Electrical Industry Leader in the Upper Midwest

Making a Difference Through Performance Since 1964

For more than sixty years, Van Ert Electric has provided full service electrical solutions for new construction, expansions, retrofits, and ongoing maintenance work. Our crews support general contractors, facility managers, and engineering teams with precise installations, fast response times, and a commitment to doing every job the right way.

From major industrial facilities to local schools and healthcare buildings, our work powers the places where people live, work, learn, and grow.

Locations across Wisconsin

Proudly serving the Wausau, Kaukauna, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, and Madison areas in Wisconsin and the Iron Mountain, MI area.

Years of Experience

Our teams bring the experience, safety record, and craftsmanship required for projects of every scale.

Team Members

Our employee loyalty is a reflection of our commitment to them to provide a work environment where they can grow and succeed.

Key Services

Electrical Construction

Complete electrical contracting for projects of all sizes. Our team handles power distribution, lighting systems, site utilities, generators, switchgear, and specialized electrical needs with accuracy and consistency.

Industrial and Automation

Integrated control systems, PLC programming, industrial communication, and machine wiring for manufacturing and production facilities. We help clients improve uptime, efficiency, and long term reliability.

Design Build and Engineering Support

Collaborate early with our experts to streamline timelines and control costs. We work closely with engineers and contractors to design electrical systems that support safety, performance, and future growth.

Service and Maintenance

Responsive troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance for commercial and industrial customers. Our technicians keep facilities operating safely and efficiently.

Low Voltage and Structured Cabling

Data, communications, fiber installation, security wiring, and technology systems that support today’s connected buildings.

Industries We Serve

Commercial & Institutional

From office buildings to government and institutional facilities, we deliver code compliant electrical systems built to perform.

Our design assist approach and single source coordination help manage complexity, shorten schedules, and deliver reliable results from concept to occupancy.

Industrial

Electrical expertise supporting large scale, process intensive industrial facilities. Van Ert delivers reliable power and systems for demanding environments where uptime, safety, and execution discipline matter most.

Healthcare

Trusted electrical and system solutions for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities with demanding safety and reliability requirements. Experience spans critical power systems, standby generation, imaging and diagnostic equipment, and specialized systems supporting patient care environments.

Food & Beverage

Electrical, automation, and instrumentation support for food, beverage, and packaging production facilities. Experience includes dairy and food processing, beverage production, flexible packaging, resin handling, and highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Pulp & Paper

Long standing experience supporting pulp and paper manufacturers across multi site mill operations nationwide. Project experience includes paper machine installations and rebuilds, stock prep and coating systems, utilities, and mill wide infrastructure delivered through integrated electrical, instrumentation, and engineering expertise.

Power Generation

Decades of experience supporting power generation facilities across gas, coal, nuclear, and utility scale renewable energy environments. Project experience includes turbine plants, fuel handling systems, environmental upgrades, instrumentation, and control system modernization delivered with disciplined site execution.

Waste Water & Water Treatment

Practical engineering, control strategies, and electrical solutions supporting water and wastewater systems—from well houses and lift stations to treatment plants. Experience delivering dependable automation and power systems designed for long term reliability in municipal and industrial operations.

Renewable Energy

Solar, battery storage, and renewable energy infrastructure supporting the transition to cleaner power. Van Ert delivers electrical construction and commissioning for commercial, industrial, and utility scale renewable projects.

Mission Critical

Electrical systems supporting data centers and mission critical facilities where uptime and reliability are essential. Van Ert delivers power distribution, backup systems, and infrastructure built to operate without interruption

Why Clients Choose Van Ert Electric Company

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A Proven Team

Licensed electricians and project managers with decades of experience in complex commercial and industrial environments.

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Strong Safety Culture

Safety is built into every phase of our work. Our teams follow industry best practices and ongoing training to protect people and property.

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Scalable Workforce

Multiple locations across Wisconsin and the ability to staff large projects while maintaining schedule and quality.

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Long Term Partnerships

We believe in building relationships through consistent communication, clear expectations, and dependable results.