Volume 17, Issue 1 - February 2024
The Supplier
Western United’s New Mission Statement
The Western United Board of Directors held its annual strategic planning session on January 25th, 2024. The focus of this year’s session was a review and update to Western United’s Mission Statement. The prior statement “To be the distributor of choice for all electric utilities in the Rocky Mountain Region” has become outdated and no longer defines the company’s vision for the future, its member base, territory nor the expanded roles we offer to our membership. The new Mission Statement was prepared with input from WUE management & staff and is:
“Serve as the trusted cooperative partner providing exceptional value through best-in-class products, services and innovative solutions”
The new Mission Statement provides more emphasis on being a cooperative business which focuses on its membership. It also expands beyond simply being a provider of products and includes the services and solutions the company now prioritizes.
The focus of the Strategic plan continues to be centered on three Guiding Principles:
Responsible GrowthEfficiency Preparedness
Details for each of these principles have been developed within the context of Serving our Membership. Responsible Growth was addressed from both Territory growth and new Products & Services. Efficiency improvements will continue to be driven through advancements in WUE’s IT department. The company‘s focus on preparedness will ensure that threats are minimized while we capitalize on opportunities throughout the industry. Our biggest opportunity will continue to be listening to our membership to understand their issues and needs in a rapidly evolving industry.
Be sure to visit with Western United at the TechAdvantage Expo held in conjunction with NRECA’s Power Exchange Conference in San Antonio. The Expo will be held March 1st through 6th. Western United will share a booth with our Electric Utility Distributors Association (EUDA) partners and we look forward to seeing you there. Registration and additional details can be found at cooperative.com
Introducing OEL Safety Products
FAMILY LEGACY
OEL WORLDWIDE is a family-owned business located in Colorado's Rocky Mountains that specializes in the domestic manufacturing of quality and innovative electrical safety equipment and a global leader in supplying rubber gloves. Our comprehensive offering includes Arc Flash Clothing, Double-Insulated Tools, and Rubber Insulating Gloves.
OEL Mission Statement: "To preserve and protect the safety of the Electrical Worker.”
Contact your WUE Account Manager for more details
ARC FLASH CLOTHING
Manufacturing for use in compliance with:
NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, ASTM F1506 & F2178, & OSHA 1910.137
Available in: 8 cal, 12 cal, 25 cal, 40 cal, & 100 cal.
RUBBER GLOVES
Manufactured for use in compliance with:
NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, ASTM D120, & OSHA 1910.137
Available in: Classes 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, & 4
INSULATED TOOLS
Manufactured for use in compliance with:
NFPA 70E, IEC 60900, & ASTM F1505
Tested to 10,000VAC
Rated for 1,000VAC/1500VDC Maximum Exposure
*These tools meet the specifications for Electric Vehicle Maintenance*
Lifetime Warranties
(90-Day Warranty for Ratchets and Torque Wrenches)
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