ECM Investors LLC the parent company of ECM Industries, signed an agreement to be acquired by nVent Electric plc. nVent’s stable of electrical brands includes Caddy, Erico, Hoffman, Raychem, Schroff and Tracer. The company is based in St. Louis Park, MN.
Brands in the ECM Industries portfolio include ILSCO, Utilco, Gardner Bender, Sperry Instruments, Bergen Industries and King Innovation. These brands have been supplying electricians, do-it-yourselfers, contractors, and maintenance technicians with a wide variety of innovative products for over 125 years. According the press release, the ECM brands are widely stocked and distributed through wholesalers, retailers, catalogs and e-commerce distributors.
Mike Masino, CEO, ECM Industries, said in the press release, "This is an exciting time in ECM's evolution. This next step with a successful, fast-growing and globally recognized electrical industry leader will be beneficial for our employees, customers and partners."