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Automation distributor Galco acquires regional distributor Zesco

Jan. 30, 2023
Acquisition expected to increase Galco’s drives market share.

Madison Heights, Michigan-based Galco Industrial Electronics Inc. acquired Zesco, Inc., a regional automation solutions provider located in Brecksville, Ohio.

“The acquisition of Zesco further positions Galco as a global leader in the industrial automation and motion control industry,” said Allison Sabia, president and CEO of Galco. “Zesco’s expertise and experience with the world’s top brands in industrial automation combined with Galco’s extensive offering in the industry is a win-win for their customers and ours.”

Zesco specializes in the drives, motion control and automation industry, and serves customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The acquisition expands Galco’s catalog of manufacturers and is expected to increase Galco’s drives market share.

“We are excited about the future of Zesco as a Galco Company. Galco carries the same fervor and commitment to providing automation solutions to their customers as we do,” said Tim Sustersic, president of Zesco. “This provides Zesco expanded capabilities in customer service, product application, engineering and manufacturing support to better serve our customers into the future.” 

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