What Vaughn Industries LLC does

Vaughn Industries LLC is a privately held, third-generation family-owned construction services contractor headquartered in Carey, Ohio, with a secondary office in Lewis Center, Ohio, and project operations across the Midwest and select Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. Founded in 1963 by Ronald Vaughn, the company operates six integrated divisions — Electrical, Technology (low-voltage and telecommunications), Mechanical/HVAC & Refrigeration, High Voltage Substation, High Voltage Transmission & Distribution, and Renewable Energy — delivering design-build, design-assist, and plan/spec services to commercial, institutional, industrial, utility, healthcare, education, data center, and government clients. Its revenue model is project-based professional services contracting, with pricing determined through competitive bid, design-build negotiation, or cost-plus arrangements on lump-sum and multi-year contracts; the company self-performs the majority of scope using its 800+ person workforce, supplemented by prequalified subcontractors.

The company's technical core is a BIM/VDC platform built on Revit MEP, Navisworks Manage, Civil 3D, Inventor, AutoCAD 3D, and Trimble Total Station, paired with proprietary 3D scanning (130 million points in 3 minutes at 1/16-inch accuracy within 260 feet), Ground Penetrating Radar, and model-to-fabrication data transfer. A 52,000 SF climate-conditioned fabrication shop and 13,000 SF electrical prefab shop, equipped with fiber laser, ductwork coil line, automated press brake, and Vernon Pipe Cutter, enable controlled-environment manufacturing of ductwork, pipe spools, electrical assemblies, and high-voltage substation components. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales targeting project owners, general contractors, and construction managers, with a dedicated Business Development Manager, division-level pursuit teams, and 24/7 emergency storm-response capability.

Vaughn's competitive position rests on a 40+ year state-registered apprenticeship program (500+ journeymen graduated, 700 current apprentices across four trades), OSHA VPP Star certification maintained continuously since 2008, and demonstrated capacity on mega-projects (115,000 labor hours across six trades on a single AEP transmission program; 447,500 CFM of custom air handling on a single data center; 27 MW solar EPC for a municipal utility). Customer logos include AEP, Verizon, Ohio State University, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Wilson Sporting Goods, Pharmavite, Andelyn Biosciences, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, and the City of Columbus, spanning investor-owned utility, healthcare, higher education, biotech manufacturing, sports manufacturing, and municipal end markets. No public revenue, funding, or acquisition data are disclosed.

Name

Vaughn Industries LLC

Legal name

Vaughn Industries LLC

Website

https://vaughnindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Vaughn Industries is a third-generation, family-owned Ohio construction services contractor delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, high-voltage, technology, and renewable-energy contracting for utility, healthcare, education, data center, and industrial clients across the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Contracting Services

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG), Structural & Mechanical BOP Construction (Racking/Trackers, Turbine Erection Support, Mounting Structures) (EUAMAFAC), Food & Beverage Processing Plant Construction (IMAFADAH)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Mechanical hvac construction
• High voltage substation services
• Transmission distribution line
• Prefabrication manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Carey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services - Electrical: Project-based fees for full-service electrical contracting, from low voltage systems to high voltage substation construction. Includes new installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency services. Revenue is earned through competitive bids, design-build contracts, and service agreements.
2. Construction Services - Mechanical/HVAC & Refrigeration: HVAC installation, pipefitting, sheet metal fabrication, and refrigeration services for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Delivered through design-build, design-assist, and plan/spec project delivery methods.
3. High Voltage Substation & T&D Services: Substation construction, transmission and distribution line work, and emergency storm response. Services range from 12kV to 765kV. 24/7 emergency response available. Revenue generated through project contracts and emergency service work.
4. Technology Contracting: Advanced data cabling, fiber optics, telecommunication, security systems, BIM, and VDC services. Revenue from new installation projects and ongoing maintenance contracts for commercial and industrial clients.
5. Renewable Energy Solutions: Solar and sustainable energy system design, installation, and maintenance including utility-scale projects. Revenue from EPC-style project contracts covering mechanical installation, electrical installation, equipment/foundation installation, testing, and commissioning.
6. Prefabrication & Manufacturing: In-house fabrication of ductwork, pipe spools, electrical prefabricated assemblies, and high voltage substation components. Fabrication services are delivered both as part of integrated construction projects and potentially as standalone Fabrication-to-Installation contracts. The 52,000 SF climate-conditioned shop and 13,000 SF electrical prefab shop enable controlled-environment manufacturing that improves quality, safety, and schedule.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vaughn Industries is a fully diversified, single-source construction contractor that self-performs electrical, mechanical/HVAC & refrigeration, technology/low voltage, high voltage substation, high voltage transmission & distribution, and renewable energy work for commercial, institutional, industrial, utility, and government clients. Projects are delivered through design-build, design-assist, design-bid-build, and plan/spec methods, supported by in-house preconstruction estimating, BIM/VDC coordination, and a 52,000 SF fabrication shop that produces ductwork, pipe spools, electrical assemblies, and high voltage substation components.

