Tariff & Price Change Notifications

Latest Update: March 2026

Dear Valued Werner Customer,

Werner is committed to transparency, partnership, and proactive communication. This letter provides our OEM, end user, and electrical contractor partners with a clear, fact-based overview of the economic and industry forces currently impacting supply chains, product availability, lead times, and pricing across the electrical and industrial markets. Our goal is to help you plan more effectively and collaborate with us on practical solutions.

THE CURRENT SUPPLY CHAIN ENVIRONMENT
Supply chains have not returned to pre-pandemic norms. Manufacturers and distributors are operating in an environment of persistent volatility. Trade policy shifts, geopolitical instability,extreme weather events, and transportation constraints are now structural cost factors rather than temporary disruptions.

Globally distributed sourcing remains vulnerable at multiple points, from raw material extraction to finished-goods delivery. Many manufacturers are operating with leaner inventories, increasing sensitivity to upstream disruptions and translating into longer lead times, reduced flexibility, and the need for earlier project planning.

INFLATIONARY PRESSURES AND INPUT COSTS
While headline inflation has moderated from earlier peaks, manufacturing input costs remain elevated. Several factors continue to drive higher total landed costs:

• Labor: Wage growth, benefit inflation, and skilled workforce shortages continue to pressure costs despite productivity gains.
• Energy & Logistics: Fuel volatility, trucking capacity constraints, and port congestion contribute to variable freight and handling expenses.
• Operational Complexity: Extended transit times and schedule variability increase carrying costs and disrupt production planning.

Even when base commodity prices stabilize, these inputs sustain upward pressure on finished goods pricing throughout the supply chain.

COMMODITY PRICING & MATERIAL AVAILABILITY
Key commodities used in electrical and industrial products — including copper, steel, aluminum, plastics, and semiconductors — remain volatile. Although some prices have eased from historic highs, they remain above long-term averages and subject to sharp swings tied to geopolitical events, trade restrictions, and capacity constraints.

Availability challenges persist for transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and high-voltage cable. In some categories, lead times extend well beyond historical norms — conditions that continue to affect infrastructure, utility, commercial, and industrial projects nationwide.

TRADE POLICY & TARIFFS AS STRUCTURAL COSTS
U.S. trade policy has become a standing cost factor rather than a short-term disruption. Tariffs on steel, aluminum, electronics, and industrial components remain in effect, and ongoing policy changes add uncertainty to sourcing and pricing decisions.

For manufacturers and distributors, tariffs increase import costs and administrative complexity. A significant portion of these costs is passed through the supply chain, contributing to price adjustments even during periods of stable demand — independent of local market conditions or project-specific dynamics.

IMPLICATIONS FOR OEMS, END USERS, & CONTRACTORS

• OEMs: Face higher input costs, longer component lead times, and increased forecasting risk — impacting production schedules and quoting accuracy.
• End Users: May encounter project delays or budget adjustments as equipment availability and pricing shift during execution.
• Electrical Contractors: Continue to manage risk in bidding and planning as material costs and delivery timelines remain less predictable.

WERNER'S COMMITMENT TO YOU
Werner remains focused on proactive communication, strategic supplier partnerships, disciplined inventory strategies, and collaborative planning to support your project timelines and cost management goals. We are here to help you navigate these challenges—not simply communicate them.

The electrical and manufacturing industries are operating in a period defined by structural change rather than temporary disruption. Werner appreciates the trust you place in us and remains committed to working alongside you through these challenges.

For questions regarding specific projects, product categories, or pricing, your Werner team is always available to support you.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

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Latest Update: February 16 , 2026

Dear Valued Werner Customer,

We want to make you aware of upcoming price changes from several manufacturers. Werner is working closely with our manufacturing partners to understand any price changes and to communicate them quickly to ensure your organization has the most up-to-date price information.

Important Notes:

• Dates are subject to change based on manufacturer announcements.
• The pricing environment remains volatile, particularly with ongoing tariff-related developments.

