Every day, all around the world, people depend on technology, transportation, energy and infrastructure to live and work. Our technologies and services form the backbone of safe, reliable electricity supply and play a key role in our infrastructure. With rapid growth in electrification, an energy transition driven by climate change and explosive growth in connectivity, Eaton is well positioned to solve the world’s toughest electrical power management challenges.
About Company Brief:
Eaton – Improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services
Locations: More than 170 countries 2021 revenue of $19.6 billion
Eaton’s smart home energy portfolio enables the future of your customer’s energy transition and sustainability needs through intelligent devices and securely connected platforms that also help increase your productivity, through a trusted provider.
When the only constant is change, Eaton is here to make your job easier.
Keeping projects on-time and on-budget is a big task – from design to build and installation. And doing so while maximizing the functional use of the space, increasing energy efficiency, and keeping people safe adds to the pressure. We’ll provide you the expert support you need to manage risk and increase operational effectiveness.
With a shift to more renewable power, we have an opportunity to unlock a low-carbon energy future.
Eaton’s Home as a Grid approach to residential energy transition is helping customers safely add more renewables, storage and electric vehicle infrastructure to their energy mix—to become more sustainable and resilient while lowering energy costs.
Federated Mutual Insurance Company proudly provides Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) with options for industry-specific insurance products and a range of specialized coverages. In addition, we provide extensive opportunities for risk management resources, seminars, and webinars to help minimize risks for electrical contractors.
IEC is among the hundreds of trade associations and industry organizations that recommend protection from Federated®. We combine the strength of our shield with the strength of numbers.
About Company Brief:
Founded: 1904
Employees: 2,600+
A.M. Best® A+ (Superior)
Ward’s 50® Top Performer
Website
Founded in 1904, Federated Mutual Insurance Company is a national insurance and risk management organization that serves the property, casualty, and life insurance needs of clients in select industries. The organization has over 500 recommendations from local, state, regional, and national associations and buying groups and is rated A+ (Superior) by industry analyst A.M. Best®.
As a mutual insurance company, Federated is focused on the best interests of its clients and has the proven capability to deliver industry specific knowledge, products, and services that have a positive impact on business owners and their companies.
*All products and services not available in all states.
Generac Power Systems, Inc. is the world’s largest provider of residential backup generators. In fact, nearly eight of ten generators sold is a Generac.
Generac is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. We manufacture the widest range of power products in the marketplace, providing advanced power grid software solutions, backup and prime power systems for home and industrial applications, solar + battery storage solutions, virtual power plant platforms and engine- and battery-powered tools and equipment.
We’re proud to partner with Independent Electrical Contractors in order to invest in the development of qualified and educated electrical professionals across the United States. To learn more about Generac, visit www.generac.com, or connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
About Company Brief:
Founded: 1959
Nearly 10,000 employees worldwide
Headquarters: Waukesha, Wisconsin
Become a Generac Aligned Contractor
Generac’s Aligned Contractor program is a great first step into the backup power industry, designed to help IEC members quickly expand their business opportunities. Aligned Contractors can purchase and install Generac products through their existing wholesale partner. Plus they gain access to valuable business tools and resources, like co-branded marketing materials, a job quote builder, and our generator sizing tool. For a limited time, new Aligned Contractors will receive a $250 e-gift card after your first air-cooled purchase and installation.*
Visit Generac.com/Pro-Resources to learn more and to become a Generac Aligned Contractor today.
*Terms and conditions apply including eligibility requirements. Click here for more information.
Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services, and is a leading North American distributor of high-quality components, equipment, and materials. We serve the construction market, the commercial, institutional, and government (CIG) market, and the industrial and utility markets. Graybar products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.
About Company Brief:
Founded: 1869
Employee-owned since 1929
Employees: 8,400
Locations: 288 locations
Website
Graybar is proud to be an IEC Premier Partner, serving on the Foundation and Equipment Grant team.
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with nearly 400,000 orange-blooded associates and more than 2,200 stores in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. With access to more than a million products and dedicated services for today’s busy pro, we give you the power to get more done every day. We offer the products and services you use every day, the know-how you deserve for tough projects, and the technology you need to keep your business going.
IEC members can get 2% cashback on all qualifying pre-tax purchases when enrolled in the free Pro Xtra Loyalty Program. Take advantage of benefits and money-saving tools, like volume pricing and purchase tracking designed to help Pros get the job done. In addition to a rebate, The Home Depot will donate half of a percent of annual program sales to the IEC Foundation.
