- > Now Open: 2026 ERA Conference Registration & Sponsorships Open!
Registration and sponsorships are now open for the 2026 ERA Conference — Connected by Design: Where Relationships Meet Innovation!
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Registration and sponsorships are now open for the 2026 ERA Conference, scheduled for Feb. 22-24, 2026, and hosted at a new venue — the Hilton Austin!Register today to reserve your spot to attend the electronics industry’s do-not-miss …
- > ANNOUNCING: STEP 2025 Sessions, Speakers & Schedule!
With the 2025 ERA STEP program less than 10 weeks away, we’re thrilled to announce the fantastic training sessions we’re offering to attendees!
The nine virtual, live training sessions will be:
· Accelerating New Business Relationships
· The AI Advantage: Hands-On Strategies for Everyday Impact
· The Electronic Components Industry: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
· …
- > ERA Announces 2026 Conference Theme
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ERA PRESS RELEASE
July 17, 2025
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is excited to announce that the theme for the 2026 ERA Conference will be, “Connected by Design: Where Relationships Meet Innovation.”
The conference planning committee selected a theme that reflects …
- > ERA Quick Connections — June 2025, Vol. 2
June 2025, Volume 2
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
April 2025 was 13 percent better than April 2024, and better than any month in 2024. Signs of a recovery are starting to be seen as the year is progressing. Inventories have leveled off at distribution. However, the world is rather unstable due to military … - > Registration is Now Open for ERA STEP 2025!
You’re invited to register for STEP 2025, ERA’s annual virtual sales training program, scheduled for Oct. 7 – 9, 2025!
This virtual training program, crafted by a committee of industry members, offers frontline sales professionals nine 75-minute educational sessions, all presented LIVE, covering an array of topics. That’s over 11 total … - > ERA Quick Connections — June 2025, Vol. 1
June 2025, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in May for the third month in a row, following a … - > ERA Announces 2026 ERA Conference Chair, Vice Chair & Committee Leaders
ERA PRESS RELEASE
May 27, 2025
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is pleased to announce the appointment of the chair, vice chair and members of the 2026 Conference Committee responsible for planning the 2026 ERA Conference.
Perry Thornton, President, Pinnacle Marketing, will serve as Conference Committee Chair … - > ERA Announces the Retirement of CEO Walter Tobin
ERA PRESS RELEASE
May 16, 2025
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces that CEO Walter Tobin will retire from the association after 10 years.
“After a 10-year career as ERA CEO, with success that cannot be overstated, Walter Tobin has notified us of his intention to retire,” … - > ERA Quick Connections – May 2025, Vol. 1
May 2025, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in April for the second month in a row, following a … - > READ: The Spring 2025 Representor Magazine!
You won’t want to miss the new Spring 2025 issue of The Representor, packed full of great content for the electronics industry.
If you would like to receive a print copy of The Representor in addition to the digital version, subscribe here.
In this issue, don’t miss:The cover story: “Strategic Alignment: It’s a Competitive Advantage,” by …
- > Lou Copley is Named Senior Vice President of Distribution on ERA’s Executive Committee
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces that Lou Copley, Vice President of Sales for the Americas, Avnet, has joined the ERA Executive Committee as the Senior Vice President of Distribution.
“The ERA Executive Committee is grateful for Gary Zullo’s generous service as vice president of distribution and congratulates him on his … - > ERA Quick Connections – April 2025, Vol. 2
April 2025, Volume 2
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
The month of February is always a lower POS month, and February 2025 followed that trend. However, when comparing it to Februarys of previous years, it was slightly better than the last two years. This February was about 4 percent better than last year — … - > ERA Quick Connections – April 2025, Vol. 1
April 2025, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in March after two consecutive months of expansion.However, both the electrical equipment, appliances & …
- > View the new and improved ERA Manufacturers’ Rep Toolkit!
The ERA Manufacturers’ Rep Toolkit has been updated for 2025 with the latest resources and has a brand new look!
