About Us

A Trusted Name in Wholesale Electrical Distribution

Summit ranked #23 among the top 200 electrical distributors in the nation based on 2007 sales of $338 million. The annual rankings are done by Electrical Wholesaling magazine. In 2008, sales reached $384 million.

As part of the $72 billion electrical distribution industry in the United States, we partner with leading manufacturers to provide customers with high-quality electrical equipment, along with superior technical support and service.

Both manufacturers and end users rely on distributors to efficiently bring products to market. Summit associates use their product knowledge and expertise to recommend products, introduce new technologies and deliver the goods.

Products range from basic commodities to sophisticated electrical components. Examples include: motor control, distribution, wire and cable, cords, lighting, conduit and fittings, wiring devices, support systems and fasteners, raceway, outlet boxes and enclosures, transformers and power protection equipment.

Summit provides many value-added services that help electrical contractors purchase electrical supplies efficiently. Services include electronic data interchange capabilities, just-in-time inventory programs, counter service guarantees, 24-hour emergency service, online ordering capabilities and more. (See Services)

Founded in 1977 in Albuquerque, N.M., Summit is a privately held corporation that operates service centers in 20 cities across five states, a global export division based in Houston that ships products into 25 countries, and a sales office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.