Wesco Buys Data Center Specialist

Wesco International, Pittsburgh, will acquire Rahi Systems Holdings, a data center specialist based in Fremont, CA, for $217 million. Rahi Systems is a systems integrator in the data center space and has worked with customers worldwide. Wesco will combine Rahi with its Communication and Security Solutions (CSS) strategic business unit.

“This acquisition strengthens our leading data center solution offerings for our global customers,” said John Engel, Wesco International’s chairman, president and CEO in the press release. “Rahi’s extensive services portfolio serving the leading global hyperscale data center providers expands the cross-sell opportunities across our company.”

Added Bill Geary, executive VP and general manager, Wesco Communications and Security Solutions, “Rahi has a successful history of above-market growth since its inception. With more than 900 employees in 25 countries around the world, this acquisition provides complementary global coverage and enhances our full suite of data center solutions for contractors, integrators and end-user customers.”