Crown Electric Supply

What Crown Electric Supply does

Crown Electric Supply Co. Inc. is a privately held, family-owned distributor of electrical, plumbing, heating, and lighting products headquartered in a single retail location at 75 NY-104, Ontario, New York. The company was founded in 1969 and has served contractors, homeowners, and DIYers across Monroe, Wayne, and Ontario Counties in upstate New York for over 55 years. Its core assortment spans four categories: electrical supplies (wiring, panel boxes, arc fault breakers, fuses, switches, cable drums, tools), plumbing products (water tanks, septic tanks, sump pumps, faucets, pipes in PVC, copper, PEX and culvert, fittings, valves), heating equipment (wood stove pipes, water heaters, furnaces, boilers, duct work), and lighting (chandeliers, ceiling fans, vanity lights, landscape and outdoor lighting, plus an expansive LED product line). A signature asset is the on-site lighting showroom displaying over 1,200 competitively priced fixtures with staffed assistance for selection.

The business operates a traditional brick-and-mortar distribution model with no e-commerce platform, no delivery service, and no subscription or recurring revenue component. Sales are generated through over-the-counter transactions at the parts counter and through showroom-assisted lighting purchases during weekday and limited Saturday hours. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set in-store on a quote basis; a 10% discount coupon is offered on in-stock decorative lighting fixtures. Go-to-market is centered on direct, walk-in engagement supported by social media used to publicize current promotions. The customer base comprises local residential and commercial contractors sourcing project supplies and homeowners/DIYers purchasing products for repairs and home improvements; the company also engages with home builders on new construction lighting selections.

The company is independently owned with no institutional investors, parent entities, or M&A activity disclosed. Headcount is in the 11-50 employee range, revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there is no API, mobile app, or digital channel beyond the website and social media profiles. Competitive positioning rests on local brand longevity, in-person showroom access, and parts-counter staff expertise rather than on technology, scale, or pricing leadership.

Name

Crown Electric Supply

Legal name

Crown Electric Supply Co. Inc.

Website

https://crownelectricsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crown Electric Supply is a family-owned, single-location distributor of electrical, plumbing, heating, and lighting products based in Ontario, NY. Founded in 1969, it serves local contractors, homeowners, and DIYers across Monroe, Wayne, and Ontario Counties through in-store sales and a 1,200-fixture lighting showroom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical and Plumbing Supply Distribution

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444), Home Centers (444110)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Supplies Retail (Wiring, Switches, Breakers, Conduit) (CRAIADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home Distribution (CRAOAFAG)

Keywords

• Electrical supply distribution
• Plumbing products retail
• Lighting fixture showroom
• Heating equipment supply
• Building materials retailer

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, and Lighting: Crown Electric Supply generates revenue through the one-time sale of electrical, plumbing, heating, and lighting products. Customers purchase items directly from the retail location and lighting showroom. Products include wiring, panel boxes, breakers, fuses, switches, water tanks, pumps, faucets, pipes, fittings, water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and over 1,200 lighting fixtures. The revenue model is transactional with no recurring subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Crown Electric Supply is a single-location retail distributor selling electrical, plumbing, heating, and lighting products to local contractors, homeowners, and DIYers in Monroe, Wayne, and Ontario Counties, NY. The company operates a parts counter for trade purchases and a dedicated lighting showroom displaying over 1,200 competitively priced fixtures. Products include wiring, panel boxes, breakers, switches, water tanks, sump pumps, pipes, fittings, water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and chandeliers, ceiling fans, vanity lights, outdoor lighting, and LED fixtures.

Product overview

Crown Electric Supply operates as a single-location, locally owned electrical, plumbing, heating, and lighting supply store in Ontario, NY, serving Monroe, Wayne, and Ontario Counties since 1969. The company offers four core product categories: Lighting Fixtures (chandeliers, outdoor lighting, ceiling fans, vanity lights), Electrical Supplies (wiring, panel boxes, breakers, switches), Plumbing Products (pipes, tanks, pumps, fittings), and Heating Equipment (furnaces, boilers, water heaters). A dedicated lighting showroom with over 1,200 fixtures provides in-person customer assistance for product selection. Customers include contractors, homeowners, and DIY enthusiasts for both residential and commercial projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lighting Fixtures Retail sale of chandeliers, light posts, landscape lighting, under cabinet LED lighting, ceiling fans, vanity lights, outdoor lighting, and over 1,200 competitively priced lighting fixtures displayed in the showroom, for residential and commercial customers.
• Electrical Supplies Retail sale of wiring, panel boxes, arc fault breakers, fuses, light switches, electrical outlets, cable drums, and tools for residential and commercial electrical installation and repair.
• Plumbing Products Retail sale of water tanks, plastic septic tanks, sump pumps, faucets, PVC/copper/PEX/culvert pipes, fittings, toilets, valves, and leach chambers for residential and commercial plumbing applications.
• Heating Equipment Retail sale of wood stove pipes, electric and water heaters, furnaces, boilers, furnace filters, and duct work for residential heating and hot water applications.
• Lighting Showroom In-store showroom service at the Ontario, NY location displaying over 1,200 lighting fixtures with knowledgeable associates providing one-on-one assistance with fixture style, size, and lighting output selection for residential and light commercial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quick service - customers can be in and out within 15 minutes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Menards: Regional home improvement chain concentrated in the Midwest with strong electrical, plumbing, and lighting assortments. Adjacent competitor for upstate NY customers who shop across the region.

Direct peers

• State Electric Supply: Family-owned electrical distributor with lighting showroom operations serving contractors in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable mix of electrical supplies, lighting fixtures, and contractor/HVAC plumbing counter service.
• Warshauer Electric Supply: Regional independent electrical distributor serving New Jersey and surrounding markets with lighting showrooms and contractor counter service. Comparable business model, lighting showroom emphasis, and contractor/HVAC contractor customer base.
• Shealy Electrical Wholesalers: Independent electrical wholesaler serving contractors and homeowners with counter service and lighting showrooms. Closely comparable to Crown in product mix, customer base (local contractors/DIY), and brick-and-mortar go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Lowe's: National home improvement big-box retailer with full electrical, plumbing, heating, and lighting assortments. Competes with Crown on commodity SKUs and Pro contractor programs across upstate NY.
• Grainger: Industrial MRO distributor with broad electrical, plumbing, and lighting categories serving maintenance and contractor buyers. Comparable contractor/professional customer base though oriented toward industrial MRO rather than residential.
• Rexel: Global electrical distribution incumbent with extensive North American branch network. Competes with Crown for contractor electrical supply share and represents the scaled distribution model Crown operates locally.
• Home Depot: National home improvement big-box retailer offering electrical, plumbing, heating, and lighting products across all US markets. Overlaps directly with Crown's product categories and competes on price, assortment, and convenience in the Rochester/Ontario NY region.
• Sonepar: Global electrical distribution incumbent operating brands such as Cooper Electric and Holt Electric in the US. Provides the large-scale, multi-location version of Crown's electrical supply and contractor service model.

Emerging players

• Ace Hardware: Cooperative of independent hardware retailers with electrical, plumbing, and lighting assortments. Comparable small-format, locally owned positioning but with broader brand and supply-chain support than Crown.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CrownESC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crown-electric-supply-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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