The Manufacturer’s Rep Toolkit is a centralized hub of podcasts, conference presentations, webinars, videos, magazine articles and white papers. For industry veterans and newcomers alike, this invaluable resource can help answer … - > ERA’s Board Elects New Officers for 2025-2027 Term
The Electronics Representatives Association’s (ERA) Board of Directors are proud to announce it has elected new national officers for the 2025-2027 term during its Board meeting on February 26, 2025.
They are:Chairman of the Board – John O’Brien, CPMR
President – Tom Griffin, CPMR
Sr. Vice President Fiscal & Legal – John Hutson, CPMR
Sr. Vice … - > ERA Announces the Recipients of the 2025 Mark Motsinger White Pin Internships
ERA awards a record six internships in 2025
The ERA White Pin group is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Mark Motsinger White Pin Internships:Seamus Carey, Arizona State University — Spectrum Marketing Associates
Liam Gordon, Baylor University — Logix Sales and Marketing
Nicolas Ramirez, ITESO, Universidad Jesuita de … - > ERA Quick Connections – Feb. 2025, Vol. 2
February 2025, Volume 2
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
As we close out 2024 POS index numbers, we see that December was basically flat when compared to November’s index, with December being up just over 1 percent from November’s index. The total year’s POS Index was down about 1 percent from 2023 numbers. Q4 … - > READ: The Winter 2025 Representor magazine!
The Winter 2025 Representor magazine is here!
In this issue, don’t miss:
▪️ The cover story: “A 2025 Forecast: Setting the Stage for Future Growth,” by Dennis Reed
▪️ The 2024/2025 Annual Member Survey Results
▪️ The Someone You Should Know Q&A, featuring Damien Croft, MBA, of NorComp.
▪️ The Rising Stars Q&A, featuring Heather …
- > ERA Quick Connections — February 2025, Vol. 1
February 2025, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January after 26 months of contraction.The electrical equipment, appliances & components sector reported …
- > The 2025 ERA Conference Brochure is Out!
Read the 2025 ERA Conference Brochure!
We are excited to share the 2025 ERA Conference Digital Brochure, an interactive resource designed to provide you the latest program, session and speaker updates on the 2024 ERA Conference.
This interactive brochure previews the latest highlights from the upcoming conference, including general session and breakout session topics, the … - > ERA Quick Connections — January 2025, Vol. 2
January 2025, Volume 2
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
November 2024 dipped from October numbers by over 12 percent; however, October is traditionally an exceptionally strong month. When comparing November of this year vs. last year, November 2024 is actually up about 2 percent from 2023. December should probably run about the same as … - > ERA Mourns the Passing of Bruce Anderson, CPMR
For release: January 9, 2025
With deep regret, ERA must inform you of the passing in mid-November of Bruce P. Anderson, CPMR, a member of the ERA Hall of Fame and a decades-long leader of the Chicagoland-Wisconsin ERA Chapter and the national association. He was 89.
Bruce was the second generation of … - > ERA Quick Connections – Jan. 2025, Vol. 1
January 2025, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the ninth consecutive month and the 25th time in the last … - > Announcing the 2025 ERA Conference Breakout Sessions & Speaker Line-Up
The ERA Conference Committee is pleased to announce the 13 breakout sessions and speaker line-up for the 2025 ERA Conference, scheduled for Feb. 23-25 in Austin, Texas.
These interactive and highly informative sessions are the highlight of the Conference, and the education and insights gained will not disappoint.Below is a list of the topics to …
- > Announcing 2025 ERA Conference General Session Speakers Dr. Mary Kelly and Kaplan Mobray
ERA PRESS RELEASE
December 16, 2024
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgThe 2025 ERA Conference Committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Mary Kelly and Kaplan Mobray will present as General Session speakers at the annual ERA Conference on Feb. 23-25, in Austin, Texas.
[caption id="attachment_53599" align="alignright" width="201"] Dr. Mary Kelly[/caption]Dr. …
