What Schaeffer Electric Co., Inc. does

Schaeffer Electric Co., Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned electrical contracting firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 1935 by Carl I. Schaeffer. The company delivers full-scope electrical construction and design/build services across commercial, industrial, healthcare, institutional, and residential customers in the St. Louis metropolitan area, with a 25+ vehicle service-truck fleet and IBEW Local One union labor. Its service portfolio spans new construction, renovation and expansion, low-voltage data and communication systems, fiber optics, security/fire alarm/life-safety systems, lighting maintenance, HVAC controls, and 24/7 preventative and emergency service.

The company generates revenue primarily through project-based electrical contracting engagements, supplemented by recurring lighting maintenance and preventative service contracts. It operates the proprietary Zeus EV sub-brand for residential and commercial EV charging stations and the affiliated Workplace Technology Solutions subsidiary for turnkey office technology, both serving as adjacent-line extensions of the core electrical business. GTM motion is direct enterprise field sales with named account managers per vertical (commercial/industrial, residential, data/communication, healthcare, lighting maintenance, HVAC). Customers include BJC HealthCare, Mercy, Washington University, ADM, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer/Meridian Medical, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and the Archdiocese of St. Louis, among other regional institutions.

Operationally, Schaeffer Electric is a privately held Missouri corporation under CEO Daniel Schaeffer, with no external investors or parent company, leadership roles in NECA and Electri International, and no disclosed revenue or headcount figures beyond the 101–250 employee range. The business is regionally concentrated in St. Louis and Missouri with no evidence of geographic expansion beyond that footprint. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the company's product surface is entirely services-based with no software, AI/ML, or digital platform components.

Name

Schaeffer Electric Co., Inc.

Legal name

Schaeffer Electric Company

Website

https://schaefferelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Schaeffer Electric is a third-generation, family-owned electrical contracting firm founded in 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri, providing full-scope commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, and low-voltage data/communication services to enterprises and homeowners in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grid Interconnection, Power Quality & Electrical Infrastructure Service (Transformers, Switchgear) (TLAKAMAM)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting
• Commercial electrical
• Residential electrical
• Low voltage systems
• EV charger installation

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Project-based electrical construction and installation services for commercial, industrial, and residential clients. Includes new construction, renovation, expansion, and service work.
2. Data & Communication Services: Low voltage systems installation including data centers, fiber optics, security systems, fire alarm, and communication infrastructure.
3. Lighting Maintenance Services: Ongoing commercial lighting maintenance programs including inspections, lamp/ballast replacement, and energy-efficient upgrades.
4. Preventative & Urgent Service: Maintenance service contracts and emergency electrical repair services delivered through fleet of 25+ service trucks.
5. EV Charger Installation: Installation of electric vehicle charging stations for residential and commercial properties, including their proprietary Zeus EV brand.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Schaeffer Electric Co., Inc. provides full-scope electrical contracting and design/build services across commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, educational, institutional, and residential customers in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Offerings include commercial and industrial electrical construction, residential service and repair, low-voltage data and communication systems, commercial lighting maintenance, HVAC controls wiring, preventative and 24/7 urgent service, and EV charging station installation under the proprietary Zeus EV brand.

Product overview

Schaeffer Electric Co., Inc. is a third-generation family-owned electrical contracting company founded in 1935, offering a unified portfolio of electrical services rather than a software platform. The core offerings include Commercial & Industrial Electrical Services (encompassing commercial, industrial, and healthcare sub-segments), Residential Electrical Services, Data & Communication (Low Voltage) Services, and Preventative & Urgent Electrical Service. The company also operates Zeus EV as a sub-brand focused on electric vehicle charging solutions (residential and commercial chargers). Supporting services include Commercial Lighting Maintenance and HVAC Controls. All services are delivered through a fleet of 25+ fully-stocked service trucks with trained electricians and communication technicians. The company is affiliated with NECA and IBEW Local One.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zeus EV: Electric vehicle charging brand offering residential and commercial EV charger installation with lifetime warranty on commercial chargers.
• Workplace Technology Solutions