Please see below for the most recent changes and additions to the price change schedule:

• Effective February 16, 2026
• Ouellet

• Effective February 24, 2026
• Shat-R-Shield

• Effective March 9, 2026
• Leviton

• Effective March 11, 2026
• Belden

• Effective March 16, 2026
• Hammond Power Solutions
• Hoffman

• Effective March 23, 2026
• Appleton-EGS

• Effective April 1, 2026
• 3M
• B-Line
• Brother
• Bussman
• Cooper Wiring Devices
• Crouse Hinds
• Eaton Cuttler Hammer
• ACME
• Burndy
• Hawke
• Killark
• Premise
• Raco, Taymac, Bell
• Wiring Device Kellems
• Merson
• MTE
• Phillips
• SMC

• Effective April 2, 2026
• Intermatic

• Effective April 4, 2026
• Hellerman Tyton

• Effective April 5, 2026
• Rockwell Automation

• Effective April 6, 2026
• Thomas & Betts

We truly appreciate your partnership, and if you have any questions regarding your orders or how this may affect your organization, please don’t hesitate to reach out. A member of our commercial team will be happy to assist.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

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Latest Update: January 1 , 2026

Dear Valued Werner Customer,

We want to make you aware of upcoming price changes from several manufacturers. Werner is working closely with our manufacturing partners to understand any price changes and to communicate them quickly to ensure your organization has the most up-to-date price information.

Important Notes:

• Dates are subject to change based on manufacturer announcements.
• The pricing environment remains volatile, particularly with ongoing tariff-related developments.

Please see below for the most recent changes and additions to the price change schedule:

• Effective January 1, 2026
• Broan
• Electri-Flex
• Harger
• Littelfuse
• Panduit
• Pfannenberg
• Phillips
• Picoma
• Polywater
• Rip-Tie
• TE Connectivity
• Unirac
• Weiler Abrasives
• WIHA

• Effective January 5, 2026
• Bogen
• Brady
• Milwaukee Tool
• Robory

• Effective January 6, 2026
• Energizer
• Rab

• Effective January 15, 2026
• Bussman

• Effective January 26, 2026
• Ortronics & Quiktron

• Effective February 1, 2026
• Dialight
• HMS
• llsco
• Kennedy
• nVent CADDY/ERICO
• Rockwell Automation

• Effective February 2, 2026
• ABB/Thomas & Betts
• Leeson
• PIP

• Effective February 9, 2026
• Bridgeport Fittings
• NSI
• Remke

We truly appreciate your partnership, and if you have any questions regarding your orders or how this may affect your organization, please don’t hesitate to reach out. A member of our commercial team will be happy to assist.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

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Latest Update: December 15, 2025

Dear Valued Werner Customer,

We want to make you aware of upcoming price changes from several manufacturers. Werner is working closely with our manufacturing partners to understand any price changes and to communicate them quickly to ensure your organization has the most up-to-date price information.

Important Notes:

• Dates are subject to change based on manufacturer announcements.
• The pricing environment remains volatile, particularly with ongoing tariff-related developments.

Please see below for the most recent changes and additions to the price change schedule:

• Effective December 15, 2025
• Rack-A-Tier

• Effective December 19, 2025
• Eaton Cutler-Hammer

• Effective December 22, 2025
• EPCO

• Effective January 1, 2026
• TE Connectivity
• Harger
• Pfannenberg
• Panduit
• Weiler Abrasives
• Littelfuse
• Rip-Tie
• Broan
• WIHA
• Polywater
• Picoma
• Unirac
• Electri-Flex

• Effective January 4, 2026
• Rockwell Automation

• Effective January 5, 2026
• Milwaukee Tool
• Brady
• Bogen

• Effective January 26, 2026
• Ortronics & Quiktron

• Effective February 1, 2026
• Kennedy
• HMS
• nVent CADDY/ERICO
• llsco
• Dialight

• Effective February 2, 2026
• ABB/Thomas & Betts

• Effective February 9, 2026
• NSI
• Remke
• Bridgeport Fittings

We truly appreciate your partnership, and if you have any questions regarding your orders or how this may affect your organization, please don’t hesitate to reach out. A member of our commercial team will be happy to assist.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

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Latest Update: October 20, 2025

Dear Valued Werner Customer,

We want to make you aware of upcoming price changes from several manufacturers. Werner is working closely with our manufacturing partners to understand any price changes and to communicate them quickly to ensure your organization has the most up-to-date price information.

