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ECM acquires ILSCO

5/1/2020
ECM Industries, LLC, has acquired electrical connector manufacturer ILSCO.

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, ILSCO is a manufacturer of electrical connectors, tools and accessories serving commercial, industrial, utility and OEM customers.

ILSCO will become part of ECM Industries which consists of the Gardner Bender, Sperry Instruments, King Innovation and Bergen Industries brands.

“The acquisition of ILSCO adds an industry-leading brand with best in class power connectors and grounding solutions,” said Mike Masino, CEO of ECM Industries. “But its real value is with its talented and experienced leadership team that has built deep and impactful customer and channel relationships,”

Andrew Quinn, CEO of ILSCO said, “This is a very exciting time for ILSCO as we start the next phase of our business with ECM. We are very proud of what we have built in our 126-year history and, with our complimentary organizations and product lines, we will accelerate our growth and presence in the electrical industry.”

According to Massino, bringing the two organizations together greatly enhances ECM’s position in connecting, grounding and terminating products. “In addition, it strengthens our position in the variety of channels and customers we serve,” he said.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

ILSCO will continue to operate its sales, engineering and all customer support functions from its headquarters in Cincinnati.

ECM Industries, based in New Berlin, Wis., is a global manufacturer and supplier of electrical products for construction, maintenance, lighting, irrigation, landscape supply and gas utility markets. The company’s brands are stocked and distributed through wholesalers, retailers, catalogs and e-commerce distributors.
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