Granite City is now in NASHUA,NH

Contact: Dave Zelandi, Marketing Manager
davez@granitecityelectric.com
(617) 472-6500

GRANITE CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY ANNOUNCES
NEW LOCATION IN NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Ongoing Expansion Marks Company's 19th Branch

Quincy, MA – March 29, 2005 - Granite City Electric Supply Company, New England's leading distributor, is continuing its New England expansion with a new location in Nashua, New Hampshire.

"Nashua has always been a target market for us. We are excited about expanding our presence in New England and serving the Nashua market," said Steve Helle, company President. "We will offer the same outstanding service packages that exist at our other locations. This includes overnight "Night Train" delivery and 24 hour emergency service."

Chairman and CEO Phyllis Godwin added, "Our 15,000 square foot facility in Nashua will serve Southern New Hampshire. Branch Manager Mike Murray brings 25 years of experience in the industry. Extensive breadth and depth of inventory has been a Granite City Electric trademark for our 83 year history."

Granite City Electric Supply Company, headquartered in Quincy, MA is a certified Women's Business Enterprise, founded in 1923. It is ranked among the top 200 electrical distributors in the country. The company has recently partnered with the Boston Red Sox making Granite City Electric the Official Distributor of electrical supplies and lighting for Fenway Park.

The company now has 19 full service locations throughout New England including Pittsfield, Lowell, Quincy, Plymouth, South Yarmouth, Falmouth, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, New Bedford, Andover, Bellingham, Boston, Worcester, Leominster, Bennington (VT), Brattleboro (VT), Keene (NH) and Warwick (RI), as well as five retail lighting showrooms.

Visit Granite City Electric on the web at www.granitecityelectric.com.