Our Story
Custom Wire & Cable Solutions Backed by Over 45 Years of Expertise
Founded in 1979 by Shel and Teri Cole, Cole Wire & Cable Co., Inc. has grown into one of the nation’s largest master stocking distributors of specialty electrical and electronic wire and cable. Headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, with additional sales offices in Ohio, we’ve built our reputation on integrity, responsive service, fast competitive quotes, and same-day shipping. Now led by second-generation owner Leo Cole, we proudly serve customers across the U.S. and internationally in Canada, Mexico, the UK, and China.
With over 45 years of industry experience, Cole Wire offers a deep in-stock inventory along with a complete suite of custom, on-site value-added services, including custom dyeing, custom striping, custom printing, twisting, bundling, kitting, cut and strip, crimping, harness building, and full design/build/stocking programs. All services are performed in-house, giving us full control over quality and turnaround.
At the core of everything we do is our mission: to provide solutions that earn greater efficiencies for our customers. Through personalized service, technical expertise, and flexible customization, Cole Wire delivers high-performance products and tailored solutions.
Our focus goes beyond wires—we specialize in crafting customized solutions to meet your specific requirements.
ON-SITE Custom Coloring, Striping, Twisting, Printing, and More
Same-day shipments from our multi-million dollar inventory
No cut charges, cable cut to your specified length
Re-spooling
Design/Build/Stock Programs
Custom
Harnesses
Expert Sales Team
Who is Cole Wire?
At the core of everything we do is our mission: to provide solutions that earn greater efficiencies for our customers. That’s why all of our inventory and custom solutions are managed and produced on-site in our 26,000sqft combined office and warehouse. Through personalized service, technical expertise, and flexible customization, Cole Wire delivers high-performance products and tailored solutions—on time, every time.
Our greatest mission is to provide solutions that earn greater efficiencies for our customers. Our highly experienced and knowledgeable sales team is always ready to help.
We'll go to any length for you!