Serving The Midwest Since 1922
Bodine Electric of Decatur is a well-known electrical contractor and repair services provider throughout the Midwest, having performed superior electrical work for nearly a century. Bodine has grown to have multiple divisions offering a full range of capabilities — including electro-mechanical repair, electrical wholesale, communications systems, residential/commercial electrical service and traffic controls.
Our employees bring years of experience and industry knowledge to ensure projects and repairs run smoothly. With our headquarters in Decatur and offices in both Champaign and Danville, Bodine has a strong presence throughout Illinois and is one of the largest electrical companies in the region. Learn more.
When you work with Bodine, you can be sure you’re receiving both professional electrical service and the highest-quality craftsmanship. Whether it’s on a jobsite as an electrical contractor or completing electric motor repair at our facility, our employees are extensively trained and experienced for each of the services we deliver. That sort of reliability leads to better, more cost-effective and timely work for each of our customers.
Bodine also challenges itself to ensure our procedures are industry leading. Our repair facility has been certified as an EASA Accredited Service Center by the Electrical Apparatus Service Association, proving we consistently deliver quality repairs that maintain or improve AC electric motor efficiency and reliability.
No aspect of Bodine’s work is as important as the safety of our workers. Our proactive approach to creating a safe work environment has proven effective, evidenced by numerous awards, accolades and an exceptional safety record. Bodine’s safety staff includes a full-time safety director and an OSHA-qualified trainer, and our Decatur electro-mechanical repair shop has achieved the OSHA VPP Star Site designation.
Some of the steps Bodine Electric takes to ensure its workers’ safety, both in our work as an electrical contractor and in our repair facility, include: site- and topic-specific training; OSHA 10- and 30-hour training; job hazard assessments; and near miss/incident reporting and investigation. Learn more.
Milestone Achieved Fall 2020
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Complete Electrical Service Capabilities
Our Projects
Quick Turnaround On Motor Repair Helps New Customer
A weekend call from a new customer provides a great example of how Bodine Electric responds to emergency electric motor repair needs.
Center for Theatre and Dance, Millikin University
Bodine Electric continued its partnership with Millikin University with our work on the new $29M Center for Theatre and Dance, which officially opened in fall 2020.
Product distribution for the Fremont Street Experience
Bodine helped supply components for a digital display manufacturer's work on this Las Vegas icon, providing more than 100,000 products, including circuit breakers, transformers and enclosures.
Our Projects
Quick Turnaround On Motor Repair Helps New Customer
A weekend call from a new customer provides a great example of how Bodine Electric responds to emergency electric motor repair needs.
Center for Theatre and Dance, Millikin University
Bodine Electric continued its partnership with Millikin University with our work on the new $29M Center for Theatre and Dance, which officially opened in fall 2020.
Product distribution for the Fremont Street Experience
Bodine helped supply components for a digital display manufacturer's work on this Las Vegas icon, providing more than 100,000 products, including circuit breakers, transformers and enclosures.
Wassaja Hall, Ikenberry Commons
Wassaja Hall, housing 504 beds as part of the UIUC Ikenberry Commons student residence development, was completed in August 2016. The project began in May 2014 with a goal of LEED Gold Certification, which it received in 2017.
Repairing AC Motor Covered in Corn
This 250 HP, 1,800 RPM AC electric motor failed as a result of inefficient cooling due to corn product buildup. The excessive thermal conditions resulted in insulation degradation and a grounded winding.
Engine Cooling System Upgrade At Natural Gas Compressor Station
In 2016, Bodine completed work for a customer that provided an overhaul and upgrade of an engine cooling system at its natural gas compressor station.