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Galco - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Galco M&A Summary

Galco has acquired 4 companies of its own, including 3 in the last 5 years.

Galco has acquired in 3 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include distribution (50%) and business services (25%).

Galco Ownership

Who owns Galco?

Galco is owned by Freeman Spogli. It was acquired on February 4, 2020.

Is Galco PE-backed?

Yes. Galco is owned by private equity investor Freeman Spogli.

Was Galco formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Galco was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Galco Business Overview

Where is Galco headquartered?

Galco is headquartered in Madison Heights, Michigan.

What sector is Galco in?

Galco is a distribution company.

When was Galco founded?

Galco was founded in 1975.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity4
    • M&A Buy Activity4
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 1

Galco

Galco Industrial Electronics, Inc.

26010 Pinehurst Drive,
Madison Heights, Michigan 48071
United States,
(800) 575-5562
www.galco.com

Galco is a distributor of Industrial and Commercial Electrical and Electronic Control, Automation and Motion Products, Repair and Engineering Services. Galco was founded in 1975 and is based in Madison Heights, Michigan.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.6/yr) # 1 - - 1 1 1 4
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  4

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Brozelco, Inc. 2025-02-25 - Add-on Acquisition
Rockford, Tennessee · www.brozelco.com
D.F. Burnham & Co. 2024-10-30 - Add-on Acquisition
Sterling Heights, Michigan · www.dfburnham.com
Zesco, Inc. 2023-01-27 - Add-on Acquisition
Brecksville, Ohio · www.zescoinc.com
Lighting Supply Co. 2017-06-26 - Add-on Acquisition
Ferndale, Michigan · www.lightingsupply.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Distribution 2 (50%) - - -
Business Services 1 (25%) - - -
Manufacturing 1 (25%) - - -
Total 4 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 4 - - -
  Michigan 2 - - -
  Tennessee 1 - - -
  Ohio 1 - - -
Total 4 - - -

Company Summary

SECTOR

Distribution

Established

1975

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