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
The Wi-Fi 7 upgrade starts above the ceiling. New access points are only part of the project
Your customers are looking forward to the promise of faster, more reliable performance with Wi-Fi 7…but a bunch of new access points alone won’t cut it. The real upgrade starts with cabling, power, switching and a fresh look at the layout.Wi-Fi 7 needs more than new...
Wearable safety happens after the button is pressed. Response plans make the badge work
Your customer may ask for wearable safety badges, but the real project goes much further. See what contractors should ask, plan and connect to turn a button press into a coordinated response.A safety badge is only as good as what happens next Pressing a button can...
Smarter amps. Cat 6 powered speakers. More capable audio systems.
AtlasIED’s InfoComm 2026 rollout was a showstopper: smarter amps, simpler networked installs and more flexible systems that can help you solve your customers’ audio, paging and notification needs without overcomplicating the job.How AtlasIED is making commercial audio...
Take the guesswork out of fieldwork. Find the issue. Prep the splice.
Help your crew zero in on network problems faster and prep fiber cleaner before the splice. Less guessing, less frustration and more confidence when out in the field with Softing’s LinkXpert M3 and Sumitomo’s JR-7 Thermal Jacket Remover.Take the guesswork out of...
The coverage conversation is bigger than the cable. Access point protection, Wi-Fi coverage and cell signal support
Wireless and cellular coverage problems often start as simple requests: Cat 6A for access points, a Wi-Fi refresh, fixing weak signal in the building, etc. AccelTex, Ventev and SureCall give you ways to improve service access, aim wireless coverage more intentionally,...
Cabling can last decades. Plan for more than today.
Structured cabling may only represent around 5% of a project’s network budget, but it can remain in place for decades. As software, switches, devices and smart building systems continue to evolve, the cabling behind the walls plays a major role in what the building...
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.