# Southwire acquires Garvin Industries

Southwire acquired Garvin Industries, a manufacturer of electrical junction boxes, hangers and fittings, lighting and low-voltage devices. The acquisition adds approximately 30 employees to Southwire.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-08-14
- Where: Franklin Park, Illinois, United States
- Jobs: 30
- Status: completed
- Products: electrical junction boxes, hangers and fittings, lighting and low-voltage devices
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Southwire](https://endata.com/companies/17673.md) (acquirer)
- [Garvin Industries](https://endata.com/companies/33742.md) (target)

## Sources

- [ecmweb.com](https://www.ecmweb.com/product-sourcing-supply/article/20903836/southwire-acquires-garvin-industries), 2018-08-14: "The acquisition of Garvin helps us further expand our product offering and will give us a broader opportunity to provide custom solutions for our electrical customers."
- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southwire-announces-acquisition-of-garvin-industries-300696877.html), 2018-08-14: "The acquisition of Garvin helps us further expand our product offering and will give us a broader opportunity to provide custom solutions for our electrical customers."

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