Crescent Electric Supply Company

What Crescent Electric Supply Company does

Crescent Electric Supply Company is a privately held U.S. national electrical supply distributor founded in 1916 in Dubuque, Iowa and now headquartered in East Dubuque, Illinois. The company distributes more than 200,000 unique electrical products across 15+ major categories — including conduit, wire and cable, lighting fixtures and controls, industrial automation and control, power distribution and protection, electrical boxes, DataComm, safety, tools, and solar/renewable energy — to electrical contractors, commercial construction firms, industrial and manufacturing operators, and a range of process and infrastructure verticals such as data centers, utilities, healthcare, food and beverage, water/wastewater, and government. Customers can purchase through 140+ branch locations across 28 states, supported by six regional distribution centers (Des Moines, Louisville, Racine, Phoenix, Denver, Youngsville NC) totaling 600,000+ square feet of inventory that enable 24-hour replenishment and same-day pickup.

The company's core technology is an electrical supplies distribution platform with digital ordering, account-specific pricing, real-time inventory visibility, and ERP integrations with SAP, Oracle, Ariba, and Commerce One. Value-added services overlay the distribution model: StockNOW vendor-managed inventory (Conex boxes, bins, clamshells, fixture carts) at job sites; Custom Assembly and Fabrication via a Resolve One partnership; Application Engineering, Centers of Excellence, and an Automation and Control Technical Support Center for industrial customers; Project Management services for multi-phase electrical projects; and Energy Solutions covering audits, lighting retrofit, and renewable energy design.

Crescent Electric generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of electrical supplies via branch counter, will-call, jobsite delivery, and an authenticated e-commerce platform. Revenue is supplemented by professional services (application engineering, custom fabrication, project management, technical support) and a managed-services-style National Accounts program offering consolidated pricing, supplier rationalization, and standardized operations for multi-site commercial and industrial customers. Pricing is account-specific and negotiated; no public price list is disclosed. The company is privately held with no parent company, no public ticker, and operates as a wholly controlled enterprise with one disclosed subsidiary (Stoneway Electric) serving the Pacific Northwest.

Name

Crescent Electric Supply Company

Legal name

Crescent Electric Supply Company

Website

https://crescentelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Crescent Electric Supply Company is a privately held national electrical supply distributor founded in 1916, serving electrical contractors and industrial customers through 140+ branches across 28 states, six distribution centers, and a National Accounts program for multi-site commercial and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42361)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home Distribution (CRAOAFAG)

Keywords

• Electrical supplies distribution
• Industrial automation products
• Wire and cable supply
• Lighting fixtures distribution
• Power distribution equipment

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Supplies Distribution: Sale of electrical supplies, materials, and tools through branch counter service and delivery, including commodities such as wire, cable, and conduit with value-added services like wire cutting and paralleling.
2. E-commerce and Account-Based Sales: Online ordering platform with account-specific pricing, real-time inventory visibility, and streamlined purchasing for registered business accounts.
3. Professional Services: Application engineering, technical support, project management, and custom fabrication services supporting electrical projects from planning through delivery.
4. National Accounts Program: Consolidated pricing and standardized operations for multi-location customers with cost control, supplier rationalization, and aggregate sourcing capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Crescent Electric Supply Company is a national electrical supply distributor that stocks over 200,000 unique products across categories such as conduit, wire and cable, lighting, power distribution, industrial automation, safety, and renewable energy. It serves electrical contractors and industrial customers through 140+ branch locations, six regional distribution centers, and online ordering, supported by complementary services including managed inventory, application engineering, custom assembly, and project management.

