Blackmon Power, Llc

What Blackmon Power, Llc does

Blackmon Power, LLC is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based, full-service electrical contracting firm specializing in critical site electrical installations and independent third-party electrical testing for data centers, airports, educational institutions, financial institutions, industrial and commercial facilities, and local municipalities across North and South Carolina. The company is a subsidiary of Blackmon Service, Inc., a privately held strategic operating company that also provides mechanical (HVAC) services, enabling cross-discipline coordination on complex facility projects. Blackmon Power operates a self-perform model across both installation and testing, with certified technicians and engineers delivering services around live, energized critical systems.

The company's product portfolio spans ten interconnected service lines: Acceptance & Maintenance Testing, Arc-Flash Analysis, Coordination & Short Circuit Studies, Critical Site Electrical Work, UPS & Battery Systems, Power Quality Analysis & Load Monitoring, Commissioning, Thermal Imaging, Safety Training, and MV Termination & Testing. Underlying technology consists of conventional electrical engineering tools — short-circuit and coordination modeling software, infrared thermography, and power quality metering — supplemented by FMAnywhere, a web-based customer portal (hosted via Blackmon Service's SAMPro platform) for accessing reports and documentation. The differentiator is process integration: the same technicians who perform maintenance testing also conduct arc-flash data gathering, enabling proactive issue detection rather than reactive outage response, and the firm offers 24/7 emergency support.

Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services contracts (electrical installation and testing) plus ancillary hardware sales tied to UPS and battery system deployments. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with no third-party channels, primarily within a regional Carolinas footprint. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the source data. The firm is actively hiring field technicians and apprentices, suggesting capacity expansion in line with regional data center construction demand.

Name

Blackmon Power, Llc

Legal name

Blackmon Power, LLC

Website

https://blackmonpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blackmon Power, LLC is a Charlotte, NC-based electrical contracting firm specializing in critical site electrical installations and independent third-party testing for data centers and mission-critical facilities across North and South Carolina. It operates as a subsidiary of Blackmon Service, Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting & Testing Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Electrical Work (1731), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash) (EDAOABAM)

Keywords

• Electrical testing services
• Critical power systems
• Arc-flash analysis
• Electrical commissioning services
• Power quality monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Testing Services: Professional services revenue generated from acceptance testing, maintenance testing, arc-flash analysis, coordination studies, thermal imaging, and commissioning services for electrical distribution systems. Services are delivered by certified technicians and engineers.
2. Electrical Installation Services: Revenue from critical site electrical installations including equipment installations, conduit, wiring, de-commissioning, backup power systems, underfloor whips, PDUs, RPPs, and generator/ATS systems.
3. UPS & Battery Systems Services: Services for UPS and battery systems including new installations, right-sizing, battery replacements using Lithium-Ion or VRLA technologies, and monitoring system upgrades.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Blackmon Power provides professional electrical testing, commissioning, and installation services for critical facilities. Its core work includes acceptance and maintenance testing, arc-flash analysis, coordination and short-circuit studies, thermal imaging, power quality analysis, critical-site electrical installations, UPS and battery system deployments, and NFPA 70E safety training. Customers are primarily data centers, airports, financial institutions, industrial and commercial facilities, educational institutions, and local municipalities throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.

