PITTSBURGH, May 24, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Wesco International (NYSE: WCC), a
leading provider of business-to- business distribution, logistics
services and supply chain solutions, today announced an expanded
portfolio of services designed to help customers, suppliers and
partners navigate an increasingly dynamic global marketplace.
In a world fraught
with supply chain challenges, technology convergence and sustainability demands, Wesco's
newly expanded capabilities underscore the company's mission to
build, connect, power and protect the world.
Complementing Wesco's existing products and services portfolio,
the newly expanded capabilities include the
formation of an Innovation Partner
Ecosystem; the expansion
of internet of things (IoT) Advisory Services; and the
opening of a new solutions innovation center in Glenview, IL.
"Wesco's innovative digital solutions
are another synergy
resulting from the transformational combination of Wesco
and Anixter and represent a key milestone in achieving our vision
of being the best tech-enabled supply chain solutions provider in
the world," said Wesco Chairman, President and CEO, John Engel.
Mr. Engel continued, "Our expanded set of services will enable
new markets and business opportunities for our suppliers and
strategic partners. Our customers will benefit from our scale and
global technical resources to deliver dynamic solutions that drive
innovation and together, we will unlock value across our entire
ecosystem."
Wesco will partner with our customers, installation partners and
manufacturer community globally, to innovate and provide strategies
that deliver meaningful return on investment. The newly formed
Innovation Partner Ecosystem will work together to develop
solutions to help customers achieve aggressive goals around
electrification, automation and IoT, grid modernization, security,
supply chain consolidation and digitalization. Comprising an
impressive group of product and software companies, the consortium
currently includes: APC, Arcules, Axis Communications, Belden,
Bosch, Cisco Meraki, Commscope, Corning, Crestron, DMI,
Eaton, Leviton
Manufacturing and Panduit.
Wesco has also expanded its global IoT advisory services. As
information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) come
together, customers across every sector are looking to gain
real-time, data-driven insights into their businesses. Through our
combination of IT and OT expertise, deployment support,
installation enhancement services, broad portfolio of products and
supply chain expertise, Wesco and our partners help integrators and
end-user customers define a clear path to solving their most
important operational challenges by harnessing IoT.
Customers can view these capabilities and experience the
power they can bring firsthand at Wesco's Innovation Centers
located around the world in the United
States, Mexico,
Brazil, England and India. In its newest
center-of-excellence, located in Glenview, IL; Wesco will develop, co-innovate and demonstrate technologies and connected
solutions from strategic suppliers and its Innovation Partner
Ecosystem.
Wesco will continue to build out its innovation portfolio and deliver
digital services and solutions to help customers
and partners drive long-term business value
and power tech-supported transformation. For more
information visit: www.wesco.com/IoT.
About Wesco
Wesco International (NYSE:
WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
Wesco is a FORTUNE
500® company with more than $21 billion
in annual sales
and a leading provider of business-to-business
distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco
offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical
and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions,
and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs
approximately 20,000 people, partners with the industry's premier
suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With
millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading
digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet
customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses,
contractors, government agencies, institutions, telecommunications
providers, and utilities. Wesco operates approximately 800
branches, warehouses and sales offices in more than 50 countries,
providing a local presence for customers and a global network to
serve multi-location businesses and multi-national
corporations.
Contact Information:
Corporate Communications
Jennifer Sniderman
Sr. Director, Corporate Communications 717-579-6603
Investor Relations
Will Ruthrauff
Director, Investor Relations
484-885-5648
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