IEWC
IEWC is a private, Wisconsin-based global distributor of wire, cable, and connectivity solutions serving OEM, medical, industrial, and infrastructure customers, with an emerging custom electrical control panel manufacturing business built through the 2025 Bevco and 2026 Simcona acquisitions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1962
- HeadquartersNew Berlin, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What IEWC does
IEWC is a privately held, Wisconsin-headquartered (New Berlin) global distributor of wire, cable, and connectivity solutions serving OEM manufacturers and industrial customers, founded in 1962 and employing between 501 and 1,000 people. The company operates an enterprise field sales go-to-market model, distributing electrical cable, wire management, and broadcast products to customers across multiple geographies, and generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of these distributed products. Its OEM division is the historical core, while a newer Controls business unit, established in 2025 with the acquisition of Bevco Engineering, manufactures custom electrical control panels for medical, industrial, and infrastructure applications; this unit's panels power more than 45,000 diagnostic imaging suites globally.
In early 2026, IEWC acquired Simcona Electronics (Rochester, New York), expanding its footprint into the Northeast United States and bolstering both the OEM distribution and Controls manufacturing business units; Simcona's approximately 80 employees and its president, Marc Iacona, remain in place, and the acquired entity is transitioning to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. IEWC's growth strategy is clearly inorganic and platform-oriented: it has executed two acquisitions in roughly ten months (Bevco in April 2025, Simcona in February 2026), retained local brands and leadership, and is investing in manufacturing capacity (hiring 40 employees across Sussex and New Berlin, Wisconsin facilities) to meet what it describes as surging demand. No public revenue figures, AI/ML capabilities, or major customer logos are disclosed in available sources.
IEWC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- IEWC
- Legal name
- IEWC
- Website
- https://iewc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1962
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- IEWC is a private, Wisconsin-based global distributor of wire, cable, and connectivity solutions serving OEM, medical, industrial, and infrastructure customers, with an emerging custom electrical control panel manufacturing business built through the 2025 Bevco and 2026 Simcona acquisitions.
- Ownership category
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IEWC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wire, Cable, and Connectivity Distribution
- NAICS
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)
- SIC
- Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)
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Where IEWC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New Berlin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
IEWC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Wire and Cable Distribution: Distribution of wire, cable, and connectivity products to OEMs and industrial customers. The acquisition of Simcona integrates wire and cable distribution business into IEWC's OEM division.
- Control Panel Manufacturing: Manufacturing of custom electrical control panels for medical, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. IEWC entered this space in 2025 with the acquisition of Bevco Engineering and further expanded with Simcona's control panel operations.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
IEWC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
IEWC is a global wholesale distributor of wire, cable, and connectivity products serving OEM and industrial customers through its OEM division. Through its Controls business unit, IEWC manufactures custom electrical control panels for medical, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, with installed panels powering more than 45,000 diagnostic imaging suites worldwide. The company has expanded its manufacturing and geographic reach via the 2025 acquisition of Bevco Engineering and the February 2026 acquisition of Simcona Electronics.
Product overview
IEWC is a global wire, cable, and connectivity solutions supplier operating through its OEM division for wire and cable distribution and its Controls business unit for control panel manufacturing. The company has built its product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Bevco Engineering (2025) to enter the control panel manufacturing space and Simcona (2026) to expand wire/cable distribution and control panel capabilities in the Northeast. The Controls division serves medical, industrial, and infrastructure sectors with custom electrical control panels powering diagnostic imaging suites globally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Wire and Cable Products
- Custom Electrical Control Panels
- Electronic Components Distribution
Quantifiable outcome
- Control panels power more than 45,000 diagnostic imaging suites globally
Companies that use IEWC
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
IEWC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
IEWC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SimconacoreSimcona Electronics Corp., a Rochester-based supplier and manufacturer of industrial electronic components founded in 1962, has been acquired by IEWC. The approximately 80 employees and local leadership under President Marc Iacona will remain with the company, which will transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan as part of the deal. The acquisition provides Simcona access to IEWC's global platform to expand manufacturing capacity and market reach while preserving its brand and local operations.
