Shermco Industries Acquires PRIT Service, Inc

CHICAGO - March 1, 2016 - PRLog -- Shermco Industries today announced it has acquired PRIT Service, Inc., a pioneer in electrical testing services, located near Chicago in Minooka, Illinois.

Both Shermco and PRIT Service are long-standing InterNational Electrical Testing Association accredited companies. Together, Shermco and PRIT will offer a strong network of electrical solutions to serve their customers in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, as well as the surrounding states. This fits well with Shermco’s continued focus on geographic expansion.

PRIT Service and Shermco Industries have previously coordinated projects for several electrical utilities, mid-stream pipelines, and refineries. Ron Widup, CEO of Shermco Industries, and the current president of NETA, has personally known Rod Hageman, President and CEO of PRIT Service, for many years and is looking forward to working together to assure the continued success of the Chicago service center.

“PRIT Service is a natural fit for Shermco Industries and complements our vision of providing our customers with exceptional service in electrical engineering, testing and maintenance,” said Ron Widup.

“PRIT Service management, administrative staff and technicians will continue to serve customers in the Chicago area as well as offer additional services and expanded engineering capabilities.”

With increased need in the electrical industry to help facilities drive productivity and reduce maintenance costs, Shermco and PRIT Service will be able to deliver results efficiently while providing the quality service that their customers know and trust.

“We are confident that the combination of PRIT Service and Shermco Industries will create a powerhouse in the Chicago area and allow us to continue serving our customers well,” said Rod Hageman.

ABOUT SHERMCO

Shermco Industries is the leading independent provider of safe and reliable acceptance testing, commissioning, maintenance, repair and remanufacturing of electrical equipment and power distribution systems. With service centers located throughout North America, certified technicians and engineers focus on servicing both scheduled and unexpected projects for large commercial, industrial and utility customers. Shermco, a leader in electrical safety and technical training, focuses on industrial electrical contracting, utility, wind turbine maintenance and disaster recovery services. Shermco Industries is a member in good standing with the Electrical Apparatus Service Association, American Wind Energy Association, Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League, and the InterNational Electrical Testing Association. For more information about Shermco Industries, visit www.shermco.com.