Thorne Electric

Thorne Electric was founded by William Thorne in 1951 and became incorporated in 1981. We began building Street Lighting projects in 1968 and Traffic Signal construction in 1982. We are a women-owned business and pride ourselves in being experts in our field. Our returning customers value our reliability and professionalism. We are committed to competitive pricing, quality workmanship, and professional integrity in every project we do. With over 70 years of experience, we have developed a reputation for excellence in our industry.

Services

From stadium and ball field lighting to commercial parking lot lighting, we have the in-house expertise and equipment to fulfill all of your outdoor lighting requirements. Thorne Electric can support all phases of your project, including installation and ongoing maintenance and repair services. We also specialize in Traffic Signals, Temporary Traffic Signals, Street Lighting, Streetscape Lighting, Parking Lot Lighting, Outdoor Lighting Maintenance, Repairs, and Services. Additionally, we offer High Mast Lighting, Sports Lighting, Directional Drilling/Boring/HDD, Trenching, Plowing, Overhead & Underground Distribution/URD, Lift Stations, Stand-by Generators, Commercial and Industrial Installations, and Traffic Signal Improvements with Fiber Optic Interconnect between intersections.

Equipment

We have a vast inventory of heavy equipment to support our projects, including cranes, excavators, tractors, diggers, lifts, bucket trucks, and more. This equipment allows us to handle projects from installing street lighting high above to excavating a trench and directional boring for installation underground.

Projects

We have completed work for various clients including the Illinois Dept. of Transportation Districts 1, 2, and 3, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, DuPage, Cook, Kane, Kendall, and Will County DOT's, many local Municipalities, Private Developers, and General Contractors. Our projects range from complex street systems, including signals and lighting for municipalities and private developers, to stadium and ball field lighting, and commercial parking lot lighting.