EIS
EIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company and a North American distributor of process materials, production supplies, and engineered electrical solutions, serving power generation, electrical, and industrial customers with 5,001-10,000 employees.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1946
- HeadquartersAtlanta, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What EIS does
EIS is a North American industrial distributor and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1946, the company distributes process materials, production supplies, and engineered electrical solutions to customers across power generation, electrical, and manufacturing end-markets. According to firmographics, EIS employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people and is described as one of North America's leading distributors in its categories, operating under the eis-inc.com web domain.
The company's growth model is built on a sustained roll-up strategy. Since 2008, EIS has executed more than fifteen acquisitions, with disclosed targets spanning wire and cable (Cobra Wire & Cable, Electro Wire, Fay Electric Wire, Empire Wire & Supply), electrical insulation (Pittsburgh Electrical Insulation, Insulation and Wires), power and grid products (Power Grid Supply, Norberg-IES, Connect-Air International), and adjacent industrial services (Gerome Technologies, Tekra, Light Fabrications). Most recent deals include Pittsburgh Electrical Insulation (September 2025), Gerome Technologies (June 2024), Power Grid Supply (November 2023), and Norberg-IES (November 2021, acquired from Argonaut Private Equity), reflecting continued expansion into engineered electrical and power-generation product lines. Leadership comprises a President/CEO (Bob Thomas), CFO (Charlie Chesnutt), CIO (Andrew Hartley), CCO (Dirk Foreman), and senior VPs overseeing sales, operations, and HR.
EIS's revenue mechanics are anchored in industrial distribution economics — gross margin on distributed materials and supplies — with no public disclosure of pricing model, customer segmentation mix, or revenue figures in the provided sources. Note: the input also contains data describing an insurtech platform (OneSuite powered by CoreGentic AI) that conflicts with EIS's identification as an industrial distributor; on the resolution rules preferring most specific/primary source, the industrial-distributor identity is treated as authoritative and the insurtech material is flagged as likely misattributed.
EIS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EIS
- Legal name
- EIS Legacy, LLC
- Website
- https://eis-inc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1946
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- EIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company and a North American distributor of process materials, production supplies, and engineered electrical solutions, serving power generation, electrical, and industrial customers with 5,001-10,000 employees.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EIS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Distribution
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (33599), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)
- SIC
- Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Power & Energy Electronics Manufacturing Services (UPS, converters, inverters, chargers) (IMAGAGAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM)
Keywords
Where EIS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Atlanta
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
EIS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Insurance Technology Platform: Cloud-native platform provision for insurance industry digital transformation, integrating AI capabilities, agentic orchestration, and knowledge base to enhance operational efficiency and enable rapid compliant adjustments for insurance providers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
EIS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EIS is a North American distributor of process materials, production supplies, electrical insulation, wire and cable, high-voltage fuses and enclosures, and related electrical/electronic products serving industrial, power generation, and electrical markets. Operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), it supplies engineered solutions and components through a multi-branch distribution model built up through a long series of acquisitions.
Product overview
EIS provides a cloud-native platform for the insurance industry, consisting of OneSuite™ as the primary platform offering, powered by CoreGentic™ AI technology. The platform integrates AI capabilities, agentic orchestration, and knowledge base functionality to serve insurance providers' digital transformation needs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- OneSuite™: Cloud-native platform for the insurance industry, powered by CoreGentic™.
- CoreGentic™
Products and services
- Process materials and production supplies distribution Distribution of process materials and production supplies to industrial customers, the company's foundational product line since 1946.
- High-voltage fuses and enclosures High-voltage fuses and enclosures distributed to power generation and electrical markets, sourced through the Norberg-IES business.
- Electrical insulation and wire & cable products Electrical insulation, wire, and cable products distributed to industrial and electrical customers, with capabilities built through acquisitions of Pittsburgh Electrical Insulation, Power Grid Supply, Insulation and Wires, Electro Wire, and Cobra Wire & Cable.
- Communications products and services Communications products and related services distributed to commercial and industrial customers, capability added via the 2016 acquisition of Communications Products & Services.
