About Us
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn’t go it alone.
You provide the world with what it needs when it needs it. At Border States, we believe unstoppable businesses like yours shouldn’t go it alone. For more than 70 years, we’ve been a force of reliability, accountability and expertise for construction, industrial and utility companies that can’t afford to slow down.
We don’t just deliver products — we solve problems, build lasting relationships and contribute to the communities that support us. Whether it’s the first hour of your project or its eleventh, we stand alongside you and do what it takes to get the job done.
Our guiding principle: Together, we thrive.
A simple but powerful belief runs through everything we do: Businesses whose work never ceases shouldn’t have to navigate their journey alone. We are owners — of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment unstoppable businesses need to deliver.
Border States is one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in the United States with dedicated owners invested in your success. We’re committed to delivering exceptional service, building robust business relationships with our vendors and giving back to the communities where we work and live.
We treat your business as our own
Accountability
We are the employee-owners you can rely on in your unstoppable world.
Your success is our success, and we don’t rest until you — and your customers — are taken care of.
Own your future with Border States
At Border States, we’re not just colleagues; we’re a team of employee-owners across the United States. Joining us is more than a job — it’s a chance to empower your career. As an employee-owner, your growth is our priority because your success is our success. Together, we take pride in driving our company to new heights.
Industry Associations
Affiliated Distributors
Affiliated Distributors (AD) is a dynamic community of independent distributors and manufacturers of construction and industrial products. It’s the largest wholesale marketing group in North America with 450 members.
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
With 2,400 members and advocates, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is the voice of wind energy in the United States, promoting renewable energy to power a cleaner, stronger country.
Association for Operations Management (APICS)
The Association for Operations Management (APICS) is the global leader in operations management—providing improvement solutions trusted by a worldwide network of industry professionals.
ELECTRI International
ELECTRI International is world-recognized as an independent organization that provides unbiased, cutting-edge information for the electrical construction industry. The Foundation works with industry leaders and uses its resources to commission and disseminate collaborative and innovative research, education, and technology solutions that advance the future growth and prosperity of the electrical construction industry.
IDEA
IDEA is an e-commerce provider owned by the electrical industry that’s designed to drive costs out of the electrical supply chain—by setting standards and synchronizing data.
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)
The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) is the recognized technical authority on illumination—advancing knowledge and disseminating information for the improvement of lighted environments.
Industrial Supply Association (ISA)
The Industrial Supply Association (ISA) is a leading trade association for the maintenance, repair, operations and production (MROP) supply channel, and helps its members improve through performance initiatives and knowledge sharing.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
With its global membership of 400,000, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the world’s leading professional association for the advancement of technology.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power & Energy Society (PES)
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power & Energy Society (PES) is a worldwide, nonprofit association of more than 29,000 members that provides scientific information on electric power and energy for the betterment of society.
MEA Energy Association (MEA)
MEA Energy Association (MEA) empowers the energy industry through education, leadership development, and industry connections. Energy delivery companies, contractors, and suppliers around the country benefit from our 55 summits, roundtables, and webinars, 400+ online technical courses, safety assessments, evaluator training, operator qualification compliance tools, and leadership courses for field personnel.
Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council (MPMSDC)
The MPMSDC provides America greater access to minority-owned businesses and help firms increase in size, scale and capacity to create and retain jobs. Its mission is to provide corporate America and government entities with greater access to the goods and services of minority-owned businesses to develop lasting and mutually beneficial business relationships. The council is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)
The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) provides networking opportunities, training and research to its members in the electrical distribution industry.
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) encompasses over 100 national line-of-trade associations—helping members network and benchmark their success.
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) supports the businesses that bring power, light and communication technology to buildings and communities.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
With its 70,000 members, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides and advocates consensus codes and standards, research, training and education to reduce fire hazards and increase quality of life.
North American Association of Utility Distributors (NAAUD)
Members of the North American Association of Utility Distributors (NAAUD) share information and promote the newest ideas and best concepts for the electric utility industry.
Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME)
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) is the largest organization that exclusively serves professionals in the global mining community—helping its 14,000 members network to develop new solutions for the mining industry.
supplyFORCE
supplyFORCE is a leading organization for maintenance, repair and operation commodity management and procurement services that delivers process, inventory and product cost savings for large industrial businesses.
The interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies
The interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies delivers services and information, forms industry relationships, and offers certifications to enhance the lighting industry.
Utility Purchasing Management Group (UPMG)
The Utility Purchasing Management Group (UPMG) is the utility industry’s source for sharing information, ideas, concepts and best practices related to procurement and materials management.
Utility Supply Management Alliance (USMA)
The Utility Supply Management Alliance (USMA) is a multinational association that serves water, electric and gas utilities—providing its members skills and tools to maximize their supply chain processes.
Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC)
The WBDC’s mission is to support and accelerate business development and growth, targeting women and serving all diverse business owners to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy. Through its programs, services and advocacy efforts, the WBDC has helped more than 111,000 women entrepreneurs gain economic self-sufficiency through business ownership and expansion and worked to change public policy nationally and locally since 1986.
Technical solutions partners
Our Technical Solutions team is comprised of highly trained Application Engineers, Specialists and support staff strategically spread throughout the United States.
Our goal is to use our experience and industry knowledge to help provide all of Border States’ customers with world-class support and product expertise through partnerships with these technology partners.
- Aclara
- Eaton
- eSmart Systems
- Itron
- Landis+Gyr
- Pacific Volt
- PTI
- Rycom Instruments,® Inc.
- Schneider Electric
- Sharper Shape
- SkySkopes
- Tantalus
- Von Corporation
Aclara
Eaton
eSmart Systems
Itron
Landis+Gyr
For more than 125 years, Landis+Gyr has been an industry leader in energy management solutions. Using their advanced metering infrastructure and other cutting-edge Smart Grid technologies, Landis+Gyr have helped utility companies all over the globe improve their operations, protect their assets, lower their operating costs and provide better customer service. With a focus on quality, reliability and innovation, Landis+Gyr’s portfolio of products and services can help you do the same and modernize your Smart Grid for the future.