What Codale Electric Supply, Inc. does

Codale Electric Supply, Inc. is a privately held B2B electrical distribution company founded in 1975 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sonepar USA Holdings, Inc. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of electrical products — wiring devices, conduit, cable, lighting, control and automation systems, power distribution equipment, safety products, tools, enclosures, and increasingly solar and EV charging solutions — across 18+ branch locations in Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, and Idaho. Its customer base spans electrical contractors, industrial plants, commercial builders, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, municipalities, and residential customers, with strategic distribution rights for Rockwell Automation (industrial automation) and Cooper Lighting Solutions (LED lighting and controls). Codale operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining branch walk-in/will-call service, phone ordering (800-300-6634), an e-commerce platform (codale.com) with 20+ product categories, eProcurement integration, Digital Job Center project tracking, and Smart Lockers for contactless pickup.

Codale's business model is hardware-led distribution with ancillary value-added services. Revenue is generated primarily through product reselling to B2B customers under account-based, login-gated pricing — pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes flow through sales/account managers. Value-added services include design support, lighting and energy audits, Steinhauer Modification Center customizations, wire cutting and management, Pro Logistic Services, and lighting training, which deepen contractor relationships and support margin uplift beyond pure distribution economics. The company sells under a sales-led, enterprise field sales motion with account-based relationships and technical support as core differentiation.

Codale has recently made two notable infrastructure and partnership investments that materially reshape its operating model. In February 2026, Codale (under Sonepar) launched a 160,000 sq ft automated central distribution center in Las Vegas integrating AutoStore goods-to-person robotics with Kardex FulfillX warehouse execution software, compressing nearly 10,000 SKUs into a 5,500 sq ft footprint with an 80% floor space reduction, 12% standard order processing improvement, and 20% same-day will-call order processing improvement. In November 2025, Codale expanded its Wallbox partnership to distribute Supernova DC fast chargers and Pulsar AC chargers across the Mountain West, positioning the company in the EV charging infrastructure value chain. Three prior distribution centers were consolidated into the single automated Las Vegas facility by mid-2026.

Name

Codale Electric Supply, Inc.

Legal name

Codale Electric Supply, Inc.

Website

https://codale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Codale Electric Supply is a B2B electrical distributor serving electrical contractors, industrial, commercial, and residential customers across Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, and Idaho. As a subsidiary of Sonepar USA, it operates 18+ branches, an automated Las Vegas distribution center, and distributes Rockwell, Cooper Lighting, and Wallbox EV charging products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home Distribution (CRAOAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF), Conductor, Cable & Hardware Stringing / Replacement (EUAEACAF)

Keywords

• Electrical distribution
• Industrial automation products
• Lighting controls supply
• EV charging distribution
• Power distribution equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Products Distribution: Codale distributes a comprehensive range of electrical products including wiring devices, conduit, cable, lighting, control systems, power distribution equipment, safety products, tools, and automation components. Revenue is generated through product sales to electrical contractors, industrial facilities, and commercial builders. The company offers professional services including project management, lighting audits, design support, and logistics services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Codale Electric Supply distributes a broad range of electrical products (wiring devices, conduit, cable, lighting, control systems, power distribution, safety, tools, and automation components) to electrical contractors, industrial facilities, commercial builders, and institutional customers through a regional branch network across Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, and Idaho supplemented by an e-commerce platform. The company also delivers value-added services including lighting audits/design support, eProcurement integration, the Digital Job Center project portal, custom modification, wire cutting, EV charging infrastructure deployment, logistics, and training.

