Overview
Frey Electric Construction Company is a third-generation, privately owned company. It provides a full spectrum of services in the electrical and communications fields throughout Buffalo and Western New York. The company was founded in 1945 by Paul Fray. The current CEO is Kent Frey, who took over the reins from his father, Harry Frey.
As one of the largest specialty contractors in the Buffalo and Western New York area, the company provides work for around 200 people and earns an annual revenue of $54m.
Frey Electric is recognized as a major force in the Buffalo WNY area – in 2019 Frey Electric was named Business of the Year by the Amherst Chamber of Commerce.
Frey Electric Services and Specifics
Industrial services
- For industrial clients, the service includes:
- Annual preventive maintenance
- Uninterrupted power supply
- Emergency backup generators
- Power consumption audits
- Data and telecommunication systems
- Building management systems
All sites have access to 24/7 emergency service.
Commercial services
Some of the largest companies and most prominent organizations in Western New York rely on the services and expertise of Frey Electric, which includes:
Pre-construction design and budget
- Uninterrupted power supplies and emergency backup power
- Data, network, and fiber optic cabling
- Fire alarm, intrusion, and security systems
- Temperature control wiring
- Sound and Nurse call systems
- Classroom white board installations
All sites have access to 24/7 emergency service.
Residential Complexes
The company designs, installs and maintains the power infrastructure for a diverse range of clients, from assisted living complexes to downtown multi-use building renovations, and hotels to urban development housing. Included is diverse building management systems installed and maintained by highly trained installers and technicians. Frey Electric has also been involved in the restoration and re-electrification of numerous historic buildings and reuse projects throughout Western New York by providing, which include:
- Security systems
- Access control
- Fire alarms
- Smart home wiring
- Computer, phone, and TV Cable
- Backup generators
- Home theaters
- Dimming systems
- Electrical service upgrades
Communications
Frey Electric work with building owners and managers to meet all their communications needs. Their service includes:
- Data, voice, TV, VoIP networking infrastructure
- Data centers
- Fiber optic cabling – fusion splicing, OTDR and power meter testing
- WiFi – wireless access systems
- Sound systems
- CCTV
Building Management Systems
Frey Electric specializes in building management systems (BMS), BMS are systems that control different aspects of the environment within a building. The service includes:
- Temperature control
- Variable Speed Drive (VSD)
- HVAC, energy, and lighting control
- LEED-rated systems
- Fire and life safety
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- 24-hour maintenance
Costs
Frey Electric undertakes major projects that run into millions, such as the Peace Bridge, the First Niagara Center, The Hotel Lafayette, Coca Cola field, to mention a few.
The company also serves private homeowners and according to online review their pricing is on a par with other providers.
Legitimacy
Frey Electric has been in business for 57 years and in that time it has grown to one of the largest and most influential companies of its kind in Buffalo and WNY. Frey Electric is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company, and has been recognized as a leader in its various fields. In 2019, the company was named business of the year. Frey Electric CEO, Kent Frey, has also appeared on the Power 250 List by Buffalo Business First on numerous occasions.
Frey Electric can be found on at least four company listings:
- Northeastern US Construction Companies
- United States Construction Companies (Top 10K)
- Construction Companies With More Than 50 Employees (Top 10K)
- Construction Companies With More Than $10M in Revenue (Top 10K)
Maintenance
Frey Electric undertakes to maintain all systems that it installs. The company offers lifetime maintenance on all its services, backed up by a 24/7 maintenance department.
Conclusions
Frey Electric is a well-known business in Tonawanda, NY, known for its role in the construction of many local landmarks like 10 Lafayette Square, KeyBank Center, Buffalo History Museum and many more. The company has been honored by the annual Business First, Brick By Brick Awards for numerous projects over the years.
