The Industrial Solutions Network of CED

The Industrial Solutions Network of CED

Wholesale electrical supplies and automation solutions

Overview

The Industrial Solutions Network of CED sells electrical supplies and automation hardware to industrial customers through a nationwide wholesale network. Its decentralized model preserves local brands and management while leveraging shared purchasing and resources across 700+ locations. Products include switchgear, transformers, wiring, circuit breakers, lighting, solar components, home automation, and manufacturing automation/digital transformation tools. The goal is to help contractors, OEMs, and industrial facilities obtain equipment and automation solutions efficiently, safely, and at scale by combining local market know-how with national scale and technology partners.

About The Industrial Solutions Network of CED

Simplify's Rating
Why The Industrial Solutions Network of CED is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Industrial Solutions Network keeps winning Rockwell awards, validating its manufacturing automation relevance in 2025.
  • ARIA Cybersecurity chose CED for resale in 2024, expanding higher-margin industrial cybersecurity offerings.
  • CED's nationwide footprint and local inventory give it immediate reach into plant-floor projects.

What critics are saying

  • CED Greentech sued United Renewable Energy in 2024 over a $35 million letter.
  • Industrial Solutions Network depends heavily on Rockwell; partner shifts can weaken its automation edge.
  • Local autonomy across 700 locations fragments standards, raising margin leakage and inconsistent customer experiences.

What makes The Industrial Solutions Network of CED unique

  • CED's 700-plus local locations preserve customer relationships while sharing national purchasing power.
  • Industrial Solutions Network won Rockwell Automation's Partner Ecosystem of the Year in 2025.
  • Private Colburn ownership and decentralized profit centers speed decisions without public-market pressure.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

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