The State Group

What The State Group does

The State Group is a North American multi-trade industrial contractor founded in 1961 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, with Canadian roots in Mississauga, Ontario. The company provides integrated electrical, mechanical, civil, communications infrastructure, instrumentation, automation, and industrial maintenance services as a single-source general contractor to large enterprise clients. Its core offering combines Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) and design-build delivery with on-call and resident maintenance, supported by a proprietary Training Tracker workforce management system and ISO 9001 quality certification held continuously since 1997. Operations span ten verticals including power generation, automotive manufacturing, mission-critical data centers, metals and mining, oil and gas midstream, chemical processing, food and beverage, renewable energy, EV charging infrastructure, and commercial and institutional facilities.

The company operates a family-of-companies model comprising Beltline Electric, Comstock Brothers Electric, Delta Services, Herbst Electric, Rick's Electric, Welch and Rushe, the recently rebranded State Group Automation, and acquired platforms J&J Electric of Indiana and Ruder Electric. It employs over 3,500 professionals across the United States and Canada, executing more than 7 million work-hours annually under licensing in over 50 states and provinces. The State Group is owned by funds managed by Apollo Global Management and is led by CEO Brian Jones, who was appointed January 5, 2026, succeeding Michael Lampert who became Executive Chairman.

Revenue is earned through project-based and recurring contract structures: fixed-price construction projects, cost-plus agreements, and long-term resident maintenance contracts at anchor client facilities such as the Ford Oakville plant (since 1997) and Alcoa Warrick Operations (since 2000). Customer relationships include Ford, General Motors, Alcoa, TC Energy, Ontario Power Generation, Bell Aliant, TD Bank, Calspan, York University, Duke Energy, Stellantis, and Century Aluminum. Pricing is negotiated per project through direct enterprise sales with no public tiers; under the Ford CCM program, individual project contracts are structured up to USD $1.5 million. The company pursues growth through a roll-up acquisition strategy under Apollo ownership, expanding geographic reach, trade capability, and vertical exposure across the industrial services value chain.

Name

The State Group

Legal name

The State Group, Inc.

Website

https://stategroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The State Group is a North American multi-trade industrial contractor founded in 1961, delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, instrumentation, and maintenance services to enterprise clients across power, automotive, mission-critical, metals and mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing verticals in the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Contracting Services

NAICS

Specialty Trade Contractors (238), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Other Specialty Trade Contractors (2389)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB), Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Multi-trade industrial contracting
• Electrical contractor services
• Mechanical contractor services
• Industrial maintenance services
• Construction project services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Multi-Trade Contracting Services: The State Group generates revenue through project-based multi-trade contracting services including electrical, mechanical, civil, instrumentation, and communications infrastructure installation. Revenue is earned through fixed-price contracts, cost-plus contracts, and service agreements. Long-term resident contractor relationships (e.g., Ford CCM since 1997) and ongoing maintenance contracts provide recurring service revenue alongside new construction project work.
2. Industrial Maintenance Services: On-call and resident maintenance services billed on an ongoing basis, providing recurring revenue from industrial facility maintenance contracts. Services available 24/7 for emergency response.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The State Group is a North American multi-trade industrial contractor delivering electrical, mechanical, civil, instrumentation, automation, and communications infrastructure services for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients. Services span new construction project execution, retrofits, ongoing resident maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response across power generation, automotive, mission-critical/data center, metals & mining, oil & gas, chemical processing, food & beverage, renewable energy, and commercial/institutional facilities. The company operates a family of regional divisions and acquired brands that deliver these multi-trade capabilities under a single point of project responsibility.

