What Frey Electric Construction does

Frey Electric Construction Co., Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned specialty electrical and communications contractor founded in 1945 and headquartered at 100 Pearce Avenue, Tonawanda, NY. The company delivers a full spectrum of electrical services — from in-house engineering and BIM-based design through installation and a 24/7 lifetime maintenance department — to private and public sector clients throughout the Buffalo and Western New York (WNY) region. It is described as one of the largest specialty contractors in WNY and has been ISO 9001:2015 certified continuously since 2000.

The firm operates through eight service divisions: Industrial, Commercial, Residential Complexes, Communications, Building Management Systems, Sustainability, Design Services, and Specialty Services. Underlying technical capabilities include Building Information Modeling (BIM) for pre-construction visualization, arc flash reporting and short circuit/coordination studies, NABCEP-certified solar PV design and installation, EV charging infrastructure deployment, and dynamic architectural LED lighting systems for landmark structures. Revenue is generated on a project basis via competitive bidding, design-build contracts, and recurring service/maintenance work — pricing is custom per scope with no published rate card.

Frey Electric's customer base is concentrated among enterprise and institutional accounts in WNY, including the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, M&T Bank, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, University at Buffalo, ECMC, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, and Edwards Vacuum (semiconductor manufacturing at the STAMP site). The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional or private-equity ownership, no parent company, and no completed M&A activity on record.

Name

Frey Electric Construction

Legal name

Frey Electric Construction Co., Inc.

Website

https://frey-electric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Frey Electric Construction is a third-generation, family-owned specialty electrical and communications contractor serving enterprise, institutional, and commercial clients throughout the Buffalo and Western New York region with design-build, installation, and 24/7 maintenance services across eight service divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Contracting (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAIABAC), Engineering design services (line design, substation design, civil/structural) (EUADAKAG)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Commercial electrical construction
• Industrial electrical services
• Building communications systems
• Electrical design installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tonawanda

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction Services: Project-based revenue from design, installation, and lifetime maintenance of electrical and communications systems for industrial, commercial, and residential clients. Revenue is generated through competitive bidding on construction projects and design-build contracts, with additional service/maintenance revenue from a 24/7 maintenance department.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Frey Electric Construction is a third-generation family-owned electrical and communications contractor providing electrical design, installation, and lifetime maintenance services across Western New York. The company operates eight service divisions covering industrial, commercial, residential complexes, communications, building management, sustainability, design, and specialty services for institutional, government, and private clients.

Product overview

Frey Electric Construction is a third-generation family-owned electrical and communications contractor providing a full spectrum of services from design through lifetime maintenance. The company operates through eight specialized service divisions: Industrial Services, Commercial Services, Residential Complexes, Communications, Building Management Systems, Sustainability, Design Services, and Specialty Services. Each division operates as a distinct service line offering electrical design, installation, and maintenance capabilities, with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software supporting the Design Services division's pre-construction efforts. The company serves Western New York from its Tonawanda headquarters and maintains 24/7 maintenance support across all divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Electrical Services
• Commercial Electrical Services
• Residential Complex Electrical Services
• Communications Systems
• Building Management Systems
• Sustainability Services
• Electrical Design Services
• Specialty Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced annual energy costs by up to 60% for National Grid commercial customers through energy efficiency upgrades, with costs typically recouped in under one year.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 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

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Buffalo SabresflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Frey Electric became an Official Partner of the Buffalo Sabres in October 2025. The long-standing relationship began in the mid-1990s when Frey Electric was the original contractor for Crossroads Arena (now KeyBank Center). Projects include locker room expansion, ribbon board, new scoreboard, and sound system upgrades. The partnership provides mutual brand benefits through association with NHL operations and community engagement.
• Buffalo BillsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerFrey Electric is the Preferred Electrical Contractor and Official Partner of the Buffalo Bills. The partnership dates back decades with the company completing numerous stadium projects including LED lighting upgrades, luxury suites, sound systems, radiant heat upgrades, stadium-wide electrical improvements, and WiFi installation. Currently contributing to the new Highmark Stadium project with a comprehensive suite of low-voltage and life-safety systems. As an official partner, Frey Electric benefits from prominent brand visibility with the Bills’ fan base and community presence.
• Shea’s Performing Arts CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-time sponsor and supporter of Shea’s Performing Arts Center and its theaters. Frey Electric has been the season title sponsor of Shea’s 710 Theatre since 2013, completing electrical work on both the main theater and Shea’s 710 Theatre including LED marquee lighting, dynamic architectural lighting, and digital signage. The partnership provides consistent annual marketing exposure through theater branding.
• National GridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrey Electric is an Authorized Tier 1 Energy Solutions Partner of National Grid. Through this partnership, the company guides commercial customers through National Grid’s Customer Direct Option (CDO) program, which can incentivize up to 60% of the cost of energy efficient upgrades. This partnership enables Frey Electric to offer customers substantial cost savings on lighting and efficiency projects while driving additional project volume through the program.
• Buffalo Niagara PartnershipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrey Electric is a member and sponsor of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, participating in events like the BNP HOBNOB networking event and receiving recognition as an Economic Champion in Western New York. The partnership provides networking access to the region’s business community.
• Engineering Society of BuffalominorOthersMember of the Engineering Society of Buffalo, demonstrating professional engagement and industry expertise within the regional engineering and construction community.
• NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association)minorOthersMember of NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association), the leading trade association for the electrical contracting industry.
• IES (Illuminating Engineering Society)minorOthersMember of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), demonstrating expertise and engagement in electrical lighting design and engineering standards.
• SAWNY (Subcontractors Association of Western New York)minorOthersMember of the Subcontractors Association of Western New York (SAWNY), representing and supporting subcontractors within the regional construction industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• O'Connell Electric Company: Victor, NY-based full-service electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across upstate New York. Directly comparable in service mix (design-build, industrial, commercial, communications) and regional scale to Frey Electric.
• John W. Danforth Company: Western New York-based mechanical and electrical contractor with comparable regional footprint and service breadth across commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial markets. Closest geographic peer to Frey Electric.

Broad incumbents

• Comfort Systems USA: Public national provider of mechanical and electrical services for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Comparable in MEP/integrated building systems scope with a much broader national footprint.
• Faith Technologies: Large national electrical and specialty systems contractor offering design-build industrial, commercial, and low-voltage services. Comparable service mix and design-build delivery model, but operates at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
• Bergelectric: Employee-owned national electrical contractor specializing in design-assist and design-build for commercial, healthcare, industrial, and mission-critical projects. Comparable design-build orientation and target verticals.
• EMCOR Group: Public Fortune 500 provider of electrical and mechanical construction, energy, and facilities services. Overlaps significantly with Frey Electric’s commercial and industrial service lines, with much broader geographic and vertical coverage.
• Rosendin: One of the largest employee-owned electrical contractors in the U.S., with capabilities spanning design, pre-construction, and renewable energy. Comparable in technical capabilities and target markets, but operates nationally at much larger scale.
• Quanta Services: Largest pure-play infrastructure construction firm in North America, with significant electric power and renewable energy exposure. Comparable in T&D and renewable/utility electrical work that Frey Electric touches via solar, EV, and substation projects.
• MYR Group: Public holding company of specialty electrical construction subsidiaries serving commercial, industrial, and utility markets. Comparable in T&D-adjacent work, large-project electrical scope, and design-build delivery.
• IES Holdings: National electrical and communications contractor serving commercial, industrial, and residential markets through design-build and maintenance. Comparable in offering communications infrastructure and industrial services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FreyElectric
• Facebookfacebook.com/freyelectric
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frey-electric-construction-co-

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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