Timeline
It began in 1924 when Schaedler Brothers was created by Harry, Andrew, and William Schaedler, a sibling partnership that started simply with the purchasing, plating, assembling, and selling of light fixture parts.
Since then we've grown to support the market, opening branch locations, adding services, and developing a strong company culture built around the needs of our customers.
1924 Schaedler Brothers, is founded by Harry, Andrew, and William Schaedler in Philadelphia, PA
1944 Schaedler Brothers is incorporated and the name is changed to Schaedler Bros., Inc.,
1946 The beginning of the second generation with Tom Schaedler Sr.
1949 Schaedler Bros., celebrates its 25th year.
1952 Schaedler Bros., relocates to 1030 S. 13th Street due to cramped offices and warehouse at its Briggs Street location.
1954 Schaedler Bros., takes on Allen-Bradley
1955 Schaedler Bros., is incorporated under the management of Harry and Andrew
1972 Jim Schaedler joins Schaedler Bros., Inc. marking the beginning of the third generation
1973 Henry Schaedler joins the company
1974 Schaedler Bros., Inc. celebrates its 50th year
1979 First computer is purchased to manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory control, and sales analysis
1982 Industrial Automation department is developed to support increasing business
1985 Tom Schaedler, Jr. joins the company completing the third generation
1988 Branch Opens: Carlisle, PA
1990 Branch Opens: Williamsport, PA
1992 Data & Communication department is created to support thriving data business
1999 Schaedler Bros., Inc. celebrates its 75th year
1999 Schaedler Brothers and York Electrical Supply Co (YESCO) merge to form Schaedler Yesco Distribution, Inc. and acquire two locations in York and Lancaster, PA.
2000 Corporate headquarters is moved to 951 S 13th Street, Harrisburg
2003 Schaedler Yesco relocates its York, PA branch (originally a YESCO location) from George Street to Smile Way in York City Industrial Park.
2005 Branch Opens: State College, PA
2006 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco, APR, and IPS become joint partners in Chambersburg, PA. This multi-distributor business model is a unique, one-of-a-kind concept in the distribution industry.
2006 Corporate headquarters and Central Distribution Center are built at 3982 Paxton Street, Harrisburg
2007 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco joins the APR location in Lebanon, PA
2008 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco and APR jointly open a location in the Pocono Mountains in Cresco, PA
2008 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco acquires B&R Electric in St. Marys, PA
2008 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco acquires the electrical division of H&S Supply of New Oxford, PA. The location houses the Lighting Design Center.
2009 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco acquires Gertz Electric in Indiana, PA
2010 Branches Opens: Schaedler Yesco acquires Service Electric Company with branches in Pittsburgh, PA and New Kensington, PA.
2011 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco joins APR's Wilkes-Barre area location in Kingston, PA
2011 Branch Opens: Towanda, PA
2011 Relocation: St. Mary's relocates to W. Mill Street
2011 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco acquires Gertz Electric in Dubois, PA
2011 The last of the 4th Generation joins the company; Elizabeth Scheadler-Gillespie, Tom G. Schaedler, Greg Schaedler, Christine Schaedler-Notarfrancesco, and Kate Schaedler
2012 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco, APR, and IPS jointly open a location in Scranton, PA
2012 Relocation: Indiana relocates to newly constructed facility on Shelly Drive; soon after APR joins
2012 Relocation: Pittsburgh and Kensington locations are merged and moved to RIDC Industrial Park in Pittsburgh
2013 Branch Opens: Meadow Lands, PA
2014 Relocation: Dubois relocates to Corbet Road
2014 Branch Opens: Hazleton, PA
2015 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco acquires Queen City Electrical Supply in Allentown, PA
2015 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco joins the APR location in Greensburg, PA
2015 Relocation: Towanda relocates to a newly constructed facility on Rt. 6
2017 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco joins the APR location in Mechanicsburg, PA
2018 Relocation: Dubois relocates to Beaver Drive to meet growing customer needs
2019 The Schaedler Yesco ModCenter is introduced to offer custom cut enclosures. Schaedler Yesco is the only distributor in PA and one of only 21 distributors in the United States.
2020 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco acquires Rexel in Pittston, PA expanding Rockwell service area
2020 Branch Opens: Schaedler Yesco acquires Rexel in Johnson City, NY -- the first location outside of PA
2020 Schaedler Yesco Distribution relocates its Williamsport, PA location to 1324 Commerce Park Dr.
2021 Jim Schaedler retires as CEO of the company and joins the board of directors. Greg Schaedler is appointed CEO, succeeding his father.
2022 Schaedler Yesco Distribution purchases location in Lower Burrell, PA (former JC Penney retail store). The facility will serve as a Regional Distribution Center offering improved service to the western market. Opening is expected in 10/2023
2022 Allentown, PA location moves to newer, larger facility at 601 E Highland St, Allentown, PA 18109
2023 Schaedler Yesco Distribution finalizes the acquisition of YESCO Electrical Supply headquartered in Youngstown, OH. The purchase includes 5 locations including: Youngstown & Columbiana, OH / New Castle, New Brighton & Pittsburgh North Shore, PA bringing the company to 475 employees.
2023 The company builds a new Regional Distribution Center in Lower Burrell, PA to support the growing Western market.
2023 Schaedler Yesco Distribution finalizes the acquisition of Clarion Electric Supply headquartered in Clarion, PA. The purchase includes 2 locations including: Clarion, PA and Grove City, PA. Total employee count is now 480 employees.
2024 Schaedler Yesco Distribution celebrates 100 years
2024 President, Farrah Mittel, is awarded NAED Women in Industry Trailblazer Award
2024 The company wins national Top Workplace Culture Excellence Award in three categories
