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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

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  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
  • Technology: We evaluate product innovations and technology trends as they impact a particular product class through interviews with manufacturers, installers and users, as well as contributed articles from subject-matter experts.
  • Data Center: Cabling Installation & Maintenance takes an in-depth look at design and installation workmanship issues as well as the unique technology being deployed specifically for data centers.
  • Physical Security: Focusing on the areas in which security and IT—and the infrastructure for both—interlock and overlap, we pay specific attention to Internet Protocol’s influence over the development of security applications.
  • Standards: Tracking the activities of North American and international standards-making organizations, we provide updates on specifications that are in-progress, looking forward to how they will affect cabling-system design and installation. We also produce articles explaining the practical aspects of designing and installing cabling systems in accordance with the specifications of established standards.

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Generational Group Advises ApTex, Inc. in its Sale to MSC Industrial Supply Co.

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, ApTex, Inc., to MSC Industrial Supply Co. The acquisition closed June 6, 2024.

Located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, ApTex, Inc., specializes in production-oriented industrial distribution, offering cutting tools, abrasives, metalworking fluids, and workholding systems. As a highly technical metalworking distributor, ApTex emphasizes value-added services and solutions designed to optimize cost savings throughout the entire production process for their customers.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. With over 75 years of experience, MSC offers more than 1.5 million products, including inventory management and supply chain solutions, to help businesses improve efficiency and reduce costs. The company is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and innovative solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its diverse clientele.

MSC President and Chief Executive Officer Erik Gershwind said “We are thrilled to welcome ApTex into the MSC family. ApTex will strengthen our position to gain share in the surrounding Wisconsin area by combining ApTex’s deep technical expertise with MSC’s best-in-class metalworking offering. This acquisition is a testament to our differentiated M&A strategy that is strongly supported by our healthy balance sheet and cash flows.”

Dean Meier, President of ApTex, said “As we join the MSC family, we look forward to combining our technical expertise and solution-driven approach with MSC’s expanded product offering to drive further cost savings for customers.”

Generational Group Executive Managing Director of M&A - Central Region, Michael Goss, and his team, led by Generational Group Affiliate, Steve Dinehart, supported by Vice President, M&A, Lance Thomasson, closed the deal. Senior Managing Director, David Pickard established the initial relationship with ApTex, Inc.

About Generational Group

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, is a leading, award-winning, full-service business advisory firm. With more than 350 professionals located throughout 17 offices in North America, the company helps business owners release their business’ wealth by providing growth consulting, merger, acquisition, and wealth management services. The Generational suite of advisory services includes strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A services, digital services, and wealth management. For more information visit generational.com.

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