WESCO International, Inc.
Industry: Hardware/Electronics

WESCO International, Inc. [NYSE: WCC] is a publicly traded Fortune 500 holding company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, whose primary operating entity is WESCO Distribution, Inc. WESCO Distribution is a leading distributor of electrical construction products and electrical and industrial maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies, and is the nation's largest provider of integrated supply services with 2002 annual product sales of approximately $3.3 billion. The Company employs approximately 5,400 people, maintains relationships with 24,000 suppliers, and serves more than 100,000 customers worldwide. Major markets include commercial and industrial firms, contractors, government agencies, educational institutions, telecommunications businesses and utilities. WESCO operates five fully automated distribution centers and 350 full-service branches in North America and selected international markets, providing a local presence for area customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations.

Business Summary
WESCO International, Inc. engages in the distribution of electrical supplies and equipment, and provision of integrated supply procurement services in the United States. Its product offerings include electrical supplies, industrial supplies, power distribution, lighting, wire and conduit, and data communications, as well as control, automation, and motors. In addition to its product sales, the company offers services and procurement solutions, including national accounts programs, integrated supply programs, and project programs. WESCO offers its products and services to industrial companies; electrical contractors for industrial, commercial, and residential projects; utility companies; and commercial, institutional, and governmental customers. As of December 31, 2004, the company operated approximately 350 branch locations and 5 distribution centers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guam, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore. WESCO International is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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