Quantifiable outcome
- Improves efficiency and reduces operational costs for insurance providers
Companies that use EIS
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
EIS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature3 records
EIS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Gerome Technologies, Inc.coreEIS acquired Gerome Technologies, Inc. in a corporate transaction. The acquisition expands EIS's capabilities and market position.
- Norberg-IEScoreEIS Legacy, LLC acquired Norberg-IES, an Oklahoma-based provider of high-voltage fuses and enclosures from Argonaut Private Equity. The acquisition strengthens EIS's position in the power generation and electrical markets, expanding its engineered solutions product offerings.
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights3 records
EIS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Graybar Electric Company: Graybar is one of North America's largest employee-owned electrical, communications, and data networking product distributors. It is a direct competitor to EIS, distributing wire, cable, fuses, lighting, and electrical supplies to construction, industrial, and utility end markets.
- WESCO International: WESCO is a leading Fortune 500 distributor of electrical, communications, and utility products in North America with global operations. It directly competes with EIS across electrical wire, cable, fuses, and power distribution products, serving similar industrial, construction, and utility customers.
- City Electric Supply: City Electric Supply is a privately held US electrical distributor with hundreds of branch locations. It serves the same electrical contractors and industrial customers as EIS, with a comparable core catalog of wire, lighting, and distribution products.
- Summit Electric Supply: Summit Electric Supply is an employee-owned US electrical distributor focused on industrial, commercial, and data center customers. Its product portfolio and customer profile overlap materially with EIS's electrical wire, cable, and industrial supply business.
- Border States Electric Supply: Border States Electric is a 100% employee-owned regional electrical distributor serving utility, industrial, and commercial customers across the US Midwest and Southwest. It competes with EIS's electrical product lines and holds similar customer relationships in overlapping geographies.
Emerging players
- Gexpro Services: Gexpro Services is a specialized electrical and electromechanical products distributor focused on industrial and OEM customers. It overlaps with EIS in specification-driven electrical products and serves similar industrial end markets.
- Anixter (WESCO Data, Communications & Security): Anixter, acquired by WESCO in 2020, distributes network and security, electrical, and utility products globally. Its traditional wire and cable business directly overlaps EIS's historical electrical product lines and customer base.
Others
- Genuine Parts Company: Genuine Parts Company is the parent company of EIS and a Fortune 500 distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts (NAPA Auto Parts, Motion Industries). It is comparable as the corporate parent and as a sibling distributor sharing scale, procurement, and logistics capabilities with EIS.
Broad incumbents
- Rexel: Rexel is a Paris-listed global leader in the distribution of electrical, lighting, security, and energy management products. As a multinational incumbent with broader geographic reach and product breadth than EIS, it competes in the same category across overlapping industrial and construction segments.
- Sonepar: Sonepar is a privately held, family-owned global electrical distribution company operating in dozens of countries. It is a broad incumbent comparable to EIS in core electrical product distribution but at substantially greater international scale.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
EIS social profiles
Digital presenceEIS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
EIS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
EIS subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
EIS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
EIS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A15 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about EIS
What does EIS do?
EIS is a North American distributor of process materials, production supplies, electrical insulation, wire and cable, high-voltage fuses and enclosures, and related electrical/electronic products serving industrial, power generation, and electrical markets. Operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), it supplies engineered solutions and components through a multi-branch distribution model built up through a long series of acquisitions.
Is EIS a public or private company?
EIS is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was EIS founded?
EIS was founded in 1946. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is EIS based?
EIS is headquartered in Atlanta, United States, in the North America region.
How does EIS make money?
One revenue line is on record: insurance Technology Platform.
Who are EIS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Graybar Electric Company, WESCO International, City Electric Supply, Summit Electric Supply and Border States Electric Supply. Emerging players are Gexpro Services and Anixter (WESCO Data, Communications & Security). Genuine Parts Company is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Rexel and Sonepar.
Does EIS have an API?
No public API is recorded for EIS.
What industry is EIS in?
EIS's product category is Industrial Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAGAI, Industrial Power & Energy Electronics Manufacturing Services (UPS, converters, inverters, chargers), with a secondary code of EUAEAAAM, Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls). Its NAICS code is 33531 and its SIC code is 3620.