This section provides an overview for switch boxes as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 29 switch box manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked switch box companies as of November, 2024: 1.SUS America, Inc., 2.Acme Electric, 3.Temco Controls Ltd.
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A switch box is a component designed to house electrical connections and devices like switches and outlets. It facilitates the organization and protection of wiring systems and can be mounted in various ways, including embedded within or exposed on a wall.
Switch boxes are versatile, serving to install electrical fixtures securely. They accommodate the connections for switches and outlets, allowing for organized and safe electrical setups. The choice of switch box depends on the installation environment, such as wooden or concrete structures, and can support multiple devices in a single location.
The design and installation of switch boxes vary based on the building material and whether they are placed inside or outside, embedded or exposed. Options include easily mountable boxes for wooden structures and sealed steel plate boxes for concrete installations to prevent penetration by concrete. Exposed boxes, typically metal, are used where the box remains visible and may require environmental resistance.
Designed for integration into walls, these boxes are suited for various construction materials and come in multiple depths to accommodate different installation needs. Material options include steel plate and resin, with finishes like electrogalvanization or electrodeposition coating.
Used mainly for retrofitting, exposed switch boxes are made from materials such as steel, cast iron, and resin. They feature conduit connection ports for wire insertion and are available in various dimensions to support multiple switches.
Specialized for particular applications, these include mobile switch boxes for close machine operation, operating switch boxes for machine control in a handheld format, and distribution switch boxes for power supply and alarm signaling to devices. They are constructed from materials like polycarbonate resin and steel, offering features like flame resistance and waterproofing.
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PCB Piezotronics, founded in 1967 and headquartered in North Carolina, is a manufacturer of sensors for design engineers and predictive maintenance. They design and manufacture various sensors such as microphones, vibration, pressure, force, and torque sensors. Their products are used for testing, measurement, monitoring, and control requirements in automotive, aerospace, military, and other industries in order to gather accurate data, ensure safety, enable predictive maintenance, and facilitate advancements across multiple industries. PCB Piezotronics is a subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation.
SUS America, Inc., a subsidiary of SUS Corporation located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is a manufacturer and supplier of unit equipment products and aluminum-made housings and construction materials. Their production line is segmented into the SF, GF, AZ, and SiO series used in the automotive, machine manufacturing, and aviation industries. The GF series includes cable ducts, cable locks, green frames, and electric items including switches, foot switches, electric stopper kits, power units, and PC communication cables. The AZ is a fence portfolio offering fence panels and accessories such as safety switches and indicator lights.
Advanced Geosciences, Inc. founded in Austin, Texas, USA, in 1989, is a manufacturer of resistivity/IP/SP imaging systems. The company’s product portfolio includes marine resistivity imaging systems, MiniSting R1 instruments, SuperSting Monitoring Systems, and AGI EarthImager 3D software. Its products are used to measure the electrical resistivity of subsurfaces during groundwater exploration, mineral exploration, and geotechnical engineering. The company serves research institutions, mineral exploration companies, water drilling companies, and geotechnical engineering firms.
Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. founded in Avon, New York, USA, in 1889, is a manufacturer of emergency vehicle safety lighting products and sound systems. The company’s product portfolio includes emergency light bars, LED safety beacon lights, trainman’s lanterns, custom wire harnesses, and sirens. Its Back-up alarms are used to alert people when the vehicle is moving in reverse direction. The company’s products are used in traffic control, emergency vehicles, trains, buses, and squad cars. It is an ISO 9001-2015 certified company.
First Source Electronics, LLC is a manufacturer of Electro-mechanical and cable assemblies based in Maryland, USA. The company caters to various industries, including military & defense, transportation, industrial automoation, alternative energy, and government. Its diverse offerings allows the company to work with clients in various sectors and design custom solutions to meet specific demands. Additionally, the company takes a customer-centric approach to help create specific programs and manage deliveries and overhead. This allows its customers to increase profitability and reduce costs while ensuring timely delivery of products. The company holds the ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications for quality and environmental management systems.
Connection Technology Center Inc. was founded in 1995 and headquartered in New York, United States, as a manufacturer of industrial design accelerometers. CTC operates as a key producer of industrial design accelerometers. The company's vibration analysis tools are designed to operate effectively in indoor and outdoor environments, demonstrating durability and dependability. The industries served encompass cement, mining, petrochemical, food and beverage, automotive, steel, and other additional sectors. The products of the company are developed and evaluated based on the feedback received from its global customer base and distributors.
Switchbox Control founded in San Francisco, California, USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of Switchboxes and automation products. The company’s product portfolio includes switch box controls and icebox air conditioners. The IceBox is a portable air conditioning system, for cars, boats, and airplanes. It is controlled by a wireless remote control and cools the cabin down before the engine starts. The company’s Switchboxes are used to control heating, lighting, and air conditioning remotely from mobile phones.
