ECM Industries Buys ILSCO in Major Deal

ECM Industries, New Berlin, WI, has acquired electrical connector manufacturer ILSCO, Cincinnati. ILSCO manufactures electrical connectors, tools and accessories serving commercial, industrial, utility and OEM customers. 

ECM Industries markets several well-known electrical brands in its portfolio that were acquired in previous acquisitions, including Gardner Bender, Sperry Instruments, King Innovation and Bergen Industries. ILSCO will continue to operate its sales, engineering and customer support functions from Cincinnati.

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

Andrew Quinn, CEO of ILSCO, said in the release, “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 complementary organizations and product lines, we will accelerate our growth and presence in the electrical industry.”

“We are very excited to welcome the ILSCO team to the ECM family,” added Masino. “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.”