Crescent Electric Supply Company

Crescent Electric Supply Company is one of the largest independent distributors of electrical hardware and supplies in the United States, ranking among the ten largest electrical suppliers in the country. Founded in 1919 by Titus B. Schmid and headquartered in East Dubuque, Illinois, the privately held company serves electrical contractors, industrial facilities, and institutional customers nationwide.

The company distributes a comprehensive range of electrical products and supplies, supported by specialised services. These include wire and cable solutions, custom assembly and fabrication, jobsite services, project management support, and technical consulting through application engineers. Its StockNOW managed inventory programme is designed to help contractors optimise their supply chain, while digital capabilities provide online ordering and account management.

With more than a century of continuous operation in the electrical industry, Crescent Electric Supply Company combines long-standing product expertise with an emphasis on safety and efficiency in completing projects. Its workforce is noted for its understanding of the particular challenges of electrical work, and the company maintains a customer-focused approach to solutions across the construction, industrial, and institutional sectors it serves.