Group CBS

What Group CBS does

Group CBS, Inc. is a privately held electrical apparatus holding company headquartered in Denton, Texas, that operates a portfolio of ~14 wholly-owned subsidiary brands offering sales, service, and engineering for low-, medium-, and high-voltage power distribution equipment. Operating under the "Power of One" positioning, the group consolidates new/surplus/reconditioned equipment sales, replacement parts and assemblies, shop repair and remanufacturing, life-extension services, NETA-certified field testing, power engineering studies, and 24/7/365 emergency response under a single corporate umbrella. Subsidiaries include Circuit Breaker Sales, CBS ArcSafe, Vacuum Interrupters, CBS Field Services, CBS Nuclear Services, Premier Power Maintenance, AEAMC, Switchgear Power Solutions, Sertec Protective Relay Services, Circuit Breaker Analyzer, Arkansas Electrical Outlet, Circuit Breaker Sales NE, Circuit Breaker Sales & Repair, Circuit Breaker Sales – Los Angeles, and Group CBS Europe.

The technical portfolio combines physical electrical apparatus with proprietary safety and diagnostics products. CBS ArcSafe offers remote racking systems and remote switch actuators that allow technicians to operate circuit breakers and switchgear from up to 300 feet outside the arc-flash boundary. Vacuum Interrupters produces replacement vacuum interrupters and pole assemblies plus the patented MAC-TS4 predictive test set based on the Penning Discharge Principal. Circuit Breaker Analyzer applies vibration-based condition monitoring with internet data transfer. The group claims the largest inventory of new, surplus, and reconditioned low- and medium-voltage power equipment and replacement parts in North America, including millions of SKUs covering obsolete and hard-to-find components; indoor dry-type and cast-coil transformers up to 4000 kVA are stocked.

Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales (new, surplus, reconditioned, and remanufactured equipment; replacement parts and assemblies; remote racking/switching safety products; equipment rental) and professional services (shop repair/remanufacturing/life extension, NETA-certified field testing and commissioning, acceptance testing, arc flash hazard analysis, short-circuit and coordination studies, design-build, and protective relay services). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customers are industrial facilities, electric utilities (including Class 1E nuclear-rated work under 10CFR50 Appendix B), hyperscale/colocation data centers, electrical distribution contractors, and repair market operators. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed by affiliate company representatives across 45+ service shop locations in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, supported by a network of 500+ NETA-certified technicians. Group CBS holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications, NETA accreditations, and memberships in NEMA, NFPA, and PEARL.

Name

Group CBS

Legal name

Group CBS, Inc.

Website

https://groupcbs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Group CBS is a privately held electrical apparatus holding company operating 14+ subsidiary brands that sell, service, and engineer low-, medium-, and high-voltage power distribution equipment, plus NETA-certified field testing, for industrial, utility, nuclear, data center, and electrical distribution customers across 45+ U.S., U.K., and Canada service locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Power Equipment Services

NAICS

Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42361), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Electrical equipment sales
• Switchgear services
• Circuit breaker maintenance
• Power engineering services
• Arc flash safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Addison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Equipment Sales: Sales of new, surplus, reconditioned, and remanufactured electrical power equipment including circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, motor controls, and protective relays. Equipment rental also available.
2. Replacement Parts and Components: Sales of millions of renewal and replacement parts and assemblies for electrical equipment. Includes vacuum interrupter replacements.
3. Field Services and Testing: On-site electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning, and emergency field services performed by NETA-certified technicians.
4. Shop Repair and Remanufacturing: Quality repair, rebuild, retrofit, retrofill, and life extension services performed in modern shop facilities.
5. Power Engineering Services: Engineering services including short-circuit and coordination studies, arc flash hazard analysis, and design-build services.
6. Remote Safety Equipment: Sales of remote racking systems, remote switch actuators, and arc flash safety equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Group CBS is a holding company whose subsidiaries sell new, surplus, reconditioned, and remanufactured low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical power equipment (circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, motor controls, vacuum interrupters, protective relays) and provide shop and field services including repair, remanufacturing, life extension, NETA-certified testing, commissioning, arc flash hazard analysis, custom manufacturing of obsolete parts, remote racking/switching safety equipment, and 24/7 emergency response. Customers are industrial facilities, utilities (including nuclear-rated Class 1E), data centers, and electrical distribution organizations across North America and the United Kingdom.

Product overview

Group CBS is a diversified electrical apparatus company structured as a parent holding company with multiple subsidiary brands providing complete electric power system lifecycle solutions. The portfolio includes equipment sales (circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, motor controls, vacuum interrupters), shop services (repair, remanufacturing, life extension), and field services (NETA-certified testing, commissioning, emergency response). Key brands include Circuit Breaker Sales (core equipment sales and service), CBS ArcSafe (remote racking and switching safety solutions), Vacuum Interrupters (replacement VIs and testing equipment), CBS Field Services and Premier Power Maintenance (field testing and commissioning), CBS Nuclear Services (nuclear-grade equipment service), and specialized regional affiliates like AEAMC (motor controls), Sertec (protective relays), and Switchgear Power Solutions. The Power of One approach provides customers single-source access to the entire portfolio across low-, medium-, and high-voltage markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power of One: The Power of One is Group CBS's service approach that provides complete electric power system lifecycle solutions for the power distribution industry, offering everything from engineering design and commissioning through long-term maintenance as a single source.

