BNET Industries
Market Cap:$211.2M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$213.9M
- Public
- US
Dow Jones Description
We are one of the largest distributors of specialty wire and cable and related services to the U.S. electrical distribution market. During 2008, we served approximately 3,200 customers, including virtually all of the top 200 electrical distributors in the U.S. We have strong relationships with leading wire and cable manufacturers and provide them with efficient access to the fragmented electrical distribution market. During 2008, we distributed approximately 22,000 SKUs (stock-keeping units) to over 8,600 customer locations nationwide from eleven strategically located distribution centers in ten states. We are focused on providing our electrical distributor customers with a single-source solution for specialty wire and cable and related services by offering a large selection of in-stock items, exceptional customer service and high levels of product expertise. We offer products in most categories of specialty wire and cable, including: continuous and interlocked armor cable; control and power cable; electronic wire and cable; flexible and portable cords; instrumentation and thermocouple cable; lead and high temperature cable; medium voltage cable; and premise and category wire and cable. We also offer private branded products, including our LifeGuard low-smoke, zero-halogen cable. ...
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Charles A SorrentinoNumber of Employees 317
Contact Information
10201 N Loop E
PO Box 23221
Houston, Texas 77029-1415
1 713 609 2100
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NAICS Code Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: 423610
Recent Events
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Houston Wire & Cable Company Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2009
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Houston Wire & Cable Co. Q4 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Earnings Call ExcerptHouston Wire & Cable Co. HWCC Q4 2008 Earnings Call March 16, 2009; 11:00 am ET Executives Chuck Sorrentino - President & Chief Executive Officer Nick Graham - Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Analysts Sam Darkatsh - Raymond James David Manthey - Robert...
Houston Wire & Cable Company Q3 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Thank you. Operator instructions And we will take our first question from Sam Darkatsh with Raymond James. Sam Darkatsh – Raymond James Good morning Chuck, good morning Nick. How are you? Chuck Sorrentino Good Sam. How you doing? Sam Darkatsh – Raymond James Couple of questions,...
Houston Wire & Cable Company Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operators Instructions Your first question comes from the line of Jeff Germanotta with William Blair. Please proceed. Jeff Germanotta - William Blair Congratulations on a nice quarter gentlemen. Charles Sorrentino Thanks Jeff. Jeff Germanotta - William Blair Hey, with the gross margin coming back...
Houston Wire & Cable Q4 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from the line of Jeff Germanotta from Houston Wire & Cable. Please proceed. Jeff Germanotta Good morning, gentlemen. I wanted to get your thoughts on share repurchase. You’ve added a little...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Charles A Sorrentino | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| Marilyn J. McMahon | CIO |
| Nicol G. Graham | Chief Financial Officer |
| Christopher R. McLeod | Vice President, Logistics |
| Dave Cathcart | Region Vice President |
| Eric S. Blankenship | Vice President, Natl Business Development |
| Eric W. Davis | Vice President & Controller |
| Gregory J. Donato | Vice President, Northeast Region |
| Jay E. Widman | Vice President, Engineering & Business Development |
| Jim Pokluda | Vice President, Marketing |
| Marcus L. Jones | Vice President, Southeast Region |
| Mark Reed | Vice President, Matls |
| Nic Graham | Vice President |
| Brenda Scott | Director, Quality |
| Carol M. Sims | Director, HR |
| Ed Browning | Director, Credit & Collection |
| Rebecca Grimes | Director, Purchasing |
| Bill Ferguson | Regl Manager |
| Bobby Brennen | Distribution Center Manager |
| Bryant Yocom | Distribution Center Manager |
| Chris Sokoll | Branch Manager |
| Dave Campbell | Warehouse Manager |
| Don Smith | Regl Manager |
| George Schwab | Regional Manager |
| Jeff Fisher | Manager, Sales |
| Jerry Cisneros | Region Distribution Center Manager |
| Ken Oakes | Regional Manager |
| Kevin Harrison | Region Distribution Center Manager |
| Kris Hepler | Distribution Center Manager |
| Larry Scott | Reg Manager, Distr Center |
| Mike Aders | Distribution Center Manager |
| Phil Mitchell | Manager |
| Phil Thennes | Regional Manager |
| Richard Elwell | Branch Manager |
| Shawn Flynn | Distribution Center Manager |
| William Lamey | Distribution Center Manager |
| Terry L Smith-Stallard | Assistant Controller |
| Ian Stewart Farwell | Director |
| Robert G. Hogan | Director |
| William Sheffield | Director |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Peter M. Gotsch | Chairman |
| Scott L. Thompson | Chairman |
| Andrew W. Code | Board of Directors |
| Danielle Cunningham | Board of Directors |
| Dennis S Myers | Board of Directors |
| Ian Stewart | Board of Directors |
| Michael T Campbell | Board of Directors |
| Richard A. Lobo | Board of Directors |
| Robert M. Hogan | Board of Directors |
| Wilson B. Sexton | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Com Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| Cable Com Inc. | President | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | Current |
| Capstreet | Executive Advisor | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| Capstreet | Board of Directors | Current |
| University of Chicago | Master of Business Administration Degree | Former |
| Southern Illinois University | Bachelor of Science Degree In Mechanical Engineering | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | CIO | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| Loyola University | Former |
Mr. Graham has served as HWC's Chief Financial Officer since 1997. He oversees the financial reporting and analysis, accounting, tax, risk management, compliance, and administration functions. He joined us in 1984 as Controller and has held various financial management positions. He is a registered CPA in the U.S. and a Chartered Accountant in his native Scotland.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Vice President, Logistics | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Director, Logistics | Former |
| Regis University | MBA With Honors | Former |
| Sam Houston State University | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Region Vice President | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Regl Manager | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Vice President, Natl Business Development | Current |
| The North Carolina Company | General Manager | Former |
| University of South Alabama | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Vice President & Controller | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Vice President, Northeast Region | Current |
| Fairmont Supply | Sales Manager | Former |
