Scott Electric

What Scott Electric does

Scott Electric is an independent electrical distribution company founded in 1946 and headquartered in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The company distributes a comprehensive catalog of electrical supplies and equipment — spanning automation and control components, power distribution and metering, wire and cable, conduit and fittings, lighting, wiring devices, safety, signaling, tools, and batteries — through a combination of physical branch locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia and a B2B e-commerce platform with online account features such as quote management, real-time inventory checks, and reordering. Free next-day delivery is offered to account holders, supported by a wholly-owned logistics subsidiary, South Main Trucking.

The company serves four primary customer segments — Industrial, Commercial, Residential, and Retail — primarily through electrical contractors and builders procuring supplies for construction projects. Beyond product distribution, Scott Electric operates value-added service lines including an Apparatus/Panel Shop for custom fabrication, automation integration, battery service, lighting design consultation, wire fabrication, tool repair, electrical equipment recycling, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs. A wholly-owned subsidiary, Palco Power Systems, extends the offering into Kohler generator sales and service.

The business model is B2B distribution with quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing; pricing is not publicly disclosed and many items are listed as "Call for Price" behind account login. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (classified here as one-time-license-equivalent transactions) complemented by recurring VMI and service revenue. Marketing is conducted through the company website, email newsletters, and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube). The company is privately held with no disclosed parent or institutional investor ownership and operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Name

Scott Electric

Legal name

Scott Electric

Website

https://scottelectricusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Scott Electric is an independent B2B electrical distributor founded in 1946, serving industrial, commercial, residential, and retail contractors across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia with electrical supplies, lighting, and value-added services via branches and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Supplies Retail (Wiring, Switches, Breakers, Conduit) (CRAIADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Supplies, Batteries & Charging Components Retail (CRACAKAD), Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Electrical supplies distribution
• Lighting and controls
• Power distribution equipment
• Wire and cable
• Electrical contractor supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical supplies distribution: Scott Electric generates revenue through the distribution of electrical supplies and equipment to contractors and builders. The company operates a B2B e-commerce platform and physical branch locations across multiple states, serving industrial, commercial, residential, and retail customer segments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Scott Electric is an independent electrical distribution company that sells electrical supplies, lighting, wire, conduit, fittings, power distribution equipment, automation components, wiring devices, safety products, and tools to electrical contractors and builders. The company operates through physical branch locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia, alongside a B2B e-commerce platform, and offers value-added services including custom panel fabrication, automation integration, wire cutting, lighting consultation, battery service, tool repair, recycling, and Vendor Managed Inventory.

Product overview

Scott Electric is an independent electrical distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical supplies, equipment, and related services. The company operates as an e-commerce platform with 20+ major product categories spanning automation/control components, power distribution equipment, wiring devices, lighting solutions, safety products, tools, and specialized services. The core product offering is organized around electrical distribution categories (Boxes/Enclosures, Conduit/Fittings, Wire/Cable, Power Distribution, Wiring Devices) complemented by specialty categories (Lighting, Safety, Signaling, Tools). Beyond product sales, Scott Electric provides value-added services including custom panel fabrication, automation integration, generator services through Palco Power Systems, battery service, lighting design consultation, wire fabrication, recycling, tool repair, and Vendor Managed Inventory programs. The company serves industrial, commercial, residential, and retail customers across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• South Main Trucking: A trucking and logistics division of Scott Electric
• Palco Power Systems

Products and services

• Apparatus | Panel Shop Custom panel fabrication and apparatus manufacturing service for industrial electrical applications.
• Automation Service Industrial automation solutions and integration services for electrical contractors.
• Battery Service Battery sales and service for various applications including industrial and commercial uses.
• South Main Trucking Freight and trucking logistics service for electrical supplies delivery, providing free next-day delivery for account holders.
• Kohler Generators | Palco Power Systems Generator sales and service through Palco Power Systems partnership, providing Kohler generator solutions including generator transfer equipment.
• Lighting Service Professional lighting design, installation consultation, and lighting product selection assistance.
• Wire Service Custom wire cutting, termination, and fabrication services.
• Recycling Service Electrical equipment recycling and responsible disposal services.
• Tool & Repair Service Power tool repair and maintenance services for professional contractors.
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Inventory management program where Scott Electric manages stock levels for customers on-site or at branch locations.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kohler Generators / Palco Power SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScott Electric partners with Palco Power Systems for Kohler generator sales and service, offering generator transfer equipment and power solutions as part of their comprehensive electrical supply offering.
• Edwards Fire AlarmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScott Electric distributes Edwards fire alarm systems as part of their signaling and safety product category.
• Crown BatteryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScott Electric serves as a distributor for Crown Battery products, offering batteries and related accessories.
• South Main TruckingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal logistics and delivery service operated by Scott Electric to provide free next-day delivery and transportation services for electrical supplies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sonepar: Global leader in B2B electrical distribution with independent family-owned roots analogous to Scott Electric. Operates a comparable branch-and-digital model serving electrical contractors and industrial customers worldwide.
• Graybar: Employee-owned US electrical distributor with a Fortune 500-scale branch network serving contractors, industrial, and utility customers. Highly comparable in product breadth, customer base, and B2B distribution model.
• Crescent Electric Supply Company: Privately held US electrical distributor founded in 1919 with multi-state branch coverage. Closely mirrors Scott Electric's independent, multi-generational, contractor-focused distribution model.
• Summit Electric Supply: Privately held US electrical distributor serving industrial, commercial, and government customers with comparable product breadth and value-added services. Similar in size profile to Scott Electric.
• Rexel: One of the world's largest electrical distributors, serving industrial, commercial, and residential customers with a similar product mix of wire, lighting, controls, and automation. Directly comparable in business model to Scott Electric's B2B electrical distribution operation.
• Werner Electric: Privately held US regional electrical distributor headquartered in the Upper Midwest serving contractors and industrial customers. Direct parallel to Scott Electric as a mid-size, independent, multi-branch electrical distributor.
• Platt Electric Supply: US West Coast electrical distributor serving contractors and industrial customers with a similar independent, multi-branch model. Comparable in product breadth and customer focus to Scott Electric.
• Kendall Electric: Family-owned US electrical distributor with multi-state branch operations serving industrial and contractor customers. Comparable in scale, ownership structure, and product mix to Scott Electric.
• Elliott Electric Supply: Privately held US regional electrical distributor serving contractors across the southern US. Mirrors Scott Electric's independent ownership, contractor-led customer base, and broad electrical supply catalog.
• Border States Electric: Employee-owned US regional electrical distributor serving contractors and industrial customers across multiple states. Highly comparable in independent ownership structure, branch model, and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/ScottElectricCo1946
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@scottelectric9333
• Facebookfacebook.com/ScottElectricCo1946
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scott-electric-co-
• Instagraminstagram.com/scottelectricco

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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