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Roy Richards
The Legendary Local Beginning of Southwire
1 in 2 homes built in the U.S. contains Southwire wiring
In 1950, Roy Richards, a Georgia Tech graduate, dug into his Carroll County roots and
started a company to bring electricity to rural areas, specifically to his grandmother.
Initially, Richards had a construction company that put up power poles and ran wire.
After running into a supply issue with the wire manufacturer, he realized there was a
demand left unmet. This unmet need was the inspirational beginning of Southwire.
The company has continued to expand in this same intuitive and innovative fashion
for nearly 70 years.
Southwire Today Southwire Yesterday
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