Interstate Electric Breaks Ground on New Sturtevant Facility

Distribution and Customer Support Center to serve Greater Racine Construction Market

EAST DUBUQUE, IL, October 25, 2018 – Interstate Electric Supply Company, the eighth largest electrical distribution company in the U.S., has broken ground on a new customer service and distribution center at 2525 Enterprise Drive in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. The 135,000 sq. ft. building will serve contractors, commercial, institutional and industrial customers throughout the greater Racine area.

Marty Burbridge, Interstate president and CEO, opened the ceremony by welcoming a group of approximately 50 attendees, including Wisconsin Senator, Van Wanggaard, Racine County Executive, Jonathan Delagrave and Village of Sturtevant President, Jayme Hoffman each spoke to the crowd recognizing Interstate’s commitment to Sturtevant and the State of Wisconsin.

“Interstate Electric will celebrate its 100th anniversary this coming April 15th and has been a corporate citizen of Wisconsin for 96 of those years,” noted Marty Burbridge, Interstate’s president and CEO. “This new facility will be able to serve the needs of our customers, supplier partners and accommodate complimentary distribution from adjacent markets.”

Interstate is partnering with Ryan Companies on the project, which has a planned completion date of March 15, 2019.

About Interstate Electric Supply Company:

Interstate Electric Supply Company is one of the eight largest electrical distribution companies in the U.S. The Company serves contractors, commercial, institutional and industrial customers with a broad line of electrical, lighting, industrial, automation and datacomm products from more than 160 branches nationally.  In addition to the Interstate Electric brand, customers are served by Womack Electric in Virginia and North Carolina; BA Supply in Missouri; Mesco Electrical Supply in Ohio; Interstate Electric Supply in Idaho, National Electric Supply in New Mexico, and Stoneway Electric in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. 

Established in 1919, Interstate Electric is a family owned business that is dedicated to being the leading distributor of quality products and value-added services - including a national team of energy specialists ready to assist with facility audits and energy-efficient upgrades. For more information, visit www.cesco.com or call 815-747-3145.

About Ryan Companies US, Inc.:

Founded in 1938, Ryan Companies offers comprehensive commercial real estate services as a national developer, architect, capital investment consultant, builder and real estate manager with a focus on bringing lasting value to its customers and the communities in which it works. Ryan market depth includes retail, industrial, healthcare and senior living. Ryan development and corporate build-to-suit work spans a wide range of product types including office, mixed-use, hospitality, multifamily housing and mission critical facilities. Ryan has nearly 1,300 employees in 16 offices and has completed projects in 38 states. For more information, visit ryancompanies.com.

Media Contact:
Abby Bertsch, Manager – Industry Marketing
Interstate Electric Supply Company
[email protected]
815-747-3145