Milwaukee-based wire and cable products distributor IEWC announced Feb. 3 that it has acquired Simcona in Rochester, NY.

Founded in 1962, Simcona is a fellow supplier of wire and cable, electronic components and a maker of controls panels.

IEWC said the deal strengthens IEWC’s OEM and Controls business units, expands its geographic reach in the U.S. Northeast and enhances its ability to deliver a broad range of applied solutions.

“This is a meaningful step forward as we continue investing in areas where we see opportunity for long-term growth and customer impact,” said Mike Veum, President and CEO of IEWC. “By joining IEWC, Simcona’s capacity and regional presence strengthen our ability to serve customers, scale our operations, and expand the applied solutions we deliver across our OEM and infrastructure markets.”

Simcona’s wire and cable distribution and electronic component sourcing business will become part of IEWC’s OEM business, while its control panel manufacturing operations will join IEWC’s Controls business. Both of Simcona’s Rochester locations will remain open and operational.

“As we thought about the future of Simcona, finding the right partner was critical — one that would be the best fit for our employees and ensure the long-term growth and success of the business,” added Marc Iacona, President and CEO of Simcona. “IEWC shares our values, our customer-first mindset and our commitment to people. I’m confident this partnership provides the right platform for Simcona to continue to thrive while creating new opportunities for our team and our customers.”

IEWC entered the control panel manufacturing space in 2025 with the acquisition of Bevco Engineering, establishing its Controls business unit to complement its OEM and Infrastructure divisions.