Consolidated Electrical Distributors

What Consolidated Electrical Distributors does

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED), as represented by its Nashville branch at 330 19th Ave N., Nashville, TN 37203, is a privately held electrical supply distributor serving residential, commercial, industrial, and alternative energy customers in the Nashville metro area. The branch distributes a multi-brand product portfolio spanning Eaton, Legrand, Lutron, Southwire, IDEAL, Burndy, Sylvania, ERICO, Klein Tools, 3M, Acuity Brands, Hubbell Lighting, and Wiremold — covering the core commodity, lighting, tools, wire management, and fastening categories required by electrical contractors and industrial buyers. Operations are organized around counter sales, local stock availability, special orders, wire cutting, and customer portal fulfillment via cednashville.portalced.com.

The revenue model is standard electrical wholesale distribution: gross margin on resale of manufacturer inventory, supplemented by value-added services including quotations, project management, storage solutions, and the on-site Training Room used for contractor and trade enablement. The explicit inclusion of Alternative Energy as a served segment indicates active participation in solar, storage, and clean-energy installation supply chains. The branch operates within the broader CED national network (parent lineage referenced to 1913), sourcing from manufacturer-authorized distribution agreements and benefiting from group-scale procurement while competing locally on availability, delivery speed, and project support.

Positioning is that of a full-line local fulfillment hub rather than a technology-led platform. No proprietary software, AI-driven tooling, or differentiated digital product is present in the disclosed information. Competitive differentiation is grounded in physical inventory depth, multi-brand breadth, and embedded relationships with contractor and industrial accounts in the Nashville market.

Name

Consolidated Electrical Distributors

Legal name

Consolidated Electrical Distributors

Website

https://ced-nashville.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (Nashville branch) is a privately held full-line electrical wholesale distributor serving residential, commercial, industrial, and alternative energy customers in the Nashville, Tennessee metro area with multi-brand inventory, project support, and trade-counter services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Supply Distribution

NAICS

Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Electrical supply distribution
• Electrical products wholesale
• Wire and cable supply
• Commercial electrical supplies
• Industrial electrical distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CED Nashville distributes electrical products including wire (600MCM through #3 gauge in high and low voltage colors), lighting, gear, and a broad line card of manufacturer brands (Eaton, Legrand, Lutron, Southwire, IDEAL, Burndy, Sylvania, ERICO, Klein Tools, 3M, Acuity Brands, Hubbell Lighting, Wiremold). It layers value-added services including counter sales, warehouse storage solutions, project management, quotations, wire cutting, local stock, and special orders for Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Alternative Energy customers across the Nashville metroplex and beyond.

Product overview

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) Nashville operates as an electrical supply distributor offering a portfolio of products and services for the electrical industry. The core product offering includes electrical wire products (600MCM through #3 gauge in high and low voltage colors) and a wide range of electrical products from manufacturer partners including Eaton, Legrand, Lutron, Southwire, IDEAL, Burndy, Sylvania, ERICO, Klein Tools, 3M, Acuity Brands, and Hubbell Lighting. Supporting services include Storage Solutions (warehouse storage for wire, gear, lighting, and miscellaneous materials with receiving, insurance, and delivery), Counter Services with counter sales staffed by experienced personnel, and Training Room Services offering product and specification training. The company serves Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Alternative Energy market segments with additional services including Quotations, Project Management, Wire Cutting, Local Stock, and Special Orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wire Products Electrical wire products stocked in 600MCM through #3 gauge in high and low voltage colors, with maintained inventory levels to ensure quality service for commercial, industrial, residential, and alternative energy customers.
• Electrical Products (Line Card Brands)
• Storage Solutions
• Counter Sales Services
• Training Room Services
• Project Management and Quotations

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record.

