Business Profile
Service, Integrity and Excellence by Holly Stupak
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Photos courtesy of Andrew Martella, Sr.
hen it comes to hiring an electrician, it's important to find a professional who not only is an expert in the field, but offers customers professionalism and integrity. The Martella Electric Company has been helping customers for more than 60 years and believes that success is serving others. Owner Andrew Martella, Sr., had wanted to be an electrician since as far back as he can remember. His father Carmen started As an essential business, Martella Electric is OPEN & AVAILABLE!
Martella Electric Company is a team of courteous, professional, and highly trained electricians. Our priority is to deliver superior customer service backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. • Electrical Service Upgrades • Landscape Lighting • Circuit Breaker Panels • Fireguard Circuit Breakers • Security Lighting • Recessed Lighting • Electric Vehicle Charging • LED Under-Cabinet Lighting • Lighting Controls • Exhaust Fans
484 - 997- 3097 www.MartellaElectric.com
“Don’t be shocked when we show up on time!”
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Andrew Martella, Sr.
Carmen Martella Electrical service in 1955, and Andrew was tagging along on his jobs by the age of nine. By 8th grade, he knew he would eventually follow in his dad’s footsteps. When asked to write his future vision in his school’s yearbook that year, he wrote: “Become an electrical contractor with my dad.” Back in Philadelphia in 1955, Carmen Martella was one of the first electricians in his area with his name painted on his truck. Simply by advertising with his truck and word of mouth, Carmen grew a business that served South Philadelphia as well Lower Merion. Living through the depression influenced Carmen’s strong work ethic, which he passed on to his son. “While some kids were playing at the park, I was making money helping my dad on electrical jobs,” said Andrew. “Electrical work was really in my blood. The family business was all I knew.” A Delaware County resident since 1961, Andrew graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School, where he enrolled in their electrical Vo-Tech program. During high school, he also took courses outside of school in blueprint reading and house wiring. He went on to earn a Science in Technology Bachelor’s Degree at Spring Garden College in Chestnut Hill. As an electrician, Andrew found the hands-on work very rewarding. “There’s a real satisfaction in solving electrical issues and making a customer feel happy and safe in their home.” In 1989, Andrew Sr. and his brother Richard went into a threeway partnership with their father, to form Martella Electric Company, in which they worked together for 17 years. Andrew and Richard eventually purchased the business from their dad. In 2015, Richard retired, so Andrew runs the business now. His team includes his son, Andrew Jr., who learned and mastered his electrical expertise by helping his dad while growing up. After he graduated from Penn College with a degree in Automotive Technologies in 2012, he joined his dad’s team of electricians. Andrew Sr.’s wife of 37 years, Susan, is also an integral part of the success of Martella Electric. “I wouldn’t be here without her knowledge and contributions to the company,” Andrew said fondly. The Martella Team also includes Administrative Assistant Kathy Strahan and five service technicians. “We’re always encouraging our team members to keep learning, and we offer
