LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION PARTNER AND HIS PROFESSIONAL INSIGHTS: PART I
Reviewing lighting components with a distribution partner during a factory visit.
“I would say the most challenging part in dealing with a customer’s new design is not only partnering them with a manufacturer that gets and understands what their design intent is, but also can deliver on those timeframes and deadlines that are essential in completing a new project.”
ARTICLE SUMMARY
I share lighting distributor Judah Regenstreif’s perspective on choosing manufacturers and bringing retail projects to life. Our conversation looks at experience, quality controls, reliability and timing, showing why I value partners who understand both the client’s design intent and the practical demands of delivering a new space.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Judah discusses the checks his company makes when selecting manufacturing partners.
The conversation links understanding a design with meeting project deadlines.
My company works directly with influential distribution companies around the world to properly manage the new design process, new store rollout process and the retrofit opportunities for retail stores, restaurants and other commercial spaces. In the lighting sector, one of my distribution partners is Judah Regenstreif, President of the national account distributor Regency Lighting. Judah’s company is one of the premier distribution companies, servicing high-end retail accounts on a national and international level.
“Some of the things we look for in selecting a new manufacturing partner is how long have they been in our industry, do they understand the clients we are selling to, what are the quality procedures and controls they have on the products they are manufacturing and producing, how quickly can they get those products to market and can we depend on them when they give us their commitments,” explains Judah.
Having worked directly with hundreds of manufacturing companies, Judah understands the challenges of bringing a retail space to life, on time and within budget. “I would say the most challenging part in dealing with a customer’s new design is not only partnering them with a manufacturer that gets and understands what their design intent is, but also can deliver on those timeframes and deadlines that are essential in completing a new project.", says Judah.
It’s essential for my company to work with partners like Judah who not only understand the customer’s desires and needs and our industry trends, but also someone that has proper quality controls in place. Working with these world-class partners allows for world-class results.
A discussion with a lighting distribution partner on the factory floor.
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