Products and services

• Remote Racking Systems Automated remote racking products for circuit breakers that allow installation and removal from outside the arc-flash boundary (up to 300 feet), enhancing personnel safety across multiple OEM switchgear platforms.
• Remote Switch Actuators and Remote Switching Kits Remote switch actuators and wireless remote switching kits for pushbuttons, breaker control switches, and SF6-insulated switchgear (e.g., Ormazabal CGM.3 and G&W Rotary Puffer) that enable technicians to perform switching tasks from a safe distance outside the arc-flash boundary.
• MAC-TS4 Vacuum Interrupter Test Set Test system that determines the condition of vacuum interrupters in circuit breakers and contactors and predicts their usable life, using patented Penning Discharge Principal (Magnetron Atmospheric Condition) technology.
• CBT-1201 Circuit Breaker Timer Test Set Test system used for timing and performance testing of circuit breakers.
• Life Extension, Retrofit and Retrofill Services Services that maximize longevity and reliability of existing electrical infrastructure through comprehensive repair, remanufacture, retrofit, retrofill, or reconditioning of switchgear, motor controls, and circuit breakers, including modern bolted pressure switch retrofits.
• NETA-Certified Field Services On-site electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning, and emergency field services performed by more than 500 NETA-certified technicians for industrial, utility, nuclear, and data center customers nationwide.
• Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and Power Engineering Services Engineering studies and analyses covering arc flash hazards, short-circuit and coordination studies, and design-build services to ensure power system safety and reliability.
• Custom Engineered and Remanufactured Electrical Parts Custom manufacturing and remanufacturing of obsolete parts and components, including reverse-engineered hard-to-find parts and modification of existing panelboards or switchboards, supported by modern shop facilities and skilled engineers.
• Replacement Vacuum Interrupters for Circuit Breakers and Contactors Direct fit-and-function replacement vacuum interrupters and pole assemblies for medium-voltage vacuum circuit breakers and contactors, including obsolete OEM-specific part numbers such as Westinghouse WL-23338 and General Electric PV-74A.
• Power Equipment Sales (Circuit Breakers, Switchgear, Transformers, Motor Controls, Protective Relays) Sale of new, surplus, reconditioned, and remanufactured low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical power distribution equipment, including low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, indoor dry type and cast coil power transformers up to 4000 kVA, motor controls, vacuum interrupters, and protective relays; equipment rental also available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 300 feet remote operation distance for arc flash protection
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hubbell: Electrical products manufacturer (including protective relays, switchgear, and utility products) that competes with Group CBS's equipment and Sertec Protective Relay Services offerings, particularly in T&D and industrial segments.
• Eaton: Global power management major with significant switchgear, motor controls, and electrical services exposure. Group CBS competes most directly through aftermarket services, life extension, and reverse-engineered parts against Eaton's installed base.
• Powell Industries: Public manufacturer of custom-engineered switchgear, motor controls, and power distribution assemblies serving utilities, oil & gas, and industrial markets. Competes with Group CBS on medium-voltage switchgear and custom manufacturing.
• ABB: Global electrification, motion, and process automation major. Historical owner of Grand Eagle/Waukesha nuclear breaker assets acquired by Group CBS in 2007; continues to compete in switchgear and field services worldwide.
• Rexel: Global electrical distribution company with a large U.S. footprint (including Rexel USA) selling electrical products, lighting, and industrial automation to contractors, industrial, and utility end markets. Overlaps with Group CBS's equipment distribution and value-added services.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with Square D/Schneider switchgear, motor controls, and services portfolios. Competes with Group CBS on equipment supply and increasingly on remote switching and condition monitoring offerings.
• WESCO International: Large public electrical, communications, and utility distribution platform serving the same industrial and utility customer base. Competes with Circuit Breaker Sales and the wider Group CBS distribution business across low- and medium-voltage equipment.

Regional players

• Border States Electric: Large U.S. employee-owned electrical distribution company serving construction, industrial, and utility customers. Comparable in product breadth and customer mix to Circuit Breaker Sales and Group CBS distribution subsidiaries across the Midwest and Western U.S.

Direct peers

• Shermco Industries: NETA-accredited provider of electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning, and engineering services for industrial, utility, and commercial customers. Directly overlaps with CBS Field Services and Premier Power Maintenance on field services revenue.
• RESA Power Solutions: Direct competitor providing life-extension, testing, and engineering services for switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers across North America. Operates a very similar affiliate-based model and directly competes for the same utility, industrial, and data center customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries15 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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