Here's to prioritizing mental wellness today and every day! Viking Electric's employee resource group ADAPT (Abled and Disabled Associates Partnering Together) embraces associate wellbeing, mental health, and enhances a culture where all associates can realize their full potential. Mental health is important! Remember that self-care isn't selfish, it's necessary for good mental health. #VikingElectric #MentalHealthAwareness #ERG
Viking Electric
Wholesale
Minneapolis, MN 10,233 followers
Striving to be the indispensable electrical supply chain partner, central to our customers' success.
About us
Viking Electric was founded in 1964 in St. Paul, Minnesota as a family-owned electrical distributor. Viking Electric opened with 7,000 square feet of warehouse space with a mission to be a leader in the electrical distribution industry; and provide quality products, services and solutions. Today, we have grown to 24 locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Chicago, Illinois with 450,000+ square feet of warehouse space and 30,000 inventory items from more than 400 stock manufacturers. Company-wide, Viking Electric has a fleet of 75 delivery trucks that travel more than 3.3 million miles and deliver more than 500,000 orders annually. It is our vision to be the indispensable electrical supply chain partner central to our customers' success. Viking Electric’s customers include residential and commercial contractors, as well as the industrial sector. To better serve our customers, Viking Electric employs product specialists who provide technical expertise in the areas of automation, datacom, eBusiness solutions, lighting, switchgear, and tools and safety. In addition to being a leader in the electrical distribution industry, Viking Electric provides planning and coordination services, repackaging and kitting, staging and storage, logistics and delivery, 24-hour emergency services, as well as real time reporting and technical support. Viking Electric is owned by Sonepar, an independent family-owned company and global market leader in the distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar’s reach includes 2,800 locations and 245 operating companies - in 44 countries, on five continents.
- Website
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External link for Viking Electric
- Industry
- Wholesale
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, MN
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1964
- Specialties
- Wholesale Electrical Distributor, distributor of Electrical and communication products, Supply Chain Solutions, Logistics, innovation, Automation, Industrial Automation, Product Application Expertise, Lighting Design and Staging, Project Quotations and Management, Project Sales, Account Management, E-Business Applications, Electrical Construction Materials, Power Distribution Equipment, Energy-efficient, LED Lighting, electrical supplies, electrical distributor, Minnesota electrical distributor, Wisconsin electrical distributor, switch gear, electrical switchgear, datacomm distributor, electrical automation, automation and controls, lighting sensors, lighting controls, LED sensors, LEDs, electrical supply delivery, electrical projects, electrical project management, Minnesota electric supplies, Wisconsin electric supplies, commercial electrical supplies, residential electrical supplies, electrical supplier, LED Lighting Supplies, LED controls, electrical fittings, electrical safety supplies, electrician supplies, Chicago electrical distributor, and Chicago electrical supplies
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Updates
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Viking Electric, RAB, and Rouzer Group associates did it again! They've joined the Hearts & Hammers mission to keep people in the homes they love by assisting with a free exterior home restoration. Make a difference in your neighbors' lives! Learn more about volunteering opportunities at Volunteer Opportunities | Hearts & Hammers (heartsandhammers.org) #VikingElectric
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Viking Electric-Minneapolis recently had the honor of hosting approximately 40 participants of the Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals (STEP) program! While visiting Minneapolis, these emerging professionals heard from Viking Electric leadership, received a facility tour, participated in additional educational sessions, and got to have some fun on a river cruise. #VikingElectric #aSoneparCompany
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Members of WATT, our Women's Employee Resource Group (ERG), had the opportunity to help out with this year's Power Girl activities. Power Girls is a camp that allows Girl Scouts to participate in hands-on, exploratory activities from role-models in STEM careers. Viking Electric is a proud sponsor of Girl Scouts River Valleys! #VikingElectric
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Kyle Fugar, Oshkosh Sales Manager invited Viking Electric President, Stacy Stanslaski and VP of Contractor Sales, Brett Wilson to participate in the ESGR Air Refueling Bosslift. Kyle is Chief Master Sergeant serving in the 128th Wing in the Civil Engineering Squadron of Wisconsin’s Air National Guard. The Bosslift is the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) based on the east side of Mitchell Field in Milwaukee. Stacy, Brett, and Kyle flew on a KC-135 Strato tanker aircraft that has the ability to refuel many military aircraft in flight. #VikingElectric
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July 25th is National Hire a Vet Day! Viking Electric is proud of our Veteran associates, and our continued efforts to recruit Veterans into our organization through national partnerships with many different organizations. Earlier this year, two of our recruiters alongside Sonepar USA's Military Relations Manager Chris Miles, spent a day networking with Military candidates and Viking Electric customers at the Hiring Our Heros Hiring Expo in St. Paul, MN. #VikingElectric
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I had an amazing day learning about #ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) and participating in the ‘Boss Lift’ Air Refueling Mission with the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee. Thank you for your service Kyle Fugar, Chief Master Sergeant with the 128th Wing and Viking Electric Manager, for the ‘Boss Lift’ opportunity.
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That's a wrap on Viking Electric’s National Safety Month celebrations! Each week this month our teams covered different important safety topics. We are excited to put this knowledge to use to keep everyone safe! #VikingElectric
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Last week Viking Electric's Emerging Professionals Program Associates attended the Sonepar USA STEP orientation week in Charleston, SC. During their visit they took advantage of opportunities to meet with other Emerging Professionals from around the country and interact with Sonepar leaders. The week also included professional development, team building and a few opportunities for fun and sun! #VikingElectric #STEP2024
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Viking Electric kicked-off National Safety Month with our week-one safety topic: G.O.A.L. - GET OUT And LOOK! This topic is relevant at work and in our personal lives. Associates at our St. Paul & Blaine facilities set aside time to discuss the topic during Safety Manager Gabe Sandholm's visit to their branch. #VikingElectric #SafetyMonth