CED is one of the largest electrical distributors in the U.S., with over 800 locations—but it's our local-first mindset that sets us apart. Since 1957, we've empowered our managers to run their locations like their own businesses, making decisions that best serve their communities. Behind every location is a strong support system and a culture built on respect, integrity, and opportunity. At CED, our people’s growth fuels our future.
Our
Story
From two locations in 1957 to over 800 across the U.S.,
discover how CED has grown while maintaining
our commitment to local excellence.
Local First
One Big Company, Many Names
While much of our growth has come in the form of opening new locations with the CED name, we also grow through acquisition. In both cases, it starts with assessing the needs of a local market and then finding the best fit to serve those needs. When we acquire an exceptional local business that's a strong cultural fit with CED, we typically keep what's working, including that company's name. We come in to provide additional resources and support to help those local businesses level up to deliver even better solutions for their customers. As a result, we go by many names. But, the culture and core values are all one CED.
Our Growth
As a debt free, privately held company, CED is driven by smart growth. CED is one of the largest distributors and value added resellers in the electrical product and service industry, serving the Commercial, Residential, Manufacturing, and Renewable industries. We provide solutions for anything that touches a wire – to automating manufacturing plants that produce the products you use everyday, utilities bringing power to where it needs to go, and contractors that build, power and maintain homes and buildings in your community. It's a trillion dollar industry and it's not going anywhere. We are also major players in the renewable energy space, as one of the largest and fastest growing solar providers in the U.S.
Small Meets Big