Products and services

• Commercial & Industrial Electrical Services Full-scope electrical construction and design/build services for commercial, institutional, and residential construction projects, including expansion, renovation, service work, landscape lighting, and lighting maintenance for business clients.
• Residential Electrical Services Residential electrical services including service changes, upgrades, repairs, remodeling, room additions, back-up generator installation, custom building projects, and 24/7 preventative and urgent service for homeowners in the St. Louis region.
• Data & Communication (Low Voltage) Services Low voltage, data and communication services including data centers, design/build, voice/data, audio/video systems, fiber optics, controls, security, fire alarm, nurse call, life safety systems, broadband distribution, transportation and logistics, signage, and existing system upgrades.
• Preventative & Urgent Electrical Service Preventative maintenance and urgent electrical service delivered via a fleet of more than 25 fully-stocked service trucks with knowledgeable electricians and communication professionals.
• Healthcare Electrical Services Electrical contracting services for hospitals and healthcare facilities including new construction, remodels, patient care rooms, MRI and CT Scan equipment, and systems wiring to support 24/7 life-saving operations and sensitive medical equipment.
• Industrial Electrical Services Industrial electrical services for manufacturing plants, commercial printers, high-speed machining and packaging operations, including industrial control systems and technology updates.
• Commercial Lighting Maintenance Commercial lighting maintenance including expert inspections, lamp and ballast replacement, parking lot lighting repair and replacement, workspace lighting, security and life safety lighting, emergency response and repair, and recycling and disposal services.
• Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Controls HVAC power and control wiring optimization, temperature control system design and installation, and integration with lighting controls for energy efficiency.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation Complete EV charging installation services covering residential and commercial Level 2 and Level 3 chargers, including maintenance and repairs.
• Zeus EV Chargers Proprietary Schaeffer Electric EV charging brand offering residential chargers with installation and commercial chargers with a lifetime warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lighting accounts for 30% to 40% of total energy consumed by typical commercial buildings; lighting upgrades offer fastest payback of any renovation, typically less than three years

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)coreOthersSchaeffer Electric is a member and leader in NECA at both national and St. Louis chapter levels. The company actively participates in NECA initiatives and industry programs.
• Electri InternationalminorOthersLeadership participates in Electri International at national and St. Louis chapter levels, contributing to industry research and development initiatives.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local OnecoreOthersSchaeffer Electric employs electricians and communication technicians belonging to IBEW Local One union, ensuring a skilled and trained workforce for electrical and communication projects.
• St. Louis Electrical Training CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunication technicians receive training through the nationally recognized St. Louis Electrical Training Center to ensure delivery of superior skills and value on state-of-the-art installations.
• Zeus EVcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSchaeffer Electric owns and operates Zeus EV, their proprietary brand for electric vehicle charging stations. Zeus EV offers residential and commercial chargers with a lifetime warranty on commercial products.
• Workplace Technology SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company providing turnkey office technology solutions. Referenced on Schaeffer Electric website as a related service offering under the same business family.
• Ameren MissouriminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmeren Missouri offers rebates as incentives to upgrade lighting equipment. Schaeffer Electric helps customers take advantage of these utility incentives for energy-efficient lighting upgrades.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sachs Electric: St. Louis-headquartered electrical contractor (Sachs Company) with commercial, industrial, and utility clients across the Midwest. Closest geographic and segmental peer to Schaeffer.
• M.C. Dean: Electrical and electronic systems contractor with deep capabilities in low-voltage, data centers, security, and life-safety systems. Comparable to Schaeffer's data & communication vertical.
• Rosendin Electric: Large NECA electrical contractor with full-service commercial, industrial, data center, and renewable/energy practice. Directly comparable service breadth; operates at significantly larger scale.
• Guarantee Electrical Construction: St. Louis-based NECA electrical contractor with a similar full-service portfolio (commercial, industrial, healthcare, data/comm). Directly comparable on geography, customer verticals (BJC, healthcare, industrial), and service scope.
• Helix Electric: National electrical contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, healthcare, and data center construction. Strong overlap with Schaeffer's commercial/industrial and healthcare verticals.
• Faith Technologies: NECA-affiliated national electrical contractor offering design/build, prefabrication, and low-voltage systems. Comparable service mix (commercial, industrial, data/comm, EV) at larger scale.
• PayneCrest Electric: St. Louis-area NECA electrical contractor offering commercial, industrial, and healthcare electrical construction. Direct regional peer competing in the same institutional customer base.

Broad incumbents

• MYR Group: Publicly traded (NASDAQ: MYRG) specialty electrical construction services provider with commercial, industrial, and transmission/distribution exposure. Broader incumbent reference, though more utility-skewed than Schaeffer.
• EMCOR Group: Publicly traded (NYSE: EME) national leader in electrical and mechanical construction, facilities services, and energy solutions. Much larger but offers the closest publicly-traded comparable for Schaeffer's commercial/industrial and service-contract model.
• IES Holdings: Publicly traded electrical and communications contractor (NASDAQ: IESC) with commercial, industrial, data center, and residential services. Provides a public-market valuation reference for Schaeffer's service mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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