Edlen’s success over the past thee decades is attributed to CEO and Founder Lenny Swimmer’s simple business philosophy of always caring about his employees, never taking a customer for granted and sticking to what he knew best; “utility services.” This philosophy laid the groundwork for Edlen to become the leading temporary utility contractor in the nation.

It all began in 1975. While working for an electrical contractor, Lenny realized that no one in the South Florida marketplace specialized in providing temporary utility services for the trade show industry. This work was being performed by a variety of contractors whose primary focus was on commercial and residential business. By becoming a “specialist,” Lenny would have a unique advantage. So with twenty years’ experience behind him, he opened his first office in Miami, Florida with his business partner Eddy Cimino. In choosing a company name, “Eddy and Lenny” would become Edlen. Over time, Edlen has become one of the most widely recognized names in the temporary utility field.

One of the key things Lenny did to create efficiencies for his new company was to build his own equipment designed specifically for use in a temporary event environment. In the early 70’s, many contractors were still utilizing material intended for use in permanent construction. By utilizing custom equipment, Lenny lowered customer costs and provided for a safer environment for exhibitors and attendees alike, launching Edlen into the forefront of the trade show industry.

Today Edlen has offices in 13 cities across the country, servicing over 4000 events annually in more than 200 convention facilities. As Edlen continues into its fourth decade, Lenny’s priorities still remain the same; take care of your employees, don’t forget who your customers are and remember, being the best at what you do requires specialization and dedication to your craft. Lenny refers to it as “The Edlen Advantage.”