Industries · Electrical
An ordering app for electrical distributors
Electrical distributors stock the wire, conduit, gear and lighting that electrical contractors install in homes, commercial buildings and industrial sites. They also supply maintenance teams at plants, institutions and utilities, often with job-site delivery and counter pickup.
Top 10 product categories in electrical
- Wire & cable
- Conduit & raceway
- Boxes & enclosures
- Breakers & load centers
- Switchgear & panelboards
- Wiring devices
- Lighting & lamps
- Motor controls & automation
- Connectors & terminations
- Tools & testers
Every one of these goes into your app with your part numbers, your customers’ part numbers and their pricing.
National associations
National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)
Trade association for electrical distributors, offering education, research, benchmarking and industry events.
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
Represents union electrical contractors through local chapters, with standards, training and advocacy.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
Association of electrical equipment makers that develops widely used product standards.
Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)
Association of merit-shop electrical contractors with a national network of training chapters.
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
Publishes the National Electrical Code and related fire and electrical safety standards.
Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI)
Nonprofit focused on electrical safety education for workers and the public.
Electro-Federation Canada
Canadian association of electrical manufacturers, distributors and manufacturers' reps.
Affiliated Distributors (AD)
Member-owned group of independent distributors, including a large electrical division.
Regional associations and chapters
IEC New England
IEC chapter serving independent electrical contractors with training and advocacy.
Electrical Association of Philadelphia
Regional group of electrical contractors, distributors and manufacturers; hosts the Electric Expo.
IEC Chesapeake
IEC chapter running apprenticeship and training for contractors in Maryland and nearby states.
IEC Rocky Mountain
IEC chapter providing apprenticeship, training and advocacy for electrical contractors.
Major trade shows
NECA Convention & Trade Show
Annual show for electrical contractors, with manufacturers and distributors exhibiting.
DTECH (DistribuTECH)
Event for electric utilities and grid transmission and distribution suppliers.
Light + Intelligent Building North America (formerly LightFair)
Lighting and building-controls show attended by designers, specifiers, contractors and distributors.
NFPA Conference & Expo
Annual NFPA event on fire, electrical and life safety codes and products.
Associations and shows are listed for reference. Apps for Distributors is not affiliated with them. Spotted an outdated link? Call or text 904-422-1273.
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