*IEC members must be signed up for Pro Xtra using the agreement code IEC and spend a minimum of $12,500 to be eligible for a rebate. The rebate period is from January 1 through December 31, with rebate payments issued within 60 days after the program end date. For more information on the Pro Xtra program, visit homedepot.com/c/ProXtra_TermsandConditions.
We’re a small yet mighty team with 30 years of industry knowledge and experience. Bridging the gap between the field and the office with our goal of Making Productivity Visible to Everyone® is what we do. We help you manage Work, Effort and Time as IEC’s Exclusive Productivity Measurement & Scheduling Provider using JPAC® , the only application of the ASTM standard for Job Productivity Management. Coupling JPAC® with Short Interval Scheduling (SIS® ) turns data into useful knowledge, even supporting you with a daily job report. See the full project in our Work Environment Management (WEM® ) software called DCI Construction® – managing project cash flow, company pipeline & backlog while interconnecting job information in real time. We connect the supply chain with Distributors, Specialty Contractors, Prefab shops (using the NEIS Standard for Prefabrication that we’ve authored), General Contractors and Owners with our tools as well as scheduling services.
We offer a free 90-day trial of SIS® to all IEC Members – contact us today to learn what we do & how we can help you.
Since the company began in 1924, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry in developing innovative solutions that deliver increased productivity and unmatched durability for professional construction users. Whether it is through our world-leading M12™ and M18™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of our M12 and M18 FUEL™ products, job site lighting, and time-saving accessories, or innovative hand tool and storage products, we are dedicated to delivering a continuous flow of advance, trade-specific solutions. We invest the time to work side-by-side with real users to understand the demands of a constantly changing workplace and how we can best deliver solutions for a safer, more productive job site. Through a thorough evaluation of the job at hand – the frustrations, needs, and previous limitations – we set out to completely rethink a solution and deliver the game-changing innovation seen across all our product lines. Milwaukee Tool is not simply a manufacturer – we are progressive problem solvers.
About Company Brief:
Employees: 10,000
Locations: 52 locations
1 million sales
Website
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The MX FUEL™ Equipment System revolutionizes the light equipment market by delivering the performance, run time, and durability demanded by the trades without the hazards associated with emissions, noise, vibration, and the frustrations of gas maintenance. This completely compatible system goes beyond the limitations of gasoline and power cord units, utilizing the industry’s most advanced batteries, motors, and electronics to deliver a best-in-class experience for users.
PeopleReady Skilled Trades (PRST) is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, this specialized division has connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether businesses need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, PRST ensures a skilled workforce is always within reach.
We’re proud to partner with Independent Electrical Contractors to ensure electrical contractors and subcontractors across the U.S. have the skilled electricians they need. Our local recruiters are experts in sourcing, screening and testing tradespeople with specialized knowledge in all phases of electrical construction. Every electrician we hire undergoes an extensive process with interviews and in-depth assessments. So, when our tradespeople step on a jobsite, we know they have what it takes to get the work done right.
About Company Brief:
Founded: 1987
Locations: 50+ locations across the U.S.
Specialties: Construction, Healthcare, Data Centers, Energy, Industrial and Marine
Wired to Find the Electricians You Need:
5.5M+ hours worked by electricians*
8,400+ electrical projects completed*
1,825+ electrical contractors helped*
*2018-2024 data
Electrical Workers We Provide:
Electrical helper
Apprentice electrician
Journeyman electrician (licensed and unlicensed)
Master electrician
Powering the Future of Electrical Contracting with Innovation & Partnership
As an IEC Strategic Partner, Schneider Electric empowers electrical contractors with cutting-edge solutions, expert guidance, and business growth opportunities. Named as the most sustainable company in the world by Time Magazine, we are committed to helping you deliver smarter, more energy-efficient solutions that drive profitability and support a more sustainable future– because when you win, we all win.
Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.
Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.
We are a global industrial technology leader bringing world-leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-proof data centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. Anchored by our deep domain expertise, we provide integrated end-to-end lifecycle AI enabled Industrial IoT solutions with connected products, automation, software and services, delivering digital twins to enable profitable growth for our customers.
We are a people company with an ecosystem of 150,000 colleagues and more than a million partners operating in over 100 countries to ensure proximity to our customers and stakeholders. We embrace diversity and inclusion in everything we do, guided by our meaningful purpose of a sustainable future for all.
Explore the benefits a partnership with Schneider Electric can bring to your evolving business.
135 years of trusted solutions that power the world!
About Company Brief:
Founded: 1836
Employees: 135,000 +
Website
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In 1937, Roy Richards simply wanted to erect poles and string wire so his grandmother could read under electric light, so he started a company to do just that. On March 23, 1950, he expanded on that dream and founded Southwire Company, LLC. In that same spirit we’ve grown into one of the leading suppliers of wire & cable in North America.
