Lew Electric Fittings Company

What Lew Electric Fittings Company does

Lew Electric Fittings Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of floor boxes and countertop pop-up electrical power solutions, founded in 1901 by Jacob Lewin and headquartered at 1626 Tobacco Rd., Augusta, GA. The company organizes its portfolio into four product lines: Kitchen Power Solutions (including the L-Evate PUR Series round pop-ups, PowerUp PUFP-CT Series square pop-ups, and Whisper Switch disposal air switch kit), PowerDen Residential floor boxes, PowerPro Commercial floor boxes (cast iron, die-cast aluminum, and plastic enclosures), and Outdoor Power Solutions (DEK-BOX, OB-1 Series). Core technology centers on spring-loaded pop-up mechanisms, IP44 spill-proof ratings, GFCI/USB/wireless charging receptacle options, and 340-degree rotating assemblies covered by utility Patent RE49,830 across multiple PUR SKUs. Products carry ETL, cETL, cULus, UL, and CSA certifications and meet NEC 2023 406.5E code requirements for kitchen countertop outlets.

Name

Lew Electric Fittings Company

Legal name

Lew Electric Fittings

Website

https://lewelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lew Electric Fittings Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. manufacturer (founded 1901, Augusta, GA) producing floor boxes and countertop pop-up power solutions for residential, commercial, outdoor, and transportation applications, sold through electrical distributors, contractors, and e-commerce channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Fittings & Floor Boxes

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42361)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690), Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063)

akta.pro primary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Cords, Portable Power & Cord Sets (IMADAMAI), Electrical Supplies Retail (Wiring, Switches, Breakers, Conduit) (CRAIADAE), Power Supplies, Batteries & Charging Components Retail (CRACAKAD)

Keywords

• Floor box manufacturing
• Electrical power solutions
• Kitchen countertop outlets
• Residential floor boxes
• Commercial electrical fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Floor Boxes: The company generates revenue through the sale of floor box products including residential and commercial floor boxes, covers, flanges, and replacement parts. Products are sold through distributors and direct-to-consumer via their e-commerce sites.
2. Hardware Sales - Kitchen Power Solutions: Sale of countertop pop-up power assemblies, disposal air switches, and kitchen power accessories. Products include PUR series, PUFP-CT series, and Whisper Switch kits sold through distributors and retail partners.
3. Hardware Sales - Outdoor Power Solutions: Sale of outdoor electrical boxes and power solutions for exterior applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lew Electric Fittings Company manufactures and distributes a comprehensive line of floor boxes, countertop pop-up power assemblies, and outdoor electrical boxes for residential and commercial applications. The product portfolio spans four lines — Kitchen Power Solutions (L-Evate PUR Series, PowerUp PUFP-CT Series, Whisper Switch air switch kit), PowerDen Residential Floor Boxes, PowerPro Commercial Floor Boxes, and Outdoor Power Solutions (DEK-BOX, OB-1 Series). Products are sold through authorized electrical distributors, sales representative agencies, electrical contractors, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Product overview

Lew Electric Fittings Company is a family-owned electrical hardware manufacturer (founded 1901, fourth-generation owned) offering a comprehensive portfolio of floor box and countertop power solutions organized into four main product lines: Kitchen Power Solutions (featuring L-Evate PUR Series round pop-ups and PowerUp PUFP-CT Series square pop-ups with accessories like the Whisper Switch garbage disposal air switch kit), PowerDen Residential Floor Boxes (including PUFP Series pop-up floor boxes, RB Series, and 812-DA Series), PowerPro Commercial Floor Boxes (featuring 1100 Series rectangular and 32 Series round boxes in various materials), and Outdoor Power Solutions (including DEK-BOX and OB-1 Series). The company holds Patent RE49,830 covering its PUR Series products and offers over 40 patented SKUs. Products are ETL/cETL listed, UL certified, and CSA approved, meeting standards including NEC 2023 code requirements for kitchen countertop installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PowerDen™ Residential: Residential floor boxes product line for homes
• PowerPro™ Commercial
• L-Evate
• PowerUp
• Whisper Switch™
• DEK-BOX®

