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ERMCO Expands Infrastructure Through Wisconsin Facility Acquisition

Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO), a U.S. manufacturer of transformers and power solutions, has acquired a 158,000-square-foot facility at Bristol Business Park in Bristol, Wisconsin.

The transaction was facilitated by Cushman & Wakefield, with Sean Kropke and Keith Puritz representing ERMCO. ERMCO began leasing the facility in May 2024 to prepare for operational readiness and officially commenced operations in April 2025.

The site, located in Building 4 of the state-of-the-art Bristol Business Park, features 32-foot clear heights, 30 expandable dock doors, 215 parking spaces, and 4,000 amps of power. Its location near Interstate 94 and the Illinois-Wisconsin border provides critical access to the greater Midwest and national markets.

“This acquisition marks a pivotal step in ERMCO’s continued growth and operational excellence,” said ERMCO President & CEO Tim Mills. “It enables us to scale our manufacturing capabilities, support local economies, and deliver innovative transformer solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern power grids.”

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Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.