Bennett Electric

What Bennett Electric does

Bennett Electric, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned industrial electrical equipment service company founded by Harry Bennett in 1910 and headquartered at 211 Republic Street, Norwalk, Ohio, with a secondary operations site in Marion, OH acquired in 2011. The company provides electric motor and generator rewinding, repair, and predictive maintenance services to industrial manufacturing and heavy industry customers across northern Ohio, alongside sales of new and used electric motors, gear reducers, drives, pumps, transformers, and related industrial equipment.

The company's core technical capability centers on motor rewinding for AC/DC motors and generators ranging from fractional horsepower through 2500 horsepower, supporting both low voltage and medium voltage configurations using minimum Class H rewinding materials. It operates a 15,000+ square foot shop with overhead and jib cranes, a complete machine shop (pressing, ARC/MIG/TIG welding, spray welding/metalizing, motor redesign), and processes including Varnish Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI). Diagnostic and testing capabilities include infrared thermography (Radiometric 500DX), vibration analysis, oil analysis, laser alignment, dynamometer load testing, core loss testing, surge testing, Megger/HIPOT testing, dynamic balancing, and UL recertification. The firm holds UL certification (#E84805) for explosion-proof motor repair and is an EASA member, positioning it as one of only a few certified repair facilities in northern Ohio.

The business model is a hybrid of professional services (rewinding, repair, field service, predictive maintenance) and hardware sales (new and used equipment distribution across 15+ manufacturer brands including ABB, Baldor Reliance, Siemens, WEG, SEW Eurodrive, and Yaskawa). Pricing is quote-based with pay-as-you-go billing and no public rates. Go-to-market is sales-led, direct-to-customer via phone (including a 24-hour emergency service line at 800-874-5405), company website, and direct sales staff. Primary customer segments are industrial manufacturing and heavy industry (steel mills, chemical plants, large-scale manufacturing) requiring predictive maintenance, emergency repair, and equipment replacement in the northern Ohio region.

Name

Bennett Electric

Legal name

Bennett Electric, Inc.

Website

https://bennett-electric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bennett Electric is a privately held, family-owned industrial electrical equipment service company in Norwalk, Ohio, providing electric motor rewinding, repair, and predictive maintenance to manufacturing and heavy industry customers across northern Ohio since 1910.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electric Motor Repair Services

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKALAM

Starter, Alternator & Motor/Generator Rebuild/Remanufacturing

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Powertrain, Engine & Component Rebuild/Remanufacturing

SECONDARYIMAIABAJ

Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Building Maintenance & Repair (MEP/HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical)

Keywords

• Electric motor repair
• Motor rewinding services
• Industrial equipment maintenance
• Predictive maintenance services
• Electric motor sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Motor and Generator Rewinding Services: Core rewinding and repair services for electric motors ranging from fractional horsepower through 2500 horsepower, and generators. Includes both in-house and field service capabilities.
2. New and Used Equipment Sales: Sales of new electric motors, gear reducers, solid state starters, AC VFDs, DC drives, eddy current controls, circuit protective devices, power factor correction equipment, pumps, and transformers. Also includes used equipment sales.
3. Field Service and Maintenance: On-site diagnostic, repair, and predictive maintenance services including infrared thermographic scans, laser alignment, vibration analysis, and preventative maintenance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bennett Electric, Inc. repairs, rewinds, and services industrial electric motors, generators, and rotating equipment for manufacturing and industrial customers. It also distributes new and re-manufactured electric motors, gear reducers, drives, generators, pumps, transformers, and hoists from brands including Baldor, Lincoln, and WorldWide, and provides predictive maintenance field services such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and laser alignment.

