Sioux Falls, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oct 19, 2026, Sioux Falls, SD–Echo Electric, a Sonepar company, opened a new branch in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The grand opening will event will take place on October 21 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The new location serves residential and commercial contractors, industrial facilities, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) businesses. Echo Electric provides customers with high-quality products, labor-saving services, and productivity-enhancing solutions across the Midwest with 64 branch locations in nine states. The new 50,000-square-foot facility is Echo’s third South Dakota location.

“Our new Sioux Falls facility represents more than a new building. It is an investment in our customers, our associates and the future of this growing region,” said Chris Scarbrough, President of Echo Electric. “By expanding our inventory, delivery capabilities and specialized services, we’re strengthening what sets Echo apart: our ability to provide end-to-end solutions that help customers succeed. This investment provides customers tremendous value to their business with the multiple products, solutions and services aligned and uniquely offered by Echo Electric.”

The new branch features a full-service counter, logistics and project management support, and reliable delivery services. Customers will also have access to the Power Center, providing rapidly assembled switchboards and panel solutions backed by inventory, technical expertise, and responsive support. The location also offers wire services, including barreling, re-spooling, and paralleling, along with an extensive inventory of fasteners and other essential products.

The facility is located at 815 E Amidon St. Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, and is managed by Branch Manager Dominique Torres, who brings extensive experience in operations, supply chain, and customer service excellence.

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About Echo Electric

Echo Electric is a full-line electrical distributor offering electrical products, equipment and services to electrical contractors and customers in industrial manufacturing and healthcare and education institutions. Echo offers specialized solutions such as panel and switchboard assembly, control panel design and assembly, cable management services, digital solutions, sub-station packaging, and industrial solutions. Echo covers 500,000 square miles with 1,300 associates and over 60 locations throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and southern South Dakota. Learn more at echoelectric.com.

About Sonepar

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B2B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2025, Sonepar achieved sales of $37.9 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. Sonepar’s 46,000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations. www.sonepar.com 

Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 571 locations nationwide and 12,700 associates. For more information, visit www.soneparusa.com.

*Figure converted to dollars from €33.6 billion at 1.129 EUR/USD average rate.

Contact Info

Liz Abernathy
communications@sonepar-us.com
+1 843-872-3500

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