Situation

As part of CEO Greg Smith’s vision for International Wire Group, the company set a strategic course to expand its electrical component offerings through accretive acquisitions.

Engagement

International Wire Group engaged G2 Capital Advisors, LLC (“G2”) as the exclusive buy-side advisor to research, identify, and originate companies that support International Wire Group’s growth and vision.

Outcome

International Wire Group closed its acquisition Hussey Copper, a Leetsdale, PA-based supplier of copper products. Hussey is the preeminent copper busbar manufacturer and provides copper products to industries ranging from power generation to data centers and critical infrastructure. Prior to acquisition, Hussey Copper was a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners’ Mid-Cap Fund.

Gregory Smith, CEO of International Wire Group, shared, “This acquisition represents our steadfast commitment to broadening our presence in the electrical infrastructure ecosystem. Together, IWG and Hussey Copper will play a vital role in supporting emerging grid capacity expansion, AI infrastructure/data center needs, as well as transformer, electric vehicle and renewable energy markets. We appreciate our collaboration with G2 and thank them for deep insights, strategic engagement, and their commitment to supporting our long-term vision of growth, including this successful next step in the IWG journey.”

Victoria Arrigoni, Managing Director and Head of Industrials and Manufacturing at G2 Capital Advisors agreed “Both IWG and Hussey share an excellent vision for the future of their industry. We are thrilled to support International Wire’s growth goals and value the close partnership that brought this union to a successful outcome.”