experience 40 incredible years building a tremendous business - guided by two family owners and surrounded by some of the most talented people in the industry. With the right leadership in place, I'm confident North Coast will continue to thrive, grow, and remain true to the culture and dedication that have always defined us. I'm proud of what we've accomplished together." Eric Genoway, a 21-year veteran at North Coast, has succeeded McCulloch as President North Coast.

Sonepar announces the deployment of two major sustainability initiatives at the ChangeNOW summit. 26.03.2026 Paris, March 26, 2026 - Sonepar, the world leader in B2B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services, will take part for the first time in the ChangeNOW summit, the world's largest event dedicated to solutions for the planet, held from March 30 to April 1, 2026, at the Grand Palais in Paris. On this occasion, the Group is unveiling two major initiatives designed to accelerate the promotion of sustainable solutions in the electrical distribution sector and support its customers in managing their carbon footprint and reducing their environmental impact. Launch of the Product Carbon footprint assessment tool Building on its first solution deployed in 2023, Sonepar is announcing the launch of Product Carbon, its new tool for measuring the carbon footprint of products. The tool relies on manufacturer-reported data when available, or on estimates produced using an AI-powered CO[2] emissions modeling algorithm. Product-level carbon information is already available on the Group's e-commerce platforms in Belgium and Finland for products covered by the Product Carbon tool. The Group will soon take another step forward: in addition to carbon data, further environmental information will be requested from suppliers to provide customers with more accurate environmental indicators and enable them to integrate environmental criteria into their purchasing decisions. Expanded sustainability training portfolio Sonepar is also expanding its training portfolio to strengthen its sales teams' expertise in promoting the most responsible solutions. With this initiative, Sonepar aims to have the best-trained sales professionals in the electrical distribution sector when it comes to promoting sustainable solutions and effectively supporting customers' transition efforts. The Group has invited its suppliers to share their training modules focused on sustainable products and solutions. From these contributions, by June 2026, Sonepar will select the most relevant modules to complement its internal program which will be mandatory for all sales teams. The goal is twofold: ensuring a consistent and high level of expertise across the Group and enabling customers to benefit from comprehensive support, based on a strong understanding of environmental challenges. "Participating for the first time in the ChangeNOW summit marks an important milestone for our Group. This flagship event offers us an opportunity to publicly reaffirm our commitments and engage with all stakeholders involved in the energy transition. Sonepar intends to position itself as a true influencer in promoting the most sustainable solutions in the electrical distribution sector. To achieve this, we act across the entire value chain, in partnership with our suppliers, by mobilizing and training our associates, and in service of our customers," said Jessica Lam, SVP Sustainability. Practical information Jessica Lam will speak at a panel discussion on Tuesday, March 31 at 9:30 a.m. on the theme: "Engaging all Stakeholders across the Value Chain."

Sonepar, a B2B electrical distribution company, reported record sales of $37.9 billion in 2025, with strong growth driven by electrification trends across industrial automation, energy storage and data centres. The company registered over $1.7 billion in data centre sales specifically. Digital sales reached $13.9 billion, powered by its Spark omnichannel platform, which grew revenue 50% year-on-year. Online sales now represent 45% of European revenue and 33% of US revenue. The company operates 37 automated distribution centres globally and completed 10 acquisitions totalling $277 million in sales. Sonepar leads the American market with $19 billion in sales across eight countries. The company's 46,000 associates helped achieve a Platinum EcoVadis rating, placing it in the top 1% worldwide for sustainability.