en.Wedoany.com Reported - Capital Electric has announced the official opening of its new central distribution center in Charlotte. The company, a regional electrical distributor under the Sonepar Group, has launched operations at its new Central Distribution Center (CDC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, aimed at expanding distribution coverage and enhancing service capabilities for customers in the Carolinas and southeastern Georgia. The facility will create 100 new jobs in the Charlotte area over the next six months. Company leadership, along with representatives from the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 11. Capital Electric plans to open additional branches in South Carolina and North Carolina this year to address growth in sectors such as data centers and automotive manufacturing.
Spanning 258,000 square feet, the central distribution center serves industrial, commercial, residential, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, offering deeper inventory, faster order fulfillment, and enhanced logistics capabilities. The facility houses approximately 20,000 unique SKUs and $30 million in inventory, providing next-day delivery and will-call services, along with on-site wire cutting, an in-house panel fabrication shop, and indoor pipe storage capacity.
Capital Electric President Brendan O'Hare stated that the launch of the Charlotte central distribution center is a key step in the company's growth strategy, expanding its presence in the Carolinas and strengthening its distribution network to support larger projects and long-term success. Located at 9320 Porters View Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, the distribution center will serve as a critical hub supporting the branch network and regional customers. The facility's opening also reflects parent company Sonepar's investment in modernized logistics hubs.
Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Capital Electric is a value-added electrical distributor providing products and services to electrical contractors, commercial projects, and industrial customers. The company operates over 70 branches and employs more than 1,200 people across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Sonepar is an independent family-owned business that achieved $37.9 billion in sales in 2025, with operations in 40 countries and a total workforce of approximately 46,000 employees. Sonepar entered the U.S. market in 1998 and currently serves the market through over 571 branches and 12,700 employees nationwide.
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