ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today welcomed five new manufacturing companies to the membership. At a time of rapidly increasing energy demand, NEMA’s more than 300 member companies are powering U.S. manufacturing and producing the technologies to modernize our grid, homes, and buildings.
The addition of these new manufacturing member companies strengthens NEMA’s capacity to support the electroindustry’s core objectives – including grid modernization, manufacturing reshoring, supply chain resilience, and driving safety across the industry.
NEMA’s new manufacturing member companies are:
- Benshaw, Inc.: Manufacturing an extensive selection of standard motor controls and drives that ensure efficient and reliable operations for customers across a wide range of industries.
- Canadian Solar (USA) Inc.: One of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects.
- Emporia Energy: Revolutionizing home energy to generate tangible customer savings and accelerate the transition to a lower carbon future.
- InPower Solutions: Offering expanded engineered control and power distribution solutions backed by deeper OEM partnerships and expert support.
- Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, LLC: Solving for total home safety with a range of residential fire and life safety products, including smart products, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, combination alarms, fire extinguishers, and safety accessories.
“NEMA’s manufacturing members are at the forefront of building a safer, more resilient, and electrified future,” said NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips. “Our newest members underscore the strength of our collective leadership in advancing standards, innovation, and smart, connected infrastructure across every sector of the economy.”
“Joining NEMA is an exciting step for Benshaw as we continue to grow and innovate in the industrial controls and motor systems space,” said Pete Morgan, President, Benshaw, Inc. “NEMA provides an unparalleled platform for collaboration, standards development, and advocacy that aligns with our mission to deliver high-performance solutions to our customers. We look forward to contributing to and learning from the NEMA community.”
“Kidde is thrilled to join NEMA! This marks an exciting step as Kidde continues to grow and innovate. As part of NEMA, we’re eager to collaborate with industry leaders, contribute to key standards and advocacy efforts, and stay at the forefront of technological advancements shaping the future,” said Tom Veltri, Head of US Commercial Sales, Kidde.