Border States supplies electrical supplies and related products to construction, industrial and utility customers. Since 1952, when two entrepreneurs founded Border States to serve the electric utility industry, weve grown into a product and supply chain powerhouse. Today, our more than 2,200 employee-owners provide products, materials management solutions, and delivery and logistics expertise to tens of thousands of customers across diverse industries including: Commercial, Datacomm, Education, Electrical construction, Government, Health care, Industrial, Mining, Oil and gas, Plumbing, Renewable energy, Utility.