What Ericson Manufacturing does

Ericson Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1918 in Willoughby, Ohio, specializing in temporary electrical power distribution and industrial lighting products. The company's core product architecture spans four categories: Jobsite Power & Protection (e-Cart portable transformer units, e-House enclosed units, SwitchRacks, Oscar Spider distribution boxes, Non-Metallic distribution boxes, PPB Portable PanelBoards rated 60–2000A, and portable transfer switches); Jobsite Lighting (Quick Connect, Commercial Grade, Hazardous Location, Industrial Grade, and Specialty lighting); Portable Power (NEMA wiring devices, GFCI solutions, IEC 309 Pin & Sleeve, CAM-type, weatherproof enclosures, and sub-brands including Smart Monitor for visual diagnostics and Perma-Kleen for antimicrobial food-processing applications); and Pendant Power & Control (cable reels, wire mesh strain relief, mini/micro sync devices, push button pendant stations, power drops). Technical differentiators include patented industry-first innovations—rubber safety hand lamp (1918), dead-front back-wired plug (1936, still NEC/OSHA-mandated), portable GFCI (1970), Ground and Continuity Monitor (1985), Perma-Kleen antimicrobial wiring (2014), and SmartMonitor diagnostic LEDs (2019). Products carry UL, ETL, CSA, and QPS NRTL listings; ISO 9001:2015 certification; NEC and OSHA compliance; IP69K watertight ratings; NEMA 6P submersible ratings; and NSF certification for food-processing lines.

The business model is hardware sales of finished industrial electrical products, distributed through four parallel channels: a direct enterprise sales team accessed via 1-800-ERICSON with regional sales representatives; industrial distributors across North America; federal procurement via GSA Schedule #GS-07F-0313Y, FedMall registration SP47W1-21-D-0021, and a dedicated gov.ericson.com portal (serving DLA, Navy, Air Force with 30+ National Stock Numbers); and an e-commerce-enabled website. Revenue is complemented by value-added professional services including free temporary power and lighting layout design, custom engineered solutions, and power quality studies. Customer segments span construction, oil & gas (refinery turnarounds), food & beverage (FSMA compliance), power generation (plant outages), aerospace, shipbuilding, federal/military, OEM component supply, industrial rental, data centers, mining, and wastewater treatment. The company reports 96%+ on-time shipments, supports Canadian and US markets from its Willoughby, Ohio base, and is currently expanding to a third production facility (20,000 sq ft) in 2026 with 36 new jobs and advanced manufacturing investment including 3D printing, under fourth-generation family leadership (CEO John Ericson, VP Sales Josh Ericson).

Name

Ericson Manufacturing

Legal name

The Ericson Manufacturing Co.

Website

https://ericson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ericson Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned industrial manufacturer producing temporary electrical power distribution and lighting products—portable transformers, GFCI devices, watertight wiring, and hazardous-location lighting—for construction, oil & gas, food processing, power generation, and federal/military customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Temporary Power Distribution Equipment

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission & Distribution Line Equipment (Bushings, Insulators, Arresters, Conductors, Hardware) (IMAGAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

AC-DC Power Supplies (Industrial PSUs, DIN-rail, enclosed/open-frame) (IMAGADAA), Power Distribution Units (PDUs) & Rack Power (HDACAJAC)

Keywords

• Temporary power distribution
• Industrial lighting products
• Portable transformer units
• GFCI protection devices
• Wiring devices manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Willoughby

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Electrical Hardware Products: Ericson designs and manufactures portable power distribution units, lighting, GFCIs, wiring devices, cable reels, and strain relief products sold as finished goods to industrial customers. Revenue is generated through direct sales, distributors, and government procurement channels.
2. Government/Military Contracts: Ericson holds a GSA Schedule (#GS-07F-0313Y) and FedMall registration (SP47W1-21-D-0021) enabling direct procurement by federal agencies. The company has supported government since WWI with 30+ NSNs and direct support for 5 federal agencies.
3. Engineered/Custom Solutions: Ericson provides free temporary power and lighting layout services, engineered solutions, and power studies as value-added services supporting product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ericson Manufacturing designs, engineers, and produces portable power distribution units, industrial-grade temporary lighting, GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection devices, wiring devices, cable and hose protection systems, and cable reels. The company also offers engineered custom solutions, power studies, and temporary power and lighting layout design services for industrial, construction, oil and gas, food and beverage, power generation, military, and government customers.