Product overview

Bennett Electric is an electrical equipment service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of motor rewinding, repair, and diagnostic services alongside new and used equipment sales. The core offering centers on motor rewinding services (supporting fractional horsepower through 2500 HP motors in both low and medium voltage configurations using Class H materials), complemented by a full-service repair division handling generators, pumps, gearboxes, AC/DC drives, and industrial equipment. The company operates a complete machine shop and provides field service capabilities with predictive maintenance programs including infrared thermography, vibration analysis, and laser alignment. Equipment sales encompass electric motors, gear reducers, variable frequency drives, generators, pumps, transformers, and hoists from multiple manufacturers including ABB, Baldor Reliance, Siemens, WEG, SEW Eurodrive, and Yaskawa. The company has been in continuous operation since 1910 and maintains UL certification for explosion-proof motor repairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Motor Repair and Rewinding Repair and rewinding of industrial electric motors using VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation) and Class H insulation materials, with dynamometer load testing, for industrial customers experiencing motor failure or degradation.
• Generator Repair Repair and servicing of industrial generators for manufacturing and facilities customers requiring reliable backup or process power.
• Predictive Maintenance Field Services On-site predictive maintenance services including vibration analysis, infrared thermography (Radiometric 500DX camera), and laser alignment to detect motor and equipment issues before failure, for industrial plant customers.
• 24-Hour Emergency Service Round-the-clock emergency response for industrial motor, generator, and equipment failures, available to manufacturing and facilities customers.
• New and Re-Manufactured Electric Motor Sales Sale of new and re-manufactured electric motors, including Baldor, Lincoln, and WorldWide brands, to industrial customers needing replacement or new equipment.
• Industrial Equipment Distribution (Gear Reducers, Drives, Pumps, Transformers, Hoists) Distribution of gear reducers, drives, generators, pumps, transformers, and hoists as complementary industrial equipment for manufacturing and facilities customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Predictive maintenance programs deliver return rates of 7 to 1 to as high as 35 to 1 - for every dollar spent, companies save between $7 and $35
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Marion Electric Motor Service, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 July 2011Bennett Electric acquired Marion Electric Motor Service, Inc. located at 400 Barnhart St, Marion, OH in July 2011. Bennett Electric continues to provide the same quality sales and service to all Marion Electric's valued customers.
• Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBennett Electric is a member of EASA, the Electrical Apparatus Service Association. This membership identifies Bennett as a recognized service facility for all major motor manufacturers and ensures adherence to industry best practices for motor repair and rewinding services.
• Underwriters Laboratory (UL)coreTechnology or IntegrationBennett Electric is a certified Underwriters Laboratory repair facility, one of only a few in northern Ohio. UL certification #E84805 extends repair capability into UL labeled explosion-proof motors. UL certification requires periodic inspection and certification of all gauges and instrumentation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Major OEM of industrial motors, drives, and generators with a service network that competes for the same end-customers as Bennett. Comparable as a supplier whose products Bennett sells and as a broad service competitor.
• WEG: Global motor, generator, and drive manufacturer with growing North American service presence. Overlaps as a Bennett distributor brand and as a competing OEM/service provider in industrial applications.
• Marathon Electric (Regal Rexnord): Manufacturer of industrial electric motors whose products Bennett distributes and services. Comparable as a manufacturer whose installed base drives Bennett's repair revenue and as a competitor for new-equipment sales.
• ABB: Global manufacturer of industrial electric motors, drives, and generators (including the Baldor brand that Bennett distributes). Overlaps with Bennett as both an OEM whose products Bennett resells and as a competitor for large industrial service contracts.
• Cummins Power Generation: Manufacturer and service provider of industrial and standby generators. Comparable to Bennett on the generator side—Bennett rewinds/sells competing generator products and offers 24-hour emergency generator service.
• Allied Reliability: Provider of industrial reliability and maintenance services including motor management, vibration analysis, and condition monitoring. Comparable as a broader, scaled reliability-services peer that competes for the same predictive-maintenance budgets as Bennett's field service division.
• Shermco Industries: National industrial electrical services and motor repair firm with EASA membership, field-service crews, and 24/7 emergency response. Compares to Bennett as a much larger scaled-up version offering the same core motor rewinding, testing, and field services across multiple US regions.

Emerging players

• JR Merritt Controls: Specialist in industrial drives and control equipment repair and sales. Comparable to Bennett's AC/DC drive repair and VFD product line, with a narrower focus on controls rather than full motor/generator service.

Direct peers

• Precision Electric: Regional electric motor and generator repair shop offering rewinds, predictive maintenance, and drive repair. Directly comparable to Bennett in service mix, EASA affiliation, and target customer (industrial manufacturers).
• HECO (Howell Electric Motors): HECO is a regional electric motor and generator repair/rewind shop serving the Midwest with a comparable Class H rewinding offering and predictive maintenance capabilities. Directly comparable to Bennett in service scope, customer verticals (industrial manufacturing), and scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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