Our Mission Is Your Future
Running an industrial operation today isn’t simple. Expectations are higher, teams are leaner, and downtime carries real consequences. Most days, you’re balancing competing priorities and making decisions that don’t leave much room for error.
That’s the reality we work in — alongside you.
Standard Electric Supply Co. exists to support the people responsible for keeping systems running, production moving, and plans on track. We approach that work as a longterm partnership built on understanding how your operation actually functions.
Setting the Standard Since 1919
Established in 1919, Standard Electric Supply Co. is a fourth generation, family owned electrical distributor focused on industrial automation and control, with deep experience supporting OEM and MRO environments.
What has endured for more than a century isn’t just longevity — it’s the way we work. We listen carefully, respond thoughtfully, and stay accountable to the outcome, not just the order. That perspective comes from working closely with customers who face real constraints and real consequences every day.
What Working With Us Feels Like
When something changes — a schedule shifts, a system goes down, or a solution doesn’t perform as expected — you need clarity, not friction.
Our role is to reduce complexity where we can and help you move forward with confidence. That shows up in practical, everyday ways:
- Local access through 16 stocking locations across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana
- Inventory depth — over $45 million on hand — to help reduce risk and delay
- An ontime delivery rate exceeding 99%, because reliability matters
More importantly, it shows up in how we engage: clear communication, informed recommendations, and a willingness to stay involved until the issue is resolved.
Continuous Improvement That Serves You
We spend a lot of time improving how we work — not for the sake of process, but because it directly affects your experience.
Continuous improvement at Standard Electric means fewer handoffs, better follow through, cleaner information, and more consistent service across locations and teams. It’s how we turn feedback into action and make sure we’re easier to work with tomorrow than we were yesterday.
Because when you reach out for support, the last thing you need is added complexity or uncertainty.
Solutions Built Around Real Operations
No two facilities run the same way. That’s why our support is designed to adapt to your environment, not force you into a predefined model.
Our teams help customers reduce wasted time, manage risk, and improve efficiency through services such as:
- 24/7 Engineering Support
- Inventory Management Service
- Enclosure Modification Service
- Repair Services
- Kitting & Custom Assemblies
- National Customer Solutions
- IIoT
- 24Hour Customer Support Line
- Training & Seminars
Each service exists to address a practical need — not as an addon, but as part of making your operation easier to manage.
“How you adapt to changes determines your success. Over the last 100 years Standard Electric stayed true to our Tradition of Innovation and Service. Our fanatical commitment to continuous quality improvement and exceeding the expectations of our customers is something we pride ourselves on. We look forward to the opportunity to partner with you.”
— Larry Stern, President, Standard Electric Supply Co.
A Dedication to Your Success Is Behind Everything We Do
Every business is built on relationships — and in industrial operations, reliability depends on the strength of the full supply chain.
We treat customers, suppliers, and associates like true partners because that’s how better outcomes happen: clearer accountability, fewer handoffs, and smoother execution.
Whether you need engineering support, training, inventory programs, or help reducing unnecessary cost and complexity, our focus remains the same — support that makes your work easier and your results more predictable.
