What Oberlander Electric does

Oberlander Electric Co., Inc. is a privately held, family-owned full-service electrical contracting company headquartered in Mossville, Illinois (Peoria area). Founded in 1940 and under Gardner family ownership since 1982, the company provides electrical installation, repair, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency services across residential, commercial, and industrial segments in Central Illinois. With approximately 225 employees and self-reported annual sales near $50 million, Oberlander describes itself as the largest and best-equipped electrical contractor in the region, approaching 40% local market share.

The company's core offering is general electrical contracting — wiring, lighting, power distribution, and systems integration for new construction, renovation, and emergency service — supplemented by certified specialty lines: solar panel design and installation, data communications and network infrastructure (structured cabling, fiber optics, distributed antenna systems), emergency power systems (generators, UPS, transfer switching), and pool/residential specialty wiring. Underlying technical capability rests on a credentialed workforce holding RCDD, BPI, 6 Sigma Black Belt, IBEW/NJATC apprenticeship, and OSHA certifications, plus equipment inventory that includes OTDR units, fiber fusion splicers, and network certifiers.

The business model is sales-led, project-based, and quote-driven, with three primary revenue streams: one-time project installations (ranging from residential service calls to multi-million-dollar industrial builds), ongoing service and 24/7 emergency response, and solar/renewable installation work. Customers are acquired through direct phone contact and website quote requests, with no third-party distribution, no published pricing, and no product-led motion. The customer base spans healthcare (OSF system), higher education (Bradley, Illinois State, University of Illinois), manufacturing (Caterpillar), energy (ethanol plants), government/municipal (correctional facilities, water treatment, interstate lighting), hospitality, and senior living — anchored by deep repeat relationships in a fixed Central Illinois geography.

Name

Oberlander Electric

Legal name

Oberlander Electric Co., Inc.

Website

https://oberlanderelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Oberlander Electric is a family-owned, full-service electrical contractor founded in 1940 in Peoria, Illinois. It provides installation, maintenance, solar, data communications, and 24/7 emergency electrical services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Central Illinois, with ~225 employees and ~$50M in annual sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Circuit Additions & Dedicated Lines (Appliance/EV/Hot Tub) (HSAOADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substation Systems & Integration (EPC, Engineering, Protection, Commissioning) (IMAGAAAC), Grid Interconnection, Power Quality & Electrical Infrastructure Service (Transformers, Switchgear) (TLAKAMAM), Distribution System Hardening & Resilience Upgrades (EUAEACAK)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Commercial electrical installation
• Industrial electrical services
• Solar power installation
• Data communications cabling

Headquarters

HQ city

Peoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Projects: One-time project-based revenue from electrical installation work on residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Revenue varies by project scope and scale, ranging from residential service calls to multi-million dollar industrial installations.
2. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service work including 24-hour emergency service, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting for electrical systems. Emergency service available 24/7.
3. Solar Installation: Design and installation services for solar panel systems for homes and businesses, providing efficient energy solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Oberlander Electric is a full-service electrical contractor that designs, installs, and maintains electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Central Illinois. Its offering spans general wiring, lighting upgrades, solar power system design and installation, structured cabling and fiber optic data communications, generator and emergency power system installation (UPS, transfer switching), and 24/7 emergency repair services. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based installation contracts and ongoing service and maintenance work.

Product overview

Oberlander Electric is a full-service electrical contractor offering a unified portfolio of electrical services across residential, commercial, and industrial segments. The core offering consists of Residential Electrical Services and Commercial Electrical Services (including Industrial Electrical Services), which provide general electrical installation, repair, and maintenance. These are complemented by specialized add-on modules including Solar Installation/Solar Power Systems (certified dealer, designer, and installer), Data Communications (structured cabling, fiber optics, DAS, wireless systems), Generator Installation, Emergency Power Systems (generators, UPS, transfer switching), 24/7 Emergency Service, Lighting Upgrade Services, and Pool Installation Wiring. The company operates from Mossville, IL serving Central Illinois including Peoria, Bloomington, and Galesburg, with approximately 225 employees and annual revenues approaching $50 million.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Electrical Services Comprehensive electrical services for homeowners and residential properties in Central Illinois, including repairs, lighting upgrades, pool installation wiring, residential data communication, and 24/7 emergency service. Delivered by Oberlander Electric technicians dispatched from the Mossville, IL headquarters.
• Commercial Electrical Services Full-service electrical contracting for commercial facilities including offices, retail, hospitality, and institutional buildings, covering design, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Includes commercial lighting upgrades and supporting infrastructure work.
• Industrial Electrical Services
• Solar Power System Installation
• Data Communications and Network Infrastructure
• Generator Installation Services
• Emergency Power Systems
• 24/7 Emergency Service
• Lighting Upgrade Services
• Pool Installation Wiring

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue grew from $5 million in the 1990s to $50 million per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers38 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Major Cabling Manufacturers (unnamed)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered with many major cabling manufacturers to provide highest level of copper and fiber optic certified solutions. Enables provision of certified network infrastructure installations with manufacturer-backed warranties and certifications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Gaylor Electric: Indianapolis-based full-service electrical contractor with comparable size and service mix (commercial, industrial, data, solar). Regional peer with similar mid-market positioning.
• Guarantee Electrical: St. Louis-based electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across the Midwest. Comparable regional scale and project portfolio mix.

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: Large publicly traded provider of electrical and mechanical construction, energy, and facilities services. Broader portfolio than Oberlander but directly competes on large commercial/industrial projects.
• Quanta Services: Largest publicly traded infrastructure utility-services firm with electrical contracting capabilities. Overlaps with Oberlander's industrial powerhouse, highway lighting, and utility-adjacent work.

Direct peers

• MYR Group: Publicly traded specialty contractor serving electrical construction in commercial/industrial markets plus T&D. Direct overlap in commercial/industrial electrical scope with public-market valuation reference.
• Helix Electric: National electrical contracting firm offering design-build electrical services across commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Directly comparable service mix and project-based revenue model.
• Faith Technologies: National electrical and specialty systems contractor with strong solar, data communications, and pre-fabrication capabilities. Comparable in service breadth, especially in solar and low-voltage specialties.
• IES Holdings: Publicly traded provider of electrical and mechanical solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Direct comparable in electrical contracting with public-market financials to benchmark against.
• Rosendin Electric: Employee-owned electrical contractor with strong data center, renewable energy, and commercial/industrial portfolios. Comparable scale, ownership model (private/employee-owned), and specialty capabilities.
• Power Design: Large national electrical contractor focused on multi-family, commercial, and data center builds. Comparable in project-based installation services and growing data/connectivity practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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