Site-Specific Solutions, Inc. makes lightning-protection equipment for AC and DC power lines, including line-to-ground protectors and power supplies. Based in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, the company also develops site-specific upgrade kits configured for a location’s particular lightning-protection needs.
Ace Lightning Protection IncFounded in Pittsburgh in 1964 by WWII veteran William “Ace” Zafaras, Ace Lightning Protection Inc. designs and installs lightning protection and grounding systems for commercial and industrial structures. The Pennsylvania firm also handles ground testing, surge suppression, and snow and ice melt system work, with founder’s son Robert Zafaras taking ownership in 1983. Ace describes itself as Pennsylvania’s largest lightning protection and grounding firm.238990MURRYSVILLE, PA
Independent Protection Co., IncIndependent Protection Co. has manufactured structural lightning-protection equipment and systems in Goshen, Indiana, since 1934. Founded by Earnest C. Cripe after the earlier Cripe Lightning Rod Company, it is the nation’s oldest continually operated lightning-protection manufacturer, with the fourth and fifth generations of the Cripe family now involved in the business. IPC supports projects ranging from commercial buildings and homes to historic structures and trees, with engineering assistance based on UL 96A, NFPA 780 and LPI 175 standards.MASSILLON, OH
Lightning Preventor of AmericaLightning Preventor of America designs and manufactures lightning protection systems for commercial and residential installations, with products made in the USA. Its early streamer emission systems are used on everything from airports and stadiums to hospitals and industrial facilities, with installations across the United States and internationally. The company is a division of Heary Bros. Lightning Protection Co. Inc., and its ESE system components are listed with UL Solutions.SPRINGVILLE, NY
Heary Bros. Lightning Protection Co. IncThe Heary family’s company is a western New York manufacturer known for lightning protection work on prominent public and industrial structures. Heary Bros. designs and makes systems for commercial and residential installations, including projects such as major airports and sports venues across the United States and overseas.KING FERRY, NY