Introduction
In July 1997 George Pappas and George Rhigas, founders of P&R Electrical Wholesalers decided that the time was right to hand over the reins of their business to the next generation of P&R, their sons. In just two decades the Georges had taken P&R from a humble single store operation in Adelaide to one of the largest independent electrical wholesale networks in the country.

History
The two founders brought together complementing talents to this new business. George Pappas brought with him the experience of almost twenty years in the area of electrical installation and contracting while George Rhigas had already forged a successful career as an international importer before undertaking a role with a national wholesale group in Australia. As a successful contractor operating in the small Adelaide market it wasn't long before George Pappas crossed paths with, George Rhigas, who by now had established a reputation as Adelaide's most dynamic wholesale manager. George Rhigas' rise to success seemed to complement his now good friend and customer George Pappas, who was enjoying similar success on the other side of the counter.

On the 28th of February 1977 the doors of P&R Electrical Wholesalers where opened. P&R's goals were hopeful as the proprietors were confident but never cocky. They decided from the onset that the focus would be on customer service, a philosophy still maintained and one which has Influenced the development of every component in the business to this day. Innovative service concepts such as weekend trading and large warehouse facilities offering customers the convenience of a "drive thru" service where introduced and clearly set P&R apart from its competitors. In its first year of trading, P&R had paid back all of its borrowings, and had secured its future in the Australian electrical market.

The Business
Today P&R is a company with an expansive branch network that extends well beyond its humble origins in South Australia. Ownership and management remains local and within the Pappas and Rhigas families. The warehousing and distribution of electrical product represents the core of P&R's activities. With over 30,000 products on offer the business has expanded into many diverse commercial areas and continues to develop its resources to best service these and future markets.