May 18, 2006–Canton, MA–NESCO, a leading full-service electrical distributor serving electrical contractors, commercial and industrial companies, institutional accounts, and national retail accounts, today announced it has acquired Detroit, Michigan-based Deco Lighting Design. Established in 1996, Deco Lighting Design has a strong customer base and a successful track record working with national retail accounts. Founder and president, David Ely, joins the NESCO National Accounts division as a senior account executive and will continue to be based in Detroit.

“We are very pleased to welcome David to the team and are sure that his experience in providing total lighting solutions to national accounts will be instrumental in accelerating NESCO’s growth,” said Joseph A. Cincotta, CEO and President, of NESCO.

David Ely has over 25 years of experience in the lighting industry. From manufacturing and design to installation, David puts the customer first and has been very successful in developing strong customer relationships.

Prior acquisitions by NESCO include Service Electrical and Industrial Supply, Erik Lighting, Maine Electric, M. Lasden Electric Supply, and Benjamin Electric Supply Company.

About NESCO
NESCO is a full-service distributor of electrical products including lamps, switchgear, lighting, and an extensive line of electrical commodities. Our customers include electrical contractors, OEMs, commercial and industrial companies, institutional accounts, and national retail accounts. NESCO’s solid reputation for outstanding performance and dedication to its customers, vendors and associates has helped the company achieve annual recognition on Electrical Wholesaling Magazine’s “Top 200 National List of Electrical Distributors.” Headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, NESCO has local branch offices in Norwood, Leominster, Worcester, and Peabody, Massachusetts; retail national account offices in California, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, and Texas; and a 4,000 sq. ft. retail lighting showroom at the Worcester location.