Eaton acquires Innovative Switchgear Solutions

August 6, 2019

Eaton announced it has completed the acquisition of Innovative Switchgear Solutions, a specialty manufacturer of medium-voltage electrical equipment serving the North American utility, commercial and industrial markets.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“This acquisition complements our portfolio of medium-voltage switchgear solutions,” said Brian Brickhouse, president, Americas region, Electrical Sector. “ISG’s solid dielectric underground switchgear products provide a compact, low maintenance, highly configurable solution that helps us solve the critical challenges our customers face. We are excited to have ISG join the team.”

ISG is based in Dacono, Colorado, and had 2018 sales of approximately $18 million.

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