Cline-Holder Electric Supply, Inc. was established in 1970, specializing in the sale and installation of heating and air conditioning equipment. In 1970, Cline-Holder secured a contract with a local heater manufacturer, to purchase all of their “B” grade units. These units were either scratched, dented, or mislabeled but were in perfect working order. The contract forced Cline-Holder to expand into a new facility and by 1972 the business had experienced remarkable growth. Over the next few years, Cline-Holder quickly evolved into selling new electrical wholesale products including wiring devices, wire, light fixtures, electrical fittings, conduit and switch gear.
Over the next ten years, Cline-Holder became an established and well-respected electrical distributor. It was during this time that they were able to acquire more electrical wholesale distribution product lines to better serve their customers. This progression helped to make them a full-line electrical distributor specializing in residential and light commercial markets. Their sales region quickly expanded beyond Northeast Tennessee to Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina.
In 1984 Cline-Holder built its 34,000 sq. ft. facility complete with offices, lighting showroom, retail counter sales and warehouse space. The expansion allowed CHE to increase their product offerings to commercial and industrial electrical, mining, and water treatment markets. CHE has supplied materials for projects outside their traditional service area in Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, Alabama, and more recently supplying control equipment to the new Tesla plant in California. CHE’s major distribution manufacturing partnerships are with Siemens, Cutler-Hammer, Phillips, Lithonia, Thomas and Betters, Bussman Fuse, Hoffman Enclosures, Panduit Devices, OZ Gedney, Appleton, Milwaukee Tools, Rigid Tools, Greenlee, TPI Corp, Capitol Lighting, Kitchler Lighting, and Regency Manufacturing.
In 2015 Cline-Holder Electric Supply and Virginia Electric Supply Group of Companies merged to create one of the largest Electrical and Industrial Supply networks in the region. Cline-Holder Electric Supply has since added a new and updated lighting showroom to display the latest in residential lighting and upgraded their computer software program allowing real time inventory numbers, sales and customer information to be kept that will better help us serve our customers. We are currently focused on improving the total customer experience from the time you walk in, until the time your project is complete.
Cline-Holder Electric Supply currently employs 19 full-time electric distribution professionals with over 460 years of combined service. Cline-Holder’s highly respected reputation, commitment to customer satisfaction and the region’s leading in-stock inventory have allowed it to become the premier electrical distributor in the area. CHE is completely dedicated to supplying customers with knowledgeable information, competitive pricing, and industry leading service in a professional manner that shows appreciation for their business.
We thank all of our customers and look forward to the next 50 years!
At Cline-Holder Electric Supply, we believe in more than just providing quality products and services. We prioritize building lasting relationships with our customers, going above and beyond to meet their needs. Meet our exceptional team, a group of dedicated professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. With years of experience in the industry, our team is passionate about ensuring your satisfaction and you can trust that we will always go the extra mile to exceed your expectations and maintain the strong bonds we have cultivated over the years.
APRIL FLETCHER
MARTIN GOTT
RYON GRUBBS
MATT GEAGLEY
CINDY CARRIER
KENDALL FIELDS
CHARLIE EDWARDS
Alicia Swisher
JUSTIN GREEN
LES LIPSCOMB
SCOTT HICKS
STEVE STEADMAN
TIM CLINE
TODD FREEMAN
KATY ADAMS
RICHARD PETERSON
DYLAN HICKS
STEVE STEADMAN
STEVE STEADMAN
TIM CLINE
Our Customers
Brand Partners
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OUR MARKETS
As the premier electrical distributor in the area, we offer our services to Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Government markets.
COMMUNITY
We value our community and are committed to providing exceptional electrical solutions and positively impacting lives.
CUSTOMER CARE
We take pride in providing unmatched customer care by offering the region's leading in-stock inventory paired with expert guidance and solutions.