Product overview

Ericson Manufacturing is a 4th-generation family-owned manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of temporary power and lighting products designed for industrial and construction applications. The core product architecture consists of four main categories: Jobsite Power & Protection (including e-Cart, SwitchRacks, e-House power transformation units, and power distribution units like Oscar Spider Boxes and PPB Portable PanelBoards), Jobsite Lighting (spanning Quick Connect, Commercial Grade, Hazardous Location, Industrial Grade, and Specialty Lighting), Portable Power (featuring NEMA wiring devices with sub-brands including Smart Monitor for diagnostics, Perma-Kleen antimicrobial devices, and GFCI solutions), and Pendant Power & Control (cable reels, wire mesh strain relief, mini/micro sync devices, and push button pendant stations). These products integrate through shared power distribution standards (NEMA configurations, IEC 309 connectors, CAM-type connections) and common safety compliance (OSHA, NEC). The company also provides value-added services including free temporary power/lighting layouts, engineered custom solutions, and power quality studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e-Cart: Family of mobile power transformation equipment - portable transformer units on wheeled frames
• E-Cart Jr
• Perma-Kleen
• Perma-Grip
• Perma-Link
• Perma-Tite
• Perma-Spec
• TuffTraxx
• Smart Monitor
• Oscar
• E-lite
• PWDX

Products and services

• e-Cart Power Transformation Units

Quantifiable outcome

• On-time shipments of 96% or better
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• JobsOhiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Regional economic development partner supporting Ericson's expansion plans. JobsOhio provides economic development resources and support for the company's growth initiatives including the 2025/2026 expansion creating 36 new jobs and a new 20,000 sq ft production facility.
• Team NEOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Regional economic development organization supporting Ericson's expansion. Team NEO provides business development resources and connectivity for Northeast Ohio manufacturers undergoing growth and technology investment.
• City of WilloughbycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Host municipality providing support for Ericson's expansion plans. The company has been based in Willoughby, Ohio for decades and the City supports the company's entry into a third facility and technology investment in advanced manufacturing including 3D printing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bayco Products: Specialty maker of professional grade industrial lighting, reels, and portable power products under Nightstick and Bayco brands — overlapping with Ericson's industrial lighting and jobsite power categories.
• Leviton Manufacturing: Family-owned manufacturer of wiring devices, GFCIs, and industrial plugs/connectors, directly comparable to Ericson's Perma-Grip, Perma-Tite, and Perma-Link product families.
• Hubbell Incorporated: Large U.S. electrical products manufacturer with overlapping lines in wiring devices, GFCIs, industrial lighting, and power distribution — a direct competitor in nearly every Ericson product category, but at far greater scale and distribution reach.
• Appleton Group (Emerson): Manufacturer of hazardous-location and explosion-proof electrical products including lighting, plugs, and enclosures — directly comparable to Ericson's SL HAZ hazardous-location lighting and Perma-Tite watertight wiring devices.
• Larson Electronics: Manufacturer of industrial grade portable lighting, power distribution, and hazardous-location equipment, with comparable hazardous-location and explosion-proof lighting SKUs to Ericson's SL HAZ family.
• KH Industries: Specialty manufacturer of portable industrial power and lighting products, including cord reels, hand lamps, and job-site power distribution — a closer, smaller-scale analog to Ericson's core catalog.

Emerging players

• Grace Engineered Products: Smaller specialty manufacturer focused on industrial electrical safety and diagnostic products (e.g., GracePort, VoltageVision) — directly comparable to Ericson's Smart Monitor visual diagnostic devices.
• Stahl (R. Stahl): European specialist in explosion-protected and hazardous-location electrical equipment including lighting and distribution — comparable to Ericson's hazardous-location lighting and Class I/II offerings in adjacent geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton Corporation: Global power management major whose Electrical Americas segment spans power distribution, transformers, switchgear, and industrial lighting — overlapping with Ericson's e-Cart, distribution, and lighting lines as a much larger incumbent.
• Generac Holdings: Large manufacturer of power generation and temporary power equipment serving industrial, construction, and rental customers — comparable to Ericson's e-Cart portable power transformation business but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ericsonmfg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ericson-manufacturing-124471094268209
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ericson-manufacturing

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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