Seeing the need for a wholesale electrical supply company in the area, he established the Werner Electric Supply Co. in 1948, which he also operated from his retail store basement. Articles of incorporation were filed with the Secretary of State, Fred R. Zimmerman, on September 13, 1948.

In June, 1950, the new warehouse on Chapman Avenue in Neenah was completed and the wholesale operation was moved to its new location. It was at this time that he received the Allen – Bradley distributorship appointment. Mr. Walter R. Werner was President of Werner Electric Supply from it’s inception until his death in October 1961, at which time his son, Lynn H. Werner, succeeded as President.

In February of 1973, the company increased its base of operations by opening a branch office and warehouse in Green Bay, WI. Mr. Lynn H. Werner continued as President until his death in September 1984.

At a special meeting of the board of directors, Mr. Lynn MacDonald was elected President of the company. Under his leadership, Werner Electric continues to expand and in October of 1986 the company moved to its present corporate offices and warehouse at the industrial park in Neenah. Over the next several years the company has expanded to eleven locations throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.