Point Eight Power

Name

Point Eight Power

Legal name

Point Eight Power LLC

Website

https://pointeightpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Switchgear and Power Distribution Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS) (IMAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA), Switching Stations & Reactive Power Facilities (Capacitor Banks, SVC/STATCOM) (IMAFAHAH), Electrical Systems Maintenance (LV/MV, Switchgear, UPS) (BPABACAC)

Keywords

• Custom switchgear manufacturing
• Low voltage switchgear
• Medium voltage switchgear
• Arc resistant switchgear
• Power distribution buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Belle Chasse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Switchgear and Control Equipment Sales: Design, manufacturing, and sale of custom low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, control panels, and generator controls. Products are custom-engineered to customer specifications for mission-critical applications. Revenue recognized upon delivery of equipment.
2. Power Distribution and Control Buildings: Manufacturing and sale of prefabricated power distribution and control (PDC) buildings designed to protect critical electrical and control equipment in climate-controlled environments. Buildings ship ready with power, lighting, HVAC, cable raceways, and internal wiring integrated.
3. Aftermarket Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts and components for switchgear as an OEM partner with major electrical equipment manufacturers. Competitive pricing through OEM partnerships. Warranty of twelve months after installation or eighteen months after shipment.
4. Field Services and Professional Services: Comprehensive services including startup and commissioning, onsite equipment training, preventative maintenance programs, field retrofits, testing and calibration, circuit breaker inspection and testing, and thermographic inspections. 24/7 on-call field service technicians available worldwide.
5. Power System Studies and Engineering: Engineering services including Power Systems Studies using SKM Systems Analysis PTW software, arc flash hazard analysis and labeling compliant with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and AHJ requirements. Performed by Registered Professional Electrical Engineers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Point Eight Power designs and manufactures custom-engineered low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, arc-resistant switchgear, generator controls, and prefabricated Power Distribution and Control (PDC) buildings for mission-critical industries. The company also delivers full lifecycle support including field services (startup/commissioning, training, preventative maintenance, retrofits, testing), aftermarket parts sales, power system automation, and engineering studies (arc flash, power system analysis).

