Capital Lighting & Supply Adds to EMS Department

Baltimore , MD. – March 19, 2008 - Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar-USA is pleased to announce the addition of Sandy Barrier to the Energy & Maintenance Services Department (EMS) to the Baltimore location.

Barrier began in this industry in 1989 selling chemicals, nuts, bolts and tools. Prior to joining CLS she worked for a lighting distributor in the Washington, D.C. metro area for 17 years selling commercial lighting.

She will work directly for David Levine and his energy management team. Barrier’s responsibilities will include servicing the lighting and electrical needs of the Property Management, Building Maintenance and Energy Services markets. Additionally she will partner with customers to improve the quality and efficiency of their lighting while significantly reducing building operating costs.

About Capital Lighting & Supply
Capital Lighting & Supply provides electrical products, lighting, and services to contractors, builders, and end-users in the Mid-Atlantic States. Our mission is to be the electrical distributor of choice. We service our customers from 21 locations throughout Maryland and Virginia and from our new 220,000 square foot headquarters and CDC to be completed by the summer of 2008 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

About Sonepar USA
Sonepar USA is made up of the finest electrical supply distributors in the United States. The company has 4,400 associates in 11 companies operating more than 225 branches in 32 states. In 2007, Sonepar USA achieved $2.85 billion (estimated) in revenue. It is a member of the Sonepar group - the world's largest privately held electrical distributor. Worldwide, Sonepar employs over 25,250 employees, with 1,450 branch locations and 2007 annual sales of $15.3 billion.