G&W Electric Co.
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics ManufacturingIllinois, United States501-1000 Employees
G&W Electric Co. is a mid-sized U.S. manufacturer serving the electric power industry with a broad portfolio of protection, control, and distribution equipment. Based in Bolingbrook, Illinois, the company traces its roots to 1905 and has built a reputation for engineering solutions for systems designers, beginning with the first disconnectable cable terminating device. Its current product scope includes solid dielectric and SF6 insulated switchgear, solid dielectric insulated reclosers, system protection equipment, distribution automation solutions, and a range of distribution and transmission cable accessories. The organization maintains ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems in both manufacturing and design, supported by modern equipment and a global sales organization. G&W serves utilities and other power system stakeholders that rely on reliable protection and control for electric networks. It combines ongoing research and development with extensive customer support to tailor solutions to specific system requirements. The Bolingbrook headquarters features a plant of more than 371,000 square feet, illustrating its manufacturing scale, and in 2026 the company expanded into Romeoville, Illinois, adding a 291,000 square foot facility with about 200 staff.