• Eaton CorporationOthersCED Nashville stocks and distributes Eaton Corporation products as part of their electrical supply offerings. Available brands include Eaton/Cutler-Hammer commercial and residential products.
• LegrandOthersCED Nashville stocks and distributes Legrand products as part of their electrical supply offerings.
• LutronOthersCED Nashville stocks and distributes Lutron products as part of their electrical supply offerings.
• SouthwireOthersCED Nashville stocks and distributes Southwire products including SIMpull solutions. Southwire SIMpull solutions are featured in CED Nashville's training offerings for customers and staff.
• IDEAL ElectricalOthersCED Nashville stocks and distributes IDEAL Electrical products as part of their electrical supply offerings.
• BurndyOthersCED Nashville stocks and distributes Burndy products as part of their electrical supply offerings.
• OSRAM SylvaniaOthersCED Nashville stocks and distributes OSRAM Sylvania products as part of their electrical supply offerings.
• ERICO (Caddy)OthersCED Nashville stocks and distributes ERICO/Caddy products including all-in-one boxes and hangers. ERICO/Caddy products are featured in CED Nashville's training offerings for customers and staff.
• Klein ToolsOthersCED Nashville stocks and distributes Klein Tools products. The counter area is fully stocked with an array of Klein Tools proven to exceed the needs of customer jobs.
• 3MOthersCED Nashville stocks and distributes 3M products as part of their electrical supply offerings.
• Acuity BrandsOthersCED Nashville stocks and distributes Acuity Brands products as part of their electrical supply offerings.
• Hubbell LightingOthersCED Nashville stocks and distributes Hubbell Lighting products as part of their electrical supply offerings.
• WiremoldOthersCED Nashville distributes Wiremold products including floorboxes, cable tray, and over-floor-duct. Wiremold products are featured in CED Nashville's training offerings for customers and staff.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lowe's For Pros: Lowe's For Pros is the professional-contractor program of Lowe's, offering electrical, lighting, and building products to trades. Comparable to CED Nashville as an alternative procurement channel for residential and light commercial electrical materials, though at much broader retail scale.
• Home Depot Pro: Home Depot Pro is the contractor-focused division of The Home Depot, supplying electrical, plumbing, and building products to professional trades. Comparable to CED Nashville as a competing channel for residential and light commercial electrical supply, though with a much broader non-electrical product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Rexel: Rexel is a global electrical distribution company operating throughout the U.S. with branch networks serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to CED Nashville across product mix, channel structure, and end-customer verticals.
• Elliott Electric Supply: Elliott Electric Supply is a regional electrical distributor operating across the southern and central U.S., serving contractors and industrial accounts. Comparable to CED Nashville as a regional branch-driven electrical supply house with similar product and customer profile.
• Sonepar: Sonepar is a global family-owned electrical distribution group with extensive U.S. footprint (including brands like Cooper Electric). Comparable to CED Nashville as a B2B electrical distributor serving contractors and industrial customers with similar brand-line card model.
• Independent Electric Supply (IES): Independent Electric Supply is a regional electrical distributor with branches across the South and Midwest. Comparable to CED Nashville in branch-based contractor distribution model and product line card across wire, lighting, and electrical gear.
• Border States Electric: Border States Electric is a 100% employee-owned electrical distributor serving utility, commercial, industrial, and contractor customers across the central U.S. Directly comparable to CED Nashville in business model, customer verticals, and product categories.
• Wesco International: Wesco is a global electrical, communications, and utility distributor with significant U.S. branch coverage. Comparable to CED Nashville in product categories (wire, lighting, gear) and contractor customer base, but at substantially greater scale.
• Graybar: Graybar is one of the largest North American electrical, communications, and data networking distributors with hundreds of branch locations. Directly comparable to CED Nashville as a B2B electrical supply distributor serving contractors, industrials, and commercial accounts with similar product categories.

Regional players

• Irby: Irby is a southeastern U.S. electrical distributor serving utility and contractor markets. Comparable to CED Nashville in product categories and customer verticals, with geographic overlap in Tennessee and surrounding states.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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