Encore Wire Announces New Manufacturers Representative for Arizona

McKinney, TX - Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: Wire) announced today the addition of Apex Electrical Sales as its new manufacturers representative for the state of Arizona. Effective February 3, 2020, Apex Electrical Sales will succeed Cleveland Sales and begin covering all Arizona territories. John Cleveland, agent-principal for Cleveland Sales, will retire at the end of 2020 after representing Encore Wire for more than 25 years. John will remain onboard to facilitate a smooth and effective territory transition.

Apex Electrical Sales was formed in March 2002 and to date, continues to effectively grow their electrical manufacturers market share in Arizona. Daniel L. Jones, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Encore Wire Corporation, said, “As we look at the needs of our partners and the opportunities to add value in a changing marketplace, we regularly review areas for growth and expansion. We believe there is incredible opportunity to expand in the Arizona market and we're excited to add the talent and experience of the Apex team to our portfolio of high-performing representative agencies.”

Encore Wire Corporation is a leading manufacturer of a broad range of electrical building wire for interior wiring in commercial and industrial buildings, homes, apartments, and manufactured housing. The Company is focused on maintaining a high level of customer service with low-cost production and the addition of new products that complement its current product line.