Martin Electric

What Martin Electric does

Martin Electric, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned electrical services and supply company headquartered in El Campo, Texas, founded in 1957 by Charles Martin and led since 1993 by his son, President Ken Martin. The company operates from an over 25,000 square foot facility delivering turn-key electrical solutions to Oilfield, Agricultural, Industrial, and Commercial customers throughout South Texas, with explicit reach into the Eagle Ford Shale and Permian Basin. Service delivery is structured around three integrated lines: electrical contracting (high voltage power line construction, underground services, pole line construction, automation, troubleshooting, retrofitting), electrical motor repair and rewind (covering ¼ hp to 1,000 hp across AC/DC, single-phase and three-phase units, adhering to EASA Standards), and multi-brand electrical supplies distribution (variable frequency drives, motors, starters, disconnects, conduit, wire, controls, and transformers). The shop is UL rated for explosion proof motors and generators under U.L. File #E75269 and is affiliated with EASA worldwide, where Ken Martin serves as International Director on the board.

The underlying technology base is industrial-electrical rather than software: EASA-compliant motor repair processes, UL-certified hazardous-location servicing, and patented static and rotary phase converters commercialized through a sister company, Martin Phase Converters, Inc. Authorized dealer agreements with Square D, TECO, ABB, Baldor, Siemens, Leeson, US Motors, North American Motors, Joselyn, and SPOC provide the distribution backbone. The business is supported by 11-50 employees with combined motor shop experience exceeding 139 years.

Martin Electric generates revenue through professional services (electrical contracting and motor repair/rewind) and hardware sales (electrical supplies and phase converters), with all pricing conducted on a quote basis tied to project scope, motor specifications, and equipment requirements. The company operates 24/7 with on-call electricians and offers pickup and delivery for motor repair work. Customer acquisition relies on direct sales and a 60+ year regional reputation rather than paid marketing, with a minimal digital footprint limited to a website, Facebook, LinkedIn, and a legacy Google+ page. No external funding, no parent company, and no institutional investors are disclosed; the firm remains under founder family control.

Name

Martin Electric

Legal name

Martin Electric, Inc.

Website

https://martinelectriccompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Martin Electric, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned electrical contractor and multi-brand distributor headquartered in El Campo, Texas, delivering electrical contracting, EASA-Standards motor repair and rewind, and electrical supplies to Oilfield, Agricultural, Industrial, and Commercial customers throughout South Texas since 1957.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Motors & Generators (3621), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Motor repair rewinding
• Phase converters
• Industrial electrical supplies
• Explosion proof services

Headquarters

HQ city

El Campo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Complete electrical integration solutions including high voltage power line construction, underground services, automation, pole line construction, troubleshooting, electrical construction and retrofitting.
2. Electrical Motor Repair and Rewind: In-house repair and rewind services for electric motors and generators from ¼ hp to 1,000 hp. Offers new, re-manufactured, or surplus motors with 24/7 pickup and delivery.
3. Electrical Supplies and Hardware Sales: Sales of electrical products including variable frequency drives, motors, starters, disconnects, conduit, wire, automation equipment, transformers, and distributor for Square D, TECO, ABB, Baldor, Siemens, and other manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Martin Electric is a South Texas electrical contracting firm that designs, installs, maintains, and repairs industrial, commercial, oilfield, and agricultural electrical systems, including solar field installations. The company also operates an electric motor repair and rewinding shop for AC/DC motors and sub-assemblies, and distributes electrical supplies, transformers, and related hardware from its El Campo, Texas facility. A patented Martin Phase Converter sub-brand extends its offerings into phase-conversion equipment.

