Linden, NJ - Turtle & Hughes, Inc., headquartered in Linden, NJ, has acquired Mid-Island Electrical Supply, a full service distributor of electrical products serving the Automation, Construction, Industrial, OEM, Commercial, Institutional and Municipal markets in New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley.
“As Turtle & Hughes continues to strengthen its role in the industrial marketplace, we are excited to join forces with another highly regarded Automation distributor,” says Jayne Millard, Chief Executive Officer of Turtle & Hughes. “Mid-Island has built an exceptional legacy with 62 years of brand equity in the marketplace and a long history of providing outstanding value to customers. We share a strong track record, integrity, and the commitment to helping customers leverage technology for competitive advantage,” she continues.
Mid-Island will continue to operate as a branch of Turtle & Hughes, under the Mid-Island name. Billy Wresch, current President of Mid-Island Electrical Supply, will manage the branch as Vice President, Mid-Island Electrical Supply. “This is one of those deals that makes a lot of sense. When you bring together two similar cultures, exceptional people, and fiercely competitive managers, only good things can happen. Our best years are ahead of us,” says Wresch.
About Mid-Island Electrical Supply
Mid-Island Electrical Supply, headquartered in Commack, NY, operates two additional locations in Maspeth and Newburgh, NY. For over 60 years, Mid-Island has served the Automation, Construction, Industrial, OEM, and Municipal markets in New York City, Long Island, and the lower counties of New York State. It maintains a staff of highly qualified engineers trained to provide application support on the finest automation and motion control products in the industry. Its comprehensive training programs and technical design assistance help customers compete in their markets.
About Turtle & Hughes
Turtle & Hughes, established in 1923, is a multi-commodity procurement company with 2012 revenues of $518 million. With the addition of Mid-Island Electrical Supply, it now has 16 locations nationwide. It serves the industrial, construction, commercial, electrical contracting, OEM, export and utility markets and is ranked among the nation's top 25 electrical distribution companies. A full staff of Power Distribution/Automation Engineers and Technical Specialists provide design engineering and project management expertise in all commercial, industrial, automation, lighting and utility markets. Turtle & Hughes Integrated Supply (THIS), a division of Turtle & Hughes, services Fortune 500 companies in the growing integrated supply market. It has been widely recognized as an industry leader in providing world-class integrated supply programs.
