Transformers
Powell Industries
8500 Freeport Pkwy, Irving, TX 75063 · Manufacturing companies in Houston
- Founded 1947
- 1000+ employees
- ANSI
About Powell Industries
Powell Industries was founded in 1947 by William E. Powell in Houston, Texas, initially as a metal-working shop serving the local petrochemical industry. The company developed the Power Control Room concept in 1968 for a Union Carbide project in Puerto Rico, marking an early move into integrated electrical infrastructure. Today Powell operates globally with over 1,000 employees, designing and manufacturing low- and medium-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, and power control rooms. Its portfolio includes ANSI metal-clad and metal-enclosed switchgear, IEC-rated switchgear, and the PowlVac Series 5 circuit breaker, supported by custom engineering, centralized project management, and integrated package solutions. The company serves oil and gas refining, offshore production, petrochemical plants, pipelines, data centers, electric utilities, traction power, renewables, mining and metals, commercial construction, pulp and paper, and government agencies. It also lists power utilities and general industrial markets among its core sectors. Powell distinguishes itself through a single-source model that combines centralized engineering and project management with global factory and service locations, an approach rooted in its original mission to support complex electrical infrastructure needs. The company emphasizes a safety-first culture and a "can-do" attitude toward solving customer challenges.
Manufacturing capabilities
Industries served
- Oil and Gas Refining
- Offshore Oil and Gas Production
- Petrochemical
- Pipelines
- Data Centers
- Electric Utilities
- Traction Power
- Renewables
- Mining and Metals
- Commercial
- Pulp and Paper
- Government
- Power Utilities
- Industrial
Equipment
- PowlVac Series 5 Circuit Breaker
Company details
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Employees
- 1000+
- Founded
- 1947
- Certifications
- ANSI
Frequently asked questions
Where is Powell Industries located?
Powell Industries is located at 8500 Freeport Pkwy, Irving, TX 75063, Houston, Texas.
What does Powell Industries do?
Powell Industries is listed under Transformers, and its listed capabilities and products include Switchgear manufacturing, Motor control center assembly, Transformer manufacturing, Power control room integration, Custom engineered solutions and Project management.
What industries does Powell Industries serve?
Powell Industries lists Oil and Gas Refining, Offshore Oil and Gas Production, Petrochemical, Pipelines and Data Centers among the industries it serves.
What certifications does Powell Industries have?
Certifications on file for Powell Industries: ANSI.
When was Powell Industries founded?
Powell Industries was founded in 1947 and has 1000+ employees.
How do I request a quote from Powell Industries?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Powell Industries your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (713) 860-0404 and visit powellind.com.
What companies are similar to Powell Industries?
Other Transformers companies in Texas listed on FirmsLedger include Sigma Electronics Inc, Alamo Transformer Supply Company and VanTran Transformers.