Collins Electrical Company, Inc. Celebrates a Century

of Excellence: 100 Years of Powering Progress

Fermium inspired us to use silver for the color of our 100th-anniversary logo as a testament to our strength as a century-old electrical company. Fermium (Fm) is a heavy, man-made silvery-white colored radioactive metal that has the atomic number 100 in the periodic table of elements.

Fermium Facts

• Fermium is named after the physicist Enrico Fermi.

• Fermium is the heaviest element that may be made from neutron bombardment of lighter elements.

• The element is one of those discovered in the products from the first hydrogen bomb test at Eniwetok Atoll, the Marshall Islands in 1952. For security reasons, the discovery was not announced until 1955. The discovery is credited to Albert Ghiorso's group at the University of California.

• Although samples of fermium metal have not been produced for study, it is possible to make a fermium and ytterbium alloy. The resulting metal is shiny and silver-colored.

• The most common fermium compound is fermium chloride, FmCl2.

• Fermium does not exist naturally in the Earth's crust. However, its natural production was once seen from the decay of a sample of einsteinium.

We are excited to share new 100th anniversary items are coming soon to the C.A.P. store! Stay tuned!

As Collins Electrical Company, Inc. approaches its 100th-year milestone, we are thrilled to invite you to become a cherished part of our history by contributing to a special time capsule that will be sealed during our centennial gala in April.

We are seeking your favorite memories captured during your time at Collins Electrical to be included in this unique collection. Whether it's a snapshot of a milestone achievement, a team-building moment, or simply a candid photo capturing the spirit of our workplace, your contribution will help us commemorate the journey we have shared over the past century.

Please upload your chosen photo(s) by March 31, 2024, to ensure they are included in this historic time capsule. You can submit your photos through our designated channels:

• Email: Send your photos to Melissa Flores at mflores@collinselectric.com.
• Text: Text your photos to 209.601.4726.
• Microsoft Forms: Click on the photo below. This will only work for employees with a Collins Electrical email address.

When submitting your photos, kindly provide the following details to add a personal touch to each memory:

• Names of individuals pictured in the photos.
• The year the photo was taken.
• Any accompanying stories or information that you would like to share.

Your involvement will not only help us preserve the legacy of Collins Electrical Company, Inc. but also create a meaningful connection between the past and present.

Thank you for being an integral part of Collins Electrical's rich history. 

Click on the photo below to read our feature in the

Electrical West magazine from July 1963.

Click on the photo below to view our first CECI newsletter from 1991!

Camp Collins

Collins Electrical Company, Inc.'s First Crew

CECI's First Fleet

Our former Stockton office was located on Fremont Street.

Crane operation

Problem solving

ACME-COLLINS

Collins Electrical’s journey is a testament to the strength of its extended family—a community of employees, customers, and partners who have been an integral part of the company’s growth. The bonds forged within the Collins Electrical FAMILY have created a supportive and collaborative environment, fostering a sense of belonging that

extends beyond the workplace.

Don't forget to turn in your photos for the time capsule.

Email Melissa at mflores@collinselectric.com or text to 209.601.4726

When submitting your photos, kindly provide the following details to add a personal touch to each memory:

• Names of individuals pictured in the photos.
• The year the photo was taken.
• Any accompanying stories or information that you would like to share.