Van Ert Electric Company

What Van Ert Electric Company does

Van Ert Electric Company is a private, family-owned electrical contracting firm founded in 1964 in Rudolph, Wisconsin and now headquartered in Kronenwetter, WI. The company provides full-service electrical solutions for new construction, expansions, retrofits, and ongoing maintenance across nine verticals: commercial and institutional, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, food and beverage, pulp and paper, power generation, water and wastewater, renewable energy, and mission critical facilities. Its primary go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting general contractors, facility managers, and engineering teams in the Upper Midwest (Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula), supported by eight division offices that enable scalable workforce deployment for large projects.

Van Ert's service portfolio spans electrical construction (power distribution, lighting, switchgear, generators, site utilities), industrial automation and engineering (PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, VFD integration, motion control, functional safety), low voltage systems (fire alarm, video surveillance, access control, structured cabling, fiber), HVAC controls and building automation across multiple vendor platforms (Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Trane, Carrier, Schneider), instrumentation and control, BIM/VDC modeling (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD), and off-site prefabrication. Supporting specialty engineering services include NFPA 70E arc flash evaluations, short circuit coordination studies, and certified thermal imaging inspections. The company is vendor-agnostic across automation, BAS, security, and cabling platforms, enabling single-source project delivery.

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts (lump-sum, cost-plus, and time-and-materials) for construction work, professional services fees for automation engineering and specialty studies, and ongoing service and maintenance engagements. The firm employs 51-100 people, is an IBEW labor partner, and holds MSHA certification alongside OSHA-recognized safety credentials including a 2012 milestone of 1,000,000 hours worked without a recordable incident. EC&M Magazine has named Van Ert a Top 50 Electrical Contractor four times (2006, 2008, 2012, 2022). In February 2026 the company opened a new corporate headquarters in Kronenwetter and a larger Fond du Lac facility to support demand growth.

Name

Van Ert Electric Company

Legal name

Van Ert Electric Co., Inc.

Website

https://vanert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Van Ert Electric Company is a private, family-owned electrical contractor founded in 1964 that delivers electrical construction, industrial automation, low voltage, HVAC controls, BIM/VDC, and prefabrication services to commercial, industrial, healthcare, food and beverage, pulp and paper, power, water, renewable, and mission critical clients across Wisconsin and Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wausau

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction Services: Project-based electrical construction services for commercial, industrial, and municipal facilities including power distribution, lighting systems, site utilities, generators, switchgear, and specialized electrical installations. Revenue generated through lump-sum contracts, cost-plus arrangements, and time-and-materials service work.
2. Industrial Automation & Engineering Services: Design, programming, integration, and commissioning of control systems, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, and process automation for manufacturing and production facilities.
3. Service & Maintenance: Responsive troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance for commercial and industrial customers on an ongoing basis.
4. Specialty Engineering Services: Arc flash evaluations, short circuit coordination studies, thermal imaging inspections, and other engineering analysis services provided as discrete projects or ongoing consulting engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Van Ert Electric Company is a full-service electrical contractor delivering electrical construction, industrial automation, low voltage systems, BIM/VDC modeling, prefabrication, and engineering services (arc flash, short circuit coordination, thermal imaging, HVAC controls) for commercial, industrial, healthcare, food & beverage, pulp & paper, power generation, and municipal customers across the Upper Midwest. The company sells project-based electrical contracting work rather than off-the-shelf products, with revenues generated through lump-sum, cost-plus, and time-and-materials contracts.

