Republic Wire Acquired by Nexans | Manufacturing M&A Deal

Nexans has signed an agreement to acquire Republic Wire, a metals fabrication business in Ohio, for $50M–$100M. Nexans acquisitions target Republic Wire, a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of low-voltage copper and aluminum cable systems serving electrical distributors, network operators, and municipalities in the US and Canada. Republic Wire operates an automated manufacturing plant and distribution center, with more than 200 employees and an expansion program expected to lift production capacity by about 30% by end-2026. The Republic Wire acquisition is a strategic acquisition and platform acquisition for Nexans to build manufacturing and distribution scale in a fast-growing US low-voltage market, complementing prior Canada growth. The manufacturing M&A deal is announced and covers the acquisition of 100% of Republic Wire’s equity.