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Founded in 1953 by Lester H. Walter, our first electrical supply store location shared space with a quilt supply store. As the company grew, Lester moved the business to a larger space in Long Beach until the construction of the 405 freeway forced another move to Rancho Dominguez, formerly our Compton location, which currently stands as Walters oldest branch. After passing away in 1964, Lester left the business to his children, with his son, John L. Walter becoming President, and daughter Nancy L. Nielsen (d.2015) becoming Secretary-Treasurer.
Under John’s leadership, from 1964 to 2012, Walters Wholesale grew to an organization of over 500 people, with over 28 locations, including a state-of-the-art central distribution center that helps the company serve all of Southern California with premium electrical supply products and services.
With over 250,000 sq ft and over $40,000,000 in materials on-hand for delivery, Walters’ CDC located in Brea, CA gives Walters a competitive advantage over other electrical supply houses. The company is able to maintain a personal connection of the smaller mom-and-pop shops, while delivering at the level of the larger chains.
In 2012 Walters became apart of the US Electrical Services Inc. Family, headquarters in Middletown, Connecticut.
In addition to electrical supply products, Walters Wholesale also offers a wide range of services to electricians and contractors. From industrial automation and low voltage solutions to energy efficiency, lighting controls, tool rental, tool repair, pipe bending, roadway and street lighting, and more. Walters has a robust offering of solutions for complex residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Leading the Way Into the 21st Century
As Walters Wholesale continues to grow, the team has made steps to stay relevant and ahead of the curve during the digital transformation of the 21st century. This is best showcased by our digital solutions offered to electricians and contractors of all sizes. These solutions include website and mobile support, back-office support, and business tools designed for efficiency.
Whether it’s through order and delivery notifications or through customized barcode labels and inventory solutions, Walters is dedicated to providing our customers with unparalleled services and technology to support their work in an ever-changing digital world.
The Walters Difference
What makes Walters Wholesale different from other electrical supply companies?
First, we maintain superior inventory rates that is then leveraged by our central distribution center and our local branch locations. Ensuring we have the right products in stock when our contractors need it most.
Our distribution center also features impressive fill rates and on-time deliveries (dropped off by 10am), with a 99% rating on both fronts.
And last but not least, the people at Walters make us a special place to do business. Our team members often have decades of experience in the electrical supply industry, giving them the ability to provide expert advice and specific solutions to projects no matter the complexity.
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