Standard Electric and Madison Electric Unite Under One Leadership Team

CHARLESTON, SC — Sonepar’s U.S. subsidiaries Standard Electric Company and Madison Electric Company are unifying to streamline business and offer customers a seamless experience throughout the state of Michigan. Standard Electric, Madison Electric and Wittock Supply will continue to go to market under their respective brands but will operate as one company under a combined leadership team led by Bill Gray, President Standard Electric, and continue to serve electrical contractor, HVAC, plumbing, network communication, industrial, and automation customers in Michigan and northern Indiana with nearly 550 associates and 36 branches representing $350 million in sales. Brett Schneider will remain with the company in a key leadership capacity.

Rob Taylor, President of Sonepar Americas, said:

“Standard, Madison and their specialty brands like Wittock have strong reputations as leading distributors in their markets and prioritize investing in their associates. Their highly trained technical personnel demonstrate expertise in electrical solutions as well as other segments like industrial automation. Combining under one leadership team will allow them to be an even stronger distributor in their markets.”

Bill Gray, President Standard Electric, shared:

“Our companies have a long history of collaboration. From their beginnings, these companies have been managed by the same family and have continually shared best practices in the pursuit of exceeding customers’ expectations. Unifying our complementary operations will enable us to create internal efficiencies, resulting in seamless access to inventory and an even better customer experience across our footprint. Brett has been integral to Madison’s success, and I look forward to continuing to grow our organization together.”

Current senior leaders from both Standard and Madison will work even closer together as a combined leadership team, ensuring continuity for customers and supplier partners.