Product overview

Vaughn Industries LLC is a family-owned Ohio construction company offering diversified construction and skilled trade services through nine interconnected divisions. The company operates as a single-source contractor providing Electrical, Technology (low voltage/telecommunications), Mechanical/HVAC & Refrigeration, High Voltage Substation, High Voltage Transmission & Distribution, Renewable Energy, Prefabrication & Manufacturing, Preconstruction, and CAD/BIM/VDC services. The divisions work collaboratively—for example, the CAD/BIM/VDC team supports prefabrication and field installation across all trades, while the Prefabrication shop supplies custom-fabricated components to Electrical, Mechanical, and High Voltage divisions. The company also operates an Apprenticeship Training Program that develops skilled tradespeople to staff all divisions. With 800+ team members and 650+ annual projects across the Midwest, Vaughn Industries delivers projects from concept through completion using integrated design-build, design-assist, and plan/spec delivery methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAD/BIM/VDC Construction Support Services Computer-Aided Design, Building Information Modeling, and Virtual Design & Construction services enabling integrated project modeling, clash detection, prefabrication coordination, and construction planning using Revit MEP, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Inventor, and Trimble Total Station technology for construction projects.
• Electrical Contracting Services Full-service electrical contracting covering low and high voltage systems, power distribution, emergency power, fire alarm, fiber optics, telecommunications, motor controls, building automation, and infrared thermal imaging for commercial and industrial facilities.
• High Voltage Substation Services Complete substation construction, maintenance, and commissioning for voltages up to 765kV, including structural, civil, power/protection/control, and underground cable installation services for utilities and power infrastructure clients.
• High Voltage Transmission & Distribution Services Overhead and underground transmission and distribution power line construction and maintenance up to 345 KV, including live line maintenance, emergency storm response, and right-of-way preparation for utility clients.
• Mechanical/HVAC & Refrigeration Services HVAC installation, pipefitting, sheet metal fabrication, and refrigeration services for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients, including design-build and plan/spec delivery methods.
• Preconstruction Services Comprehensive preconstruction planning including estimating for all trades, design-assist, design-build, model-based estimating, cost control, value engineering, scheduling, and constructability reviews.
• Prefabrication & Manufacturing In-house fabrication and manufacturing in a 52,000 SF climate-controlled shop including ductwork manufacturing, pipe prefabrication, electrical prefabrication, high voltage substation prefabrication, and custom fabrication with fiber laser, coil line, automated press brake, and pipe processing equipment.
• Renewable Energy Solutions Design/build photovoltaic construction, solar installation (ground mount, rooftop, canopy), battery storage, bio-digesters, and operations and maintenance services for utility, commercial, agricultural, and residential projects.
• Technology/Low Voltage Contracting Advanced low voltage and telecommunications solutions including structured cabling, fiber optics, wireless networks, DAS, voice/data telecom, audio/visual integration, access control, security systems, and ERRCS/DAS, delivered by RCDD-certified professionals with BICSI training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 115,000 total labor hours on a single multi-trade project (ABC Project) demonstrating capacity for large-scale integrated project delivery
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Varco Pruden BuildingsnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Varco Pruden Buildings is a recognized brand in commercial and industrial metal building systems. Vaughn Industries was named the 2025 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame Winner, indicating a long-standing relationship as a preferred or elite builder using Varco Pruden building systems. The Hall of Fame award recognizes contractors who demonstrate excellence in constructing Varco Pruden buildings.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Comfort Systems USA:
• EMCOR Group: EMCOR is the largest publicly traded multi-trade mechanical and electrical services contractor in the U.S., with national coverage across commercial, industrial, and utility clients. Most directly comparable in terms of single-source multi-trade delivery model.

Direct peers

• MYR Group: MYR Group is a leading specialty contractor in electrical construction, including T&D, substation, and commercial/industrial work — directly overlapping with Vaughn's High Voltage Substation and T&D divisions plus Electrical Contracting services.
• IES Holdings: IES provides multi-trade electrical and mechanical services including commercial, industrial, data center, and infrastructure work — a direct comparable to Vaughn's integrated delivery model with similar mid-size project mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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