Product overview

Point Eight Power, a Mission Critical Group company, offers a comprehensive portfolio of power control and distribution solutions organized into two main categories: switchgear products (comprising low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, and arc-resistant switchgear) and power distribution buildings (PDC Buildings). The product portfolio spans from individual components like motor control centers, control panels, relay panels, bus ducts, and substations, to integrated building solutions. Supporting the hardware products is a full lifecycle service offering including field services (startup & commissioning, onsite equipment training, preventative maintenance, field retrofits, testing & calibration, circuit breaker inspection & testing, and thermographic inspections), aftermarket part sales, power system automation, and engineering/power system studies. Together, these products and services provide turnkey solutions from design through delivery and ongoing service for mission-critical power applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Low-Voltage Switchgear Third-party type-tested low-voltage switchgear, switchboards, control panels, engine/generator control panels, custom control panels, bus ducts, relay panels, control consoles, unit substations, DC switchgear, and marine low-voltage products (Hi Shock Switchgear, ground detection panels, alarm panels, panelboards, shore power panels, high resistance GND systems) for applications up to 600V.
• Medium-Voltage Switchgear Type-tested medium-voltage switchgear for generator control, distribution, cogeneration, peak shaving, motor control, transfer switching, marine, standby generator, outdoor, load interrupter fusible, and high resistance ground applications, with outdoor-rated units up to 27kV for ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2 and C37.20.7 applications.
• Arc-Resistant Switchgear Low- and medium-voltage arc-resistant switchgear independently tested by KEMA, meeting ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7 standards with Type 2B-compliant enclosures providing protection up to 63kA in breaker, bus, and cable compartments even with instrument doors open. Includes patented side plenum design directing arc gas upward away from adjacent sections.
• Power Distribution and Control (PDC) Buildings Pre-engineered, climate-controlled prefabricated buildings that protect critical electrical and control equipment. Available as interlocking panel buildings for land-based installations or crimp plate buildings for offshore production, designed and built to IBC, ASCE 7-10, UL, NEC, and IECC standards. Ship ready with power, lighting, HVAC, cable raceways, and internal wiring integrated. Capability to ship single-piece buildings up to 60ft wide x 100ft long via barge, with delivered buildings over 500 tons.
• Power System Automation Automated generator control and power distribution solutions ranging from simple Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) to complex power management systems. Integrates leading automation brands including Allen Bradley, GE, Siemens, Woodward, and Deif components into custom switchgear control solutions.
• Aftermarket Part Sales OEM-backed switchgear replacement parts including field startup parts, commissioning parts, spare parts, emergency replacement parts, and repair parts. Sold as an OEM partner with major electrical equipment manufacturers, enabling competitive pricing with warranty of twelve months after installation or eighteen months after shipment.
• Engineering and Power System Studies Engineering services including Power Systems Studies using SKM Systems Analysis PTW software, arc flash hazard analysis, and labeling compliant with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and AHJ requirements. Performed by Registered Professional Electrical Engineers to ensure switchgear exceeds electrical system requirements.
• Field Services (24/7 On-Call) 24/7 on-call field service technicians providing worldwide troubleshooting, service, startup, and commissioning for electrical equipment, switchgear, and generator controls across all served industries and geographies.
• Startup & Commissioning Equipment installation verification, configuration, testing and calibration of protective relays and metering devices, and operational verification per design criteria for newly installed switchgear and power distribution equipment.
• Preventative Maintenance Program Annual maintenance plans including cleaning, visual inspections, thermographic inspections, circuit breaker testing, Megger and Hi-Pot testing, and meter/relay calibrations to extend equipment life and avoid downtime.
• Field Retrofits Equipment modernization services including metering updates, relaying, controls, communication upgrades, obsolescence replacement, and control system modernization for installed switchgear and power distribution equipment.
• Testing & Calibration Single- and three-phase relay and meter testing, micro-ohmmeter testing on circuit breaker main contacts, and system specification verification for power distribution equipment.
• Circuit Breaker Inspection & Testing On-site and factory circuit breaker maintenance including visual inspections, mechanical and electrical testing, vacuum bottle integrity tests, cleaning, lubrication, and full reconditioning or remanufacturing services.
• Thermographic Inspections Infrared scanning for predictive maintenance and fault finding, identifying loose connections, electrical unbalances, hot spots, and overloaded equipment before failure occurs.
• Onsite Equipment Training Training services covering equipment overview, theory of operation, functionality demonstrations, maintenance procedures, and Q&A sessions for customer staff operating switchgear and power distribution equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third-party KEMA testing confirms arc-resistant switchgear withstands internal arcing faults up to 63kA for 500msec
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for automation and control components. Point Eight Power integrates Allen Bradley products into their switchgear control solutions as part of their automation applications offering.
• GE (General Electric)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for control components in power distribution and automation solutions. GE products integrated into Point Eight Power switchgear and control systems.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for control components in power distribution solutions. Siemens products utilized in automated switchgear control solutions.
• WoodwardcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for generator control and power management systems. Woodward components integrated into Point Eight Power's automated power distribution solutions.
• DeifcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for power management and control solutions. Deif products integrated into seamless switchgear control solutions.
• Major Electrical Equipment ManufacturerscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOEM partner status with major electrical equipment manufacturers enables Point Eight Power to offer competitive pricing on aftermarket spare parts for switchgear, passing savings on to customers.
• JTScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under Mission Critical Group umbrella. JTS and Point Eight Power collaborate to deliver integrated electrical solutions that evolve with industry demands.
• DVM Power + ControlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under Mission Critical Group umbrella. DVM Power + Control works with Point Eight Power to ensure seamless operations, reliable performance, and uninterrupted power across integrated electrical solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Major U.S.-based electrical equipment manufacturer with extensive switchgear, switchboard, and power distribution product lines serving data centers, utilities, and industrial markets — directly overlapping Point Eight's core offerings at higher scale.
• ABB: Global electrification and switchgear giant offering MV/LV switchgear, arc-resistant products, and modular e-houses. Competes with Point Eight in industrial and utility segments while also supplying some of the automation components Point Eight integrates.
• Siemens: Global switchgear, motor control, and power distribution manufacturer. Sells directly to many of the same industrial and utility customers as Point Eight, while also being a key component integration partner.
• GE (General Electric): Diversified industrial OEM offering switchgear, motor controls, and power management systems across utility, oil & gas, and marine verticals. Like Siemens, GE is both a competitor and an integration partner to Point Eight.
• Schneider Electric: Worldwide provider of LV/MV switchgear, motor control, and building power distribution solutions, with strong data center and critical-power verticals that overlap with Point Eight's hyperscale data center customer base.
• Mersen: Global provider of electrical protection and power distribution components including switchgear, fuses, and bus bars. Overlaps with Point Eight's product portfolio in switchgear, control panels, and power distribution equipment for industrial customers.

Direct peers

• Hammond Power Solutions: North American manufacturer of dry-type and cast-resin transformers, reactors, and related power magnetics. Comparable as a mid-sized specialty electrical equipment maker serving industrial and power infrastructure customers.
• Powell Industries: Houston-based custom-engineered switchgear, motor control centers, and power control buildings serving oil & gas, utilities, and industrial customers. Closest comparable in product mix, project-based sales model, and end-market focus (especially oil & gas and petrochemical).
• Myers Power Products: U.S. manufacturer of custom-engineered LV/MV switchgear, switchboards, and power distribution centers for utility, transit, and industrial customers — closely comparable mid-market competitor with a similar custom-engineering, project-driven model.
• Enercon Engineering: Custom manufacturer of switchgear, generator controls, and integrated power control buildings for the marine, oil & gas, and industrial markets — highly comparable niche competitor with similar target customers and project scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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