COOPER ELECTRIC, INC.

What COOPER ELECTRIC, INC. does

Cooper Electric, Inc. is a privately held, licensed electrical contractor founded circa 1945 and headquartered at 1769 Elmore Street, Cincinnati, OH. The firm operates three service divisions covering residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the Tri-State region, with Ohio (OCILB #20022) and Kentucky (CE16472) contractor licenses supporting its geographic scope. Service delivery is direct-to-customer via phone, website inquiries, and on-site field service using fully stocked service trucks, with 24/7 phone coverage staffed by in-house personnel.

The company's product surface centers on the proprietary CurrentSAFE electrical hazard detection service, which uses 11 diagnostic instruments (including a 640x480 thermographic camera, ultrasonic detector, circuit analyzer, ground resistance tester, and true RMS meters) to perform non-destructive residential electrical inspections. Complementary offerings include Cooper Power Services (acceptance testing, breaker/transformer testing, arc flash NFPA 70E compliance, and 24/7 emergency repair for industrial facilities), thermographic inspections performed by certified Level 2 thermographers, EV charger installation across Level 1-3 systems, and general residential services (panel upgrades, aluminum wiring correction using the Amp Copalum system, CSST bonding). All work is performed per the National Electrical Code by electricians who have completed a Department of Labor-approved 4-year apprenticeship and OSHA training.

Cooper Electric generates revenue through professional-services billings on a quote/scope-of-work basis, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Customers are reached through a sales-led motion centered on the company website, Google/Yelp/Yahoo listings, BBB accreditation, and word-of-mouth referrals. The firm is led by President Greg Hyland (since 1981) with a small named management team; ownership is private and independent, with no evidence of institutional capital, M&A activity, or external investment.

Name

COOPER ELECTRIC, INC.

Legal name

Cooper Electric

Website

https://cooper-electric.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cooper Electric is a privately held, licensed electrical contractor serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 1945, with proprietary CurrentSAFE hazard detection, thermographic inspections, and Cooper Power Services for industrial facilities.

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)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Electrical Installation & New Construction Wiring (HSAOADAA), Electrical Panel & Service Entrance Emergency Repair (HSAOAEAF), Electrical Permitting, Inspection Preparation & Compliance Services (HSAOADAL), Low-Voltage Wiring (Data/CAT6, Coax, Phone) (HSAOADAI), Electrical Pre-Commissioning & Energization Support (EUAEAJAC), Circuit Breaker, Fuse & Tripped Breaker Repair (HSAOAEAB)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Electrical hazard detection
• Thermographic infrared inspections
• Industrial electrical services
• Residential electrical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Services and Installations: Service-based electrical contractor providing residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services including installations, repairs, maintenance, and specialized services such as thermography and CurrentSAFE hazard detection.
2. Residential Electrical Services: Services include electrical repair, panel upgrades, service entrance repairs, EV charger circuits, ceiling fan installation, recessed lighting, troubleshooting, outdoor lighting, GFCI outlets, and data/telephone wiring.
3. Industrial Electrical Services: Design-build services, power quality solutions, preventive maintenance, machinery hook-up, computer power wiring, data cables, fiber optic cables, and variable speed drives for industrial facilities.
4. Cooper Power Services: Onsite field services including acceptance testing, preventive/predictive maintenance, thermography inspections, circuit breaker testing and repair, transformer testing, emergency repair service 24/7, and design services for electrical facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cooper Electric is a service-based electrical contractor providing residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Its core offerings include the proprietary CurrentSAFE electrical hazard detection system for homeowners, thermographic infrared inspections, Cooper Power Services (industrial acceptance testing, breaker testing/rebuilds, preventive maintenance, and arc flash compliance per NFPA 70E), plus general electrical installations, panel upgrades, EV charger installations, surge suppression, and power factor correction. All work is performed by licensed electricians (Ohio OCILB #20022, Kentucky CE #16472) trained via a 4-year Department of Labor apprenticeship and OSHA safety certification.

Product overview

Cooper Electric is a service-based electrical contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical services across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The core offerings include CurrentSAFE (electrical hazard detection), Thermal Infrared/Thermographic Inspections, Cooper Power Services, EV Charger Installation, and general electrical contracting. The company specializes in power quality solutions (surge suppression, power factor correction), industrial automation (PLC controllers, variable speed drives, motor controls), and residential services (panel upgrades, wiring, aluminum wiring correction, CSST bonding). All work is performed per National Electrical Code standards by licensed electricians with OSHA safety training and 4-year apprenticeship certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CurrentSAFE: Electrical hazard detection service for residential properties that tests for concealed electrical problems and fire hazards using multiple diagnostic methods including infrared thermography and ultrasonic sound detection.
• Cooper Power Services

