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Hammond Appoints ConnexIT as Midwest Region Representative

August 10, 2026

Hammond Appoints ConnexIT as Midwest Region Representative

Hammond Appoints ConnexIT as Midwest Region Representative

Hammond Manufacturing is pleased to announce the appointment of ConnexIT, LLC as its new representative firm for the Great Lakes region. ConnexIT will represent Hammond’s Rack Mounting Solutions division throughout Northern Illinois, Indiana, Western Wisconsin, and Michigan.

Based in Naperville, Illinois, ConnexIT is led by Principal John Joyce, who brings more than 35 years of experience in the low-voltage and connectivity industry. His extensive industry knowledge, established customer relationships and commitment to service will support Hammond’s continued growth throughout the region.

“We are excited to have such a strong sales professional representing our product line,” said W. Scott Hammond, Business Development Manager for Hammond Manufacturing. “John’s experience, industry relationships and focus on customer service make ConnexIT an excellent addition to our sales organization. We look forward to working together to provide distributors, contractors, consultants and end users across the Great Lakes region with greater access to Hammond’s rack mounting solutions.”

ConnexIT provides quality connectivity products and electronic components designed to deliver reliable performance. The firm assists customers with networking, indoor, outdoor and harsh-environment applications requiring cable, fiber and connectivity solutions for data and power.

“I am pleased to represent Hammond in the Midwest.  Hammond has a reputation for quality products and custom engineered solutions backed by personal customer service that illustrates their dedication to the low voltage markets I serve.” ConnexIT’s existing product portfolio includes Proterial Cable America and OCC Fiber, providing customers with access to a broad range of copper cable, fiber optic cable, connectivity products and supporting infrastructure.

Hammond’s Rack Mounting Solutions division offers more than 3,000 rack mounting products for voice and data, security, audio-visual, data center, test and measurement, industrial and other applications. Its product offering includes wall-mount racks and cabinets, Open Frame Racks, server cabinets, cable management products, shelves and rack accessories.

The appointment of ConnexIT strengthens Hammond’s local presence and provides customers throughout the Great Lakes region with an experienced resource for product selection, project support and application assistance.

About ConnexIT
ConnexIT, LLC is a Naperville, Illinois-based representative firm serving the low-voltage, cable, fiber and connectivity markets. Led by industry veteran John Joyce, ConnexIT connects customers with quality products, experienced application support and responsive service. https://connexit.net/

About Hammond Manufacturing
Hammond Manufacturing’s Rack Mounting Solutions division has manufactured racks, cabinets and related accessories in North America since 1934. Hammond provides an extensive selection of wall-mount racks and cabinets, Open Frame Racks, server cabinets, cable management products and rack accessories for commercial, industrial and technology applications. 

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