Duralec, out of Schaumburg, is a family-owned business that began in 2018 serving electrical contractors throughout the Midwest, primarily in Chicagoland. Duralec’s knowledgeable and experienced staff specializes in catering to the contractor and ESCO community for all forms of Commercial, Industrial and Residential lighting. Catering to a unique audience throughout the Chicago community for all forms of high quality and very competitive DLC Premium listed solutions that can also qualify for ComEd lighting incentives. Providing a personable experience with unmatched local will-call service and delivery.
There is no argument that people do business with companies they like and trust. Duralec instills trust and loyalty among our customers by simply serving them with the right solutions and with an experienced staff. Duralec was launched in 2018, initially selling only wiring devices, but quickly expanded into high quality and affordable lighting solutions at the request of their quickly growing customer base. By listening to customer demand, not only to develop their trust, but to create genuine relationships with their clients. “We have made it part of our company culture to always seek new and valuable ways that we can serve our customers by adding value through saving them money, and providing a level of service second to none,” says Austin Schaumburg, Owner of Duralec. After a few years of experience and a lot of R&D, Duralec has built a full inventory and staff to better serve the marketplace. Stocking solutions for commercial, industrial, residential, specialized and customized lighting, plus everything from basic wall switches to sophisticated Advanced Lighting Controls like PoE, IoT and wireless Bluetooth lighting control systems. Serving up a killer app to their customers that like taking advantage of tremendous advanced lighting controls rebates. In ComEd Territory through the Small Business Program, by offering NLC “Network Lighting Controls” known to be DLC listed on the qpl.designlights.org website, the customer has access to $1.25 per watt saved on top of the wattage reduction savings and rebate. Whatever your need, Duralec has the background experience, availability and buying power to suit all of your lighting requirements. Need a lighting rebate? No problem! Duralec will help you through the process from start to finish. Duralec also provides Instant Discounts authorized by ComEd for popular lighting solutions.
Electrical Wholesaling and LED Lighting in this day in age is not for everyone. Choosing the right partner with the right amount of bandwidth and a distributor that spends time on R&D is key to your organization’s success. That is why Duralec has decided to specialize in lighting specifically. As a Distributor serving contractors, Duralec understands the importance of quality and have positioned themselves to be able to serve all quality levels. Whether you are a contractor or ESCO serving economy level or architectural grade installations, Duralec has the stock and resources to fulfill your needs.
Having all solutions for your customers can be difficult as a distributor. We all know this! When a distributor focuses on a section of an industry, like lighting in the grand scheme of electrical products, that supplier can figure out after some experience what their customers use most often. Duralec has done this and plans to continue this path through service. Now stocking Jefferson Transformers and Hammond Mfg. Need a CT Cabinet to go with that? No problem! Duralec works with many local resources to get you what you need in a reasonable time frame to best suit your needs. If Duralec isn’t stocking it, chances are one of their manufacturing partners is, locally! Not to mention the extensive line of manufacturers for all forms of light.
As a growing and willing Distributor in Chicagoland, Duralec is prepared to serve the needs of our contractors. Pricing, Availability, good service and quick turnaround is what Duralec prides their business on. Free delivery for orders over $500 locally and $1000 nationally has helped Duralec and their customers to win market share along with competitive pricing and service. They don’t plan to stop anytime soon! Matter of fact they will be expanding and growing into a much larger facility in the near future. Duralec’s willingness to serve the Chicago market has brought them to where they are today. It has also allowed them to continue to expand their lines of manufacturers they carry and represent. Carrying many lines and selling very competitively. Just by taking a peek at the Duralec linecard, if you are familiar with lighting brands, you will know how competitive they can get while serving quality. Some of these manufacturers are as follows:
- Eiko – Headquartered in KS dedicated to serving Electrical Distributors for Commercial LED Fixtures & Lamps. Eiko has allowed Duralec to stand out from the crowd by offering high quality and competitive High Mast lighting and Highbays with their Z10 Advanced Lighting Controls. Eiko also has many competitive options for all kinds of commercial LED lighting, including TLED lamps and many other unique and traditional lamp sku’s.
- Topaz – Now owned by Southwire, headquartered in NY, with 16 locations and as a one stop shop for lighting and electrical. Massive stock and offering all kinds of competitive Commercial fixtures and lamps. Their electrical hardware offering has been a helpful resource for Distributors that are not set up with the major hardware brands. 35+ years of history and still going.
