Wildcat Electric Supply

What Wildcat Electric Supply does

Wildcat Electric Supply is a privately held Texas-based industrial electrical distributor founded in 1968, operating branch locations in Houston and San Marcos with 101-250 employees. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation and control products anchored by its authorized Schneider Electric / Square D partnership, including the Altivar family of variable frequency drives and soft starters (ATV320, ATV600, ATV900, ATS480, ATS22, Altivar Solar 320), Model 6 Motor Control Centers, NEMA starters, Harmony push buttons (22mm and 30mm), VisiPacT safety switches, FlexSeT and QED-2 switchboards, I-Line busway, panelboards, and Modicon PLCs (M241/M251/M262) with TeSys motor management systems. The company complements product resale with technical services such as VFD programming and commissioning, extended warranty programs (up to 3 additional years), preventive maintenance, switchgear and lighting quotations, and on-site field services delivered through the CED Services partnership including 24/7 emergency response.

The company serves industrial electrical contractors, OEMs, panel builders, and industrial facilities across industrial MRO, oil & gas, water/wastewater, mining, agricultural, and traffic/signaling verticals in Texas. GTM is sales-led through physical counter sales and field sales at two branches, supplemented by the CED Connect customer portal and mobile app for online ordering, barcode scanning, QuickBooks integration, and Billtrust-enabled invoice payments. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract billing cadence and project-based commercial engagement. Wildcat operates as a member of the Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) network, which provides national purchasing scale, inventory infrastructure, and the CED Services field engineering division.

In 2024 Wildcat relocated its Houston branch to a larger facility at 12045 Wallisville Road, Suite 200, signaling capacity expansion, and broadened its product line with the FlexSeT Switchboards, VisiPacT Safety Switch, and Altivar Solar 320 Drive. In June 2024 the company was awarded the Appleton (Emerson) 2023 Distinguished Distributor Award, extending its hazardous-location product reach. Revenue figures, ownership structure, and detailed financial performance are not publicly disclosed, and the company has no external funding rounds or M&A activity on record.

Name

Wildcat Electric Supply

Legal name

Wildcat Electric Supply

Website

https://wildcatelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wildcat Electric Supply is a Texas-based industrial electrical distributor, operating branches in Houston and San Marcos, selling Schneider Electric and Square D automation, motor control, and power distribution products, plus VFD programming and field services, to industrial contractors, OEMs, panel builders, and facilities across oil & gas, water, mining, and agricultural verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Equipment & Component Sales: Distribution and resale of electrical supplies including VFDs, soft starters, motor control centers, panelboards, safety switches, push buttons, transformers, and related industrial automation products from Schneider Electric, Square D, and other manufacturers.
2. Technical Services: VFD programming and start-up services, commissioning, preventive maintenance, extended warranty programs, and industrial repair services for Schneider Electric equipment.
3. Project Management & Quotations: Switchgear quotations, lighting quotations, and project management services for industrial electrical projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wildcat Electric Supply distributes industrial electrical and automation products—primarily Schneider Electric and Square D brands—including variable frequency drives (Altivar series), soft starters, motor control centers (Model 6), NEMA controls, panelboards (NQ/NF), safety switches (VisiPacT), switchboards (FlexSeT, QED-2), I-Line busway, transformers, Harmony push buttons, Modicon PLCs, and TeSys motor management systems. The company complements product distribution with VFD programming and start-up services co-delivered with Schneider Electric Services, CED Services for power distribution field work, project management and quotations, and a CED Connect online customer portal with QuickBooks integration. Wildcat operates from branch locations in Houston and San Marcos, Texas, serving industrial contractors, OEMs, panel builders, and industrial facilities.