Product overview

Codale Electric Supply is a B2B electrical distribution company operating as a subsidiary of Sonepar. The company offers an e-commerce platform for electrical supplies spanning over 20 product categories including Control & Automation (PLCs, HMIs, drives, motor controls, sensors), Lighting & Lighting Controls, Power Distribution, Wire/Cords/Cables, Safety Products, Tools & Instruments, Enclosures, Electric Vehicle Charging, Solar Products, and more. The portfolio includes distributed brands such as Rockwell Automation (industrial automation products) and Cooper Lighting Solutions (LED lighting and controls), plus proprietary services including eProcurement integration, Digital Job Center project management, Design Support, Smart Lockers, Steinhauer Modification Center, Wire Cutting, and EV Charging Solutions (via Wallbox partnership). The company also operates an advanced AutoStore-powered automated distribution center in Las Vegas for enhanced logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Codale Electric Supply E-Commerce Platform (codale.com) B2B online electrical distribution platform where customers can browse, view account-based pricing, place orders, and manage accounts across categories including control and automation, lighting, power distribution, wire/cords/cables, safety products, tools, enclosures, EV charging, and solar products.
• Digital Job Center Online project management portal that lets commercial and residential customers track and manage electrical projects, including project status monitoring and coordinated delivery of materials to jobsites.
• eProcurement Integration Procurement integration service enabling commercial and industrial customers to streamline ordering through their enterprise ERP and eProcurement platforms directly with Codale.
• EV Charging Infrastructure Solutions (Wallbox) End-to-end EV charging infrastructure deployment offering covering Wallbox Supernova DC fast chargers and Pulsar AC chargers, with technical support, logistics, and access to charging solutions for contractors, developers, and fleet operators across the Mountain West.
• Design Support (Lighting Design and Layout Assistance) Lighting design and layout assistance provided by Codale lighting specialists to support project specification across residential, commercial, and industrial lighting applications.
• Energy Audits (Lighting Audits) Lighting audits conducted for end customers to evaluate energy usage and demonstrate the ROI of LED retrofits and lighting controls upgrades.
• Steinhauer Modification Center Custom modification services for electrical enclosures and products to meet specific project requirements for industrial and commercial customers.
• Wire Cutting and Management Services Wire cutting and management services to provide electrical contractors with precisely prepared wire and cable for their projects.
• Smart Lockers, Will Call and Delivery Flexible pickup and delivery options including contactless smart locker pickup, will-call service, and scheduled delivery to branch customers and jobsites.
• Pro Logistic Services Logistics services designed to optimize supply chain efficiency for electrical projects, including materials coordination and delivery scheduling.
• Lighting Training (Educational Courses) Educational courses covering decorative lighting, energy-saving lighting technology, fixtures and ballasts, and dimming/controls for contractor and customer audiences.
• Industrial Electrical Supply Services Specialized electrical supply services targeting industrial plants and manufacturers, covering automation of machines and production lines, machine safety, switchgear, motor control centers, power distribution, and integration of solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% floor space reduction with AutoStore system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KardexcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 February 2026Kardex, a global AutoStore partner, installed an automated goods-to-person system at Codale Electric Supply's new central distribution center in Las Vegas, operated by Sonepar. The AutoStore system powered by Kardex's FulfillX warehouse execution software compresses nearly 10,000 SKUs into a 5,500-square-foot footprint, reducing floor space requirements by 80%, while increasing standard order processing by 12% and will-call order processing by 20%. The modular architecture supports future scalability.
• WallboxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 November 2025Wallbox expanded its partnership with Codale Electric Supply to scale AC and DC fast charging infrastructure across Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Nevada. Codale has become one of Wallbox's most active distribution partners over the past two years, providing technical support, logistics, and access to Wallbox charging solutions for contractors, developers, and fleet operators. The expanded agreement prioritizes Wallbox Supernova DC fast chargers and Pulsar family AC chargers, with deployment already underway for public, commercial, and multifamily sites across the Mountain West region.
• AutoStorecoreTechnology or IntegrationAutoStore goods-to-person robotics system integrated by Kardex at Codale's Las Vegas distribution center, enabling high-density inventory storage with robotic retrieval capabilities.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRockwell Automation partnership providing broad range of quality products and technologies including PLCs, drives, sensors, motor controls, and industrial computers. Codale is an Authorized Service Provider and Authorized Distributor for Rockwell Automation. Services include automation assessment and Rockwell training programs.
• Cooper Lighting SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic vendor partnership offering scalable solutions in lighting and controls. Cooper Lighting Solutions provides residential, industrial, and commercial LED lighting plus wired and wireless controls. Through this partnership, Codale offers greater levels of energy efficiency and customization to customers. Products include emergency lighting fixtures, LED troffers, LED strip lights, indoor lighting fixtures, recessed lighting, and lighting controls.
• SoneparcoreOthersCodale Electric Supply is a Utah-based operating company of Sonepar USA, the global B2B electrical distribution leader. Sonepar provides corporate oversight and strategic direction while Codale operates independently in the Mountain West region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED): One of the largest U.S. electrical distributors with hundreds of branches serving contractors, industrial, and commercial customers. Comparable breadth of product categories, vendor partnerships, and branch-led service model.
• Crescent Electric Supply Company: Family-owned electrical distributor with branch network across the Midwest, Southeast, and parts of the West, serving industrial, commercial, and contractor customers. Directly comparable business model, vendor partnerships, and value-added service orientation.
• Werner Electric: Wisconsin-based Sonepar USA electrical distributor serving industrial, commercial, and contractor customers across the Upper Midwest. Comparable as a fellow Sonepar operating company with overlapping product portfolio and automation investments.
• Kendall Electric: Wholesale electrical distributor serving industrial, commercial, and institutional customers across the Midwest and beyond. Comparable product portfolio, contractor focus, and branch-led distribution model.
• Border States Electric: Employee-owned B2B electrical distributor serving utility, commercial, industrial, and contractor customers across the northern and western U.S. Highly comparable to Codale in product breadth, customer segments, and regional branch-led model.
• NorthCoast: Regional electrical distributor and fellow Sonepar USA banner that absorbed Codale's Meridian branch. Comparable product lines, customer segments, and contractor-focused service model within the broader Sonepar family.
• Johnstone Supply: Cooperative wholesale distributor of HVAC and electrical products serving residential and commercial contractors. Comparable B2B distribution model, though with stronger HVAC focus; relevant peer for the residential contractor segment.

Broad incumbents

• Rexel: Global B2B electrical distributor with major U.S. operations serving industrial, commercial, and residential customers. Competes with Codale through its U.S. banners but at vastly greater scale and geographic footprint.
• Graybar: One of the largest North American electrical, communications, and data networking distributors, serving industrial, utility, and commercial customers. Overlaps with Codale in core electrical distribution but operates at substantially greater scale and breadth.

Others

• Sonepar: Codale's parent company and the global leader in B2B electrical distribution. Not a direct competitor but the relevant strategic context for Codale's positioning, capital access, and competitive benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/codaleelectric
• Facebookfacebook.com/CodaleElectricSupply
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/codale-electric-supply-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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