Lake Shore Electric

Name

Lake Shore Electric

Legal name

Lake Shore Electric, LLC

Website

https://lake-shore-electric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Distribution Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

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), Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earthing Switches & Switchgear Components (EUADACAH)

Keywords

• Power distribution equipment
• Switchgear manufacturing
• Transfer switches
• Electrical switchboards
• Prefabricated electrical buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Power Distribution Equipment Sales: Sale of custom switchgear, transfer switches, prefabricated electrical buildings (eHouse), and custom enclosures to industrial, utility, and data center organizations. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales with custom pricing based on specifications.
2. Aftermarket Services and Support: Technical support and application engineering services for installed equipment, including U.S. based technical support teams available to assist customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lake Shore Electric manufactures custom power distribution equipment, including UL-listed switchgear, transfer switches, UL 891 switchboards, UL 508 panels, and prefabricated electrical equipment houses (eHouse). The company provides design-build services from concept through commissioning, with vertically integrated in-house fabrication, component-agnostic designs, and 20-week lead times for eHouse solutions.

Product overview

Lake Shore Electric is a vertically integrated power manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of power distribution equipment across six product lines: Connect (quick connect solutions), Control (UL 508 panels, service pedestals), Distribute (medium voltage switchgear, UL 891 switchboards), eHouse (prefabricated electrical equipment houses), Enclosure (metering cabinets, termination cabinets, sectionalizing cabinets), and Transfer (automatic and manual transfer switches including molded case, insulated case, medium voltage, fire pump, DC voltage, and bypass/isolation configurations). The company provides custom switchgear manufacturing and design-build capabilities, serving industrial, utility, and data center organizations. Their offerings range from individual components like the 8600 Controller to complete integrated solutions like eHouse prefabricated buildings, with a focus on UL-listed products manufactured in their U.S. facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• eHouse (Prefabricated Electrical Equipment Houses) Prefabricated electrical equipment houses providing integrated power distribution solutions in a factory-built enclosure, enabling delivery in as little as 20 weeks.
• Quick Connect with Breaker Quick connect solution with integrated breaker for rapid electrical connections.
• Quick Connect Cabinet Cabinet-style quick connect solution for electrical distribution applications.
• Quick Connect with Manual Transfer Switch Quick connect solution incorporating manual transfer switch functionality.
• Quick Connect 3 Breaker Quick connect solution with triple breaker configuration.
• UL 508 Panels Control panels compliant with UL 508 standards for industrial control equipment.
• Service Pedestal Service pedestal for control applications.
• Medium Voltage Metal Enclosed Switchgear Medium voltage switchgear for power distribution in industrial and utility applications.
• UL 891 Switchboard - Rear Access UL 891 listed switchboard with rear access configuration for power distribution.
• UL 891 Switchboard - Front Access UL 891 listed switchboard with front access configuration for easier maintenance.
• Medium Voltage Metal Clad Switchgear Metal clad switchgear for medium voltage applications.
• Medium Voltage Sectionalizing Cabinet Enclosure cabinet for medium voltage sectionalizing applications.
• Utility Transformer Metering Cabinet Enclosure for utility transformer metering installations.
• Primary Metering Cabinet with Live Front Primary metering cabinet with live front design for utility metering applications.
• Primary Metering Cabinet with Dead Front Primary metering cabinet with dead front design providing enhanced safety during maintenance access.
• PTS Termination Cabinet (Power Tap Series) Power Tap Series termination cabinet providing a secure hub for terminating and managing conductors with protection against accidental contact with live electrical components.
• 8600 Controller Versatile automatic transfer switch controller serving applications from light commercial to critical infrastructures, compact and expandable design that succeeds the legacy 7650 controller.
• Automatic Molded Case Single Motor Compact, reliable, UL 1008 listed automatic transfer switch using molded case switches with single motor operator for efficient source switching, available in 150A to 1200A ratings.
• Automatic Medium Voltage Transfer Switch Automatic transfer switch using vacuum interrupter technology for safe and efficient medium voltage switching, available in 3-pole configurations up to 2000A supporting voltage ratings from 5/15kV to 25kV.
• Automatic Molded Case Dual Motor UL 1008 listed transfer switch featuring molded case switches with dual motor operators for smooth and redundant operation, available in 150A to 1200A ratings.
• Manual Molded Case Transfer Switch Manual transfer switch utilizing industry-proven molded case switches for safe transfers under load, UL 1008 listed in ampacities from 150A to 1200A up to 600VAC.
• Manual Insulated Case Transfer Switch Manual power transfer switch featuring fixed-mount or draw-out insulated-case options, UL 1008 listed in 800A to 4000A ratings.
• FPL Automatic Open Transition Automatic transfer switch designed specifically for utility substation auxiliary power, combining electromechanical controls with robust molded case switches or contactors.
• Automatic Insulated Case Transfer Switch UL 1008 listed automatic transfer switch with fixed-mount or draw-out insulated-case switches for amperage ranges from 800A to 4000A.
• Automatic Fire Pump Transfer Switch UL 1008 listed and NFPA 20 compliant transfer switch specifically designed for fire protection circuits with molded case switches supporting 150A to 400A.
• Automatic DC Voltage Transfer Switch Automatic transfer switch designed for control power in utility substations using molded case switches with reliable electromechanical controls.
• Automatic Bypass/Isolation Transfer Switch UL 891 listed bypass/isolation ATS featuring draw-out insulated-case switches for both ATS and bypass paths, available from 800A to 4000A supporting up to 480VAC.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-week lead time for eHouse delivery, significantly faster than competitors with lead times over a year

Named customers3 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ABB: ABB manufactures medium-voltage metal-enclosed and metal-clad switchgear, transfer switches, and eHouse prefabricated substations globally. Direct competitor to LSE in the medium-voltage switchgear and utility/data center space.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a major manufacturer of low- and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, and prefabricated electrical solutions (eHouse equivalents) for data centers and utilities. Closely comparable to LSE's product portfolio and customer segments.
• Hubbell: Hubbell manufactures electrical products including switchgear, switchboards, and enclosures under its Power Systems segment. Overlaps directly with LSE in metering cabinets, termination cabinets, and medium-voltage sectionalizing products.
• Eaton: Eaton is a global power management leader with a large switchgear, switchboard, and power distribution portfolio. Direct overlap with LSE across UL 891 switchboards, transfer switches, and medium-voltage switchgear serving data center, utility, and industrial customers.
• Powell Industries: Powell Industries is a focused custom switchgear and power distribution manufacturer serving utilities, data centers, and industrial markets — very comparable size and product mix to LSE including metal-clad switchgear and integrated power buildings.
• Mersen: Mersen designs and manufactures electrical protection and power distribution equipment including switchgear components and integrated solutions. Comparable in scope to LSE's UL-listed switchgear and custom enclosure offerings.
• SPX Transformer Solutions: SPX (formerly Waukesha) provides transformers and power distribution equipment serving utility, data center, and industrial markets. Adjacent peer with overlapping customer base in utility-grade electrical distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Siemens is a massive industrial conglomerate whose Smart Infrastructure division offers switchgear, switchboards, and prefabricated electrical solutions. Broad incumbent competitor with global scale and deep R&D in digital switchgear.

Emerging players

• ESL Power Systems: ESL Power Systems manufactures power distribution equipment including transfer switches, switchgear, and temporary power solutions. Comparable emerging custom-power manufacturer serving utility, industrial, and event-power markets.
• Myers Power Products: Myers Power Products is a smaller specialty manufacturer of custom low- and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, and power distribution centers. Highly comparable as a niche custom switchgear peer to LSE.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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