Gresco

What Gresco does

Gresco Utility Supply, Inc. is a privately held utility supply distributor headquartered in Forsyth, Georgia, serving electric utilities, utility contractors, telecom service providers, and residential backup-power customers across the southeastern United States. The company operates seven warehouses with nearly one million square feet of combined storage across Georgia, Alabama (two), Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, supported by a dedicated delivery fleet that includes crane-equipped trucks for heavy job-site deliveries.

Gresco's revenue model combines hardware distribution with value-add services. Hardware streams include electric vehicle charging equipment, Generac standby generators and GenerLink transfer switches, PowerConnector Specialties shear-bolt connectors, an extensive Tool & Safety catalog (lineman tools, climbing gear, PPE, Milwaukee M18 FUEL cordless tools), Unmanned Autonomous Solutions (SKYDIO X10, ELIOS 3, WINGTRARAY drones plus fleet management and photogrammetry software), Telecom Products & Services, and Lighting Solutions. The company also operates in-house manufacturing of mechanical jumpers and temporary protective grounding products in Forsyth, GA, compliant with ASTM F855 and F2321, and runs professional service lines for generator installation, tool service and repair, and on-site CEU-eligible training.

Go-to-market is B2B-led through dedicated account managers and field sales representatives serving enterprise utility and contractor accounts, supplemented by a direct e-commerce platform (gresco.com) for registered SMB and individual buyers. Pricing is quote-based rather than list-based, reflecting custom cable cuts, project-scoped services, and account-level commercial terms. The company reports relationships with more than 2,000 manufacturer partners — including ABB, Eaton, Generac, Hubbell, Milwaukee Tool, Prysmian, ChargePoint, AFL, and CommScope — and a 270+ employee workforce led by a long-tenured executive team, with three VP promotions executed in 2025 to formalize growth, operations, and business development functions.

Name

Gresco

Legal name

Gresco Utility Supply, Inc.

Website

https://gresco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gresco is a privately held Southeast US utility supply distributor serving electric utilities, contractors, and telecom providers with hardware (generators, EV chargers, drones, tools, safety equipment), in-house jumper manufacturing, and installation, training, and delivery services across seven warehouses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Forsyth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of utility supplies including electric vehicle charging equipment, generators, tools, safety equipment, power distribution equipment, telecom products, and unmanned autonomous solutions (drones)
2. Generator Installation Services: Home standby generator installation and service including free site surveys, comprehensive service, ongoing maintenance, and extended warranties
3. Tool Service and Repair: Tool repair services coordinating pickup and repairs through in-house service team or directly with manufacturers
4. Training and Consultation: Onsite training seminars and product demonstrations led by technical specialists and manufacturer representatives, qualifying for continuing education units (CEUs)
5. Jumpers and Grounds Manufacturing: In-house manufacturing of mechanical jumpers and temporary protective grounding (TPG) products in Forsyth, Georgia using advanced crimping technology and corrosion-resistant materials

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gresco is a regional utility supply distributor that sells electrical hardware, tools, safety equipment, generators, EV charging products, telecom fiber products, and unmanned autonomous solutions (drones) to electric utilities, utility contractors, and telecom providers across the southeastern United States. The company distributes products from over 2,000 manufacturers through 7 warehouses, manufactures mechanical jumpers and temporary protective grounding products in-house, and provides related services including generator installation, tool repair, and on-site training.

