Academy of Natural Sciences

True to its name, United Electric Supply distributes electrical parts, such as lights, motion controls, sensors, timers, and wire and cables, as well as voice, data, and fiber-optic products. The company carries more than 23,000 items from about 300 manufacturers; it sells primarily to the building and industrial trades, school, and government markets. United Electric offers a wide range of services, from assembly and packaging to engineering, energy audits, and lighting design. The company, which was founded in 1965, has been an employee-owned venture since 1996. It has branch locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.