Rooted in Northern California
Over the past decade, Alameda Electrical Distributors (AED) has experienced significant growth, becoming the largest independent electrical distributor in the region. Despite our expanding footprint across Northern California, our strategic focus has remained steadfast since we first opened our doors over 40 years ago. We are committed to consistently delivering unmatched value and exceptional customer service to electrical contractors, MRO facilities, and OEM professionals in all the markets we serve.
While our competitors have been acquired by outside enterprises, leading to embedded systems, multiple layers of decision-makers, and slower feedback loops that hinder corporate flexibility, we have chosen a different path. By remaining nimble and ensuring direct involvement from our local decision-makers, we maintain the agility to respond quickly and effectively to the shifting demands of our customers.
Independently Flexible, Locally Adaptable Since 1976
Contractors working with a regional, family-owned distributor partner often experience a more personalized and flexible service compared to large, internationally-owned distributors. As one of the last locally owned and operated electrical distributors in the region, we offer tailored solutions and quicker response times and maintain a deeper understanding of the local market and community needs.
Our sales and management teams are dedicated to cultivating strong, long-term relationships with our valued clients, fostering trust and reliability as your preferred distributor partner.
What to Expect When You Work With AED
Personalized Service: Tailored solutions and attention to your specific needs.
Quicker Response Times: Faster decision-making and problem-solving due to local presence.
Local Market Expertise: In-depth understanding of regional market trends and requirements.
Strong Relationships: Building long-term, trust-based relationships within your entire company.
Community Support: Contributing to and supporting the local economy and community.
Flexibility: Greater adaptability to unique project requirements and changes that arise on your projects.
Premier Supplier Partners
We stock top products from the best industry suppliers, ensuring access to the latest technology and labor-saving products. This commitment guarantees electricians have the most advanced and efficient supplies to complete their projects effectively.
Servicing Electricians Across Northern California for Over 40 years!
MODERN PROBLEMS REQUIRE MODERN SOLUTIONS
Committed to Innovate
Our B2B eCommerce website is a one-stop-shop that provides fast inventory and pricing checks, quick and easy purchasing, instant order tracking, intuitive financial documentation & robust spending analytics geared towards growing your business.
We give our key end-user partners the ability to analyze job cost performance and gain insights to drive strategic jobsite planning and accountability.
Start taking meaningful steps to streamline and grow your business by deploying calculated strategies based on actionable data at your fingertips!
Two Companies. One Focus.
Alameda Electrical Distributors (AED) and California Service Tool (CST) are independent companies with the unique ability to work as a team and bring to market service packages and buying programs that go unmatched by any single competitor in our industry. When paired together, we provide the most comprehensive offering of superior electrical products, tools, tool rental and repair services, general safety, construction supplies and project management expertise.
Our Core Values
We will be the most trusted partner, driving the success of our clients in the communities we serve. Click below to learn more about what it means to communicate clearly, have strong character, and to be customer-focused.
We are a proud member of Affiliated Distributors, IESD
About Affiliated Distributors
AD is a member-owned organization that is passionate about bringing growth-oriented independent distributors and best-in-class supplier partners together. Our Independent Electrical Supply Division (IESD) in the U.S. leverages our scale to help our members grow and consistently outperform national chains. Within IESD, there are over 700 independently owned electrical distributors with annual sales over $43 billion.