Bergstrom Electric

What Bergstrom Electric does

Bergstrom Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical contractor founded in 1964 by Al and Eva Bergstrom in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and currently operating as an employee-owned firm (ESOP) with 140+ employees and annual revenue exceeding $27 million. The company provides electrical construction, design/build, electrical design, and project management services across six office locations spanning North Dakota (Grand Forks, Fargo, Devils Lake, Bismarck) and northwest Minnesota (Thief River Falls, Roseau, Park Rapids, Sebeka, Crookston), serving commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, government/institutional, and residential customers.

The firm's service portfolio spans multi-million dollar new construction projects (e.g., the $12.5M Air Traffic Control Tower at Grand Forks Air Force Base, $5.3M Minnkota Power Cooperative corporate campus), mid-market service and repair work delivered through a 19-technician Service Department, and a Design-Build offering that integrates BIM/3D drafting with installation to eliminate change orders. Specialized capabilities include Building Information Modeling (BIM) for multi-trade coordination, thermal imaging diagnostics for preventive maintenance, and ASHE-certified healthcare electrical work. The customer base includes anchor institutional accounts such as Altru Health System, Sanford Health, NDSU, UND, Minnkota Power Cooperative, the ND National Guard, and Cass County Courthouse, alongside a long tail of residential and small commercial service work.

Revenue is generated entirely through project-based electrical contracting services and recurring service/repair work, with quotes provided on a per-project basis and no publicly disclosed pricing. The company has completed over 5,000 projects since founding, has earned STEP Awards for safety in 20+ consecutive years, and operates as the largest electrical contractor in the Grand Forks market. Distribution is entirely direct (no resellers or channel partners), with relationship-based business development, competitive bidding on large projects, and office- or website-based engagement for smaller service work.

Name

Bergstrom Electric

Legal name

Bergstrom Electric, Inc.

Website

https://bergstromelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bergstrom Electric is an employee-owned (ESOP) full-service electrical contractor founded in 1964, providing design/build, electrical construction, and service/repair across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. The firm serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, government, and residential clients through six regional offices and 140+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

Keywords

• Electrical construction services
• Commercial electrical contracting
• Design-build electrical
• Industrial electrical services
• Electrical service maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

East Grand Forks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction Services: Full-service electrical contractor providing design/build, electrical design, and project management services for all electrical construction projects ranging from small lighting retrofits to multi-million dollar new construction. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, government, and residential sectors.
2. Service and Repair: Service department completes a wide range of projects daily from small repairs (like fixing a dead outlet) to wiring new office buildings. 19 full-time employees across six offices provide ongoing service revenue.
3. Thermal Imaging Services: Diagnostic thermal imaging services for commercial, industrial, and residential clients to identify problems with equipment or insulation before damage occurs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bergstrom Electric is a full-service electrical contractor providing design/build, electrical design, and project management services for commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, government, and residential clients. Projects range from small lighting retrofits and service repairs to multi-million dollar new construction, with a 19-person Service Department providing ongoing repairs and thermal imaging diagnostics. The company operates from six offices across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota and is employee-owned via an ESOP.

