Walters Wholesale Electric/USESI Makes Two Acquisitions in SoCal

Walters Wholesale Electric/USESI, Brea, CA,  acquired Desert Electric Supply and Pomona Wholesale Electric to expand in Southern California.
Established in 1972, Desert Electric Supply has three locations about 100 miles east of  Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley in India, Palm Desert and Palm Springs, CA. Led by former owner Eric Stevens, Desert has served contractors and industrial businesses for more than five decades. With a strategic single location in Pomona, CA, Pomona Wholesale Electric further complements Walters’ regional reach.
As part of this acquisition, Desert Electric Supply will maintain its recognized brand while transitioning to the Walters model, leveraging centralized logistics and inventory to ensure superior service to customers. The integration with Walters' extensive distribution network will also streamline access to products and enhance service for all locations.
Steve Valcourt, president of Walters Wholesale Electric, said in the press release, “Bringing Desert Electric Supply and Pomona Wholesale Electric into the Walters family reflects our dedication to growth and quality service. Both companies share Walters’ commitment to providing exceptional products and support, and we’re thrilled to welcome them as part of our team.”
The acquisition allows Walters Wholesale Electric, which operates with over 33 locations and has 500 employees, to expand its offerings and ensure fast, reliable service across the Western U.S. Customers of Desert and Pomona will now benefit from Walters’ robust inventory, streamlined logistics and the expertise of a larger distribution network.
U.S. Electrical Services, Middletown, CT,  which owns Walters, was ranked #10 on EW's 2024 Top 100 ranking and Desert Electric Supply was ranked #96 in the listing.