Product overview

Crescent Electric Supply Company is a national electrical supply distributor offering over 200,000 unique products across 15+ major product categories including Conduit, DataComm, Electrical Boxes, Electrical Fittings, Enclosures, Fasteners, Fuses, Heating/Ventilation, Industrial Automation & Control, Lighting Fixtures & Controls, Power Distribution & Protection, Raceway & Strut, Safety, Solar & Renewable Energy, Tools & Testing, Wire & Cable, and Wiring Devices. The company operates as both a product distributor and service provider, offering complementary services including StockNOW managed inventory, Application Engineering, Centers of Excellence for automation training, Automation & Control Technical Support, Custom Assembly & Fabrication, Project Management, and Energy Solutions. Products span from basic electrical supplies to advanced industrial automation systems including PLCs, variable speed drives, and EV charging solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Management Services Dedicated project management providing total project support and supply coordination consistency at every phase of challenging electrical projects for contractors and industrial customers.
• Conduit Products Complete line of conduit products including elbows, couplings, nipples, metal conduit and tubing (aluminum, EMT, flexible, galvanized rigid, IMC, PVC-coated, stainless steel), and non-metallic conduit and tubing for electrical contractors and industrial buyers.
• Wire, Cable, and Cord Extensive wire and cable products including building wire (THHN, THW, XHHW), datacomm cable, direct burial wire, flexible cords, metal clad cable, service wire, and wire management accessories for construction and industrial applications.
• Lighting Fixtures and Controls Complete lighting solutions including indoor fixtures (high bay, low bay, recessed, strip, troffers), outdoor fixtures (area, flood, wall packs), exit signs, emergency lighting, and lighting controls (dimmers, occupancy sensors, photocells).
• Power Distribution and Protection Power distribution equipment including circuit breakers, busways, disconnect switches, transformers, switchgear, surge protection, generators, transfer equipment, and metering equipment for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Industrial Automation and Control Comprehensive automation and control products including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), servo drives, variable speed drives, automation switches, motor control centers, power monitoring systems, and industrial control software for industrial customers.
• Electrical Boxes Wide range of electrical boxes including cast device boxes, ceiling boxes, floor boxes, gang boxes, hazardous location boxes, junction boxes, masonry boxes, outlet boxes, switch boxes, utility boxes, and weatherproof boxes.
• DataComm Products Data communications equipment including audio/visual systems, backshell connectors, cable handlers, cameras, circuit board identification labels, coaxial connectors, communication devices, RF connectors, and telecommunication connectors.
• Solar and Renewable Energy Renewable energy products including EV chargers (commercial and residential), solar inverters, energy storage, racking and mounting hardware, and solar connectors.
• Safety Products Safety equipment including fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, firestop products, smoke detectors, lockout/tagout equipment, and personal protection equipment (PPE) for electrical professionals.
• Tools and Testing Devices Professional tools including hand tools, power tools, testing instruments (multimeters, clamp meters, thermal imagers), batteries, and tool storage solutions for electrical professionals.
• StockNOW Managed Inventory Vendor-managed inventory solution providing a fully stocked mini warehouse at the job site, with storage options including Conex boxes, plastic bins, clamshells, and fixture carts for electrical contractors.
• Application Engineering Technical engineering assistance for industrial automation products, including on-site and remote support, VFD start-up, custom training, and machine safety audits for industrial customers.
• Custom Assembly and Fabrication Custom fabrication solutions including prefab assemblies, custom cable assemblies, custom kitting, wire and cable solutions, and project management services for electrical contractors and industrial customers.
• Energy Solutions Energy team providing energy audits, lighting retrofit and design, power quality assessments, and renewable energy solutions helping commercial and industrial customers achieve sustainability initiatives and reduce energy costs.
• National Accounts Program Consolidated pricing and standardized operations for multi-location commercial and industrial customers, including cost control, supplier rationalization, and aggregate sourcing capabilities with a dedicated inside sales team.
• Online Account and Ordering Platform Online tools for account management, ordering, invoicing, and pricing with real-time inventory visibility, account-specific pricing, order history, and shopping lists for authenticated business customers.
• Centers of Excellence Interactive technology showcases featuring automation and control equipment from leading manufacturers with in-person and virtual product demonstrations and training for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200,000 unique items stocked for immediate availability
• +3 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Resolve One Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResolve One Inc. provides electrical prefabrication, custom fabrication, and coating/finishing solutions that bridge design, application, equipment, and successful installation. This partnership supports Crescent's custom assembly and fabrication services for electrical projects.
