August 30, 1999 –Canton, MA–NESCO (Needham Electric supply Corporation), an electrical distributor located in Canton, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce it has recently acquired Benjamin Electric Supply Company located in Worcester and Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Benjamin Electric has been in the electrical distribution and lighting industry since 1930. "Howard Benjamin has been a strong leader in the success of his company and will continue on in a consutling role during the transition," says Joe Cincotta, President of NESCO. "Over the past 70 years, Benjamin Electric has built a solid market presence. We welcome the Benjamin associates to our team. Their energy and knowledge will play an essential role in our expansion for the future.

About NESCO
NESCO is a full-service distributor of electrical products including lamps, switchgear, lighting, and an extensive line of electrical commodities. 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.” Our customers include electrical contractors, national retail accounts, commercial and industrial companies, institutional accounts, and OEMs. Headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, NESCO has four additional locations in Massachusetts and national account offices in California, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, and Texas.