Graybar, Electric, St. Louis, MO, plans to purchase New Jersey-based Samson Electrical Supply, with an expected close date in early August.
Founded in 1949, Samson Electrical Supply, South Plainfield, NJ, sells electrical equipment such as lighting solutions, power distribution equipment and MRO support for commercial, industrial, residential, institutional and utility customers. As a subsidiary of Graybar, the company will continue to operate under the Samson Electrical Supply name with the same team and suppliers.
The Samson Electrical Supply purchase marks Graybar's third acquisition in 2026. The company also acquired American Electric Supply, Corona, CA; and Broken Arrow Electric Supply, Broken Arrow, OK.
Graybar is ranked #3 in Electrical Wholesaling's 2026 Top 100 Distributors listing with $12.9 billion in sales.