Important Notes:

• Dates are subject to change based on manufacturer announcements.
• The pricing environment remains volatile, particularly with ongoing tariff-related developments.

Please see below for the most recent changes and additions to the price change schedule:

• Effective October 15, 2025
• Meltric

• Effective October 22, 2025
• Killark
• Burndy

• Effective November 1, 2025
• Milbank

• Effective December 6, 2025
• Klein

We truly appreciate your partnership, and if you have any questions regarding your orders or how this may affect your organization, please don’t hesitate to reach out. A member of our commercial team will be happy to assist.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

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Latest Update: July 28, 2025

Dear Valued Werner Customer,

We want to make you aware of upcoming price changes from several manufacturers. Werner is working closely with our manufacturing partners to understand any price changes and to communicate them expeditiously to ensure your organization has the most up-to-date price information.

Important Notes:

• Dates are subject to change based on manufacturer announcements.
• The pricing environment remains volatile, particularly with ongoing tariff-related developments.

Please see below for the most recent changes and additions to the price change schedule:

• Effective July 27, 2025
• Rockwell Automation

• Effective August 1, 2025
• PIP
• Grace Engineering
• Sylvania

• Effective August 11, 2025
• Burndy
• Hawke
• Hubbell Wiring Device - Kellems - PMS
• Killark
• Raco-Taymac-Bell
• Acuity

• Effective August 15, 2025
• B-Line
• Crouse-Hinds
• Hoffman Engineering Co.

• Effective August 18, 2025
• Ideal

• Effective September 1, 2025
• Cementex

• Effective September 5, 2025
• Generac

• Effective September 18, 2025
• Erico Caddy
• ILSCO

We truly appreciate your partnership. If you have any questions regarding your orders or how this may affect your organization, please don’t hesitate to reach out. A member of our commercial team will be happy to assist.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

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Latest Update: May 14, 2025

Dear Valued Werner Customer,

The US government announced on May 12th, 2025, a significant change to the tariff rate on imports from China for the next 90 days. Specifically, the tariff rate on goods imported to the US from China will be reduced from 145% to 30% during this period, starting May 14th.

Werner is working closely with our manufacturing partners to understand and accelerate any favorable changes in list prices due to this recent tariff adjustment. As these list price changes become available from manufacturers, we will communicate them expeditiously to ensure your organization has the most up-to-date price information.

Rest assured, Werner will continue to ship orders as planned and accept new orders throughout this period of tariff transition. We are fully committed to ensuring supply continuity as we collectively navigate this evolving environment. We truly appreciate your partnership, and if you have any questions regarding your orders or how this may affect your organization, please don’t hesitate to reach out. A member of our commercial team will be happy to assist.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

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Update: March 10, 2025

Dear Valued Werner Customer,

We continue to experience a very fluid and rapidly changing pricing environment due to tariff implementation changes. Due to the recent roll back of the Canadian and Mexican tariffs, (China tariffs remain), the Werner product and solution pricing that we extend to you will be immediately updated to reflect these changes. As we update our systems, there is a possibility for temporary discrepancies in quotes. It is our intention to minimize these discrepancies as quickly as possible.

As you are aware, this situation remains volatile, and additional tariff-related price changes may continue to occur over the next few weeks. We will continue to provide updates as soon as possible. Werner greatly appreciates your business and asks for your patience and understanding during these unique and challenging times.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to anyone on the Werner team. We are here to support you every step of the way and sincerely appreciate your patience and trust in this environment.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

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Latest Update: March 5, 2025

Dear Valued Werner Customer,

Due to recent tariffs and manufacturer immediate pricing adjustments, Werner's product and solution pricing will need to be updated promptly. As we update our systems, temporary discrepancies in quotes may occur.

We appreciate your business and ask for your patience and understanding during these challenging times. Your success is our focus, and we are dedicated to making these adjustments as smooth as possible.

Please reach out to the Werner team with any questions. We value your partnership and trust.

Thank you for your continued support.

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