We manufacture 1/2 of the cable used in the transmission & distribution of electricity across America, 1/3 of homes contains our electrical wiring, and more than 1/2 of the copper rod made around the world is produced with Southwire Continuous Rod (SCR®) technology.
About Company Brief:
Founded: 1950
Headquarters: Carrollton, Georgia
Employees: 8,000
Locations: 34 Plants & 10 CSCs
Website
We continue to build on our seven decades of rich history by looking to the future—a future where needs will be met through high-end systems and solutions, and a future guided by the technologies, forces, and trends shaping our industry.
Southwire Solutions University (SSU) offers digital and hands-on product training for electrical contractors, distributors, apprenticeships, and more throughout North America.
Each quarter we present a new training series to help educate our customers on Southwire’s solutions. These training series include Feeder Solutions, MCAP® Cable, Circuit Solutions, and more. Click here to sign up.
ABB’s Electrification Business Area is a global leader in electrical products and solutions, operating in more than 100 countries with over 200 manufacturing sites.
Atkore delivers a unique portfolio of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions that deploy, isolate, and protect a structure from curb to outlet. Atkore’s mission is to be the customer’s first choice in growing vertical markets such as data centers, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Atkore’s high value products provide unmatched quality, delivery and value based on sustainable excellence in strategy, people, and processes.
As an established leader in the career and technical education industry, American Technical Publishers (ATP) develops high-quality instructional materials used in education and technician-level training programs throughout the world.
IDEAL Electrical is part of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., a family-owned, professionally run company with a 100-year history of building relationships, providing top customer service and setting industry standards in the process.
Sonepar USA is an independent, family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial, and safety products and related solutions.
Augmenta is automating building design. Its flagship product, the Augmenta Construction Platform (ACP), and the automated electrical conduit routing system, enables VDC teams to route and model fully coordinated electrical raceway systems. The cloud-based system reduces modeling timelines from weeks to hours! ACP addresses pressing industry challenges, such as schedule pressures and talent shortages, by minimizing the time for multiple design iterations and rework. Augmenta has garnered a coveted position in CB Insights’ ‘Top 50 Generative AI startups’ and ‘AI 100.’ ACP features include:
Automated routing and coordination, driven by user-editable support methods, fly and no-fly zones, spacing, and clearance rules, Supports above-ground conduit for feeders and home runs, Fully featured editor and rule template system to set and manage project specifications Designs are NEC and project-specification compliant Contact us about our pilot program!
Conest Software Systems is a leading provider of estimating, design build, and project management software serving the electrical and datacom industries.
Headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, and serving customers worldwide, Conest has been delivering solutions to the electrical industry since 1990. Dedicated to exploring new ways to integrate the latest technology with their software tools, Conest products incorporate intelligence with timesaving features that enable electrical contractors and estimators to manage the entire construction process from design and bidding through project management and final billing.
With deep seated roots in the electrical industry, the management and staff of Conest Software Systems are dedicated to researching, developing, and providing software solutions that help the Electrical and Datacom Industries TAKE OFF!
Copperweld is an American bimetals manufacturer with over 100 years of time-tested performance, but that’s only part of our story. We became a leader in the wire and cable industry by engineering wire differently. We work closely with customers to optimize the performance and reliability of our conductors to perfectly suit a given application.
Need a conductor that is stronger or lighter or theft deterrent? Bimetallic conductors can be designed to be all of that and more. For over a century, Copperweld’s metallurgical expertise and value-engineering approach have produced innovative solutions that have revolutionized industries.
Today, Copperweld has global reach. Our world-wide network of facilities and partners manufacture products originating from Copperweld’s operations located in the heart of the midsouth, USA.
Experience the difference with ESA Fabrication, where we’re committed to delivering unparalleled value through flexible solutions. Crafted with pride in the USA, our innovative lineup is designed to optimize job site workflows and elevate workplace safety.
The Contractors Plan helps merit-shop contractors compete for, win, and stay compliant on prevailing wage jobs. With 40 years of expertise in meeting the stringent requirements of local, state, and federal prevailing wage laws, including the Davis-Bacon Act, we are dedicated to helping IEC contractors compete by offering comprehensive bona-fide fringe benefit solutions. Take a look at our explainer videos or call (800) 328-1519 to speak with us to see if we can help.