Product Electrical Corp (PECO) provides first-rate electrical components and maintenance services to various distributors in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Founded in 1935, their aim is to meet customers' electrical purchasing needs, through their excellent customer service and effective distribution systems. PECO is a dependable and competent family-owned business, located in Orangeburg, New York. Their target audience includes electricians, distributors, contractors, and other independent contractors. PECO has been offering its services for almost 90 years.
Gibson Stainless was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The company is a distributor of electrical fittings, and complete conduit systems in Type 316 SS for industries such as food & beverage, marine, infrastructure, chemical processing, and wastewater treatment and attempts to source as many components as possible from the United States from domestic manufacturers. Most of the company’s product offerings are stainless steel. Product categories include hubs, connectors, clamps, conduit components, anchors, and other fittings.
Founded in 1989, STI Vibration Monitoring is a world leader in the manufacturing and supply of vibration monitoring systems and accessories for predictive maintenance. STI specializes in low-cost alternatives to large "rack based" equipment by introducing single channel transmitters and monitors for vibration, position, and temperature, allowing standard, balance of plant equipment an affordable and reliable monitoring alternative. In addition, STI offers a complete line of accelerometers, extension cables, BNC junction boxes, test equipment, mounting hardware, and complete Machinery Monitoring Systems to support your sites maintenance program. Save time on your current walk around program by using permanent mounted accelerometers and BNC boxes for local connections to the machine’s sensors. Improvements in data reliability, acquisition time and analysis will be immediate.
Acme Electric, established in 1917, based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, has been manufacturing power conversion and power conditioning equipment for use in industrial, commercial and OEM applications. The company’s product’s portfolio includes general purpose transformers, industrial control transformers, appliance transformers, drive isolation transformers, and low voltage/lighting transformers, among others. They’re products cover the full spectrum of applications, from commercial basic electric distribution and high harmonic disorders to specific commercial motor drive/factory automation systems. The company works with customers from initial concept and design all the way through to testing and final production to deliver the perfect solution.
North American Signal manufactures truck, auto, and industrial warning lights and accessories. Established in 1962 by Julius Newman and partners, NASAG was originally based on North Pulaski Road, Chicago, but is now based in Wheeling, Illinois, with a 45,000-square-foot warehouse. From LEDs, strobe, and battery-powered portable lights to revolving and specialty options, NASAG designs and manufactures warning lights to suit nearly any application. Besides truck and automotive, North American Signal Company also serves industrial markets such as construction and law enforcement.
ETH Messtechnik, established in 1987 in Gschwend, Germany, is a manufacturer of static or rotating transducers and individual sensors for measurement solutions. The company specializes in providing adaptive measurement technology solutions for various industries. The company's product range includes data loggers, temperature sensors, and pressure transducers. These solutions find diverse applications in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and research, offering accurate and seamless data acquisition. The main advantages of these products include improved process optimization, enhanced product quality, and streamlined data analysis.
Kraus & Naimer Inc, established in 1907 in New Jersey, USA, is a manufacturer of switchgear solutions for transport, conveyor, and lift systems, mechanical engineering, as well as power generation. The company offers customers with tailor-made solutions in the switchgear sector with a comprehensive line of efficient switches and control products. The primary product offerings are control & load switches, maintenance & safety switches, push buttons and pilot lights, photovoltaic applications, and customized switches. The components are used in electrical, industrial automation, renewable energy and transportation applications for their power management control, protection and durability in harsh conditions.
PalmSens BV founded in Houten, Utrecht, Netherlands, in 2002, is a manufacturer of electrochemical instruments and sensors. The company’s product portfolio includes potentiostats, galvanostats, customized electrochemical equipment, multichannel potentiostats, and portable potentiostats. Its potentiostats control and measure the potential difference between a working electrode and a reference electrode to study electrochemical reactions. The company’s products are used in corrosion studies, battery testing, sensor development, and fundamental electrochemical research. It also provides software and technical support. Its research-grade potentiostat is designed to fit in a pocket.
Temco Controls Ltd founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 1969, is a manufacturer of low-cost control systems and end devices for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) applications. The company offers products including controllers, sensors, thermostats, relays, and valves. Its controllers are used to regulate temperature, humidity, air, and energy consumption based on data provided by Temco sensors. It also provides services of custom design, installation of building automation systems, and OEM solutions to HVAC manufacturers.
Appleton is a manufacturer of industrial-grade electrical products for hazardous environments that was established in Illinois, USA, in 1903 before becoming a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co. in 1982. The company’s products include corrosion resistant, explosion proof, and dust ignition proof plugs and receptacles. It also offers lighting products such as LED luminaires and floodlights, motor starters, and junction boxes in metallic as well as non-metallic varieties for protecting electrical devices. The company chiefly serves clients in the oil and gas, industrial processing, and power generation sectors.
Rotork Controls Inc, established in 1957 in New York, USA, is a manufacturer of industrial actuation and flow control equipment. The company offers customized and advanced actuation solutions for valve automation and flow control management. Their product line comprises Electric actuators, fluid power actuators, gearboxes and valve accessories, pneumatic valves and manifolds, and instrumentation and control products. These equipment are used in applications such as oil and gas, water and wastewater, power generation, and industrial automation for precise operation, enabling seamless regulation of fluid flow and process control in critical applications.
