PPC Insulators

Employee Size

11-50

Headquarters

Carey, OH

With more than 130 years of experience in electrical porcelain, PPC Insulators is a specialist manufacturer serving the high-voltage power industry. Its in-house isostatic production technology supports demanding insulation applications, while its RTV coating service adds hydrophobic protection for equipment operating in polluted environments.

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