WESCO Boosts Residential and Commercial Presence in Atlanta, Buying AED

摘要

WESCO International, Inc., Pittsburgh, said its WESCO Distribution business moved to expand significantly in the Atlanta area's residential and commercial construction and industrial MRO markets, buying Atlanta Electrical Distributors (AED), a five-location distributor with its headquarters in Duluth, Ga. The deal is expected to close this month. AED and its staff of about 70 people generates approximately $85 million in annual revenues from locations in Duluth, Canton, Conyers, Marietta and Carrolton, Ga. AED's branch network includes about 200,000 square feet of warehouse space. The company's operations also include a tool, fastener and safety division, according to the AED website.