MGM Transformers

What MGM Transformers does

MGM Transformers is a US-based transformer manufacturer headquartered in Vernon, California, founded in 1975 and operating across approximately 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. The company designs and produces both custom and stock transformers organized into three voltage categories: medium voltage dry-type (Dry VPI Distribution Substation and Cast Coil), medium voltage liquid-filled (Padmount Compartmental and Liquid Filled Distribution Substation), and low voltage (Power Distribution Unit and General Purpose). Core technical capabilities include Dry VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) for enhanced insulation quality and reduced partial discharges, Cast Coil epoxy resin winding technology for fire-safety-prioritized applications, and custom low-profile PDU transformers engineered for high-power-density data center environments. The company claims a 98% on-time delivery rate, 50 years of operating history, and stocked inventory distributed across 20 major continental US cities.

The company serves enterprise customers across four vertical segments — data centers, renewables, commercial and industrial, and utilities — with named customers including Tesla, Siemens, GE, Exxon, Microsoft, Amazon, Schneider Electric, and Toyota, plus a documented Standard Solar case study in which a grounding transformer was delivered in four weeks. Revenue is generated through quote-based hardware sales of custom and stock transformers, supplemented by an expedited manufacturing program (Bull Rush) that monetizes delivery speed. Go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise sales via phone, email, an online quote request system, and an online Configurator + Calculator tool.

In 2025, MGM Transformers was acquired by Forgent, a strategic operator in power infrastructure solutions, bringing together over 100 years of combined industry experience across the power grid. The company previously expanded its footprint through the November 2024 acquisition of VanTran, indicating an active consolidation strategy under the Forgent umbrella.

Name

MGM Transformers

Legal name

MGM Transformers

Website

https://mgmtransformer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

MGM Transformers manufactures custom and stock dry-type and liquid-filled transformers for enterprise customers across data centers, renewables, commercial and industrial, and utility sectors. Operating from a 1.5 million-square-foot Vernon, California facility, the 1975-founded company is now part of Forgent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Distribution Transformers

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

SIC

Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612)

akta.pro primary industry

Transformers (Power, Distribution, Instrument, Specialty) (IMAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Power Transformers, Reactors & Auxiliary Power Systems (EUADACAJ)

Keywords

• Transformer manufacturing
• Dry type transformers
• Power distribution transformers
• Liquid filled transformers
• Medium voltage transformers

Headquarters

HQ city

Vernon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Transformer Hardware Sales: One-time purchase of custom and stock transformers including dry-type (Dry VPI, Cast Coil) and liquid-filled transformers. Products sold directly to enterprise customers in data center, renewable energy, commercial/industrial, and utility sectors.
2. Rush Order Program (Bull Rush): Expedited manufacturing and delivery services for urgent transformer requirements with premium turnaround times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MGM Transformers manufactures and sells custom and stock electrical transformers for power distribution applications across data center, renewable energy, commercial/industrial, and utility sectors. The product portfolio includes medium-voltage dry-type transformers (Dry VPI Distribution Substation, Cast Coil), medium-voltage liquid-filled transformers (Padmount Compartmental, Liquid Filled Distribution Substation), and low-voltage units (PDU Transformers and General Purpose Low Voltage), supported by an online Configurator + Calculator tool and the Bull Rush expedited-order program.

Product overview

MGM Transformers is America’s leading transformer manufacturer with 50 years of experience and 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of transformer products organized across three voltage categories: Medium Voltage Dry Type (Dry VPI Distribution Substation and Cast Coil transformers), Medium Voltage Liquid Filled (Liquid Filled Padmount Compartmental and Liquid Filled Distribution Substation transformers), and Low Voltage (Power Distribution Unit Transformers and General Purpose Low Voltage Transformers). The product portfolio is complemented by an online Configurator + Calculator tool, a Bull Rush program for expedited orders, and serves key industries including data centers, renewables, commercial and industrial, and utilities. MGM Transformers is now part of Forgent, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience in power infrastructure solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bull Rush Program: Rush order program for customers needing fast transformer delivery.

Products and services

• Dry VPI Distribution Substation Dry-type transformer whose windings are impregnated with resin under vacuum and pressure conditions (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation), enhancing insulation quality, reducing partial discharges, and improving thermal and mechanical properties for power distribution applications.
• Cast Coil Transformer Dry-type transformer with epoxy resin-insulated windings, intended for applications prioritizing fire safety and environmental concerns.
• Liquid Filled Padmount Compartmental Transformer Oil-filled transformer designed for safe and efficient outdoor operation, with tamper-resistant features for commercial, industrial, and residential environments.
• Liquid Filled Distribution Substation Transformer Liquid-filled substation transformer used in commercial and industrial applications, built with high-grade materials and advanced technology for reliable service.
• Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Transformers Low-profile, custom-designed transformers for power distribution units, manufactured to meet specific requirements in high-power-density data center applications.
• General Purpose Low Voltage Transformers General purpose low voltage transformers offered in custom and stocked configurations, with stocked units available across 20 major cities throughout the continental United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% on-time delivery rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ForgentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025MGM Transformers is now backed by Forgent, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience. Forgent delivers solutions for the power infrastructure of the future, partnering with data centers, manufacturing facilities, and industry leaders to help them scale at speed and outpace the energy transition.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hammond Power Solutions: Canadian-based manufacturer of dry-type, cast-resin, and liquid-filled transformers serving data center, renewable, and industrial customers. Closely comparable in product mix and customer verticals, though MGM's US focus gives it domestic lead-time advantage.
• Howard Industries: Privately held US manufacturer of distribution transformers and power infrastructure equipment. Direct competitor in liquid-filled distribution transformers sold to utilities and large industrial customers.
• Jefferson Electric (Hubbell): Hubbell's transformer business manufactures dry-type and encapsulated transformers for commercial and industrial markets. Overlaps directly with MGM's general-purpose low-voltage and dry-type product lines.
• ERMCO (Hubbell): ERMCO, now part of Hubbell, produces distribution transformers and electrical components for utility and industrial markets. Direct US competitor in pole- and pad-mounted distribution transformers.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Global power management giant with a substantial transformers and switchgear portfolio serving utilities, data centers, and industrial markets. Competes with MGM across multiple product lines but as part of a much broader electrical portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation company whose Square D/Schneider brand offers transformers and power distribution equipment. Also a named MGM customer through Schneider Electric, indicating both partnership and competitive overlap.
• Siemens: Major global manufacturer of power and distribution transformers for utility, industrial, and data center customers. A named MGM customer and one of the largest competitive forces in the medium-voltage transformer space.
• ABB: Global leader in electrification, including power and distribution transformers for utilities and industrial customers. Competes head-to-head with MGM on medium-voltage and substation transformer projects.
• Hitachi Energy: Global transformer manufacturer serving utilities, renewables, and large industrial customers. Key competitor in higher-voltage and specialized transformer segments where MGM does not directly compete.
• GE (GE Vernova): Through GE Vernova, GE manufactures large power transformers and grid equipment. A named MGM customer (likely for specific applications) and a global incumbent competitor in utility-scale transformer projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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