- Bevco EngineeringcoreIEWC entered the control panel manufacturing space in 2025 with the acquisition of Bevco Engineering. Bevco is part of IEWC's Controls division and is hiring 40 employees at its facilities in Sussex and New Berlin, Wisconsin to support rapid growth in custom electrical control panel manufacturing. The company has outgrown its Sussex location and is now leveraging space at IEWC's New Berlin facility to meet surging demand.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
IEWC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- WESCO International: WESCO is a Fortune 500 distributor of electrical, communications, and utility products, including wire and cable. Following its acquisition of Anixter, it is the largest direct competitor to IEWC in wire and cable distribution to OEMs and industrial customers.
- Graybar: Graybar is a large North American distributor of electrical, communications, and data networking products, including wire, cable, and connectivity solutions. It is a broad incumbent serving industrial, commercial, and utility customers through a similar enterprise field-sales model.
- Belden Inc. Belden is a global manufacturer of signal transmission solutions, including cable, connectivity, and networking products for industrial, broadcast, and enterprise markets. It is both a supplier to and a broader incumbent in IEWC's category.
- Eaton Corporation: Eaton is a global power management company that manufactures electrical control panels, switchgear, and industrial components. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the industrial controls and electrical apparatus markets that IEWC's Controls division serves.
- RS Components (RS Group): RS Components is a global high-service distributor of industrial and electronic components, including wire, cable, and control products. It competes with IEWC across multiple geographies and product categories.
Direct peers
- Allied Wire & Cable: Allied Wire & Cable is a U.S. specialty distributor of wire, cable, and related connectivity products serving industrial and OEM customers. Its product mix and customer base directly overlap IEWC's OEM division.
- TPC Wire & Cable: TPC Wire & Cable designs and distributes high-performance wire and cable solutions for industrial applications. Comparable to IEWC's OEM distribution business, particularly in industrial and infrastructure end-markets.
- Heilind Electronics: Heilind is a specialty distributor of electronic components and interconnect products serving industrial and OEM customers. Its product overlap with IEWC's electronic components distribution business (via Simcona) makes it a direct peer.
- Lapp Group: Lapp Group is a global manufacturer of integrated cable, connector, and accessory solutions for industrial applications. Directly comparable to IEWC's wire, cable, and connectivity distribution business, particularly for industrial OEMs.
- Peerless Electronics: Peerless Electronics is a U.S. distributor of electromechanical, wire, cable, and interconnect products serving industrial and OEM customers. Comparable in scale and customer profile to Simcona before its acquisition by IEWC.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
IEWC social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
IEWC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
IEWC subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
IEWC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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IEWC M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about IEWC
What does IEWC do?
IEWC is a global wholesale distributor of wire, cable, and connectivity products serving OEM and industrial customers through its OEM division. Through its Controls business unit, IEWC manufactures custom electrical control panels for medical, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, with installed panels powering more than 45,000 diagnostic imaging suites worldwide. The company has expanded its manufacturing and geographic reach via the 2025 acquisition of Bevco Engineering and the February 2026 acquisition of Simcona Electronics.
Is IEWC a public or private company?
IEWC is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was IEWC founded?
IEWC was founded in 1962. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is IEWC based?
IEWC is headquartered in New Berlin, United States, in the North America region.
How does IEWC make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Wire and Cable Distribution is the primary driver. The others are control Panel Manufacturing.
Who are IEWC's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are WESCO International, Graybar, Belden Inc., Eaton Corporation and RS Components (RS Group). Direct peers are Allied Wire & Cable, TPC Wire & Cable, Heilind Electronics, Lapp Group and Peerless Electronics.
Does IEWC have an API?
No public API is recorded for IEWC.
What industry is IEWC in?
IEWC's product category is Wire, Cable, and Connectivity Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAGAA, Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). Its NAICS code is 3332 and its SIC code is 3620.