Products and services

• Kitchen Power Solutions (L-Evate PUR Series, PowerUp PUFP-CT Series, Whisper Switch)

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day order fulfillment for most orders
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Mckeithan Design StudioflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Strategic partnership for The Fatherland Project (2020) - renovation of historic Nashville church. Lew provided multiple samples of L-Evate PUR Series and PowerUp PUFP-CT Series in various configurations. The partnership continued with power solutions for subsequent Mckeithan projects.
• Bill Wade and AssociatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term sales representative partnership spanning over 20 years. Bill Wade and Associates represents Lew Electric products to distributors and contractors, citing Lew as 'one of the easiest and most responsive manufacturers we work with' and noting their innovative approach to product development.
• Davenport and AssociatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales agency partnership representing Lew Electric products. Nathan Davenport, President/Owner, notes Lew Electric is 'one of the easiest and best lines to deal with for our customers and this agency.'
• University of Kansas Studio 804flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Studio 804 sustainable design-build program providing floor box power solutions for LEED Platinum-targeted sustainable housing projects. Solutions maintained code compliance while supporting energy efficiency through continuous insulation.
• BrightlineflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide on-demand power solutions for Brightline high-speed rail passenger cars. Lew Electric's PUFP-SQ Series pop-up power units were integrated into passenger table surfaces, offering ETL-listed, UL-compliant power delivery with integrated USB charging.
• Above and Beyond Plumbing & ElectricminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmall business customer testimonial citing exceptional customer service and product quality, demonstrating Lew's commitment to standing behind their products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: Global electrical and digital building infrastructure giant with the Wiremold floor box and raceway product lines that directly compete with Lew Electric's residential and commercial floor boxes. Legrand offers far broader portfolio leverage but Lew competes on specialty countertop pop-ups and customer service speed.
• Hubbell Incorporated: Large electrical products manufacturer offering floor boxes, wiring devices, and commercial electrical solutions through brands like Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems. Comparable as a competitor in commercial floor box and receptacle categories with much broader portfolio scale.
• ABB (Thomas & Betts): Global electrification company with floor box and electrical fitting offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same electrical fittings and wiring devices category where Lew competes, particularly in commercial construction.
• Eaton: Power management company offering floor boxes, electrical raceway, and wiring devices (including legacy Wiremold-type products via acquired brands). Directly competes in commercial floor box specifications and offers Lew competing one-stop electrical solutions.
• Leviton Manufacturing: Major U.S. manufacturer of wiring devices, receptacles, and floor boxes for residential and commercial use. Comparable product overlap in GFCI receptacles, USB outlets, and floor boxes, though Leviton serves a broader mass-market base.
• Pass & Seymour (Legrand): Legrand-owned wiring device brand offering receptacles, GFCI, and USB outlets. Comparable as an incumbent competitor in the receptacle and wiring device categories where Lew's patented pop-up products differentiate.

Direct peers

• Arlington Industries: Family-owned U.S. manufacturer of electrical fittings, boxes, and accessories sold through electrical distributors. Comparable to Lew as a privately held, niche-focused electrical fittings specialist competing in similar distribution channels with comparable product breadth.
• FSR Inc. Manufacturer of floor boxes, AV connectivity, and power solutions for commercial, education, and hospitality installations. Comparable as a specialty competitor in commercial floor boxes and architectural power solutions.
• Wiremold (Legrand brand): Heritage brand of floor boxes, poke-throughs, and raceway systems owned by Legrand, widely specified in commercial construction. Directly competes with Lew Electric's PowerPro Commercial Floor Boxes line in airports, offices, and public buildings.

Others

• Enphase Energy: While not a direct floor box competitor, Enphase's EV charging and electrical balance-of-system products overlap with emerging power distribution categories Lew could expand into (e.g., EV-ready outdoor boxes, smart receptacles).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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