WEYMOUTH, MA, Sep 4, 2026 – Electro Switch has acquired PowerComm, a manufacturer of power-line carrier sets, monitors and analyzers for utility transmission substations. The equipment supports grid protection and communications while monitoring transmission-line performance and reliability.
PowerComm has served the utility market for 25 years. Its products are specified in utility infrastructure designs. Electro Switch plans to invest in PowerComm’s product development and commercialization and expand its utility equipment range.
“We are excited to welcome PowerComm to Electro Switch and work alongside the team to build on the company’s strong foundation,” said Shawn Smith, CEO of Electro Switch. “PowerComm has developed a differentiated product portfolio and a strong reputation with utility customers. We see meaningful opportunities to invest in the business, accelerate the commercialization of new products, and drive long-term growth.”
“The partnership with Electro Switch brings invaluable resources to support our long-term growth strategy,” said Ray Fella, president of PowerComm. “We remain committed to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that address the evolving needs of our utility customers, and we are excited about the opportunities ahead and what we can accomplish together with Electro Switch.”
Source: Electro Switch Corp.
About Electro Switch Corp.
Electro Switch Corp. manufactures electromechanical switching, monitoring and control products. Founded in 1946, the company is headquartered in Weymouth, MA. Its portfolio includes switches, relays, power meters, battery monitors, lighting controls, encoders, joysticks, keyboards, connectors and potentiometers. The company operates through Electro Switch, Sun-Tech, Ripley, Electro-NC, CTI Electronics, Digitran, Betatronix and CW Industries. It serves utilities, industrial equipment makers, military contractors, aviation companies, medical-device manufacturers and space-system suppliers. Its products support electrical switching, lighting control, human-machine interfaces, position sensing and power monitoring. Customers use its components in electric-power networks, roadway lighting, transportation systems, medical imaging, aerospace and defense equipment. Electro Switch also designs custom components and contract assemblies for original equipment manufacturers. Its engineering work includes product design, prototyping, testing and customer acceptance.
About PowerComm Solutions
PowerComm Solutions provides power-line carrier communications equipment, test instruments and technical services for electric utilities. The company is headquartered in Flemington, NJ. Its products include the PLC-7500 Power Line Carrier Set, PLH-3500 Power Line Carrier Hybrid and PCM-5350 Power Communications Monitor. The PLH-3500 couples transmitter and receiver equipment to high-voltage transmission lines. The company also sells PSA-4400 Power Spectrum Analyzers, PCA-4125 Power Communications Analyzers and field accessories. Its equipment supports installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of power-line carrier systems used in transmission protection. PowerComm provides maintenance and application-engineering training, technical support, educational videos and return-material authorization services. Customers include electric utilities and power-line carrier equipment vendors.