Product overview

Gresco is a utility supply distributor offering a diversified portfolio of products and services for the utility and electrical infrastructure industry. The core offering spans Electric Vehicle Charging equipment, Generators (including GenerLink transfer switches and Generac products), PowerConnector Specialties, comprehensive Tool & Safety equipment, and Unmanned Autonomous Solutions (drones and robotics). Featured products include the SKYDIO X10 enterprise drone, GENERAC 24kW residential generators, ELIOS 3 confined space inspection drones, WINGTRARAY survey drones, and Milwaukee M18 FUEL power tools. Gresco also provides Lighting Solutions, Telecom infrastructure products, and related services including training, crane services, emergency response, and generator installation. The company operates as a multi-state distributor with 7 warehouses across the southeastern United States, serving utilities and contractors with inventory solutions, job site delivery, and expert consultation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Commercial EV charging stations and foundation mounts distributed to support electric vehicle adoption across utility, commercial, and municipal deployments.
• Generators (Commercial, Residential, Portable) Standby and portable generators ranging from 18-26 kW including Generac Guardian series, smart switches, and circuit load centers for residential and commercial backup power.
• GenerLink Transfer Switches Transfer switches including the 40-amp surge meter-mounted transfer switch that connects portable generators directly to a home's electrical panel through the electric meter socket.
• PowerConnector Specialties High-performance shear bolt connectors and installation tools for safe low and medium-voltage electrical installations, including non-tension connectors; Gresco is the U.S. central warehouse for PowerConnector Specialties products.
• Tool and Safety Equipment Lineman tools, climbing gear, hand tools, power tools, grounds and jumpers, and personal protective equipment for utility workers including Milwaukee M18 FUEL cordless power tools.
• Unmanned Autonomous Solutions (Drones) Aerial drones including Skydio X10, Elios 3, and WingtraRay platforms, sensors and payloads (LiDAR, thermal, HD, multispectral, zoom), accessories, docking stations, and supporting software.
• Telecom Infrastructure Products Fiber-to-the-home solutions, fiber optic cables, conduits, and connectors from manufacturers including AFL, CommScope, and Prysmian for telecom network builds.
• Lighting Solutions Lighting procurement and management for roadways, parking lots, utility warehouses, and recreational fields with photometric evaluations and IES recommendations.
• In-House Manufactured Jumpers and Grounds Mechanical jumpers and temporary protective grounding (TPG) products manufactured in Forsyth, Georgia using advanced crimping technology and corrosion-resistant materials compliant with ASTM F855 and F2321.
• Generator Installation and Service Home standby generator installation and service including free site surveys, comprehensive service, ongoing maintenance, and extended warranties.
• Tool Service and Repair Tool repair services coordinating pickup and repairs through an in-house service team or directly with manufacturers.
• Training and Consultation Services Onsite training seminars and product demonstrations led by technical specialists and manufacturer representatives, qualifying for continuing education units (CEUs).

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower and automation technology manufacturer whose products are distributed through Gresco's utility supply network
• AFLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of fiber optic cable and accessories distributed through Gresco for telecom infrastructure projects
• ChargePointcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectric vehicle charging infrastructure provider whose products are distributed through Gresco for EV charging solutions
• CommScopecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunications infrastructure manufacturer whose products support telecom network builds through Gresco distribution
• EatoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower management company whose electrical equipment is distributed through Gresco's utility supply channels
• GeneraccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading manufacturer of standby generators (18-26 KW Guardian series) sold and installed through Gresco
• GreenleecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional tools manufacturer for electrical and utility applications distributed through Gresco
• Milwaukee ToolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional power tools and hand tools manufacturer (M18 FUEL system, lineman tools) distributed through Gresco
• PrysmiancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCable and wire manufacturer whose products support power distribution and telecom projects through Gresco
• HubbellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectrical and utility equipment manufacturer distributed through Gresco's Southeast network
• Cooper Lighting SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLighting solutions manufacturer for utility and commercial applications distributed through Gresco
• HastingscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLineman tools and safety equipment manufacturer whose products include cable cutters, hot sticks, and climbing gear sold through Gresco
• HapcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPole and utility hardware manufacturer distributed through Gresco
• PowerConnector SpecialtiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShear bolt connectors for power connections; Gresco is the U.S. central warehouse for PowerConnector Specialties products
• PLP (Preformed Line Products)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverhead utility hardware and conductors distributed through Gresco
• ERMCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransformer manufacturer distributed through Gresco for power distribution applications
• Federal PacificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower distribution equipment manufacturer distributed through Gresco
• Old Castle InfrastructurecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInfrastructure products manufacturer for utility applications distributed through Gresco
• Stella JonescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUtility pole and wood products manufacturer distributed through Gresco
• Buckingham ManufacturingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLineman climbing and safety equipment manufacturer distributed through Gresco
• MacLean Power SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUtility hardware manufacturer distributed through Gresco
• Power Delivery ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower delivery equipment manufacturer distributed through Gresco
• Priority Wire and CablecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWire and cable manufacturer distributed through Gresco
• GeoTekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeotextile and utility products manufacturer distributed through Gresco
• CHM IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUtility hardware manufacturer distributed through Gresco
• CME Wire and CablecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWire and cable products distributed through Gresco
• Alan WirecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWire manufacturer distributed through Gresco
• AlumaFormcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFiberglass utility poles and hardware manufacturer distributed through Gresco

