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
Meet the Capital Electric Team: Mike Heller, Outside Sales Representative
“Helping customers make smart decisions, being easy to work with and getting them material or answers fast is what will set us apart from other distributors” Meet the Capital Electric Team: Mike Heller, Outside Sales Representative For Mike, joining Capital Electric...
SignalMax Hybrid Fiber DAS: Reliable 5G/LTE Coverage – Up to 500,000 sq ft
SignalMax Hybrid Fiber DAS: Reliable 5G/LTE Coverage – Up to 500,000 sq ft SureCall’s fiber-backed system delivers consistent signal across your entire building – no dead zones, no deployment headaches and full support for all major carriers with no retransmission...
WAVE 6.0 VMS: Full-Scale Video Surveillance Without the Subscription
Hanwha’s WAVE 6.0 delivers advanced video management with a one-time license – no annual fees, no headaches. Built for end-to-end control with seamless integration across sites, users, and Hanwha hardware. PLUS, major news on Hanwha pricing you need to know… Hanwha’s...
From Frustration to Full Control:How Concordia University Wisconsin Rebuilt Campus Security with Hanwha + Capital Electric
When an aging Honeywell system started to break down daily, Sean Young, the Director of Unified Communications and Audio-Video Services at Concordia University Wisconsin, knew something had to change. Enter Capital Electric with a smarter, scalable solution from...
Hanwha Unveils Smarter Surveillance Tools at ISC West 2025
This year’s ISC West wasn’t about hype—it was about solving the real challenges integrators face every day: system downtime, manual video workflows, and the constant pressure to do more with less. Hanwha’s latest updates are purpose-built to help security teams...
Smarter Sound, Simpler Setup: What’s New with AtlasIED Atmosphere 4.0
If your last digital signal processor (DSP) install felt like a patchwork of software downloads, clunky interfaces and endless compatibility questions, Atmosphere 4.0 is your reset button. AtlasIED’s award-winning Atmosphere platform leveled up yet again – and if you...
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.