Wagner-Smith Equipment Co. traces its roots to an Ohio powerline contractor incorporated in 1917, with the Wagner-Smith name adopted in 1946. Today, the company serves electrical power and communications contractors through American-made line-stringing equipment, backed by five U.S. locations and manufacturing at two of them.
Brenco, IncBrenco, Inc. supplies and builds tools and equipment for the electrical utility and powerline industry, including its own heavy-duty line-construction equipment. Based in Harrison, Ohio, the company has distributed leading manufacturers’ equipment for decades while also designing products such as large-capacity pullers and tensioners. Brenco also repairs utility tools and operates in-house laboratories for rubber-goods, grounding, and hot-stick testing.HARRISON, OH
Reliable Equipment & Service Co., IncReliable Equipment & Service Co., Inc. traces its roots to Norm DeLan Sr., who founded DeLan Tool in the early 1970s and built a reputation for dependable customer service. After more than 45 years, the Warminster company remains known for American-made utility equipment, repair expertise, and support for power-utility and line-construction crews. Its testing facility also evaluates rubber and fiberglass equipment under ASTM, IEEE, and OSHA standards.423710WARMINSTER, PA
Republic Wire, IncRepublic Wire, Inc. began operations in Cincinnati, Ohio, in January 1982 and grew from a 3,000-square-foot warehouse into a wire manufacturer operating a modern production facility described as 350,000 square feet. Originally known as a bare copper wire specialist, it now manufactures wiring products for electrical wholesalers, utility distributors, RUS, investor-owned utilities, and municipalities. The company states that its copper wire products are manufactured in the United States.WEST CHESTER, OH
Staco Energy Products CompanySince manufacturing its first variable transformer in Dayton in 1937, Staco Energy Products Company has built power-quality and voltage-control equipment for critical electrical applications. The Miamisburg, Ohio manufacturer is described as the oldest and largest U.S. maker of variable transformers, and it continues to support equipment made as far back as 30 years ago. Staco also provides factory-trained service, including start-up, maintenance and repair support, for both current and legacy systems.MIAMISBURG, OH