CEF Electrical Supplies

CEF (City Electrical Factors) is a leading global electrical wholesaler and manufacturer with a history dating back to 1951. Originally founded by Thomas Mackie in Coventry, United Kingdom, it has grown from a single storefront into a massive international operation. The brand is renowned for serving professional installers and tradespeople with a vast catalog of electrical components, including its own in-house manufactured goods.

While the brand originated in the UK, its manufacturing footprint is global, with multiple in-house facilities across several countries to support its distribution network. The company remains a family-owned enterprise, with the third generation of the Mackie family overseeing operations through the Labora Group holding company. The brand operates under the CEF name in the UK and several other markets, while its US counterpart is known as City Electric Supply (CES).