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400 S Prairie Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA
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Overview
- Summary
- Waukesha, a subsidiary of Prolec GE, is a specialized manufacturer of power transformers, related services, and components with over 50 years of experience. The company produces power transformers ranging from 5 MVA to 1200 MVA, up to 345 kV, prioritizing quality and reliability. As one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of power transformers, it contributes to improving industry standards and leading innovation through advanced technology and engineering expertise. It provides comprehensive solutions for power generation, transmission, and distribution, focusing on technological development for a sustainable energy future.Waukesha, a subsidiary of Prolec GE, is a specialized manufacturer of power transformers, related services, and components with over 50 years of experience. The company produces power transformers ranging from 5 MVA to 1200 MVA, up to 345 kV, prioritizing quality and reliability. As one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of power transformers, it contributes to improving industry standards and leading innovation through advanced technology and engineering expertise. It provides comprehensive solutions for power generation, transmission, and distribution, focusing on technological development for a sustainable energy future.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Key product categories include power transformers such as Generator Step-Up Transformers, Substation Transformers, Autotransformers, and Grid Ready Flexible Transformers. It also supplies distribution transformers, including Pole-type, Pad-mounted single and three-phase, Network Transformers, and Secondary Substation Transformers. The company offers specialized transformers for renewable energy applications, such as pad-mounted (500-5,000 kVA) and collector step-up transformers (69-800 kV). Additionally, it provides specialty equipment like Voltage Regulators (38-833 kVA, up to 34.5 kV) and Shunt Reactors (up to 800 kV, 120 MVAr). In components, it includes Load Tap Changers, Oil Circuit Breaker parts, and Transformer Health Products®, pioneering environmentally friendly plant-based natural ester insulating fluids like VG-100®.Key product categories include power transformers such as Generator Step-Up Transformers, Substation Transformers, Autotransformers, and Grid Ready Flexible Transformers. It also supplies distribution transformers, including Pole-type, Pad-mounted single and three-phase, Network Transformers, and Secondary Substation Transformers. The company offers specialized transformers for renewable energy applications, such as pad-mounted (500-5,000 kVA) and collector step-up transformers (69-800 kV). Additionally, it provides specialty equipment like Voltage Regulators (38-833 kVA, up to 34.5 kV) and Shunt Reactors (up to 800 kV, 120 MVAr). In components, it includes Load Tap Changers, Oil Circuit Breaker parts, and Transformer Health Products®, pioneering environmentally friendly plant-based natural ester insulating fluids like VG-100®.
- Core technologies involve design enhancement techniques utilizing 3D modeling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). It features the ELR® (Extra Low Resistance) Series contact design for Load Tap Changers, which eliminates heating and carbon buildup. The company possesses expertise in reverse engineering and upgrading aging transformer equipment to increase load capacity, improve reliability, eliminate typical failure modes, and extend maintenance intervals. It implements Industry 4.0 principles for process automation, including a Process Information Platform (PIP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Facility Monitoring and Data System (FMDS). Furthermore, it leverages digitalization and data analytics for optimizing power systems. Innovative technology for early fault detection and operational data communication in distribution transformers is also a key offering.Core technologies involve design enhancement techniques utilizing 3D modeling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). It features the ELR® (Extra Low Resistance) Series contact design for Load Tap Changers, which eliminates heating and carbon buildup. The company possesses expertise in reverse engineering and upgrading aging transformer equipment to increase load capacity, improve reliability, eliminate typical failure modes, and extend maintenance intervals. It implements Industry 4.0 principles for process automation, including a Process Information Platform (PIP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Facility Monitoring and Data System (FMDS). Furthermore, it leverages digitalization and data analytics for optimizing power systems. Innovative technology for early fault detection and operational data communication in distribution transformers is also a key offering.
- Core Advantages
- Over 50 years of operational history and deep expertise in the power transformer sector. Continuous investment in research, technology, new product design, and engineering expertise, driving industry standard improvements and innovation.Over 50 years of operational history and deep expertise in the power transformer sector. Continuous investment in research, technology, new product design, and engineering expertise, driving industry standard improvements and innovation.
