Inline Electric Supply

What Inline Electric Supply does

Inline Electric Supply is a privately held regional electrical distributor founded in 1988 and headquartered in Albertville, Alabama. The company sells electrical supplies, distribution equipment, lighting, controls, wire and cable, conduit, and related products through a network of 25+ branch locations and four dedicated distribution centers across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. It serves commercial, industrial, and residential customers, with a primary focus on contractors and industrial facilities requiring rapid access to power distribution equipment.

The company's principal technical differentiator is its participation in two OEM panelboard programs: Siemens' Unassembled Panelboard Program (enabling on-site assembly of panelboards up to 1200 amps and switchboards up to 2000 amps) and Eaton-Cutler Hammer's Pow-R-Stock Program (100-600 amp panelboards). These programs allow same-day delivery of equipment that would otherwise carry 4-6 week factory lead times. Inline also offers lighting design consultation services through certified staff and markets WaveLink Secure, a marine-dock electrical safety monitor.

Inline generates revenue through hardware sales via a sales-led go-to-market combining field sales, inside sales (1-800-828-0025), and an e-commerce platform with account-based login pricing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company expanded in 2023 via the acquisition of TVW Electrical Supplies in Decatur, Alabama and the opening of a distribution center in Tanner, Alabama. Ownership appears to be privately held with no disclosed institutional or PE backing.

Name

Inline Electric Supply

Legal name

Inline Electric Supply

Website

https://inlineelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Inline Electric Supply is a privately held regional electrical distributor selling supplies, panelboards, switchboards, lighting, and controls through 25+ branches and four distribution centers across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee to commercial, industrial, and residential customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Distribution

NAICS

All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (33599), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF), Flexible Cords, Portable Power & Cord Sets (IMADAMAI)

Keywords

• Electrical supplies distribution
• Electrical equipment wholesale
• Panelboard assembly services
• Power distribution products
• Lighting design consultation

Headquarters

HQ city

Albertville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices36 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Product Sales: Inline Electric generates revenue through the sale of electrical supplies including wire, cables, conduit, lighting, distribution equipment, controls, and tools to commercial, industrial, and residential customers across the southeastern United States.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Inline Electric Supply distributes electrical supplies, lighting, and power distribution equipment to contractors, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through 25+ branch locations across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee, supported by an e-commerce platform. The company assembles Siemens and Eaton unassembled panelboards and switchboards on-site for same-day delivery, and offers lighting design consultations and specialty products such as the WaveLink Secure dock safety monitor.

Product overview

Inline Electric Supply is a regional electrical distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical supplies, equipment, and related services across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee through 25+ locations. The company's core offerings center around power distribution equipment (Siemens and Eaton unassembled panelboards through manufacturer programs), smart safety technology (WaveLink Secure dock monitors), and an extensive catalog of electrical supplies spanning builders products, conduit and raceways, controls, distribution equipment, lighting, wire and cable, and residential products. They also offer specialized services including lighting design consultations and stock specialty items like the Klein Tools 250th Anniversary Collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WaveLink: Smart dock monitor that monitors surrounding water for dangerous electricity and sends local and push alerts when detected.

Products and services

• Siemens Unassembled Panelboard Program

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationInline Electric is one of the only electrical distributors in the Southeast participating in Siemens' Unassembled Panelboard Program. This enables Inline to stock panelboards up to 1200 amps and switchboards up to 2000 amps, assembling them on-site for same-day delivery using Siemens factory-built parts. The P1 through P4 panelboards and switchboards are usually only available from the manufacturer.
• Eaton (Cutler Hammer)coreTechnology or IntegrationInline partners with Eaton-Cutler Hammer as part of their Pow-R-Stock Program. Inline stocks Eaton unassembled panelboards (100 amp, 225 amp, 400 amp, and 600 amp), offering various configurations including 18/30/42 circuit options, NEMA 1 Indoor or NEMA3R outdoor rated. Inline can build panelboards on site and deliver to job sites on demand.
• TVW Electrical SuppliescoreOthersInline Electric Supply acquired TVW Electrical Supplies in Decatur, Alabama as of September 30, 2023. The acquisition expands Inline Electric's service capabilities in Decatur and is part of its broader growth strategy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elliott Electric Supply: Elliott Electric is a large regional electrical distributor headquartered in Texas with branches across the South. It is one of the closest direct comparables to Inline in scale, geographic concentration, and emphasis on contractor and industrial customers.
• McNaughton-McKay Electric Company: McNaughton-McKay is a regional electrical distributor in the Southeast and Midwest serving industrial, commercial, and utility customers. It overlaps with Inline on panelboards, controls, and contractor supplies, and has similar branch density.
• Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED): CED is a large U.S. electrical distributor with thousands of contractor-focused branches. It directly mirrors Inline's customer segments and product mix and has historical strength in southeastern U.S. markets.
• Border States Electric: Border States is an employee-owned regional electrical distributor with strong presence across the Upper Midwest and Southeast. It serves the same contractor and industrial customer base with a similar branch-based model and supplier partnerships (Eaton, Siemens).

Broad incumbents

• Wesco International: Wesco is a Fortune 500 electrical and communications distributor with national reach following its Anixter integration. It competes with Inline across electrical supplies, industrial controls, and contractor services, with significantly greater scale and global supply agreements.
• Sonepar North America: Sonepar operates a large U.S. electrical distribution network across multiple banner brands. It serves the same commercial, industrial, and residential contractor base as Inline and offers comparable panelboard, lighting, and wire/cable categories.
• Graybar Electric Company: Graybar is one of the largest North American electrical, communications, and data networking distributors with hundreds of branches. It directly overlaps Inline on wire, cable, distribution equipment, lighting, and controls, and competes head-to-head in southeastern metros.
• Rexel: Rexel is a global electrical distributor with deep U.S. branch presence. It overlaps Inline on contractor and industrial electrical supply, including panelboards, lighting, and controls, and has stronger pricing leverage with manufacturers like Siemens and Eaton.

Regional players

• Crum Electric Supply: Crum Electric is an independent electrical distributor serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast with a focus on industrial MRO and contractor customers. It is similar in size and customer mix to Inline but operates primarily outside Inline's core states.
• Independent Electric Supply: Independent Electric Supply is a Texas-based regional electrical distributor focused on contractor and industrial accounts. It is comparable in branch-count and product breadth to Inline but is concentrated in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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