Greenlee. PROFESSIONAL. NOTHING LESS. Since the inception Greenlee has stood as a symbol of quality, innovation, safety, and workforce efficiency. We proudly place this logo on our products, so you can be sure that the Greenlee tool you are using was designed, tested, and manufactured to get the job done! As the industry changes, so do the requirements. Whether it is new technology, professional grade materials, or innovative design, trade professionals depend on Greenlee tools to deliver customer-focused innovation and job site efficiency every time. For over 150 years, Greenlee tools have helped professionals worldwide across electrical, utility, communications, plumbing, and pipefitting to get the job done. Sign up to be the first to hear about our latest product releases. For more information, check out our website, take a look at our product videos, or contact us for a product demo.
Since 1857 Klein Tools, a family-owned and operated company, has been designing, developing and manufacturing premium-quality, professional-grade hand tools. The majority of Klein tools are manufactured in plants throughout the United States and are the No. 1 choice among professional electricians and other tradespeople.
Kojo is an all-in-one system for contractors to handle all of their material and inventory needs. Kojo envisions a world in which trade contractors have the tools they need to focus on what they do best: build. Kojo makes it easy for the field team, purchasing, accounting, and vendors to work together to get materials to the site on time and for the best price. Kojo builds solutions for the ground floor of construction, and we put our customers’ success at the forefront of everything we do, with dedicated support and a responsive product development team.
We improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that deliver and control power, light and data to customers worldwide. Since we were founded more than a century ago, Legrand has been in the building-transformation business through electrical switches, wires, cables, controls, and shades, and more recently through audio/video, data centers and lighting.
At Leviton, we build what’s next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, encompassing electrical, lighting, controls, data networks, and energy management. With a rich history spanning over 115 years, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that streamline processes, elevate safety standards, increase efficiency, and enhance productivity. We are committed to our people as their innovation, ingenuity, and dedication to safety and quality are fundamental to the success of every product we deliver to our customers. Our goal is to empower the contractor. At Leviton, we are committed to helping you Learn, Do, and Sell More.
Part of the Foundation Software family of companies, McCormick Systems offers customizable, efficient and accurate estimating and digital takeoff software for the electrical trade. With 40+ years as a leader in the construction estimating space, McCormick is an ideal estimating tool for mid- to larger-sized construction companies, offering built-in takeoff, change order tracking and an electrical database. Successful bidding and estimating begins with McCormick.
NetZero USA is a nationwide provider of commercial LED lighting. We take a unique approach by combining cutting-edge technology to deliver efficient lighting solutions in a seamless customer experience. Our national footprint gives us the ability to manage projects of any size, across multiple states, regions, and regulatory bodies.
PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.
Remarcable is a cloud based platform that helps electrical contractors and distributors streamline purchasing processes to save time and money.
Dedicated to the Electrical Contractor Industry, Remarcable provides cloud-based Procurement & Tool Management Software nationwide. With multiple workflows, two applications in one software, a large abundance of supplier electronic connections (EDI), and direct contractor accounting integrations, Remarcable can adapt to any procurement process to fit your companies’ growing needs.
Remarcable will significantly, and efficiently, increase communication, streamline workflows, and provide visibility for all users: field, procurement, accounting, estimating, warehouse, and management. Our dedicated and agile staff provides unlimited personal trainings to contractors and distributors.
Through many years of collaboration with different types of electrical contractors, Remarcable connects the dots between the contractors and distributors like never before. We are invested in your company’s success.
Scorpion is a leader in providing small businesses the technology and marketing they need to grow with results they can see. Our team works with you to develop a personalized plan around your ideal customer and then uses technology to get and retain more of them. From customer relationship management software to artificial intelligence-led ad buying, we have the best technology to grow your business, and our visual dashboards help make decisions to improve, even on the go with our mobile app.
Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from point-of-power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. With around 75,000 employees worldwide, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, and its U.S. corporate headquarters in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, USA.
SupplyHouse.com is the leading online plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies distributor in the USA. Headquartered in Melville, NY, SupplyHouse has four fulfillment centers strategically positioned across the country. With more than 200,000 products from over 450 of the industry’s top brands, SupplyHouse provides trade professionals with fast shipping and exceptional service on every order. SupplyHouse.com’s TradeMaster Program provides exclusive time- and money-saving benefits for trade professionals. This free membership includes free shipping, lower prices, and dedicated phone line access.
Wiha Tools is a global leader in creating professional-grade, premium hand tools. Our values of safety, quality, innovation, and customer service drive our work. Advanced German engineering is at the heart of more than 3,500 products we offer. Founded in 1939, Wiha is a third-generation family-owned and operated business. We operate facilities in Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and Vietnam and employ more than 1,400 people globally. Wiha Tools USA is based in Monticello, Minnesota and distributes tools for all of North, Central, and South America. From producing the first modern precision screwdrivers to setting the safety standard for today’s insulated tools, Wiha is where the pros go for tools that work for them.
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