Product overview

The State Group is a North American multi-trade industrial contractor founded in 1961, offering an integrated portfolio of electrical, mechanical, civil, communications infrastructure, industrial maintenance, and emerging technologies services under a single organization. The company operates a family of brands including acquired companies (J&J Electric of Indiana, Ruder Electric) and divisions (Beltline Electric, Comstock Bros. Electric, Delta Services, Herbst Electric, Rick's Electric, Welch and Rushe), plus the rebranded State Group Automation (SGA) for industrial automation. Core service lines span multi-trade project delivery (EPC, design-build), electrical contracting, mechanical contracting, civil services, network infrastructure, industrial maintenance, and emerging technologies (EV charging infrastructure and solar PV).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Trade Services General contractor services managing all project trades, timelines, and costs as a single point of responsibility; includes Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC), design-build, project planning, procurement, and prefabrication services for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients across North America.
• Electrical Contractor Services Full electrical contracting, installation, and maintenance services spanning high, medium, and low voltage power and distribution, transformer stations, electrical substations, UPS/generators, process controls, instrumentation, lighting, life safety systems, underground electric, and temporary power.
• Mechanical Contractor Services Mechanical services including heavy machinery moving, precision alignment, process piping, boiler work, ironwork, stamping presses, tank and pressure vessel installation, industrial combustion, HVAC, and millwrighting and rigging.
• Civil Contracting Services Civil and structural trade services including scaffolding, excavation/backfill, trenching, concrete forming and pouring, concrete/rebar finishing, and building structures.
• Communications Infrastructure (Network Infrastructure Services) Network infrastructure installation and support including certified structured cabling, fiber optic installation and fusion splicing, data center installations, national roll-outs, moves/additions/changes, 24-hour emergency response, DAS installations, IP cameras, access control, Wi-Fi surveys, and digital signage.
• Industrial Maintenance Services Diagnostic and preventative maintenance programs, on-site residency and staffing services, and 24/7 emergency response for diverse industries including automotive, manufacturing, mission critical, and metals and mining facilities.
• Emerging Technologies (EV Charging and Solar PV) Services for renewable energy and emerging technologies including EV charging infrastructure (installation and maintenance of AC and DC fast chargers working with FLO, SemaConnect, EV Connect, ChargePoint, and InCharge Energy) and solar PV installation services.
• State Group Automation (SGA) Industrial automation solutions supporting complex industrial and infrastructure projects, offered as a division of The State Group following its full integration under the State Group Automation brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completes over 7 million work-hours per year across North America
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fletcher Group Automation (rebranded to State Group Automation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFletcher Group Automation, acquired as a member of The State Group Family of Companies, rebranded to State Group Automation (SGA) in February 2026. Steve Tallman leads SGA as Division Manager. The integration strengthens automation capabilities and aligns automation expertise with The State Group's broader portfolio of multi-trade capabilities. SGA provides industrial automation solutions supporting complex industrial and infrastructure projects.
• IBM Global ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIBM Global Services served as the Prime vendor contractor for the design, build, and commissioning of the Bell Aliant Tier 3 data center project, in partnership with The State Group which acted as General Contractor. The partnership demonstrates a design-build collaboration on a complex mission-critical infrastructure project.
• IHSA (Infrastructure Health & Safety Association)minorOthersThe State Group holds COR (Certificate of Recognition) certification through IHSA, a Canadian health and safety certification body. This is a regulatory/compliance certification partnership rather than a commercial partnership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Quanta Services: Large infrastructure services provider for electric, oil & gas, communications, and renewable energy markets. Overlaps with State Group's power generation, oil & gas midstream, and renewable energy service lines, though more transmission/distribution oriented.
• EMCOR Group: Largest publicly traded multi-trade mechanical and electrical services firm in the U.S. with similar capabilities across electrical, mechanical, building services, and industrial facilities. Comparable end markets (industrial, power, mission-critical, manufacturing) and similar resident-contractor / multi-trade delivery model.
• MasTec: U.S. infrastructure construction services firm across power delivery, oil & gas, communications, and clean energy. Comparable in power services, oil & gas pipeline / station work, and renewable energy deployment where State Group has installed 700,000+ HP and 1,100+ MW.

Emerging players

• Sterling Infrastructure: Multi-segment infrastructure services company covering transportation, building, and e-infrastructure solutions. The e-infrastructure segment (data centers) is the most comparable piece to State Group's mission-critical and communications infrastructure capabilities.

Direct peers

• MYR Group: U.S. specialty electrical construction services provider focused on transmission, distribution, substation, and commercial / industrial electrical work. Highly relevant as an electrical construction peer serving utilities, renewables, and industrial customers similar to State Group's power and energy segments.
• Limbach Holdings: Specialty contractor in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems with strong recurring service revenue mix. Comparable scale, similar customer verticals (industrial, institutional, mission-critical), and exposure to data center and electrification trends.
• Rosendin: Employee-owned U.S. electrical contractor with significant industrial, data center, and renewable energy exposure. Comparable as a large private multi-trade / electrical contractor serving similar mission-critical, power, and industrial customers.
• Comfort Systems USA: Leading U.S. mechanical and electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers with a multi-trade approach. Closely aligned business model — multi-trade contracting, project-based plus service revenue, and emphasis on safety and recurring service work.
• Faith Technologies: Large privately held electrical and specialty systems contractor serving industrial, commercial, and mission-critical customers across the U.S. Direct comparable as a privately held, multi-trade electrical contractor with national footprint and similar customer verticals.
• IES Holdings: U.S. provider of electrical and mechanical infrastructure services to industrial, commercial, and data center customers, including design-build and maintenance. Directly comparable in multi-trade delivery, customer mix (industrial / data center), and project + service revenue blend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A4 records

Investments

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