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ONTARIO, CA, MAY 17, 2017 – Myers Controlled Power, LLC through its affiliate FVR Acquisition, LLC (“Myers”), announces the acquisition of the Square D FVR Medium Voltage Outdoor Substation Circuit Breaker product line from Schneider Electric. The acquired product line will be relocated over the next 120 days from its existing West Chester, Ohio, location into the Myers North Canton, Ohio, operations, which currently manufactures Medium Voltage switchgear, Circuit Breakers and related products in its 180,000 SqFt. Facility.

This acquisition represents a key step forward for the Myers Group in expanding its current Circuit Breaker offering by adding the manufacture, sale and service of Square D air-insulated outdoor FVR substation circuit breaker line with ratings of 600A to 4000A continuous current and voltage ratings from 15KV to 38 KV.

President and CEO Diana Grootonk stated, “We are extremely pleased to be adding outdoor substation breakers to our family of products as we continue to expand our offering in the Medium Voltage space for the Utility and Renewables markets, among others”.

About Myers
Myers is a privately held company with over 65 years of experience and is recognized as an industry leader in the design and manufacture of medium and low voltage switchgear and related products in North America. The group supplies MV and LV, A/C and D/C switchgear, power distribution equipment, power houses, motor controls centers, portable substations, circuit breakers, emergency lighting systems, battery backup systems and telecom and cable power products. Myers’ customers include utilities, commercial and industrial firms, local governments and national government agencies. The company’s ongoing research and development efforts seek to expand and enhance its existing product lines and improve safety, ease of use and increased functionality. Corporate information and detailed product information is available on Myers’ website at www.myerspowerproducts.com.

 

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Diana Grootonk
President & CEO
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ONTARIO, California, USA – Myers Power Products, Inc. (“Myers”) announced that Kenson Therrien has joined the company as Eastern Regional Sales Manager – Utility / Industrial / Commercial / Institutional. In this role, he will manage the Myers representative network covering the eastern US and work closely with targeted end users, contractors, distributors, and consultants in these markets.   

Jon Waggener, Myers Vice President – Sales & Marketing said, “Kenson brings a breadth of experience directly relevant to Myers markets and customers. Most significantly, he has worked on both the manufacturing and customer sides, which gives him an understanding of the entire sales cycle.”

Mr. Therrien’s experience includes positions with a major utility as well as several positions within Schneider Electric. The most recent of these was as a Senior Sales Engineer / Product Manager for the Medium Voltage Utility Business division. Here he was responsible for the sales of medium voltage switchgear for the utility market. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee.

About Myers

Since 1950, Myers Power Products has been and continues to be, a global leader in the supply and integration of a wide range of electrical products. As both a manufacturer and systems integrator, we are trusted by thousands of companies worldwide to provide solutions ranging from medium voltage AC and DC power distribution switchgear and equipment, custom designed enclosures & power distribution centers, low voltage switchboards and panelboards to emergency lighting inverters, backup power systems and electrical service pedestals. A certified WBE (woman-owned business enterprise) with manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Myers is uniquely positioned to serve customers with quality solutions you desire for today’s electrical distribution needs. Corporate information and detailed product information are available online at www.myerspowerproducts.com and toll free at 866-MY-MYERS.

For further information please contact:
Diana Grootonk
President & CEO
Myers Power Products, Inc.
Tel: 909-923-1800
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ONTARIO, California, USA – Myers Power Products, Inc. (“Myers”) has expanded its team of outside sales representatives with the engagement of Van & Smith Company to serve the Florida commercial/ institutional and utility / industrial markets.  The move positions Myers Power Products for continued growth in these markets as well as the Southeastern United States.  Van & Smith will provide sales and technical support for Myers medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, including power distribution centers, switchgear, unit substations, circuit breakers, and more.  Van & Smith’s territory encompasses the entirety of the state of Florida with the exception of Counties of:  Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington.  Those counties will be served by Myers internal sales team.

“Van & Smith’s long track record, their commitment to the electrical industry combined and the expertise and dedication of their sales staff made them the ideal fit for the growing Florida market,” says Jon Waggener, Myers Vice President –Sales & Marketing. 

About Myers Power Products

With over 60 years of experience, Myers is recognized as an industry leader in the design and manufacture of medium and low voltage switchgear and related products in North America. The group supplies MV and LV, AC and DC switchgear, power distribution centers, motor controls centers, portable substations, circuit breakers, emergency lighting systems, battery backup systems and telecom and cable power products. Myers’ customers include utilities, commercial and industrial firms, local governments and national government agencies. The company’s ongoing research and development efforts seek to expand and enhance its existing product lines and improve safety, ease of use and increased functionality. Corporate information and detailed product information is available on Myers’ website at www.myerspowerproducts.com.

About Van & Smith Company

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Van & Smith Company has served the electrical industry for more than seven decades.  The firm offers a complete line of electrical equipment and components from Myers Power Products and other leading manufacturers.  These range from power distribution centers, substations, and switchgear to cable tray systems, heat shrink and cold shrink terminations, splices, and electrical tape.  Van & Smith Company is a member of the National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association, the Manufacturers' Agents National Association, and the Electrical Equipment Representatives Association.  For more information, visit www.vansmithcompany.com.

For further information, please contact:

Nancy Gordon-Brooks

Marketing Director

Myers Power Products

(571) 919-0793

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ONTARIO, California, USA – Myers Power Products, Inc. (“Myers”) announced that Rusty House has joined the Company as Western Region Sales Manager – Utility & Industrial.  Reporting to Jon Waggener, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Mr. House will be responsible for managing Myers network of sales representatives in the Western United States and working closely with Utility & Industrial market customers, including end users, contractors, and consultants.

Mr. House comes to Myers with more than 25+ years of electrical industry sales experience, most recently as Senior Sales Executive, Energy and Power Services for Schneider Electric.  In this position he established customer relationships and developed distributor channels for engineering/product services, turnkey projects, and major equipment and was accountable for the sales of these items. 

Myers President and CEO Diana Grootonk stated, “Rusty’s skills and industry knowledge will support the Company’s continued growth in the Utility & Industrial markets. We are very pleased to have him on board.”

Mr. House is a Veteran of the United States Navy. 

About Myers

Since 1950, Myers Power Products has been and continues to be, a global leader in the supply and integration of a wide range of electrical products. As both a manufacturer and systems integrator, we are trusted by thousands of companies worldwide to provide solutions ranging from medium voltage AC and DC power distribution switchgear and equipment, custom designed enclosures & power distribution centers, low voltage switchboards and panelboards to emergency lighting inverters, backup power systems and electrical service pedestals. A certified WBE (woman-owned business enterprise) with manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Myers is uniquely positioned to serve customers with quality solutions you desire for today’s electrical distribution needs. Corporate information and detailed product information are available online at www.myerspowerproducts.com and toll free at 866-MY-MYERS.

For further information please contact:
Diana Grootonk
President & CEO
Myers Power Products, Inc.
Tel: 909-923-1800
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