Product overview

Bergstrom Electric is a full-service electrical contractor offering a unified portfolio of electrical construction and service solutions. The core offerings include Electrical Construction (commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, government, schools, and sports complexes), a Service Department (with specialized thermal imaging diagnostics), Residential electrical services (homes, apartments, condos, senior living), and Design|Build services that integrate design and installation. The company operates across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota from six office locations, providing project management, electrical design, and construction services for projects ranging from small repairs to multi-million dollar new construction. Bergstrom Electric is employee-owned and emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and customer service as differentiators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Construction Full-service electrical construction services for commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, government, schools, and sports complex projects, ranging from small lighting retrofits to multi-million dollar new construction. Targeted at general contractors, project owners, and institutional clients in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.
• Service Department Electrical service and repair offering staffed with 19 full-time employees across all six offices, handling projects ranging from small outlet repairs to wiring new office buildings. Includes thermal imaging diagnostics. Targeted at commercial, industrial, and residential customers needing ongoing service.
• Residential Electrical Services Residential electrical services for new home construction, apartments, condominiums, and senior living facilities, with expertise in home security and lighting design. Targeted at homeowners, residential developers, and senior living operators.
• Design | Build Integrated electrical design and construction services where Bergstrom both designs and installs electrical systems, including smart house applications and automation. Targeted at commercial, industrial, and residential customers seeking integrated design and construction.
• Thermal Imaging Services Diagnostic thermal imaging service that identifies temperature anomalies in buildings and equipment to detect insulation issues, electrical problems, and potential equipment failures before damage occurs. Residential thermal scans are completed in approximately one hour and include detailed reports with photographs, identified problem areas, and recommendations. Targeted at residential, commercial, and industrial customers for preventive diagnostics.
• Commercial Electrical Construction Electrical construction services for commercial facilities including offices, retail spaces, sports complexes, airports, hotels, and corporate offices. Capabilities range from simple repairs to complex new construction projects. Targeted at commercial property owners, developers, and general contractors.
• Industrial Electrical Construction Electrical construction services for industrial facilities including manufacturing plants, water treatment plants, grain elevators, industrial processing plants, and wind turbine blade facilities, with specialized expertise in control systems and automation. Targeted at industrial operators and manufacturers.
• Educational Electrical Construction Electrical construction for educational institutions including K-12 schools, colleges, universities, vocational training facilities, and net-zero school projects, with LEED certification expertise. Targeted at K-12 districts, colleges, and university facility departments.
• Healthcare Electrical Construction Electrical construction for healthcare facilities including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, assisted living, behavioral health facilities, and medical office buildings. Bergstrom is ASHE certified and a member of the ND Healthcare Engineering Society, enabling specialized medical equipment installation. Targeted at health systems, hospital facility directors, and healthcare construction project owners.
• Government Electrical Construction Electrical construction services for government facilities including courthouses, jails, government buildings, military installations, air traffic control towers, and water treatment facilities, with extensive security and safety system integration. Targeted at federal, state, and local government agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $27 million in annual electrical contracting services revenue
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergstrom Electric is a member of ABC, participating in the construction industry trade association for networking, training, and industry advocacy. ABC provides resources, education, and recognition programs for member contractors.
• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of IEC, a national trade association for electrical contractors. Provides safety training, certification programs, and the STEP Award recognition. Bergstrom has received Grand Achievement Award through IEC's Spark Achievement Program.
• The ESOP AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergstrom Electric is an employee-owned company with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Membership in The ESOP Association provides resources and support for employee-owned companies.
• North Dakota Electrical AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of state trade association for electrical contractors in North Dakota, providing industry networking, advocacy, and professional development opportunities.
• Minnesota Electrical AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of state trade association for electrical contractors in Minnesota, providing industry networking, advocacy, and professional development opportunities.
• North Dakota Safety CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of safety organization supporting workplace safety initiatives. Bergstrom has been recognized as a safety leader by their industry every year for more than 20 years.
• ND Healthcare Engineering SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergstrom is ASHE certified and a member of ND Healthcare Engineering Society, enabling them to work on healthcare facility projects with specialized compliance requirements.
• Altru Health SystemcoreOthersBergstrom has been the primary electrical contractor for most Altru Health System facility projects for several years, including major renovations and additions.
• Sanford HealthcoreOthersOne of only four electrical contractors certified to work for Sanford Health System, completing numerous projects over 8+ years.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Faith Technologies: Large Midwest-based (Wisconsin) electrical and specialty systems contractor with commercial, healthcare, industrial, and renewable energy practices. Larger scale than Bergstrom but overlapping vertical mix and design-build delivery model.
• M.C. Dean, Inc. Specialty electrical and electronic systems integrator with strong healthcare, government, and mission-critical exposure. Comparable on government/healthcare credentials and prequalification-driven bid wins.
• Rosendin Electric: One of the largest U.S. employee-owned electrical contractors, serving commercial, healthcare, industrial, semiconductor, and data center customers. Highly relevant ESOP-aligned peer that has demonstrated how an employee-owned model scales to national footprint.
• MYR Group Inc. NASDAQ-listed specialty contractor focused on electrical construction for transmission and distribution, commercial, and industrial markets. Public peer for understanding valuation multiples and capital-allocation norms in commercial/industrial electrical contracting.
• IES Holdings, Inc. Diversified publicly traded electrical and communications infrastructure provider across commercial, industrial, residential, and data center markets. Public-market proxy for valuation and scale benchmarking versus a private regional contractor like Bergstrom.
• Comfort Systems USA, Inc. NYSE-listed mechanical and electrical services platform with multiple operating companies across the U.S. Provides public-market comparable on revenue mix, M&A roll-up strategy, and labor-management considerations relevant to a regional MEP contractor.
• EMCOR Group, Inc. Largest publicly traded U.S. provider of electrical, mechanical, and building services. Diversified mix across healthcare, government, industrial, and commercial provides benchmarking for premium specialty-contractor valuation and recurring service economics.

Direct peers

• Strike, LLC: Privately held energy infrastructure and electrical contractor with significant pipeline, utility, and industrial construction exposure. Relevant peer for understanding bid environment and margin profile on multi-million dollar specialty electrical work.
• Hunt Electric Corporation: Mid-size regional electrical contractor headquartered in the Upper Midwest with comparable commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education scope. Closest geographic and scale analog to Bergstrom in the ND/MN corridor.

Regional players

• Jagoe Electric: Mid-size regional commercial/industrial electrical contractor serving adjacent Upper Midwest markets. Comparable size and project-type mix, though primarily outside Bergstrom's immediate geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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