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Westburne to buy Blazer and Electrical Suppliers

Published Sunday, August 01, 1999

Westburne, Inc., the Montreal-based multi-industry distribution powerhouse, made bold moves to establish electrical operations in the mid-Atlantic and mountain regions of the U.S. with agreements to buy Blazer Electric Supply Co., Colorado Springs, Colo., and Electrical Suppliers, Inc., Norfolk, Va. Westburne's goal is to increase the share of its sales coming from the U.S. market to 50% from the current 30%. Toward that end, said John Hanna, chief financial officer of Westburne, the acquisitions of regional stalwarts Blazer and Electrical Suppliers will give Westburne platforms for further acquisitions in two new regions. Blazer Electric Supply, with 1998 sales ...

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