Product overview

Martin Electric is a turn-key electrical services provider offering integrated solutions across electrical contracting, motor repair/rewind, and electrical supplies distribution. The company operates from a 25,000 sq ft facility and serves the Oilfield, Agricultural, Industrial, and Commercial sectors in South Texas. Core services include electrical contracting (pole line construction, automation, troubleshooting), electrical motor repair and rewinding (¼ hp to 1,000 hp), and a full-service parts department selling electrical supplies. The company also operates Martin Phase Converters as a sub-brand for static and rotary phase converters. Martin Electric distributes products from Square D, ABB, Baldor, Siemens, TECO, Leeson, US Motors, and other manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Contracting Services Design, engineering, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems for industrial, commercial, oilfield, and agricultural customers in South Texas. Scope includes plant power distribution, control systems, solar field installation, and ongoing field service available 24/7.
• Electric Motor Repair and Rewind In-shop repair, rewinding, and rebuilding of AC and DC electric motors and motor sub-assemblies performed under EASA-compliant processes at the El Campo facility. Serves industrial, oilfield, agricultural, and commercial customers with rotating-equipment failures.
• UL-Rated Explosion Proof Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Motor repair capacity from ¼ hp to 1,000 hp
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMartin Electric's shop is affiliated with EASA worldwide. CEO Ken Martin currently serves as International Director on the EASA board. The company upholds EASA values and standards in their motor repair and rewind operations.
• Square DcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer/distributor for Square D electrical products and components.
• TECOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer/distributor for TECO electrical motors and products.
• ABBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for ABB industrial electrical products.
• BaldorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Baldor motors and electrical products.
• SiemensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Siemens electrical products.
• LeesonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Leeson motors.
• US MotorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for US Motors products.
• North American MotorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for North American Motors products.
• JoselynminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Joselyn electrical products.
• SPOCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for SPOC products.
• Martin Phase ConverterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMartin Phase Converters, Inc. is a sister company that designs and builds patented static and rotary phase converters. These converters enable 3 phase motors to operate with 1 phase power, providing efficient and cost-effective alternatives to 3 phase service.
• ISNminorOthersISN member - contractor safety pre-qualification network.
• MSHAminorOthersMine Safety and Health Administration affiliation.
• BROWZminorOthersBROWZ member - contractor compliance verification service.
• VeriforceminorOthersVeriforce member - safety and compliance verification.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)coreOthersUL rated for explosion proof motors and generators (U.L. File #E75269).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IES Holdings: Public provider of electrical and communications infrastructure solutions across commercial, industrial, and residential markets; directly comparable as an electrical contractor serving industrial and oilfield-adjacent customers, though significantly larger and nationally diversified.
• EMCOR Group: Large publicly traded provider of electrical and mechanical construction, building, and industrial services; comparable as a turn-key electrical contractor serving industrial and commercial customers, but with a much broader portfolio and geographic reach.
• Faith Technologies: Large private electrical contractor and engineering firm serving commercial, industrial, and utility customers; comparable in core electrical contracting services but with significantly larger scale and broader geography than Martin Electric.
• Rosendin Electric: Employee-owned electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and renewable customers; directly comparable in electrical contracting services but with national reach and much larger headcount than Martin Electric.
• Quanta Services: Public specialty contractor for electric and pipeline infrastructure including pole line construction; comparable in pole line and oilfield electrical services but operates at massive scale with utility and renewables exposure Martin Electric does not have.

Regional players

• Morgan County Industrial Electric: Regional industrial electrical contractor serving oilfield and industrial customers in the U.S. Gulf Coast and Mid-Continent regions; comparable in scope of services and customer mix to Martin Electric but operating in a different geographic footprint.
• Horn Industrial Services: Independent motor repair, rewind, and industrial service provider with multiple U.S. locations; directly comparable to Martin Electric's EASA-aligned motor repair and rewind service offering, but with broader geographic coverage.
• Powermark Electric: Regional electrical distributor and service provider serving industrial and commercial customers; comparable as an electrical supplies distributor and contractor combination similar to Martin Electric, but in a different region.

Others

• EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association): Industry trade association governing motor repair standards; not a competitor but a peer-relevant ecosystem participant that defines the operating standard Martin Electric follows and the peer community of certified motor repair shops it competes within.
• ABB Motors and Mechanical: Global manufacturer of industrial motors, generators, and drives; comparable as the OEM whose products Martin Electric distributes and services, and indirectly competitive as it competes for the same industrial motor service and supply spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/martinelectricco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/martin-electric-company-inc-

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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