- Extensive production capability for power transformers ranging from 5 MVA to 1200 MVA, up to 345 kV. Adherence to high quality standards, designing, manufacturing, and testing transformers according to the latest IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, FM, NBR, and ISO 9001:2015 industry standards.Extensive production capability for power transformers ranging from 5 MVA to 1200 MVA, up to 345 kV. Adherence to high quality standards, designing, manufacturing, and testing transformers according to the latest IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, FM, NBR, and ISO 9001:2015 industry standards.
- Provision of comprehensive service solutions, including transformer installation, maintenance, repair, upgrades, oil processing, Load Tap Changer services, and training. Capacity for customized engineering and field services to meet evolving customer needs.Provision of comprehensive service solutions, including transformer installation, maintenance, repair, upgrades, oil processing, Load Tap Changer services, and training. Capacity for customized engineering and field services to meet evolving customer needs.
- A strong market presence in North America as one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of power transformers. Holding a leading position in specific power transformer segments, such as medium power transformers, shunt reactors, and phase-shifting transformers.A strong market presence in North America as one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of power transformers. Holding a leading position in specific power transformer segments, such as medium power transformers, shunt reactors, and phase-shifting transformers.
- Pioneering the development and use of environmentally friendly plant-based natural ester insulating fluid, VG-100®, contributing to sustainable and eco-friendly energy solutions. Focus on innovative technology development to address future energy demands, including grid resiliency enhancement, renewable energy optimization, and transportation electrification.Pioneering the development and use of environmentally friendly plant-based natural ester insulating fluid, VG-100®, contributing to sustainable and eco-friendly energy solutions. Focus on innovative technology development to address future energy demands, including grid resiliency enhancement, renewable energy optimization, and transportation electrification.
- Operating manufacturing facilities in Waukesha, WI (headquarters), Goldsboro, NC, and Dallas, TX, within the U.S.. Significant investment, such as a $140 million expansion in Goldsboro, NC, to double medium power transformer production, demonstrating active efforts to enhance manufacturing capacity.Operating manufacturing facilities in Waukesha, WI (headquarters), Goldsboro, NC, and Dallas, TX, within the U.S.. Significant investment, such as a $140 million expansion in Goldsboro, NC, to double medium power transformer production, demonstrating active efforts to enhance manufacturing capacity.
- Target Industries
- Electric Utilities (investor-owned utilities, co-ops, municipalities)Electric Utilities (investor-owned utilities, co-ops, municipalities)
- Renewable Project Developers (solar and wind farms)Renewable Project Developers (solar and wind farms)
- Data CentersData Centers
- Industrial Sites and Commercial FacilitiesIndustrial Sites and Commercial Facilities
- Institutional and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) companiesInstitutional and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) companies
- Major Markets
- United States, MexicoUnited States, Mexico
- BrazilBrazil
- Certifications/Patents
- Adherence to IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) technical standards.Adherence to IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) technical standards.
- Compliance with ANSI (American National Standards Institute) technical standards.Compliance with ANSI (American National Standards Institute) technical standards.
- Conformity to NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) technical standards.Conformity to NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) technical standards.
- Certification to ISO 9001:2015 quality management system standards.Certification to ISO 9001:2015 quality management system standards.
- Compliance with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and FM (Factory Mutual) standards.Compliance with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and FM (Factory Mutual) standards.
- Adherence to NBR (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards) standards.Adherence to NBR (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards) standards.
- VG-100® as an environmentally friendly plant-based natural ester insulating fluid technology, used for transformer and electrical equipment insulation.VG-100® as an environmentally friendly plant-based natural ester insulating fluid technology, used for transformer and electrical equipment insulation.
- Technology for early fault detection and operational data communication in distribution transformers.Technology for early fault detection and operational data communication in distribution transformers.
- ELR® (Extra Low Resistance) Series contact design technology for Load Tap Changers.ELR® (Extra Low Resistance) Series contact design technology for Load Tap Changers.
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Location
400 S Prairie Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA
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