As an independent electrical distributor, AED attributes its success to personalized relationships, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a streamlined inventory specialized to the needs of its customer base. The company employs over 40 individuals with four locations consisting of Duluth, Canton, and Conyers. AED has seen growth from their initial sales volume in 2006 of $2.5 million in annual revenue to its expected $45 million in sales by the end of its fiscal year in 2012.