Kirby Risk

Kirby Risk is a family-owned electrical supply and industrial solutions company founded in 1926 in Lafayette, Indiana. Starting from a small blacksmith shop, it has grown into a multi-regional distributor with 45 locations across Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The company specializes in wholesale distribution of electrical supplies, electric motor sales and repair, automation products, and power transmission equipment. Kirby Risk operates through five divisions: Kirby Risk Electrical Supply, Kirby Risk Service Center, Kirby Risk Precision Machining, Kirby Risk Mechanical Solutions and Service, and ARCO Electric Products. This structure allows the company to provide a wide range of services, including inventory management, technical training, and customized solutions. Its customer base includes industrial manufacturers, commercial enterprises, and electrical contractors, all benefiting from the company's commitment to customer service and technical expertise. The corporate headquarters in Lafayette serves as the strategic hub for its operations and community-focused culture.

Electrical/electronic Manufacturing Indianapolis, United States Founded 1926 ~490 employees

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Employees
490
+2.5% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$755K
Revenue ~$370M
12-month attrition
5.7%
Tech: 7.7%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Kirby Risk went from 459 employees in Jul 2023 to 490 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 26 people joined, 8 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other248
Sales98
Engineering49
Operations36
Success28
Marketing11
HR11
Finance7

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.