ST. LOUIS – Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced the opening of new branches in Carrizo Springs, Texas, and Dickinson, N.D., and a new sales office in Rockford, Ill.

“We are expanding our footprint throughout the United States to provide greater flexibility to customers,” said Graybar Chairman, President and CEO Kathleen Mazzarella. “We expect to open additional locations throughout 2013 to support our overall growth strategy and work to our customers’ advantage.”

Dickinson, N.D.

This full-service branch serves the Dickinson, N.D., metro area, including Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Hettinger, McKenzie, Slope and Stark counties. Led by Branch Supervisor Jon Kremer, the branch is located at 11105 30G St. SW and can be reached at (701) 438-8001.The branch will offer local delivery, will-call, and counter service. A grand opening celebration will take place in May.

Carrizo Springs, Texas

This full-service branch serves the Eagle Ford Shale area of Carrizo Springs, Crystal City, Dilley, Uvalde and Asherton counties. The branch is located at 2677 South Highway 83 and can be reached at (830) 876-3849. Led by Branch Supervisor Tom Selcer, the branch offers local delivery, will-call and counter service.  A grand opening celebration is planned for April.

Rockford, Ill.

This sales office serves the Rockford area and is located at 1463 South Bell School Road and can be reached at (815) 397-6319.

These new locations continue Graybar’s strategy of broadening its reach to customers. In 2012, Graybar opened branches in Charleston, S.C., Lincoln, Neb., Lafayette, Ind., and Joplin, Mo. Graybar plans to announce additional branch expansions and openings in the coming months.

Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of more than 240 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping its customer’s power, network and secure their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR.