April 28, 2014 (Addison, Texas) – Group CBS, Inc. (GroupCBS.com), with commercial interests in electrical supply, field service, and engineering throughout North America, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Diversified Electric Services, Inc. (DES, Seymour, Conn.), a full-service electrical equipment supply, repair, and field service company serving utility, industrial and commercial customers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region. DES will continue operations under the new name of Circuit Breaker Sales NE, Inc. (CircuitBreakerSalesNE.com).
“Diversified has 20 years market presence, a staff of 30, and has been a local leader in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic electrical marketplace,” said Bill Schofield, Vice President of Group CBS, Inc. “With the addition of Group CBS information systems, equipment inventory, management, and modern technology, new and old customers can expect an even higher level of service from Circuit Breaker Sales Northeast.”
Tim Kelly and Lou Lavorgna, who have served Northeast and mid-Atlantic electrical customers for more than 20 years, the last several years as part of Group CBS, will help lead the new organization.
Before this acquisition, Group CBS had interests in 16 electrical supply, service, and engineering companies throughout the West and South. With the formation of CBS Northeast, Group CBS now has brick-and-motor facilities to better serve its Northeast and mid-Atlantic customers.
“We expect more acquisitions will follow as Group CBS continues to implement its aggressive growth strategy,” added Mr. Schofield. To discuss joining Group CBS’s family of electrical supply, service, and engineering companies, contact Mr. Schofield at 800-232-5809 or visit GroupCBS.com. To access CBS Northeast’s electrical equipment and services, call 203-888-7500 or visit CircuitBreakerSalesNE.com.