- Morris – Now a subsidiary of DiversiTech Inc. has been around for 20+ years serving distribution as a one stop shop for lighting, electrical and life safety lighting. Now offering motors and controls, HVAC equipment as well as tools. Morris has assisted Duralec with many Life Safety Lighting solutions as well as common and hard to find mounting gear for area lighting.
- Satco/Nuvo – Satco/Nuvo is a staple in the community of lighting suppliers. A leading manufacturer that has empowered their distributor partners to be versatile in their offering. Specializing in not only a full line of commercial lighting, but also a full line of commercial grade decorative lighting and track lighting solutions for the cost-conscious customer. Extensive options for LED lamps, filament style LED lamps and traditional lamps.
- AFX – A local Decorative lighting manufacturer serving the multi-family, residential and light commercial markets. Designing and manufacturing all of their own fixtures and styles providing affordable and unique solutions. With so many designs and applications covered, as well as over 30 color selectable decorative fixture styles available, makes them a very helpful local resource.
- CREE – A traditional pioneer in Commercial & Industrial LED Lighting. Highly sought after by reputable specifiers, engineers and specialized contractors. High quality solutions close to home with unimaginable capabilities. Manufactured in Racine, WI. All fixtures rigorously tested to ensure performance and long life.
- Mobern – Owned by Saylite, the old Texas Fluorescents, provides many traditional LED fixtures including some unique options for specific applications. Architectural fixture designs make Mobern a great option for crossing popular specifications but with a more affordable price and faster turnaround.
- IntrinsiX – Headquartered in Chicago, Duralec is stocking their full line of essential and quality Commercial Lighting solutions. Manufacturing commonly desired Interior and Exterior fixture designs, serving value and unmatched service. Some unique and specifier friendly fixture designs and options not many folks have. Quickest turnaround and willingness to give freight quotes when it doesn’t already meet their low minimum. IntrinsiX allows Duralec to provide their customers access to a rewards program!
- Enerlites – Wiring Devices, many different styles and finishes. Duralec stocks and uses Enerlites for Switches, Cover Plates, Occupancy Sensors and Dimmers.
- Illumra – High quality wireless switches and remote-control systems for all kinds of lighting systems and installations. Allows for customers to reduce installation time and labor cost substantially.
- Liton – West coast manufacturer dedicated to common quality solutions for high-end commercial and residential applications. Duralec enjoys using Liton for Track Lighting applications.
- Light Efficient Design – Local manufacturer out of Cary, IL specializing in H.I.D. retrofit replacements. First manufacturer to scale corn lamps when LED was still new. Experienced professionals with unique retrofit solutions as well as solar lighting. Now offering BreezEV Electric Vehicle Charging stations! Local support and friendly service.
- EarthTronics – Nearby neighbor out of Norton Shores, MI. Manufacturing common commercial and industrial fixtures and lamps. Very affordable solutions and fast turnaround to Chicagoland. Some solutions with limited distribution in stock, like 10” commercial downlight retrofits, mini panels, and washdown highbays.
- Big Beam Emergency Systems – Specification grade, Made in USA locally out of Crystal Lake, IL. The most sought after and specified Industrial Emergency Lighting manufacturer in the country since 1938. Chicago Approved Exit Signs, Wet Location Chicago Approved, Combos and Emergency Lights. Custom signs like Area of Rescue Assistance, Fire Escape, X-RAY IN USE. NEMA 4X and C1D1/C1D2 solutions as well as emergency battery backup drivers.
- ASD – Massive capabilities with massive amounts of stock of popular commercial and residential lighting solutions. High quality performance with very affordable pricing. Some unique solutions with limited distribution like 480V highbays.
- Philips Lamps – The most well-known manufacturer in lighting. Especially for lamps! Long-life, high performance and great service from local personable representation The Agency.
- Keystone – One of the most well-known manufacturers in lighting. Known for their ballast technology for around 80 years, now known best for their LED driver technology and endless access of quality solutions. Backed by an unmatched warranty including labor warranty support. Some unique designs and retrofit options, as well as the most reliable emergency battery backup drivers.
Support a local Distributor with experienced local professionals ready to serve your lighting needs. If value is important to you, consider working with the most trustworthy local lighting distributor, Duralec!