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

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Why The Industrial Solutions Network of CED is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ 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 hosted 2026 events in Evansville and Boston, signaling active demand.
  • CED expanded a 2026 training platform, strengthening cross-selling of automation hardware and services.
  • Parrish-Hare and Bayou Electric stayed intact after acquisition, preserving customer relationships and local revenue.

What critics are saying

  • CED’s United Renewable Energy litigation still exposes solar contracting and LC risk in 2026.
  • Decentralized profit centers fragment purchasing, pricing, and cybersecurity controls across 700 locations.
  • Wesco, Sonepar, and Graybar outrank CED, squeezing national accounts and talent retention.

What makes The Industrial Solutions Network of CED unique

  • CED’s local-brand, local-management model still separates 700-plus locations in 2026.
  • Industrial Solutions Network won Rockwell Automation’s Partner Ecosystem of the Year award.
  • CED’s 2026 expo circuit gives manufacturing customers hands-on automation training nationwide.

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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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