Capital Electric Wire & Cable
Years in Business
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Only Regional Systimax Distributor
About Capital Electric
Over 45 years ago, Capital Electric began as an idea in the Harpster family garage, built on a foundation of traditional values and a commitment to fully personalized service. While a lot has changed since 1978, our dedication to these core principles remains unchanged.
As the industry has evolved, we’ve stayed at the forefront, ensuring our customers always have what they need to succeed. Today, we’re proud to be a family-owned, local wholesale distributor of industrial, electrical, and network/datacom products, serving a wide range of industries with certified expertise and innovative solutions.
Products
Smart Building Systems
Network Infrastructure
Connectors & Panels
Wire & Cable
Testers, Rentals, & Tools
Explosion Proof Enclosures
Digital Electricity/ Fault Managed Power
Terminals & Lugs
Safety and Security
Access Control
Services
Expertise
2025 Wins
Capital Electric: more capable and more ready for 2026 2025 was a year of problem-solving, progress and a team that leveled up for our customers.The projects and progress that defined 2025 for Capital Electric 2025 wasn’t just a year of projects – it was a year of...
CommScope + Amphenol
New ownership raises major questions…especially when you’ve invested a lot into CommScope hardware, training, certifications and more. Here’s what the recent acquisition by Amphenol means for you (spoiler: we think it’s going to be more than fine)CommScope’s ownership...
The New CableGuide 360: The cure to cable chaos at scale
Designed to prevent the spaghetti bowl—not just cover it up. When density is unavoidable and change is constant, cable management has to do more than look clean on day one.The new CableGuide 360: the end of cable chaosIt looks like a bowl of spaghetti…but worse,...
Commscope Constellation use cases
The 100-meter limit hasn’t changed in 50 years, but your IP device count has exploded. When devices fall outside intermediate distribution feeder reach, the usual “solution” is a new room, with all the construction, cost and delays included. Constellation gives you a...
InformaCast does what?!
Most people know InformaCast for mass notification, paging and bell schedules. What they don’t always realize is how easily it ties into the machines, sensors and safety devices already in your building – and how much can happen automatically without anyone touching a...
Capital Electric’s 2025 Community & Charity Recap
Some companies talk about being community-minded. At Capital Electric, it’s simply who we are. It’s part of our DNA. A year of giving back – together Every month this year, Capital Electric championed a cause, joined an event or showed up for a charity that was...
Testimonials
Capital Electric is the gold standard for customer service. With a single call, they help work through all aspects of a project, ensuring that nothing is overlooked. They are really a partner looking out for your best interests instead of a supplier taking orders. And they keep you up to date with new real-world products and solutions that will benefit your team.
Sean Young, CTS, EPC
Concordia University Wisconsin
The team at Capital Electric has always been eager to help us out in any way they can from pricing projects big and small to supplying materials needed to complete our installations. If there’s any other way they can lend a hand, whether it be offering up resources to help with labeling a large project or assembling a product before it’s shipped, they’ll do it. They’re a great group of people who strive to make sure that what they do is always done right.
Jon Pearson
Kiedinger, Inc
Mike and his team at Capital Electric Wire & Cable are more than a distributor, they are a valued partner and friend. When calling Capital, we get a knowledgeable, friendly, and enjoyable person that answers our questions and can help with solutions if needed. A big thank you to Team Capital.
Roy Brock
Five Star Telecom Inc.