• Schneider ElectricflagshipTechnology or IntegrationFeatured supplier partnership with Schneider Electric offering full-service industrial automation solutions including Altivar Machine ATV350 variable speed drives and ATH200 HVAC drives, helping improve reliability and optimize operational performance.
• 3McoreTechnology or Integration3M partnership providing medium voltage cable accessories with complimentary construction service support for medium voltage projects, keeping projects on schedule.
• Acuity BrandscoreTechnology or IntegrationAcuity Brands partnership featuring Lithonia Lighting products including Beyond LED High Bay with preconfigured trim packages simplifying ordering for high bay applications.
• LevitoncoreTechnology or IntegrationLeviton partnership featuring GreenConnect Wireless Lighting Control system, a scalable solution for retrofit and renovation projects eliminating complexity of traditional wireless lighting control.
• EatonflagshipTechnology or IntegrationEaton partnership offering complete lifecycle electrical solutions including PowerXL DX1 High-Performance VFD for demanding industrial applications requiring precise speed and torque control.
• nVent CADDYcoreTechnology or IntegrationnVent CADDY products including box mounting plates with far side support, heavy duty telescoping brackets for T-grid assemblies, and Pyramid Prefab H-Frames for commercial rooftop installations.
• Priority Wire & CablecoreTechnology or IntegrationPriority Wire partnership featuring Priority-Plex Aluminum XHHW-2 PLEX'D Cable reducing labor and installation time for power distribution projects with factory plex'd conductors.
• RittalflagshipTechnology or IntegrationRittal partnership offering AX Wall-Mount and VX Free-Standing Enclosures with tool-less assembly, Blue e+ S cooling units, and RiLineX power platform for modular system planning.
• Schneider Electric Custom AssemblyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchneider Electric custom assembly solutions combining flexibility, speed, and reliability through configurable modules that can reduce lead times by up to 50% while maintaining UL-compliant quality.
• Milwaukee ToolcoreTechnology or IntegrationMilwaukee Tool partnership featuring M18 FUEL Branch Conduit Bender with AUTO-ZERO, the industry's first portable cordless conduit bender for commercial and industrial electricians.
• Current (GE)coreTechnology or IntegrationCurrent (GE) partnership featuring HO R17d LED Tube Family and Single or Double Ended Type B LED Tubes providing up to 194 LPW for signage and retrofit applications.
• WAGOcoreTechnology or IntegrationWAGO partnership featuring 221 Series LEVER-NUTS splicing connectors now available in smaller, more user-friendly design for larger conductors.
• EmersoncoreTechnology or IntegrationEmerson Automation Roadshow hosted by Crescent Electric providing hands-on training and education on automation solutions for industrial applications.
• Stoneway ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStoneway Electric subsidiary providing training events in Washington state including Drives 101, PLCs 101, and Industrial Ethernet & Cybersecurity workshops for electrical professionals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Graybar: Largest employee-owned electrical, communications, and data networking products distributor in North America with 300+ locations. Directly competes with Crescent in wire, cable, lighting, and industrial automation across overlapping geographies.
• Rexel USA: Global electrical distribution group operating in the US through multiple banners, serving commercial, industrial, and residential contractors with similar product breadth and value-added services.
• Sonepar: World's largest B2B electrical distributor operating in the US through regional banners. Competes head-to-head with Crescent on branch density, supplier relationships, and industrial automation solutions.
• Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED): One of the largest US electrical distribution networks with hundreds of branches, competing in core construction, industrial, and utility markets with similar product mix and branch-based service.
• Border States Electric: Employee-owned electrical distributor headquartered in the upper Midwest with 100+ branches across the central US. Overlaps significantly with Crescent's geographic footprint and serves similar contractor and industrial customers.
• McNaughton-McKay Electric: Regional electrical distributor in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic offering industrial automation, power distribution, and contractor supplies with comparable value-added services like custom panel building.
• Elliott Electric Supply: Privately held electrical distributor with strong presence in the southern US, offering similar product breadth including wire, lighting, and industrial automation to commercial and industrial customers.
• Werner Electric: Regional electrical distributor serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan with comparable contractor and industrial focus. Direct competitor in select Midwest geographies where Crescent also has density.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): Distributor of specialty construction materials including electrical, tools, and safety products serving professional contractors. Competes with Crescent on the construction vertical and has expanded into adjacent categories.

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Broad-line MRO distributor with significant electrical product offerings and a powerful digital platform. Competes with Crescent on industrial MRO and maintenance spend, though Grainger's catalog extends well beyond electrical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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