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Founder’s Day at City Electric Supply: A legacy of relationships
Each year, City Electric Supply (CES) celebrates Founder’s Day — a time to honor Tom Mackie and the company he built. We honor where we started and we celebrate the people, culture, and values that carry us forward. In 1951, Tom Mackie saw a chance to build something in Coventry, England. He…
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“Sounds pretty fun to me”: Granting Everett’s wish at CES Connect 2026
Since 1980, Make-A-Wish® has been giving sparks of strength and hope to children with critical illnesses. Through the support of volunteers, donors, and partners like City Electric Supply (CES), a wish is granted somewhere in the United States and its territories every 33 minutes. At CES Connect…
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2026 Brighter Future Scholarship: Now accepting applications!
City Electric Supply (CES) is giving 10 future electricians in North America $2,000 and a Milwaukee® Tool starter tool kit! Getting started in school or a new career path, like enrolling in an electrical trade program, can be financially demanding. Many students look for electrician training…
People & Culture
CES Connect 2026: A recap of our largest company event
Every two years, City Electric Supply brings together team members, senior leadership, vendor partners, and special guests from across North America for our company conference and largest event: CES Connect. This June, more than 2,000 people gathered at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee…
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NEW at CES: Support and supply power through data-driven digitalization with Industrial Automation Solutions (IAS)
A new value-added service for real-world industrial automation systems and controls has launched at City Electric Supply (CES)! In partnership with Siemens Digital Industries (DI), Industrial Automation Solutions (IAS) will help existing and potential customers better run and easily manage these…
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Continued expansion in Puerto Rico
CES continues to expand on the island, adding CES Arecibo and CES Caguas to its network, with two more branches — CES Carolina and CES Ponce — on the horizon.
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CES Marine Solutions: your partner for maritime electrical supply and logistics
City Electric Supply (CES) Marine Solutions is more than an electrical supplier. We are a trusted partner for maritime operations that depend on expertise, reliability, and fast turnaround times. From ports and marinas to shipyards and container terminals, CES understands that time is money—and…
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Partnering with Wounded Warrior Project to support veterans
Veterans who have served our country are a pivotal part of the population. In 2023, the Census Bureau report included 15.8 million people who identified as veterans; over a third of that number (4.4 million) have served in the post-9/11 era. City Electric Supply (CES) is proud to partner with…
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CES One-Line Service: panelboards and switchboards without the wait
With our decentralized network of locally operated branches, strong community ties, and commitment to personalized service, City Electric Supply (CES) has always forged our own path to meet customer needs. Now, we’ve pioneered a way to deliver panelboards and switchboards with speed and precision…
People & Culture
Celebrating Founder’s Day at City Electric Supply
Each year, City Electric Supply (CES) celebrates Founder’s Day — a time to honor Tom Mackie and everything he built. We remember where we started, celebrate the people and culture that carry us forward, and continue building on the values Tom Mackie laid as our foundation. Our Founder In 1951…
People & Culture
Estimate, quote, bid, and win jobs with PataBid Quantify
PataBid continues to be an industry leader with Quantify, the electrical estimating software made with contractors in mind. With a full integration with City Electric Supply (CES), it’s truly an all-in-one platform to make contractors’ jobs easier. “PataBid is very service-focused and really seems…
Industry
City Electric Supply raises over $2 million for Make-A-Wish®
We’re proud to share that City Electric Supply (CES) has achieved an incredible milestone in our mission of granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses throughout North America: we’ve raised more than $2 million for Make-A-Wish®! “We’d like to thank our team members and…
People & Culture