Product overview

Van Ert Electric Company is a full-service electrical contractor (not a software product company) providing a comprehensive portfolio of electrical construction and engineering services since 1964. The company's core offerings are organized into ten integrated service areas: Electrical Construction (power distribution, switchgear, lighting, generators) as the foundational service, supplemented by Low Voltage Systems (fire alarm, security, structured cabling), Industrial Automation & Engineering Services (PLC/HMI/SCADA systems), HVAC Controls (BAS/BMS installation across multiple platforms), Instrumentation & Control (process instrumentation and calibration), BIM/VDC Services (3D modeling for constructability), and Prefabrication (off-site assembly fabrication). Supporting specialized services include Arc Flash Evaluation and Short Circuit Coordination studies for electrical safety compliance. These services work together as an integrated delivery model where BIM/VDC and Prefabrication support the construction services, while automation, instrumentation, and safety studies provide specialized engineering depth across commercial, industrial, healthcare, food & beverage, pulp & paper, power generation, and municipal markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Construction Complete electrical contracting for commercial, industrial, and municipal projects covering power distribution, lighting systems, site utilities, generators, switchgear, and specialized electrical needs from groundbreaking through energization.
• Low Voltage Systems Integrated life safety, security, and communications solutions including fire alarm systems, video surveillance, access control, structured cabling, fiber optic cabling, and paging systems with code-compliant installation.
• Industrial Automation & Engineering Services Automation and control solutions for manufacturing including HMI development, SCADA systems, PLC programming (Allen Bradley/Rockwell), VFD integration, motion control, batch processing, CIP systems, and functional safety systems to improve efficiency and uptime.
• Arc Flash Evaluation NFPA 70E compliant arc flash studies providing incident energy analysis, equipment labeling, approach boundaries, PPE requirements, and actionable recommendations to reduce hazard risk and ensure facility safety compliance.
• Short Circuit Coordination Short circuit and protective device coordination studies analyzing available fault current, verifying equipment ratings, evaluating protective device coordination, and providing documented study reports for safe system operation.
• Thermal Imaging Infrared thermal imaging inspections by certified thermographers to identify developing electrical issues including loose connections, overloaded circuits, failing breakers, and motor issues before they cause unplanned downtime.
• HVAC Controls Vendor-agnostic HVAC controls and building automation (BAS/BMS) installation services across platforms including Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Trane, Carrier, Schneider Electric, Distech Controls, Automated Logic, Alerton, Phoenix Controls, and Allen Bradley/Rockwell.
• Instrumentation & Control Process measurement and control including instrument application design, installation, calibration, testing, commissioning, and integration of transmitters, control valves, analyzers, and DCS field devices for industrial facilities.
• BIM / VDC Services Virtual Design and Construction services using BIM-based 3D modeling (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Bluebeam) to improve constructability, reduce rework, support prefabrication planning, and streamline electrical installation on complex projects.
• Prefabrication Off-site fabrication of electrical assemblies, conduit raceways, cable tray systems, equipment enclosures, and custom project-specific assemblies in a controlled shop environment to improve quality, safety, and schedule performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000,000 Hours Worked Without Recordable Incident (Fox River Cleanup Group 2012)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration42 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)coreOthersIndustry trade association membership providing networking, advocacy, and industry standards alignment. Van Ert participates in NECA Wisconsin Chapter and received 2025 Recognition of Safety Achievement for District 4.
• International Society of Automation (ISA)minorOthersIndustry association membership for automation professionals.
• Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)coreOthersIndustry trade association. Van Ert has won MCAA Safety Statistics & Awards Program multiple times (2014, 2025) demonstrating active engagement and recognition for safety excellence.
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)minorOthersProfessional technical association membership for electrical engineering professionals.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partner for industrial automation and controls. Van Ert specializes in Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLC programming, HMI development, and Factory Talk SE/ME Programming. Core technology partner for automation projects.
• Johnson ControlsstrategicTechnology or IntegrationProject partnership on HVAC controls and building automation. Successfully collaborated on Woodman's Sports Center project integrating 21 air handler units across 51 zones in a 140,000 sq ft facility.
• National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)minorOthersProfessional engineering association membership.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)coreOthersIndustry trade association membership since 2004 with continuous specialty contractor membership recognition. Multiple Build Wisconsin awards received through AGC.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)coreOthersLabor union partnership for licensed electricians and workforce development.
• Wisconsin Cheese Makers AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership supporting food and beverage sector clients.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationHVAC controls platform partner. Van Ert has experience installing Siemens building automation and HVAC control systems across various facility types.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHVAC controls platform partner. Van Ert has experience installing Honeywell building automation and HVAC control systems.
• TranecoreTechnology or IntegrationHVAC controls platform partner with experience in commercial and industrial building automation.
• CarriercoreTechnology or IntegrationHVAC controls platform partner with commercial and industrial building automation experience.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationHVAC controls and building automation platform partner.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity and video surveillance technology partner for access control and monitoring systems.
• HanwhacoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity and video surveillance technology partner.
• AvigiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity and video surveillance technology partner for integrated security solutions.
• PelcocoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity and video surveillance technology partner.
• Fire LitecoreTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm platform partner for addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• Silent KnightcoreTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm platform partner for fire alarm system installations.
• Kidde Fire SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm and fire suppression technology partner.
• CommscopecoreTechnology or IntegrationStructured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure partner.
• PanduitcoreTechnology or IntegrationStructured cabling and network infrastructure technology partner.
• CorningcoreTechnology or IntegrationFiber optic cabling and infrastructure technology partner.
• BeldencoreTechnology or IntegrationStructured cabling and network cable technology partner.
• LevitoncoreTechnology or IntegrationStructured cabling and electrical infrastructure technology partner.
• HubbellcoreTechnology or IntegrationStructured cabling and electrical products technology partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pieper Electric: Pieper Electric is a Wisconsin-based full-service electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and residential customers across the Upper Midwest. Directly comparable to Van Ert in regional footprint, vertical mix, and self-perform construction model.
• Continental Electrical Construction: Continental Electrical Construction is a Chicago-area commercial and industrial electrical contractor offering design-build, BIM, and low-voltage services. Comparable to Van Ert in service breadth and integration of construction with technology systems.
• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is a Wisconsin-headquartered, family-owned national electrical contractor offering electrical construction, engineering, and prefabrication across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and mission-critical markets. It is the closest comparable to Van Ert in culture, geography, and service mix, but operates at materially greater scale.
• Guarantee Electrical Construction: Guarantee Electrical Construction is a Midwest-focused electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, and power generation markets with design-build and BIM/VDC capabilities. Directly comparable to Van Ert in service portfolio and vertical mix.
• Capital Electric Construction: Capital Electric Construction is a Midwest electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers with design-build delivery and BIM capabilities. Comparable to Van Ert in scope and operating model, though headquartered in the Kansas City region.

Others

• Miron Construction: Miron Construction is a Wisconsin-based general contractor frequently partnering with regional electrical contractors like Van Ert on commercial, industrial, and healthcare builds. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but a consistent counterparty in the Wisconsin construction ecosystem.
• Faithful+Gould: Faithful+Gould is a global project and cost management consultancy serving the construction industry, including electrical and industrial clients. Comparable to Van Ert only as an adjacent ecosystem participant working with similar general contractors and owners.

Regional players

• Hunt Electric: Hunt Electric is a Minnesota-based electrical contractor providing commercial, industrial, and infrastructure services across the Upper Midwest. Comparable to Van Ert in regional scope and integrated electrical/automation capabilities, though operating primarily from the Twin Cities metro.

Broad incumbents

• IES Holdings: IES Holdings is a publicly traded national provider of electrical and network infrastructure solutions across commercial, industrial, residential, and data-center markets. Comparable to Van Ert in electrical construction and automation services, but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Rosendin Electric: Rosendin Electric is one of the largest employee-owned electrical contractors in the US, serving commercial, industrial, mission-critical, and renewable markets with strong BIM/VDC and prefab capabilities. Comparable to Van Ert in integrated delivery model, but at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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