Automation
We can help you select and design automation technology solutions and create connected enterprises. Our automation specialists focus on 12 areas of industrial automation.
DataComm
From basic network construction and configuration, videoconferencing to 4K digital signage, we have the data communication products to make it happen.
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Electrical
We keep a massive inventory across our 25 branches to get you the electric supply products you need as quickly as possible with easy order entry and on-time delivery.
Lighting
Our team of dedicated lighting specialists serve electricians and companies with lighting supplies for new construction, existing building projects, and retrofits.
Power Transmission
Our power transmission solutions help you save energy through efficient gearing, using correct motors, reducing storeroom costs, and faster failure diagnostics.
Safety and Consumables
Keeping the supplies used in your day to day operations readily available is essential. We stock personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, tools, and more.
Automation
We can help you select and design automation technology solutions and create connected enterprises. Our automation specialists focus on 12 areas of industrial automation.
DataComm
From basic network construction and configuration, videoconferencing to 4K digital signage, we have the data communication products to make it happen.
data communication products
Electrical
We keep a massive inventory across our 25 branches to get you the electric supply products you need as quickly as possible with easy order entry and on-time delivery.
Lighting
Our team of dedicated lighting specialists serve electricians and companies with lighting supplies for new construction, existing building projects, and retrofits.
Power Transmission
Our power transmission solutions help you save energy through efficient gearing, using correct motors, reducing storeroom costs, and faster failure diagnostics.
Safety and Consumables
Keeping the supplies used in your day to day operations readily available is essential. We stock personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, tools, and more.
Automation
We can help you select and design automation technology solutions and create connected enterprises. Our automation specialists focus on 12 areas of industrial automation.
DataComm
From basic network construction and configuration, videoconferencing to 4K digital signage, we have the data communication products to make it happen.
data communication products
Electrical
We keep a massive inventory across our 25 branches to get you the electric supply products you need as quickly as possible with easy order entry and on-time delivery.
Lighting
Our team of dedicated lighting specialists serve electricians and companies with lighting supplies for new construction, existing building projects, and retrofits.
Power Transmission
Our power transmission solutions help you save energy through efficient gearing, using correct motors, reducing storeroom costs, and faster failure diagnostics.
Safety and Consumables
Keeping the supplies used in your day to day operations readily available is essential. We stock personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, tools, and more.

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Van Meter Named To Top Workplaces USA List
Van Meter Named To Top Workplaces USA List
Van Meter Inc., a leading distributor of electrical and automation solutions and provider of related contractor and industrial services, is a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award recipient, ranking among the top 100 qualifying mid-size companies in the nation.
Manufacturing needs to be agile, resilient and sustainable
Manufacturing needs to be agile, resilient and sustainable
The manufacturing landscape has evolved to where consumer, industrial and cultural demands are changing and creating a world where manufacturers need to be agile and flexible in their approach.
Don’t get caught out in the cold. Tips for pulling wire in cold weather.
Don’t get caught out in the cold. Tips for pulling wire in cold weather.
Cold temperatures place extra strain on cables, causing them to temporarily become brittle and inflexible. Below a certain temperature, it becomes difficult for cables to retain their flexibility and plasticity while being bent.
Unlock Your Full Potential at Van Meter
Unlock Your Full Potential at Van Meter

Employees are typically expected to work for the greater good of the company, but how many companies can say they are working for the good of their employees? At Van Meter, it’s not hard to see the return on investment for helping our most valuable resource—our people—be the best version of themselves. To illustrate, here are four ways Van Meter helps its employee-owners bring their best selves to work each day.

Speed Dating: Meet the Right Type of Industrial Robot For Your Operation
Speed Dating: Meet the Right Type of Industrial Robot For Your Operation
Robots solve many challenges for manufacturers—like productivity, safety, maintenance and workforce challenges—and work well for jobs that are dull, dirty, dangerous or difficult. But how do you know what kind of robot is right for your application? What tasks can robots perform? To help you find your perfect match, let’s get to know some of our robots and how you can deploy them to boost productivity.
What's In Your Truck: Laser Measuring Tools Make Measurements Easy
What's In Your Truck: Laser Measuring Tools Make Measurements Easy
Every electrician needs a basic measuring tool. That’s why this blog is all about laser measuring tools. They’re easy to use and only require one person to take accurate measurements. They can also store measurements to calculate area totals, so you can accurately estimate supplies or square footage.
How to
How to "Re-Eye" Your Wire Pulling Rope
Watch the video tutorial or keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to make an eye splice to create a new wire pulling eye.
Arc flash best practices and tips
Arc flash best practices and tips
Arc flash events are among the most common source of injuries, but there are ways workers and employers can bypass them.
Industrial Robots: A Workforce That Pays For Itself
Industrial Robots: A Workforce That Pays For Itself
Wouldn’t it be great if your workforce paid for itself? It’s not as farfetched as it sounds. Of course, no person is going to work for free, but after the initial purchase, industrial robots will ‘work’ for several years with no additional cost. So, do industrial robots pay for themselves? How quickly will you see your return on investment (ROI)? Here are five factors to consider when determining whether industrial robots are worth the investment in your operation.

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