Partnering for Performance

February 4, 2025

When timing is of the essence, Encore Wire, a Prysmian brand, LP Chick Company and Hannan Supply Co. work together to achieve a tight turnaround order while exceeding customer expectations. This successful partnership, which has been thriving for nearly thirty years, is a testament to Encore Wire's unwavering commitment and "whatever it takes" brand of customer service.

A History of Reliability

Nick Record, Inside/Outside Sales for Hannan Supply Co., says LP Chick and Encore Wire have been long-time partners of Hannan Supply. He recalls participating in a plant tour of the manufacturer's campus in the early 2010s, noting that it was apparent Encore Wire has always been a premier wire and cable supplier and one of his go-to partners.

"Encore Wire has always been our preferred stocking line as well as our 600V project vendor," he says. "Now with the Prysmian offering, they are our medium-voltage and low-voltage preferred partners."

It was a partnership that recently exceeded expectations: Hannan Supply needed an order quickly, and LP Chick and Encore Wire jumped into action to ensure the project went off without a hitch.

A Quick Turnaround Success

With a planned plant outage and a tight window of time to make the cable pulls, Record needed to find a solution allowing his contractor to pull cable and terminate in a 48-hour window.

Historically, he leans on "brokers" for situations like these, but Encore Wire committed to the job and stayed true to that commitment with the help of LP Chick.

"Many other manufacturers would just say 'no can do' on a request like this.  It was such a tight window of time; I wasn't sure we could pull it off," said Record. "But again, they did the legwork and research to find a solution, and it worked."

LP Chick and Encore Wire took the order around 2:30 p.m. on a Tuesday and successfully delivered the order by 9 a.m. the following Thursday, paralleling the reels and putting heads on in just over one business day.

In a world of typically long lead times, Encore Wire provides steady inventory and industry-leading shipping times while delivering on promises that ensure customers' competitiveness.

"In our business, staying true to your commitments is extremely important, and exceedingly rare," said Record. "I now have a trust in Encore Wire that is stronger than ever." 

AD IESD Members - Investing in Relationships

Both Hannan Supply and Encore Wire are proud members of AD (Affiliated Distributors) Independent Electrical Supply Division (IESD).

Bringing together distributors and suppliers, AD helps members build mutually beneficial industry relationships and stay ahead of the competition, furthering Encore Wire's value proposition to customers.

"Combining the personal relationship, we have with LP Chick with the many benefits of working with a manufacturer like Encore Wire has proven to be a recipe for wins, profits and good experiences overall," said Record.