Onni-Rye Holdings, Led by Onni Capital, Acquires Pacific Industrial Electric in Brea, California

Onni-Rye Holdings acquired Pacific Industrial Electric, adding high voltage, data center and 24/7 emergency electrical services across California and Arizona.

BREA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Onni-Rye Holdings has acquired Pacific Industrial Electric. Founded in 1971, Pacific Industrial Electric is an electrical contractor in Brea, California, providing power plant installations, high and medium voltage systems, industrial and conveyor power systems, renewable energy and energy storage, commercial tenant improvements, medical office buildings, data centers, preventative maintenance, and 24-hour emergency response. Pacific Industrial Electric operates throughout California and is also licensed in Arizona. John Martin and Chris Michalski will lead Pacific Industrial Electric.

“Joining Onni-Rye gives our team the backing to keep growing and take on more work for our customers,” said John Martin and Chris Michalski, Pacific Industrial Electric.

“Pacific Industrial Electric has served Southern California’s industrial customers for more than 50 years. Their medium voltage and emergency response capabilities strengthen how we deliver for clients,” said Chris Golden of Onni-Rye Holdings.

Nothing changes for customers. Customers can expect Pacific Industrial Electric to continue delivering the same team, the same electrical services, and the same 24-hour emergency response. Pacific Industrial Electric is at 230 N. Orange Avenue, Brea, CA 92821.

Questions and Answers

Who owns Pacific Industrial Electric?
Onni-Rye Holdings.

What changes for customers?
Nothing changes for customers. Customers can expect Pacific Industrial Electric to continue delivering the same team, the same electrical services, and the same 24-hour emergency response.

Where does the business operate?
Pacific Industrial Electric is based in Brea and operates throughout California. It is also licensed in Arizona.

Quick facts:

Pacific Industrial Electric
•Acquirer: Onni-Rye Holdings
•Acquired: Pacific Industrial Electric
•Business: High and medium voltage, industrial power, power plant, renewable energy, commercial tenant improvements, medical office buildings, data centers, and emergency electrical services
•Service area: Throughout California, and licensed in Arizona
•History: Founded in 1971
•Leadership: John Martin and Chris Michalski
•Location: 230 N. Orange Avenue, Brea, CA 92821

About Pacific Industrial Electric
Pacific Industrial Electric is a Brea, California electrical contractor serving industrial and commercial customers since 1971. It provides power plant installations, high and medium voltage systems, emergency services and rental equipment up to 15kV, conveyor and industrial power systems, renewable energy and energy storage, power system coordination, commercial tenant improvements, medical office buildings, data centers, preventative maintenance, and 24-hour emergency response. It operates throughout California and is also licensed in Arizona.

About Onni-Rye Holdings
Onni-Rye Holdings is a partnership between Onni Group and Rye Electric that acquires and grows electrical contractors and manufacturers. Its companies include Rye Electric, Oilfield Electric, and now Pacific Industrial Electric.

About Rye Electric
Rye Electric is a California-based electrical construction and engineering firm specializing in commercial electrical design, construction, preconstruction, BIM, low-voltage systems, and modular/prefabricated solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company serves clients in technology, healthcare, education, infrastructure, retail, and hospitality.

About Onni Group
For more than 50 years, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play across Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Phoenix, Toronto, and Vancouver. Onni Group has constructed over 17,000 new homes, owns and manages more than 12,000 rental apartments, has built more than 19 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial space, and has an additional 28 million square feet of space in different phases of development. More at onni.com.

About Onni Capital
Onni Capital is Onni Group’s investment and innovation platform for venture capital, private equity, and technology. It acquires businesses, backs founders, and invests for the long term. More at onni.capital.

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