Products and services

• CurrentSAFE Electrical Hazard Detection Non-destructive diagnostic test of residential electrical systems using 11 state-of-the-art testing instruments to identify hidden electrical problems posing fire risks. Designed for homeowners concerned with electrical safety and aging wiring systems.
• Residential Electrical Services Full residential electrical services including repairs, panel upgrades, service entrance repairs, EV charger circuits, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, outdoor lighting, GFCI outlets, troubleshooting, aluminum wiring correction, Federal Pacific panel replacement, and 10-year labor warranty.
• Service Panel Installation Electrical service panel installation using Square D QO copper buss bar panels with lifetime warranty. Includes permit acquisition, inspection coordination, main breaker sizing, and weather head installation.
• Aluminum Wiring Correction Factory certified aluminum wiring correction using the Amp Copalum Re-Connection System to address the elevated fire risk associated with aluminum wiring in homes built between 1965-1972. Backed by a 10-year warranty.
• CSST Bonding Corrugated Stainless-Steel Tubing bonding service to reduce risk of fire or damage from lightning strikes by providing proper grounding electrode system connection.
• EV Charger Installation Electric vehicle charging station installation service covering Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 chargers. Installs Charge Point, Juicebox, Tesla Wall Connector, Lectron, and Quasar 2 brands.
• Industrial Electrical Services Comprehensive industrial electrical services including design-build installations, engineered drawings, power quality solutions (harmonic distortion mitigation, UPS systems, grounding), preventive maintenance, machinery hook-up, and computer/data cable installation (fiber optic, Cat6, Cat5e, DeviceNet).
• Cooper Power Services Comprehensive industrial power services including onsite field services (acceptance testing, preventive/predictive maintenance, thermography inspections, breaker testing/repair, transformer testing, 24/7 emergency repair), shop services (breaker overhaul, repair, parts), and design services (electrical facility design, arc flash studies, coordination studies).
• Thermographic Inspections Infrared thermal imaging inspections comparing temperatures across electrical components to detect defective or failing components before failure occurs. Uses 640x480 high-definition resolution camera with complete reporting including thermal and visual images with temperature measurements. Performed by Certified Level 2 Thermographers on energized equipment.
• Surge Suppression / TVSS Transient Voltage Surge Suppression (TVSS) installation at main electrical service, distribution sub panels, and individual outlet strips to protect against lightning-induced transients, voltage spikes, and internally induced surges.
• Power Factor Correction Power factor correction using capacitors to improve power factor, reduce utility penalties, add capacity to distribution systems, and improve voltage drop. Includes power quality survey and harmonic current analysis.
• ARC FLASH NFPA 70E Compliance Arc flash safety services including complete surveys, analysis, OSHA/NFPA labels for electrical devices, consultation, and personnel training to help industrial facilities achieve NFPA 70E compliance.
• PLC Controllers & Motor Controls Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) installation and motor control services including motor control centers, variable speed drives, as-built drawings, and wiring schematics for industrial automation.
• Variable Speed Drives (VFD) Variable frequency drive installation for controlling AC motor rotational speed by controlling frequency and voltage. Also known as adjustable-frequency drives, VSD, AC drives, or inverter drives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Non-destructive electrical hazard detection vs. destructive Megger testing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Severe Storms LaboratoryminorOthersReferenced for lightning information and educational resources on transient voltages and lightning protection. Cooper Electric provides links to NSSL as a resource for customers seeking lightning safety information.
• Institute of High Voltage ResearchminorOthersReferenced as a resource for high voltage research information related to surge suppression and lightning protection.
• Lightning Technologies Inc.minorOthersReferenced as a resource for lightning protection technology and safety information.
• The Weather ChannelminorOthersReferenced as a resource for weather-related information relevant to lightning safety and surge protection.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Faith Technologies: Privately held electrical and specialty systems contractor serving commercial, industrial, and mission-critical clients. Closely comparable to Cooper Electric's industrial design-build, power quality, and arc flash / NFPA 70E compliance offerings, though at a multi-state scale.
• IES Holdings, Inc. National provider of electrical and mechanical infrastructure services across commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Comparable in offering industrial electrical contracting, power quality, and preventive maintenance services similar to Cooper Electric's industrial and Cooper Power Services divisions.
• Rosendin Electric: Employee-owned electrical contractor with residential, commercial, and industrial divisions, including power quality and mission-critical work. Comparable to Cooper Electric across vertical mix and service portfolio.
• Helix Electric: National electrical construction contractor focused on commercial, industrial, and data center projects. Comparable to Cooper Electric's industrial and commercial electrical services, power distribution, and design-build capabilities.
• Power Design Inc. Privately held multi-state electrical contractor focused on commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Comparable service portfolio (design-build, electrical installations, power quality) but operates at much larger geographic scale than Cooper Electric.

Emerging players

• Mister Sparky Electric: National residential electrical services franchise. Directly comparable to Cooper Electric's residential service line (repairs, panel upgrades, EV chargers, code compliance) and represents the brand-and-marketing model Cooper Electric lacks.
• Mr. Electric: Franchise-based residential and commercial electrical services brand. Comparable on residential service delivery model (panel upgrades, lighting, EV chargers, troubleshooting) even though not a regional single-operator like Cooper Electric.

Broad incumbents

• MYR Group Inc. Public holding company of specialty electrical construction service providers serving commercial, industrial, and utility markets. Comparable to Cooper Electric's industrial electrical construction and Cooper Power Services industrial maintenance offerings.
• EMCOR Group, Inc. Large public multi-trade contractor with a dedicated U.S. electrical construction and facilities services segment. Operates broadly across electrical contracting, power quality, and industrial maintenance — the same service mix Cooper Electric delivers, but at a much larger national scale.
• Quanta Services, Inc. Largest pure-play infrastructure services company in North America, including substantial electrical contracting for utilities, renewables, and industrial. Compares to Cooper Electric's industrial division and arc flash / surge suppression work, though at an enterprise scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cooper-electric-inc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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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