Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Electrical Partner in Northern California
Agri Electric has been delivering advanced electrical solutions since 1976, establishing itself as a trusted partner for agricultural, industrial, and commercial clients across Northern California. Founded by electrical professionals specializing in small agricultural projects, we incorporated in 1983 and have grown to achieve annual sales exceeding $6 million while maintaining a dedicated team of up to forty full-time employees. Our expertise spans installation, design, and build projects tailored to walnut, almond, and rice production facilities, food processing centers, and grain storage operations. We specialize in generator installations, process automation, switchboard systems, and LED lighting solutions for both new constructions and retrofits. Our industrial capabilities include building automation, conveyor systems, factory automation, and motor control installations.In the commercial sector, we handle market and retail store electrical needs, material handling systems, and primary power distribution. Our project management framework emphasizes meticulous planning, cost control, and safety programs that identify hazards while ensuring compliance through employee training and incident reporting. With decades of localized experience, we combine technical precision with a commitment to client satisfaction, offering reliable troubleshooting and preventative maintenance services. Our team's educational backgrounds, including degrees from California State University, Chico, underscore our dedication to professional excellence and continuous improvement in electrical contracting.
Services
Agricultural Electrical Projects
Industrial Processing Plants
LED Lighting Solutions
Commercial Electrical Systems
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in agricultural electrical projects since 1976
- Our team includes certified professionals with electrical engineering degrees
- We maintain rigorous safety programs with employee hazard training
- We offer comprehensive project management from planning to execution
- We specialize in complex automation and power distribution systems
Services
Agricultural Electrical Projects
We design and install specialized electrical systems for walnut, almond, and rice production facilities. Our expertise includes irrigation pump systems, grain storage facilities, and food processing equipment installations. With over 40 years of experience, we ensure reliable power distribution and automation solutions tailored to agricultural operations' unique requirements.
Industrial Processing Plants
Our industrial electrical services cover conveyor systems, material handling, and factory automation installations. We handle motor control systems, grounding infrastructure, and primary power distribution for processing plants. Our team specializes in both new installations and plant relocations while maintaining strict safety protocols throughout all projects.
LED Lighting Solutions
We provide comprehensive LED lighting solutions for commercial and industrial spaces, including new installations and retrofit projects. Our services feature advanced lighting control systems that improve energy efficiency while maintaining optimal illumination for various operational environments across Northern California.
Commercial Electrical Systems
Our commercial electrical services support market and retail stores with primary power distribution, repair systems, and material handling infrastructure. We deliver customized electrical solutions for commercial spaces while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations during all installation and maintenance activities.
Project Management
We offer end-to-end project management for electrical installations, including cost estimating, budgeting, and technical documentation. Our process covers project initiation through execution and monitoring, with dedicated safety programs that include hazard identification, employee training, and incident reporting systems to ensure successful project completion.
People
John N. Thorpe
President
Founder of Agri Electric with electrical engineering expertise from California State University, Chico. Leads strategic direction with over 40 years of industry experience in agricultural electrical projects.
Matt Thorpe
Vice President
Manages operations with extensive experience in industrial electrical systems. Focuses on maintaining technical excellence and client satisfaction across all projects.
Nathan Wade Thorpe
Vice President
Human resources director ensuring team development and safety compliance. Brings specialized knowledge in electrical project management and employee training programs.
Erica Alvistur
Office Manager
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Chico. Oversees administrative operations and client communications with organizational expertise.
Questions
What industries does Agri Electric specialize in?
We specialize in agricultural, industrial, and commercial electrical projects across Northern California.
How long has Agri Electric been in business?
Since 1976, providing electrical contracting services for over 40 years.
What types of electrical services do you offer?
We offer installations, automation systems, LED lighting solutions, and project management services.
Do you handle both new installations and maintenance?
Yes, we provide both new electrical installations and comprehensive maintenance services.
What safety measures do you implement?
We maintain rigorous safety programs including hazard identification, employee training, and incident reporting systems.