Product overview

Blackmon Power, LLC is a full-service critical site electrical installation and independent testing company that operates as a subsidiary of Blackmon Service, Inc. The company offers a portfolio of interconnected electrical services centered on acceptance and maintenance testing of industrial, commercial, and mission critical electrical distribution systems. Core offerings include Acceptance & Maintenance Testing, Arc-Flash Analysis, Coordination & Short Circuit Studies, Critical Site Electrical Work, UPS & Battery Systems, Power Quality Analysis & Load Monitoring, Commissioning, Thermal Imaging, Safety Training, and MV Termination & Testing. The company also provides FMAnywhere, a customer web portal for document access. Services primarily serve data centers and critical facilities throughout North and South Carolina, with the combination of installation and testing services enabling a turnkey solution from equipment installation through ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acceptance & Maintenance Testing Electrical acceptance and maintenance testing that verifies and preserves reliability of critical electrical distribution equipment, including circuit breakers, switchgears, cables, grounding, protective relays, transformers, switches, motors, and batteries. Designed for data centers, industrial, commercial, and mission-critical facilities.
• Arc-Flash Analysis Comprehensive arc-flash analysis consisting of short circuit study, protective device coordination study, and arc-flash risk assessment to achieve OSHA compliance, including label application and safety training. Serves facilities seeking NFPA 70E and OSHA electrical safety compliance.
• Coordination & Short Circuit Studies Engineering studies ensuring proper operation of overcurrent protective devices (OCPDs) and evaluating electrical equipment to handle possible fault conditions, limiting outages to the smallest area possible. Used to validate and coordinate protection systems at critical facilities.
• Critical Site Electrical Work Specialized electrical installation services for critical areas including under-floor whips, overhead busway systems, PDUs, RPPs, electrical service entrance work, de-commissioning, and generator/ATS system installation. Primarily for data centers and mission-critical facilities.
• UPS & Battery Systems Expert application and installation of UPS and battery systems for capacity or redundancy, including right-sizing, upgrades using Lithium-Ion or VRLA technologies, and battery monitoring system enhancements. Supports data centers and critical facilities requiring backup power.
• Power Quality Analysis & Load Monitoring Power quality analysis and metering services to identify system harmonics, utility anomalies, and facility load issues that can cause equipment malfunctions, with power factor correction recommendations for improved operation and reliability.
• Commissioning Tailored electrical commissioning plans that confirm proper interoperability of system design components, establish compliance with industry standards, and validate warranties for new components or entire electrical distribution systems.
• Thermal Imaging Infrared thermography services that efficiently detect electrical issues including heat-related problems while equipment remains energized and operating, avoiding disruption of daily operations.
• Safety Training Arc-flash and electrical safety training following NFPA 70E auditing requirements, covering risk assessment, arc flash labels, working boundaries, PPE selection and inspection, metering, live/dead/live testing, and lockout/tagout.
• MV Termination & Testing Medium voltage termination and testing services for electrical distribution systems.
• FMAnywhere Customer Portal Web portal for customers to access documents produced by Blackmon Service, Inc., providing easy access to reports and documentation from Blackmon Power engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• From 1992 to 2002, over 2,000 U.S. workers per year (over five per day) were victims of serious arc-flash injuries — proper arc-flash analysis and safety training helps prevent these incidents

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Blackmon Service, Inc.parent companyStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlackmon Power, LLC is a subsidiary of Blackmon Service, Inc. The parent company provides mechanical services, and Blackmon Power works closely with the mechanical team at Blackmon Service when new HVAC work requires upgraded electrical systems. The subsidiary structure allows coordinated service delivery across mechanical and electrical disciplines for comprehensive facility solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Eaton is a major manufacturer of switchgear, UPS systems, and power quality equipment. While not a direct services competitor, it is a critical supplier and a benchmark for the markets Blackmon serves.
• Vertiv: Vertiv provides UPS, battery, and critical power infrastructure plus associated services. Adjacent to Blackmon on UPS/battery work and a reference point for the critical-power services market.
• nVent Electric: nVent offers electrical connection and protection solutions for data centers and industrial applications. Provides adjacent products but also competes indirectly via partner/install networks serving the same end customers.

Emerging players

• Stantec: Stantec is a global engineering and consulting firm with a commissioning and energy practice. Competes on commissioning, power system studies, and facility electrical engineering services.
• Hyperscale Electrical Contractors (e.g., DPR Construction): DPR and similar data center MEP/electrical contractors compete on hyperscale commissioning and installation. While broader in scope, they target the same mission-critical electrical scope as Blackmon Power.

Direct peers

• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is a national electrical contractor with a dedicated critical power / data center practice covering installation, testing, and commissioning. Comparable business model and customer overlap.
• Electrical Consultants Inc. (ECI): ECI is an electrical engineering, testing, and construction services firm focused on substations, transmission, and industrial power systems. Comparable as a regional/national independent testing and commissioning firm.
• M.C. Dean: M.C. Dean is a large electrical and instrumentation contractor specializing in mission-critical facilities, including data centers, government, and healthcare. It directly competes with Blackmon Power for critical-site electrical installation, testing, and commissioning work.
• Shermco Industries: Shermco is one of the largest independent electrical testing and maintenance firms in North America, providing acceptance and maintenance testing, arc-flash studies, and switchgear services - directly comparable to Blackmon's core testing offering.
• TRC Companies: TRC provides engineering, testing, and commissioning services for power infrastructure, including independent electrical testing and arc-flash studies. Overlaps with Blackmon on power system testing and engineering services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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