our story
From a walk-in fridge to a warehouse built for the future.
Access Electric began on February 1, 1991, in a 1,200-square-foot space on Airport Way in Seattle. Back then, we shared space with a tortilla factory and a jam distributor, and kept our inventory in a walk-in fridge. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was efficient, and that resourceful, all-in mentality still drives us today.
As demand grew, so did we, from makeshift storerooms to our first owned building in Renton, and now to our largest facility yet: a 25,000+ sq. ft. headquarters in Kent, purpose-built for modern logistics and continued growth.
In January of 2026, AES transitioned to an employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
This transition reflects a deliberate and strategic decision to strengthen our business for the long term while preserving the values, leadership, and service standards our partners rely on every day.
Through it all, one thing has stayed the same: our commitment to delivering the right solutions, right on time, with people you trust at the core of it all.
Our Team
We’re honored to be recognized
From national rankings to industry-specific accolades, we’re proud to share some of the recognition we’ve received. These milestones reflect the hard work of our team and the trust of our customers, which is the most valuable thing of all.
