At a time when many specialty contractors are desperate for workers, Nickle Electrical Cos. is leaning on old-fashioned loyalty to staff its projects. Over the years, the 36-year-old firm has attracted a deep bench of workers who have built long careers at the Newark, Del.-based electrical contracting firm. With a high level of employee retention, the firm was well positioned to weather the early uncertainties of the pandemic and emerge in a strong position, company officials say. That stability has led the company to be a go-to specialty firm for many large contractors in its market.
The firm returned to pre-pandemic levels last year with $40 million in regional revenue, up from $36.7 million the prior year. That 9% increase helped move the firm up three spots on ENR MidAtlantic Specialty Contractor rankings, to No. 13. Given its steady track record, ENR MidAtlantic has named Nickle Electrical Cos. its 2022 Specialty Contractor of the Year.