| Widener University | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Vice President, Engineering & Business Development | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Vice President, Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Vice President, Southeast Region | Current |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Vice President, Matls | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Director, Quality | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Director, Quality | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Director, HR | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Director, Credit & Collection | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Director, Purchasing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Regl Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Distribution Center Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Distribution Center Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Branch Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Warehouse Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Regl Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Regional Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Manager, Sales | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Region Distribution Center Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Regional Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Region Distribution Center Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Distribution Center Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Reg Manager, Distr Center | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Distribution Center Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Regional Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Branch Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Distribution Center Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Distribution Center Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Assistant Controller | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC | Partner | Current |
| The Hillman Group, Inc. | Chairman and Director | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Chairman | Current |
| Hillman Companies, Inc. | Board Chairman | Current |
| Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC | Board Member | Current |
| Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Cable Com Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Truckpro, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| Berkline BenchCraft Holdings LLC | Board of Directors | Current |
| Main Line Supply Co. Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC | Managing Director | Former |
| Ellipse Capital LLC | Founder | Former |
| First Chicago Corporation | NA | Former |
| CHS Inc. | Associate | Former |
| Pool Corporation | Director | Former |
| United Central Industrial Supply Co. | Director | Former |
| Northwestern University | MBA | Former |
| St. Olaf College | B.A. | Former |
| Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC | Member | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. | President & Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Chairman | Current |
| Conn's, Inc. | Board Director | Current |
| Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| United Agri Products, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Cable Com Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Automotive Corporation | Cfo | Former |
| Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. | Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| KSA Industries Inc. | Executive Vice President, Operations and Finance | Former |
| Automotive Corporation | Executive Vice President | Former |
| Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | Senior Vice President | Former |
| Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | Founder | Former |
| Automotive Corporation | Founder | Former |
| Automotive Corporation | Treasurer | Former |
| Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | Treasurer | Former |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| AmerCable Incorporated | Regional Sales Manager | Former |
| York College of Pennsylvania | Degrees In Engineering and Mathematics | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Current |
Mr. Farwell has been the CEO of Rheem Manufacturing Company since February 2006. Mr. Farwell served as COO of Rheem from June, 2002 until July, 2005 and he served as President of Rheem's HVAC Division from July, 2000 until June, 2002. Rheem Manufacturing Company is a leading North American producer of water heaters, central warm air furnaces and air conditioners, and swimming pool heaters and commercial boilers.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rheem Manufacturing Company | CEO | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Director | Current |
| Rheem Manufacturing Company | President | Former |
| Rheem Manufacturing Company | Coo | Former |
Michael Campbell is a member of the Board of Advisors of Lee Truck Equipment, Inc. He performed project work as a financial and accounting consultant both individually and with Resources Connection from January 2003 to December 2005. He was an accounting and audit partner with Deloitte & Touche prior to his retirement in June 2001. Mr. Campbell is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an M.B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and a B.S. degree from the United States Military Academy.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | Accounting and Audit Partner | Former |
| University of Michigan | M.B.A. Degree | Former |
| United States Military Academy | B.S. Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC | Partner | Current |
| Swank Audio Visuals | Board of Directors | Current |
| Suture Express | Board of Directors | Current |
| American Asphalt & Grading Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Truckpro, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| American Asphalt Company, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| Western Nonwovens Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC | Vice President | Former |
| Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC | Managing Director | Former |
| Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC | Analyst | Former |
| CHS Inc. | Analyst | Former |
| Northwestern University | M.B.A. | Former |
| Georgetown University | B.S. | Former |
| Northwestern University | B.S. | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC | Principal | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Director | Current |
| Cable Com Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| LVI Services Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Kele Inc | Board of Directors | Current |
| CHS Inc. | Vice President | Former |
| Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. | *Corporate Finance Department | Former |
| Northwestern University | M.B.A. | Former |
| University of Notre Dame | B.A. degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Envelope Alliance | Master | Current |
| Ontario Power Generation, Inc. | * | Current |
| Canada Post Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Ontario Power Generation, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Royal Group Technologies | Board of Directors | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Director | Current |
| Velan Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Cable Com Inc. | Board Member | Current |
| Corby Distilleries Ltd. | Board Member | Current |
| Abitibi-Consolidated, Inc. | Executive Vice President of International Operations and Corporate Development | Former |
| U.S. Steel Canada | Former | |
| McMaster University | M.B.A. | Former |
| Carleton University | B.Sc. in Chemistry | Former |
| Institute, Inc | Former |
Mr. Sexton has been the Chairman of the Board and a director of the Company since 1993. From May 2001 to present, Mr. Sexton has remained employed by the Company primarily in the area of investor relations. From January 1999 to May 2001, Mr. Sexton also served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Corporation | Chairman | Current |
| Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. | Director | Current |
| Cable Com Inc. | Director | Current |
| Houston Wire & Cable Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| Pool Corporation | Director | Former |
| Pool Corporation | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| Southern Methodist University | B.B.A. Degree | Former |
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