G&W Electric Co.

Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.

The company pioneered SF₆

insulated and solid

dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible

break automation in the 2000s.

Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor

owned utilities, co

ops, and commercial/industrial markets.

Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault

limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.

The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.

Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.

Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.

We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.

We emphasize transparency with an open

door communication policy.

We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well

being, and success.

We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.

We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.