wiredinUSA December 2014

Indiana investment Southwire Company is to expand its operations in Bremen, Indiana, following its acquisition of Illinois-based Coleman Cable in February.

service to our customers. With its central locale and the availability of resources and skilled labor, Bremen provides a perfect focal point for that growth.” Founded in 1950, Southwire is believed to be North America’s largest, and the world’s third largest, producer of wire and cable for the transmission and distribution of electricity. Jim Leeper, president of the Bremen town council, said: “Southwire is a valued employer in the community and I’m glad that the town will partner with the state of Indiana to support Southwire’s commitment to grow the Bremen operations and create more good jobs for area residents.”

Southwire will invest $2.1 million to purchase and equip a new 48,000ft 2 facility in Bremen, and relocate its manufacturing capacity for the OEM and industrial divisions. “Southwire’s acquisition of Coleman Cable, including the Bremen operations, provided a key step in our strategy to grow into new, diverse markets,” said Stu Thorn, president/CEO of Southwire. “We now are working together to position ourselves at the forefront of the wire and cable industry, while continuing to provide world-class

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