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Graybar: Graybar is one of North America's largest electrical, communications, and data networking distributors, serving utility, contractor, and industrial customers. It is comparable to Gresco as a broad-line electrical and utility supply distributor with a similar product portfolio (wire, cable, lighting, tools) and a much larger national footprint.
• WESCO International: WESCO is a global Fortune 500 distributor of electrical, communications, and utility products with three main business units including a utility-focused segment. It is highly comparable to Gresco as a utility-and-contractor-focused distributor carrying overlapping lines like transformers, transmission/distribution hardware, and communications products.
• Sumner Group (Stuart C. Irby / Conexon partnership peers): Rexel is a global electrical and power distribution distributor with extensive US presence serving utility, contractor, and industrial markets. It is comparable to Gresco as a broad-line electrical distributor with overlapping product categories and a similar value proposition to electrical contractors.

Direct peers

• Border States Electric: Border States Electric is a 100% employee-owned electrical distributor serving utility, contractor, and industrial customers across the central and western US. It is a direct peer to Gresco as a regional utility-focused distributor with similar product mix (T&D products, wire/cable, tools) and a comparable value proposition around emergency response and jobsite delivery.
• Irby Utilities: Irby is a utility-focused electrical distributor serving investor-owned, public power, and cooperative utilities across the US. It is a direct peer to Gresco as a specialty utility distributor with deep relationships with electric utilities, similar T&D product offering, and a regional branch-and-warehouse service model.
• Mayer Electric Supply: Mayer Electric Supply is a large, family-owned electrical distributor serving contractors, utilities, and industrial customers across the Southeast and South Central US. It is comparable to Gresco as a regional electrical and utility distributor with overlapping geographies (including multiple Southeast locations) and product lines.
• Dakota Supply Group: Dakota Supply Group is a regional electrical, utility, and communications distributor serving the Upper Midwest and Mountain West. It is a direct peer to Gresco as a regional utility-and-telecom-focused distributor with a similar product portfolio (wire, cable, T&D hardware, fiber) and a branch network serving utilities and contractors.
• Crawford Electric Supply: Crawford Electric Supply is a regional electrical distributor serving contractors, utilities, and industrial customers across Texas, Oklahoma, and the southern US. It is a direct peer to Gresco as a regional electrical and utility distributor with similar product offerings and an emphasis on jobsite delivery and contractor relationships.
• Werner Electric Supply: Werner Electric Supply is a regional electrical distributor serving Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest with products for electrical contractors, utilities, and industrial customers. It is a direct peer to Gresco as a regional electrical distributor with a similar mix of contractor/utility customers and a comparable service-led model.

Regional players

• Concordance Healthcare Solutions: Note: Concordance is medical-focused; better alternative: Tanner Bolt & Nut / independent regional fastener and tool distributors serving utility co-ops. Omit — replaced with more accurate peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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