Product overview

Wildcat Electric Supply is an electrical distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation and control products, primarily through Schneider Electric and Square D brands. The core offering centers on variable frequency drives (Altivar series including ATV320, ATV630, ATV600, ATV900, and ATS480/ATS22 soft starters) and motor control solutions (Model 6 Motor Control Centers, NEMA starters, pump panels, and combination starters). Supporting products include Harmony push buttons (30mm and 22mm styles), safety switches (VisiPacT), panelboards (NQ/NF series), and commercial power distribution equipment (FlexSeT and QED switchboards, I-Line busway, transformers). The company also provides PLC solutions (Modicon M221/M241/M251/M262/M340 families) and TeSys motor management systems (TeSys Island, TeSys Deca, TeSys Giga). Services include CED Services for power distribution, VFD programming and start-up, and an online customer portal with QuickBooks integration. Wildcat serves industrial, commercial, and agricultural markets including oil & gas, water/wastewater, mining, and OEM/panel builder segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Altivar 630 Process Drive Smart, EcoStruxure-ready variable frequency drive with built-in intelligence for gathering operational data and sharing enterprise-level information, offered in a power range from 0.75 kW to 2,600 kW for industrial process applications.
• Altivar 320 Machine Drive Variable frequency drive engineered for machine automation with out-of-the-box safety, reliability, and simplicity features, available in compact and book form factors.
• Altivar ATS480 Soft Starter Award-winning soft starter for Schneider Electric's digitization-focused product line, designed to meet cybersecurity standards and suited for process and infrastructure applications.
• Altivar 22 Soft Starter Soft start/soft stop unit for controlled starting and stopping of 3-phase squirrel cage asynchronous motors, supporting power ratings from 4 to 400 kW.
• Altivar Solar 320 Drive Solar variable frequency drive for pump applications, compatible with a wide range of pumps and solar arrays, engineered to reduce component count and increase system reliability for solar-powered pumping.
• Altivar Process ATV600 Drive Next-generation IIoT-connected variable speed drive for process industries, providing intelligent motor control with data collection capabilities that enable enterprise-level optimization and process efficiency.
• Harmony 9001K/9001SK Push Buttons (30mm) 30mm industrial control and signaling devices—including push buttons, selector switches, emergency stops, joystick controllers, and pilot lights—designed for heavy-duty industrial operator interface applications.
• Harmony XB4/ZB4 Push Buttons (22mm) 22mm metal push buttons, switches, and pilot lights combining installation simplicity, flexibility, and robustness for industrial applications.
• Harmony XB5/ZB5 Push Buttons (22mm) 22mm plastic push buttons with innovative ergonomic design for easy operation and improved control panel aesthetics in industrial operator interface applications.
• 8536 Type S Motor Starters NEMA motor starters with rugged magnetic contactors and ambient-compensated overload relays, available in sizes 00-7 for industrial motor control applications.
• 8940 Series Pump Panels Pre-assembled pump control panels for agricultural, commercial, and industrial water systems using Square D NEMA starters, in NEMA Type 3R enclosures rated up to 600V and 600 HP.
• Combination Starters Pre-configured fusible combination motor starters with NEMA enclosures, selector switches, LED pilot lights, and auxiliary contacts for quick installation in industrial motor control applications.
• Model 6 Motor Control Centers Square D low-voltage motor control centers with ArcBlok arc isolation technology for personnel and equipment protection, available in multiple configurations for industrial motor control applications.
• NQ Panelboards (240Vac) Ready-to-Install (RTI) Square D NQ panelboards with interiors, boxes, trims, and covers available from local stock for fast-track electrical distribution projects.
• NF Panelboards (277/480Vac) Square D NF premier lighting panelboards for professional electrical contractors, available in various ampere ratings including MLO and MB styles for 277/480Vac applications.
• VisiPacT Safety Switches Square D heavy-duty safety switches with a viewing window for visual verification, two-tone handle design for on/off identification, and QR codes for technical data access, available in NEMA Type 1, 3R, 12, 12K, and 4X enclosures.
• FlexSeT Switchboards Square D FlexSeT low-voltage switchboards featuring flexible design, QR codes for documentation and digital twin access, visual torque indication, and shortened lead times, with units stocked from the UL Fab shop in Dallas, TX.
• QED-2 Style Switchboards Square D QED-2 switchboards known for durable construction and flexible design, favored by consulting engineers and facility managers for commercial power distribution.
• I-Line Busway Complete line of Square D I-Line compatible sandwich-type feeder and plug-in busway lengths and fittings for commercial electrical distribution.
• ASCO Series 300 Transfer Switches Compact ASCO generator power transfer switches available for wall or floor mounting, designed for front accessibility through 2000 amperes for commercial power applications.
• EXN Transformers Square D EXN general purpose transformers ranging from 15 kVA to 150 kVA for commercial and industrial electrical distribution applications.
• QO Loadcenters Square D QO load centers with plug-on neutral design, preferred by contractors and facility personnel for robust features in residential and light commercial distribution.
• IPC2 Integrated Power Centers Square D IPC2 prewired, factory-assembled equipment combining panels and transformers into one unit, reducing labor time by up to 90% with a smaller footprint.
• Modicon M262 PLC IIoT-ready Schneider Electric Modicon M262 programmable logic controller designed for industrial automation applications requiring cloud connectivity and edge intelligence.
• Modicon M241 PLC Schneider Electric Modicon M241 programmable logic controller for industrial automation and control applications.
• Modicon M251 PLC Schneider Electric Modicon M251 programmable logic controller for machine automation applications.
• TeSys Island Motor Management Schneider Electric TeSys Island digital motor management solution (0-80A) providing robust motor control and monitoring capabilities with IIoT connectivity.
• TeSys Deca Motor Control Schneider Electric TeSys Deca motor control contactors and overload relays (9A-150A) serving as an industrial workhorse for motor starting applications.
• TeSys Giga Motor Management Schneider Electric TeSys Giga high-capacity motor management solutions (115A-800A) for demanding industrial motor protection and control applications.
• CED Services Comprehensive power distribution services delivered through the CED Services network, including field services, switchboard solutions, new installation, maintenance, testing, modernization, engineering services, and 24/7 emergency response.
• VFD Programming & Start-Up Services Expert drive commissioning, programming, and optimization services for variable frequency drives and soft starters, co-delivered with Schneider Electric Services and including extended warranty options up to 3 additional years.
• Switchgear Quotations & Project Management Project-based quotation and management services for switchgear and lighting projects, supporting industrial electrical contractors and facility owners from specification through delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended VFD warranty available for 1-3 additional years beyond standard factory terms
• +2 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

