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.
Culture + Values
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.
Environment + Sustainability
Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.