Comprehensive and innovative powering and maintenance solutions

  • Equipment & Production Lines

  • Assembly Line Re-Wiring

  • Clean Sterile Rooms

  • Switchgear

  • Industrial Motor Controls

  • High-Medium Voltage

  • Production and Installation of Legend Plates

  • Fiber Optic Cabling Systems

  • Shutdowns

Our Clients

  • Bowman Andros

  • Busada Manufacturing Corporation

  • Chips, Inc.

  • Danone North America

  • Dominion Wood Preservers LLC

  • George’s

  • Klockner

  • McKee Foods Corporation

  • Pepsi-Cola Bottling Corporation

  • White Wave

  • Zamma

 

Projects

 

Chips Sawmill

At Chips Sawmill, maintaining peak efficiency and smooth operation is essential. Our commercial electrical services are vital in optimizing the sawmill's operations, helping to eliminate bottlenecks and improve overall productivity. Design Electric Inc. played a key role in expanding their dry kiln capacity by rebuilding the boiler, upgrading controls, installing a new reactor, and adding a production line. This comprehensive approach reduced downtime by enabling remote monitoring and online issue resolution, which previously required manual intervention. Whether it’s installing conduits, lighting, and electrical wiring or upgrading electrical systems for critical infrastructure like boilers, kilns, and panelboards, our commitment to quality ensures that our clients can rely on their electrical systems to meet their operational and growth demands.


Mann+Hummel

At Design Electric Inc., we play a crucial role in boosting the efficiency of MANN+HUMMEL, a leading air filter manufacturer, by providing a comprehensive range of commercial electrical services. Our work includes multi-phase equipment relocation, ensuring precise wiring and integration of new layouts, and installing and verifying power systems for reliable performance. We also add circuits to support expanding operations and tackle specialized tasks like wiring panels and RF sealers, installing power for exhaust systems, and implementing essential safety features.

Our commercial electrical expertise extends to troubleshooting and repairing key production equipment, which is vital for minimizing downtime and maintaining efficient manufacturing processes. With our ongoing support, MANN+HUMMEL continues to operate at peak performance, sustaining high output levels and optimized production capabilities.


Busada

Busada, a leader in plastics fabrication in Louisa, Virginia, has trusted Design Electric as their partner for comprehensive electrical solutions. We play a key role in relocating and integrating essential equipment, such as extruders, into their production lines. Beyond this, we offer ongoing support through troubleshooting, equipment modifications, and other critical electrical services. This includes addressing issues with length counters, extruders, heaters, and other machinery, as well as fabricating and wiring new components to keep operations running smoothly.

By collaborating closely with Busada, we help maintain the efficiency and reliability of their production processes, minimizing downtime and enabling them to consistently meet their production goals.

Installing New Equipment

Our Process

In the manufacturing industry, selecting the right equipment is just the beginning. Once a client decides on the equipment, Design Electric Inc. steps in with a detailed approach:

  • Drawing Set Analysis: We start by analyzing the cable list within the drawing set to determine what is provided and what additional materials are needed. Ordering the necessary cable is our first priority.

  • Raceway Planning: We assess raceway requirements, determining the best routing options, ordering the raceway, and checking lead times to ensure alignment with the project timeline.

  • Material Assessment: Before installation, our team evaluates the site and how the materials will connect with existing infrastructure, ensuring a smooth installation process.

  • Pre-Installation Preparation: To minimize downtime, we run everything possible ahead of time, positioning it close to where it will be installed, saving significant time during the final phase.

  • Site Preparation and Installation: With all materials in hand and pre-installation work completed, our team efficiently installs panels, mounts devices, and ensures everything is connected for optimal performance.

At Design Electric Inc., our focus on collaboration, innovation, and a "gets it done" attitude ensures that our clients receive the highest quality service while maintaining a commitment to safety.