A Century of Change, Built on Purpose

Standard Electric’s history began in 1919 with a simple goal: bring electric light to a sparsely electrified Milwaukee. Over the decades, that mission evolved as technology, industry, and customer needs changed, shaping the company into what it is today.

For more than 100 years, Standard Electric has adapted to economic shifts, industrial growth, and technological advancement by making practical decisions at critical moments, while staying rooted in the values that defined its earliest years.