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Emerson / AppletonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 June 2024Awarded Distinguished Distributor Award for 2023 by Appleton (Emerson brand). Wildcat distributes Appleton electrical products for hazardous location, industrial, and commercial applications.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary industrial automation and control partner. Wildcat is an authorized Schneider Electric distributor offering the full line of Altivar drives, motor control centers, panelboards, safety switches, and related products. Partnership includes co-delivered VFD programming and start-up services, extended warranty programs, and access to Schneider Electric field services team.
• Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCED is the parent company/franchisor providing distribution network, CED Services field and engineering support, customer portal technology (CED Connect), and national inventory and fulfillment infrastructure. Wildcat operates as a member of the CED family with access to CED's full service network.
• CED ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerField services division of CED providing on-site installation, testing, and maintenance for power distribution systems including LV/MV switchgear, motor control centers, and emergency 24/7 response. Enables turnkey project delivery through Wildcat.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Graybar Electric Company: Graybar is a major U.S. distributor of electrical, communications, and data networking products with hundreds of locations nationwide. It serves industrial, commercial, and utility customers with comparable product categories (VFDs, switchgear, motor controls) and overlaps with Wildcat in the Houston industrial market.
• Rexel USA: Rexel is one of the largest global electrical distribution companies with a substantial U.S. footprint across industrial automation, contractor supply, and energy solutions. As a broad incumbent, Rexel competes with Wildcat for the same industrial contractor and OEM customers in Texas but offers a much wider national network and broader product portfolio.
• Sonepar USA: Sonepar is the world's largest electrical distributor with extensive U.S. operations through brands such as Cooper Electric, North Coast Electric, and others. It directly competes with Wildcat for industrial automation and contractor accounts in overlapping Texas markets but at significantly greater scale.
• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Kaman Industrial Technologies (now operating as part of Motion Industries) distributes bearings, power transmission, automation, and electrical products to industrial customers nationwide. It competes with Wildcat in the broader industrial MRO and motor control space at greater scale.

Emerging players

• Johnstone Supply: Johnstone Supply is the largest HVACR-focused cooperative distributor in North America with growing industrial and controls exposure. While primarily HVAC, its expansion into building automation and controls creates partial overlap with Wildcat's Schneider Electric and Square D automation offerings in Texas commercial segments.

Direct peers

• Mayer Electric Supply: Mayer Electric Supply is a large regional electrical distributor headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, serving the Southeast and Texas with industrial, commercial, and residential electrical products. It is a direct comparable to Wildcat as a multi-branch authorized distributor of Square D, Schneider Electric, and other major brands serving industrial contractors and OEMs.
• Womack Machine Supply: Womack Machine Supply is a Texas-based industrial distributor serving hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical automation needs. It overlaps with Wildcat in industrial MRO, motor control, and automation products for the same Texas industrial customer base.
• Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED): CED is Wildcat's parent network — one of the largest electrical distribution networks in North America. Other CED member companies operating in the same Texas/regional markets represent the closest functional peers, sharing the same CED Connect customer portal, CED Services field engineering, and supplier agreements.
• Border States Electric: Border States Electric is a regional electrical distributor serving the Upper Midwest, Southwest, and Texas with industrial automation and contractor products. It is comparable to Wildcat as a multi-branch authorized distributor of Schneider Electric, Square D, and other major brands serving industrial contractor and OEM segments.

Regional players

• Ewing Electrical Supply: Ewing is a Texas-based distributor focused primarily on irrigation and landscape products but with adjacent electrical supply exposure for pump control and agricultural applications — overlapping with Wildcat's Industrial Agriculture and pump panel segments (Square D 8940 series).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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