Atlas Holdings Acquires International Wire Group Holdings
April 30, 2019
Atlas Holdings LLC has acquired International Wire Group Holdings, Inc. (IWG), a Camden, New York–headquartered manufacturer of engineered copper-based wire products. The deal brings IWG’s ~1,600+ employees and 17 manufacturing facilities into Atlas’ industrial manufacturing portfolio; Gregory J. Smith was named IWG President & CEO as part of the transition.
- Buyers
- Atlas Holdings LLC
- Targets
- International Wire Group Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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