On Wednesday, October 11, Atlantic Coast Electric Supply (ACES) hosted a Hands-on
Installation Training event of PVC Coated Conduit with NEC BlackGuard for their customers.
The event was held at their new branch in North Charleston located at 2132 Aamco Way.
NEC, Inc President, Steve Osborne and VP of Sales, Keith Conley led the training,
traveling all the way from Houston, TX. Watson Sales Co. Electrical Solutions Owner, Bruce
Watson and Sales Representative, Josh Watson, brought this opportunity to branch manager,
Jason Hyman as an opportunity to get contractors officially certified for installing BlackGuard
PVC coated conduit and were also at the training. Conley and Osborne led the trainees through a
presentation followed by hand-on installation training.
Each trainee had the opportunity for hands-on cutting, bending, threading, and proper
touchup as part of the certification. Twenty-two customers completed the training and earned
certification from NEC Inc. BlackGuard. B. Watson commented, “It was truly a concerted effort,
especially with Conley’s presentation and Osborne’s expertise from the tiniest of details- he
could write a book on the intricacies of coated conduit!”
The training offered a morning and afternoon session with a food truck and raffle for
customers. Four lucky customers walked away with either a Yeti cooler or one of BlackGuard’s
Butterfly Clamp sets with Phalanx Grip technology. Conley from NEC stated, “Thank you to
Atlantic Coast Electric Supply for all their efforts making our training event such a success. One
of the best we have ever had. BlackGuard appreciates the great partnership we have with Atlantic
Coast.”
“These types of events are very important to our customers and employees. They develop
relationships, educate people on new products and the solutions they offer, and increase brand
recognition for both ACES and NEC BlackGuard. The events turnout was very strong and
reflects the fact that educational events like these are important to our customers,” stated Steve
Osborne.
ACES is committed to offering training and educational opportunities to the professional
electrical community in the Carolinas. Visit: www.ACESCustomerEducation.com to learn about
upcoming trainings and events.
