Electrical Components Manufacturers
Foster Electric Company, Inc.
1420 Campbell Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501, United States
- Distributor / reseller
- Founded 1956
- 32 employees
- Employee-owned
About Foster Electric Company, Inc.
Foster Electric Company, Inc. was founded in 1956 by Aubrey E. Foster, Sr. in Lynchburg, Virginia. The business began in the garage of Foster's residence, where he operated as the sole employee, handling deliveries, sales, invoicing, and procurement. In 1958 the company moved to a downtown storefront and by 1965 had relocated to a 14,000‑square‑foot facility on Campbell Avenue with seven employees. The current 45,000‑square‑foot office and warehouse complex was acquired in 1982. Today the company is an employee‑owned ESOP led by President Duane White. From its Lynchburg facility Foster Electric operates as a full‑line electrical supply distributor. The company stocks and sells electrical equipment for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, and provides delivery service throughout central Virginia along with same‑day shipping anywhere in the continental United States. A staff of approximately 32 employees supports sales, warehousing, and logistics operations. The distributor serves four primary customer segments: residential and small contractors, industrial and commercial large contractors, industrial maintenance/repair/operations (MRO) buyers, and industrial OEM accounts. Its product range covers the needs of construction trades, plant maintenance departments, and original equipment manufacturers across the region. Foster Electric emphasizes its independence as a locally owned distributor, which it says keeps the company in close contact with customer needs. The firm highlights fast delivery and competitive pricing as core commitments, positioning itself as a value‑added partner rather than a simple reseller.
Manufacturing capabilities
Assembly & services
Industries served
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction
- Industrial manufacturing
- Maintenance, repair & operations (MRO)
- Original equipment manufacturers (OEM)
Company details
- Location
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Company type
- Distributor / reseller
- Employees
- 32
- Founded
- 1956
- Ownership
- Employee-owned
- Lead time
- Same-day shipping for stocked items within continental US
- Listed under
Frequently asked questions
Where is Foster Electric Company, Inc. located?
Foster Electric Company, Inc. is located at 1420 Campbell Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501, United States.
What does Foster Electric Company, Inc. do?
Foster Electric Company, Inc. is listed under Electrical Components Manufacturers, and its listed capabilities and products include Electrical equipment distribution, MRO supply, OEM sales support, Same-day shipping, Local delivery service and Contractor supply programs.
What industries does Foster Electric Company, Inc. serve?
Foster Electric Company, Inc. lists Residential construction, Commercial construction, Industrial manufacturing, Maintenance, repair & operations (MRO) and Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) among the industries it serves.
When was Foster Electric Company, Inc. founded?
Foster Electric Company, Inc. was founded in 1956 and has 32 employees.
How do I request a quote from Foster Electric Company, Inc.?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Foster Electric Company, Inc. your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (434) 528-4100 and visit fosterelectric.com.
What companies are similar to Foster Electric Company, Inc.?
Other Electrical Components Manufacturers in Virginia listed on FirmsLedger include Limitorque Corporation, Bitpug Electronics Co. and Catalyst Communications.