Founded in 1890 in Missouri, Emerson Electric Co., is a technology and engineering company that provides various solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets globally. Business segments include automation solutions, AspenTech, and commercial & residential solutions segments. The Automation Solutions segment offers measurement and analytical instrumentation, industrial valves and equipment, and process control software and systems. The AspenTech segment provides asset optimization software for enhancing performance through a combination of modeling, simulation, and optimization capabilities. The Commercial & Residential Solutions segment offers residential and commercial HVAC products, system protector and flow control devices, and IoT thermostats.
ABB Electrification Canada is a subsidiary of industrial giant, ABB. ABB Electrification serves the data center solutions, oil, gas & chemicals, food & beverage, railway, infrastructure, and microgrids industries with solutions such as smart industry, E-mobility, smart living, smart power, smart cities, and smart distribution. Products include control systems, power electronics, UPS and power conditioning, industrial software, PLPC automation, robotics, power converters and inverters, medium voltage products, metallurgy products, control room solutions, and motors and generators.
Micronics is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of measurement systems, ultrasonic sensors, and flow meters that was established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1984. The company produces a broad range of measurement systems, parts, and components. These products include fixed flow meters, clamp-on flow meters, and portable flow meters. It also offers product testing, calibration, and troubleshooting services for customers requiring additional support. The company’s products are commonly used in water processing, energy management, and environmental protection operations.
Anxele Co., Ltd., established in 2003 and headquartered in Zhejiang, China, is a manufacturer and distributor of a wide variety of electrical products. The company offers a range of electrical products, including photovoltaic new energy systems, electrical protections, and distribution boxes. It also provides industrial plugs, sockets, and terminal blocks. Its products are designed for high and low-voltage power transmission and distribution, as well as solar energy systems. The company has also won TUV, CE, CB, S-Memko, UKCA, ISO9000, and CQC certifications. It serves industries such as manufacturing, solar energy, industrial control, and power transmission.
Garvin Industries, estalished in the 1800s and acquired in 2018 by Southwire, operates as a manufacturer of contemporary electrical products in Santa Fe Springs, California. The company specializes in producing electrical products, including UL-listed electrical items, low-voltage solutions, and lighting supplies tailored for wholesale distribution. These products cater to the needs of electrical distributors, electrical contractors, and original equipment manufacturers. The product lineup encompasses conduit boxes, covers, device rings, clamps, and fasteners. The company has expanded to two facilities across the country with locations in Illinois, and California.
Caylor Indstrial Sales, Inc. was founded in Dalton, Georgia in 1980. Today, Calor serves a number of sectors of the industrial market, in particular engineering, construction, manufacturing, paper mills, and chemical plants. The company is a distributor of many industrial components including valves, fittings, pipe and tube hangers, actuators, and water, steam, and air regulators. The company also offers services as a manufacturer of both low and high-volume production custom parts using a variety of materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, Delrin, and Lexan.
IRIS Instruments, established in 1990 and based in Orléans, France, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in customized geophysical equipment. The company's product portfolio includes imaging resistivity meters, current-regulated transmitters, and full-wave recorders. These products find applications in various industries, including water resources management, environmental monitoring, and mineral exploration. The company provides services including on-site training globally for technicians, maintenance of geophysical equipment, and technical support. It sells its products to various countries including the United States, China, and Australia.
Penn Radiant Products was started in 1963 and is currently headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company is a distributor of heating and cooling systems and components to HVAC and other markets across Pennsylvania through Illinois. The company operates in four market segments: Gas Heating, Electric Heating, Parts, and Cooling. The gas Heating segment includes gas-fired and diesel-fired heaters, thaw sheds, ceramic heaters, and flame torches. The Electric Heating segment includes space heaters, quartz heaters, and others. The Cooling segment includes spot coolers, drum fans, and AC units.
AutomationDirect.com was founded in 1994 to provide solutions for the industrial automation market and has been growing its list of offerings ever since. AutomationDirects’ extensive catalog includes individual components such as cables, various controls, I/O devices, relays, gauges, fittings, and sensors to complete systems. Many parts and devices, especially PLC units are customizable. AutomationDirect.com also provides support via video instructions, online manuals, a learning library, an active community forum to further assist customers.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | SUS America, Inc. |
6.3%
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2 | Acme Electric |
6.3%
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3 | Temco Controls Ltd |
5.4%
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4 | ADVANCED GEOSCIENCES, INC. |
5.4%
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5 | Garvin |
5.4%
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6 | Arc-Co Electrical Boxes & Fittings |
5.4%
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7 | PalmSens BV |
4.5%
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8 | Connection Technology Center Inc. |
4.5%
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9 | Switchbox Control |
4.5%
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10 | First Source Electronics |
4.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the switch box page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 13 | 68.4% |
Germany | 1 | 5.3% |
Austria | 1 | 5.3% |
Netherlands | 1 | 5.3% |
Canada | 1 | 5.3% |
Japan | 1 | 5.3% |
China | 1 | 5.3% |
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