Powell Industries

History and growth

• Founded in 1947 in Houston, Texas as a metal-working shop supporting local petrochemical facilities.
• Has grown into a strategic supplier of choice for integrated power distribution and control systems.
• Operates globally, serving customers across North America and other international markets.

Markets served

Powell provides reliable power distribution systems for many different applications, including:

• Oil and gas refining
• Offshore oil and gas production
• Petrochemical
• Pipelines
• Data centers
• Electric utilities
• Traction power
• Renewables
• Mining and metals
• Commercial and institutional facilities
• Pulp and paper
• Government and public sector

Focus on safety

Safety is central to Powell's culture. The company prioritizes the safety of employees and customers in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of its products and solutions.

Cybersecurity and reliability

Powell maintains a comprehensive cybersecurity posture across its systems, infrastructure, personnel, and cloud environments, with an emphasis on resilience, awareness, and continuous improvement.

Community involvement

Powell supports and recognizes employee volunteer efforts and community engagement through programs that highlight and reward Community Champions.

Core values

Powell emphasizes:

• Customers first – responding quickly to customer needs and focusing on long-term relationships.
• Respect for employees – recognizing that the expertise and dedication of employees drive innovation and customer satisfaction.
• "Can-do" attitude – solving complex challenges through custom-engineered solutions and collaborative problem solving.
• Commitment to improve – continually enhancing products, services, processes, and safety solutions.

Powell Global Services delivers services to help ensure that electrical power systems are safe, reliable, and cost-effective to operate in critical applications worldwide.

Service capabilities support both Powell and non-Powell equipment.

Product life extension, maintenance, and support

Powell's product life extension and maintenance services are performed by experienced, factory-trained service technicians using dedicated test and service equipment.

Key service offerings include:

Replacement breakers

• Direct replacement circuit breakers for many major manufacturers
• Upgraded vacuum interrupting technology as a replacement for air magnetic circuit breakers
• Roll-in replacement designs that fit existing equipment lineups
• Designed to meet or exceed applicable ANSI standards

Equipment modifications and upgrades

• Control scheme upgrades
• Bus modification solutions
• Metering and protective relaying upgrades
• Interrupting rating level upgrades

Retrofit and retrofill solutions

• Custom-designed breaker cell assemblies installed within existing structures
• Matching of existing control schemes and bus work
• Cost-effective alternative to full switchgear replacement
• Designed to minimize downtime and support emergency replacement needs

Bus duct repair, replacement, and refurbishment

• Change-out of outdated or damaged equipment
• Custom designs to interface with existing systems
• Integrated system components and specialty cubicles/accessories

Start-up and commissioning services

• Supervision or turnkey start-up and commissioning support
• Services for low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) switchgear and motor control centers (MCCs)
• Support for prefabricated substations
• Customized training programs associated with project start-up

Breaker life extension upgrade (BLEU)

• Extensive teardown, cleaning, and inspection of circuit breakers
• Installation of current technology upgrades by authorized service technicians
• Services available at Powell's main location or at regional service centers (where available)

Training courses

• Equipment training with a combination of classroom discussion and hands-on practice
• Courses led by applications technologists, manufacturing specialists, and engineers
• Customizable curricula to match site-specific equipment and applications

Capital and start-up spare parts

• Spare and replacement parts for maintenance, start-up, commissioning, and emergency needs
• Parts manufactured to the same specifications as original equipment (for both Powell and non-Powell equipment)

Parts-On-Demand (PowlPOD)

• On-site spare parts and consumables inventory programs
• Only pay for what is used
• Inventory management handled by Powell
• Customizable inventory scope and billing plans

Powell EPiC Service Solution

Powell's EPiC Service Solution provides an integrated approach that goes beyond traditional component-level field service. It is intended as a single-source solution for major power distribution projects.

EPiC can include:

Engineering services

• Front-end conceptual engineering and power system studies
• Protective relaying and relay coordination studies
• Detailed electrical design and interconnect configuration
• Electrical load calculations and building layout designs

Project procurement services

• Secure supply chain management
• Long-standing vendor relationships
• Dedicated strategic sourcing to support project needs

Integration and digital solutions

• Integration of complex relaying schemes and intelligent electronic devices
• System designs that support monitoring and control of the full power distribution network
• Use of intelligent devices and data to monitor equipment condition and system "health"
• Optional subscription-based services for ongoing analysis, condition monitoring, and system oversight

Construction and site services

• Removal and installation of electrical distribution equipment
• Lifting and setting of equipment in place
• External control and power cable terminations
• Site supervision and construction management related to the power delivery system

These service offerings are designed to support customers from early project planning through installation, start-up, and ongoing operation of electrical power systems.

Powell provides custom engineered solutions that combine centralized engineering, project management, manufacturing, and global service support. The company acts as a single-source supplier for complex projects from design through delivery.

Typical solutions include:

• ANSI metal-clad switchgear
• ANSI metal-enclosed switchgear
• IEC switchgear
• Integrated package solutions, including prefabricated and modular power distribution assemblies
• Power control room (PCR) concepts for centralized control and distribution

These solutions are designed for reliability, safety, and efficient installation and operation in critical facilities.

Application focus

Powell's products are used across a wide range of markets where dependable electrical power distribution is critical, including:

• Industrial plants and process facilities
• Oil, gas, and petrochemical operations
• Data centers and commercial facilities
• Electric utility and traction power systems
• Renewable energy and other specialized applications

EV charging distribution solutions

Powell offers EV charging power distribution solutions through its Type 439FP product line. These units are designed to provide multiple charging points for electric vehicle charging and integrate with existing electrical distribution systems.

Key characteristics of the Type 439FP EV charging solutions include:

• Compact, modular design for flexibility and space efficiency
• Factory-built, fully assembled construction to simplify installation
• Free-standing or transformer-mounted configurations
• Wide range of incoming current ratings (from 100 A up to 3200 A)
• Seamless integration with existing distribution systems

These solutions can be custom configured to meet site-specific requirements for EV charging infrastructure.

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