Powell Industries, Inc.
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Powell Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for the management and distribution of electrical energy. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates manufacturing facilities in North America and the United Kingdom, serving customers across oil and gas, petrochemical, LNG, transportation, and utility sectors. Powell's product portfolio includes switchgear, motor control centers, circuit breakers, and integrated power control rooms that enable reliable power distribution in mission-critical industrial applications. The company operates through two primary segments: Electrical Power Products and Integrated Systems, offering both standard and highly customized solutions for complex electrical infrastructure projects. With approximately 2,500 employees, Powell maintains a strong position in the industrial electrical equipment market through its engineering expertise and ability to deliver turnkey power distribution systems. Recent strategic initiatives include expanding its presence in renewable energy and data center markets, along with investments in automation and digital capabilities to enhance manufacturing efficiency. The company has demonstrated growth in its order backlog, particularly from large-scale LNG and petrochemical projects. Powell's business model emphasizes long-term customer relationships, technical service capabilities, and the ability to execute large, complex projects that require specialized engineering and integration expertise.