Galco Industrial Electronics, Inc. (Galco) announced on Dec. 23 the acquisition of Ad-Tech CCI, Inc. (Ad-Tech), a Harrisburg, PA-based distributor of industrial controls, automation components and identification products.

Galco, based in Madison Heights, MI, stated the acquisition strengthens its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and enables both companies to deliver a broader range of automation, labeling and identification solutions to customers, with enhanced engineering support and faster service.

“Ad-Tech has built a strong reputation as a responsive, technically proficient distributor focused on helping manufacturers keep their operations running efficiently,” said Allison Sabia, President and CEO of Galco. “By combining Ad-Tech’s industrial controls expertise and identification product offering with Galco’s eCommerce platform, extensive inventory and supply chain capabilities, engineering resources and repair services, we can provide Ad-Tech customers in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond with a full suite of solutions.”

Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, Ad-Tech has served manufacturers and industrial customers for nearly four decades with a comprehensive line card that includes circuit breakers, PLCs and I/O devices, power supplies, relays, sensors, terminal blocks and other automation components. Ad-Tech also offers value-added services such as custom labels and terminal markers, supporting customers’ identification and panel-building needs.

“Joining Galco is an exciting step for our team, our suppliers and especially our customers,” added James (Jim) Kiessling, President and Co-Owner of Ad-Tech. “Our customers will continue to work with the same knowledgeable people they know and trust, while gaining access to Galco’s expanded product offering, online tools, engineering support, and specialized services that help minimize downtime and improve productivity.”

Ad-Tech will continue operating under its established name and from its Harrisburg location.