Why It Matters to Distributors: The deal highlights how national distributors are using acquisitions to scale while keeping local brands and customer relationships intact.
Graybar has completed its acquisition of Broken Arrow Electric Supply, adding a regional electrical distributor in Oklahoma as it continues to expand its U.S. footprint.
The St. Louis-based company announced March 25 that Broken Arrow Electric Supply (BAES) is now a wholly owned subsidiary, following its earlier announcement of the deal on March 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
BAES will continue to operate under its existing name, with its leadership team remaining in place. President David Edkins and his team will focus on maintaining customer relationships and ensuring a smooth transition, Graybar said.
The company indicated that BAES would retain its current products, solutions and services, signaling an approach centered on continuity for existing customers while integrating into Graybar’s broader operations.
Graybar is a distributor of electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products, and provides supply chain management and logistics services. The employee-owned company operates more than 355 distribution facilities across North America and works with thousands of manufacturers.
The acquisition reflects ongoing consolidation in electrical distribution, where larger national distributors are acquiring regional firms to expand geographic reach and strengthen local market presence.
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