Corporate Profile

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC) is a leading distributor of electrical products and other maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies, and is the nation’s largest provider of integrated supply services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company employs approximately 6,000 people, maintains relationships with some 23,000 vendors, and serves more than 130,000 customers worldwide. Major markets include commercial and industrial firms, contractors, governmental agencies, educational institutions, telecom-munications businesses and utilities. WESCO operates five fully automated distribution centers and 350 full-service branches in North America and selected international markets, providing a local presence for area customers, and also supporting a global network designed to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations. Net sales in 2000 were $3.9 billion.

For the seventh consecutive year, WESCO International set new records in sales and earnings, with sales growth of 13.4% and a 36% increase in net income. Return on invested capital and return on equity were 14.8% and 27.6%, respectively.