Company Expands Leadership in Connector Products

WALLINGFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winchester Electronics Corporation (“Winchester Electronics”) announced the acquisition of Electrical Specialty Products, Inc. (“ESP”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“This is an exciting development for our company and customers”

The ESP acquisition complements Winchester Electronics' product offerings and capabilities, providing an expansion into new markets. “This is an exciting development for our company and customers,” said Kevin Perhamus, CEO of Winchester Electronics. “ESP's reputation for superior customer service, coupled with an exceptional management team, makes them a natural addition to the Winchester Electronics family of companies. We look forward to working with ESP to share the best practices across the business.”

ESP, founded in 1992, is a manufacturer of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical assemblies for power management and ruggedized industrial end markets, and operates within a 50,000 square foot facility located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

“In joining Winchester, we will now be able to provide additional services and capabilities to our customers, while maintaining the standards of quality and service that they have come to expect,” stated Jay Robinson, founder of ESP, who will remain on the management team as General Manager.

Winchester Electronics Corporation, a 70-year old Connecticut-based company, is a leader in design and manufacture of interconnect solutions. In addition to its headquarters in Wallingford, Connecticut, the company maintains a global manufacturing and engineering network, with facilities located in Franklin, Massachusetts; Nogales, Mexico; Suzhou, China; and Penang, Malaysia.