July 1, 2008 - Capital Lighting & Supply Opens in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar USA, has extended its operations with a new branch in Upper Marlboro, MD. The branch is located at the site of the company’s new central distribution center and headquarters.

June 4, 2008 - Energy Efficiency Drives Renovations to CLS Branch
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar USA, recently conducted a green makeover at the company’s Williamsburg location.

May 28, 2008 - Capital Lighting & Supply Hires Warehouse Manager
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar USA, has hired Darren Talcott as Warehouse Manager of its Hamilton Street branch in Richmond, VA.

May 23, 2008 - Capital Lighting & Supply Hires Outside Salesman
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar-USA has hired Shawn Sheppard as an addition to the outside sales force for the company.

May 20, 2008 - Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

May 7, 2008 - Capital Lighting & Supply participates in ABC’s EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar-USA recently donated material to ABC’s hit reality show EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION to rebuild a home for the Lucas Family in Rice, VA.

April 29, 2008 - Capital Lighting & Supply Promotes From Within
Capital Lighting & Supply (CLS), a subsidiary of Sonepar-USA is pleased to announce the promotion of Wayne Kramer to branch manager for the Manassas, VA location.

April 22, 2008 - Capital Lighting & Supply Promotes From Within
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar-USA is pleased to announce the promotion of Jamie Dixon to branch manager for the Goochland, VA location.

April 9, 2008 - Mayor of Annapolis Celebrates Opening of Capital Lighting & Supply Branch
Capital Lighting & Supply (CLS), a subsidiary of Sonepar USA, held a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for the new Annapolis branch which opened in March of this year. The Honorable Ellen Moyer along with John Hardy, President and CEO of CLS cut the ribbon to celebrate the new location.

March 19, 2008 - Capital Lighting & Supply Adds to EMS Department
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.

March 17, 2008 - Capital Lighting & Supply Opens Annapolis Location
Capital Lighting & Supply (CLS), a subsidiary of Sonepar USA, has extended its operations with a new branch in Annapolis, MD.

February 28, 2008 - Capital Lighting & Supply Hires New Branch Manager
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar-USA is pleased to announce Tom Devlin has joined the CLS team as branch manager of the new Annapolis, MD store.

February 28, 2008 - Sonepar USA’s Capital Lighting & Supply Hosts NEC Code Seminars
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar USA hosted two 2008 NEC Code Seminars preceded by Electrical Expo and Product Fairs in Baltimore, MD and Chantilly, VA earlier this month. Both seminars were taught by nationally renowned code instructor Mike Holt.

December 17, 2007 - Capital Lighting & Supply Awards Contract for the Design & Install of the Material Handling Systems for New CDC
Capital Lighting & Supply (CLS), a subsidiary of Sonepar USA has awarded a contract for the design and installation of the racking, shelving, conveyor, and other material handling systems to be used in the new Central Distribution Center located in Upper Marlboro, MD.

November 28, 2008 - Capital Lighting & Supply Survives a Blow Out!
Capital Lighting & Supply (CLS), a subsidiary of Sonepar USA, recently hosted over 150 customers, vendors and employees in The Outer Banks, N.C. for a deep sea fishing trip as part of its “Great Escapes” Customer Incentive Program .

November 13, 2007 - Hardy Elected Chairman of the Washington Building Congress
John Hardy, President and CEO of Capital Lighting & Supply (CLS), a subsidiary of Sonepar USA; has been elected 2007-2008 chairman of the board for the Washington Building Congress (WBC).

November 8, 2007 - Capital Lighting & Supply Announces Code Seminar Featuring Mike Holt
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar-USA is proud to announce the CLS NEC 2008 Code Seminar with Instructor Mike Holt as part of their continuing educational Seminar Series.

November 6, 2007 - Capital Lighting & Supply Throw Down at The Monster Mile
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar-USA treated over 450 customers, vendors and employees to a fantastic event at the Dover International Speedway for the Nextel Cup NASCAR race as part of the CLS Great Escapes Customer Incentive Program.

November 2, 2007 - Capital Lighting & Supply Shows Customers a Good Time
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar-USA hosted its 7th Annual Tailgate Party at the Nextel Cup Race in Richmond, VA.

October 31, 2007 - Capital Lighting & Supply Raffle Benefits Adoption Support Center
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar-USA donated
more than $2,100 to The Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE). The
donation were proceeds from a raffle held during the company’s annual golf
tournament at Queenstown Harbor Golf Club in Queenstown, MD this year.

September 19, 2007 -Capital Lighting & Supply Golf Tournaments Benefit Two Children’s Charities
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar-USA donated more than $1,800 to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond and St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children in Norfolk. The donations were proceeds from raffles.

August 15, 2007 - Berko Electric Recall Notice (PDF)

June 28, 2007 - Capital Lighting & Supply Publication Wins Industry Award
Capital Lighting & Supply, a subsidiary of Sonepar USA was awarded a 2007 Best of the Best Marketing Award for Best Publication for their Capital Now Magazine.

June 26, 2007 - County Executive Breaks Ground for CLS’s New Headquarters & Distribution Center
Capital Lighting & Supply hosted a Ground Breaking Ceremony June 6 th for their new 220,000 square-foot headquarters and central distribution center.  Prince Georges County Executive Jack Johnson attended the event and said “Capital Lighting’s decision

March 2007 - Capital Announcement - Ken Avery joins CLS as VP of Vendor Relations
We are pleased to announce that Ken Avery has joined CLS as Vice President of Vendor Relations.

February 21, 2007 - Tim McGowan Named Vice President of Corporate DevelopmentCapital Lighting & Supply based in Alexandria, VA is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim McGowan to Vice President of Corporate Development. Tim has served Capital Lighting & Supply in many capacities and has been responsible for creating many of the tools for our internal communications and employee development.

December 28, 2006 - CLS Expansion Plans Dictate Move to Larger Facility
Plans to expand from 20 local locations to perhaps as many as 40 have dictated a move by Capital Lighting & Supply to a 220,000-square-foot facility in Forestville, Md.

December 11, 2006 - New Director of CLS Central Distribution Center
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Fleming as Director of our CDC Operations. Anthony brings a wealth of experience and knowledge.