Prime Electric Acquires Scholes Electric
May 5, 2026
Prime Electric, an electrical services provider headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, acquired Scholes Electric, an electrical contractor serving New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The acquisition expands Prime’s Northeast footprint and strengthens its electrical contracting platform with increased capacity and talent resources, while Scholes CEO Edward Welsh continues to lead the business. Transaction terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Prime Electric
- Targets
- Scholes Electric
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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