Specializing in resistance heating, thermocouple/RTD and custom wire and cable
Pelican Wire Company, Inc. is a custom insulator of resistance and thermocouple wire. Key products include resistance and heating wire, snow melt wire, wire used for radiant heating to heat tile floors, and temperature measurement wire. In house expertise on cable design. Able to handle large and small quantity orders.
Keywords: thermocouple wire, heating wire, insulated wire, bare resistance wire, heated tile floors, resistance wire, floor heating wire, radiant heating
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Pelican Wire Company was founded in 1969 in Twin Lakes, Wisconson by Theresa and Larry Bill. The company moved to Naples, Florida in 1976. As of October 1st, 2008 the company is 100% employee owned. (ESOP)
What is your primary product or service?
The Pelican Wire Company specializes in the insulation of fine gauge resistance and thermocouple wire that is used in heating and temperature measurement. We are a major supplier to the Radiant Heating industry, particularly wire used to heat tile floors.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Larry Bill worked as an application engineer in the wire industry for the Claud S. Gordon company in Richmond, Illinois. Larry and Theresa wanted to relocate to Naples, Florida so they bought some used equipment and took a chance on starting their own business.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Customer service, willingness to work with a customer on cable design, and the ability to work with in both large and small quantities are just a few things that differentiate the Pelican Wire Company. We support a broad range of insulation processes including serve, braid, tape, extrusion, and enameling. We use this broad range of insulating processes to support all the needs of our customers.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
The Pelican Wire Company started in the basement of Larry and Theresa Bill. Later it moved into a small pole barn, and through serveral buildings in J&C Industrial Park in Naples, Florida. Today the company is housed in a 33,000 sq ft building located in the White Lake Industrial park. The current building has room to expand if needed, and we continue to look at other future possibilities.
Provide detailed directions to your location
White Lake Industrial park is located just off of I-75 on the Marco Island exit. Follow 951/Collier Blvd to the North, White Lake is located just past I75 on the right. The Pelican Wire Company is the first building inside the industrial park.
What type of payments do you accept?
Most of our customers work on account or on a COD basis. We do accept credit cards via our on-line web store. Most of our customers are located outside of Naples, so we do not typically accept cash payment.
Which areas do you service?
Our primary market is the United States, however we sell wire throughout the world.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The company is privately held and is 100% Employee owned.
What are your hours of operation?
Typical sales office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm eastern. However most orders and communications are done through fax or e-mail.