ROCHESTER, N.Y./WARRIOR, Ala. - WorldWide Electric, LLC announced that it has acquired Louis Allis, a specialty motor company based outside of Birmingham, Alabama. The combination of the two companies establishes a single source for a full range of reliable standard off-the-shelf products, modified standard products, and full custom specialty products.
Louis Allis has been producing specialty motors for demanding applications since 1901.
Since 1998, WorldWide Electric has been a developer, importer, and distributor of a broad portfolio of high performance industrial electric motors, gear reducers and motor controls. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, WorldWide Electric has six distribution centers throughout the US and is a proud member of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). WorldWide Electric Corp and Louis Allis will continue to operate as separate companies from their respective locations.
WorldWide Electric President and CEO James Taylor describes the acquisition as a significant win for the customers of both organizations.
“Louis Allis and WorldWide Electric complement each other well," Taylor said. "Louis Allis has a rich history of providing creative specialty motor solutions while WorldWide Electric has focused on providing readily available and high-quality motors, gear reducers and motor controls. Together, the companies will be able to meet all of our customers’ industrial motor needs.”
Louis Allis President Greg Peterson added, “Both organizations bring staff that are dedicated to putting the customer first. That dedication is the driving force in our success now and into the future.”