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G&W Electric Padmount Recloser

July 2, 2025

How to Identify Applications Best Suited for a Padmount Recloser vs. Overhead Recloser 

Rising electricity demand, coupled with consumer expectations for uninterrupted power, continues to place significant pressure on the power grid. Extended outages are increasingly unacceptable to users who expect fast restoration of service. Reclosers help address this challenge by…

June 25, 2025

G&W Electric Co. Case Study: Workforce Sustainability through Neurodiversity

As companies across industries navigate workforce challenges, G&W Electric is taking a proactive and forward-thinking approach. By embracing neurodiversity, the company has found an innovative way to attract, retain, and empower talent while enhancing productivity and workplace culture.…

June 17, 2025

Recloser Fundamentals: Understanding Reclosers on Poles

Demand for electricity has increased over the past decade due to urbanization, data centers, and the increase in electronics availability. The expectation is that the lights will always be on. When distribution is interrupted even temporarily by a…

May 1, 2025

Kellie De Pooter | G&W Electric | DistribuTech | Industrial Talk Podcast

Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial talk podcast featuring Kellie De Pooter, Global Director of Marketing and Communications at G&W Electric. Kellie discusses the growth of the DistribyTech event in Dallas, Texas, and the importance of collaboration with utilities.…

May 1, 2025

G&W Electric shows off next-gen recloser amongst transmission and distribution solutions at DTECH

On the expo hall floor, Kellie De Pooter, the Director of Global Marketing and Internal Communications at G&W Electric, gave Factor This content director Paul Gerke a tour of the company’s expansive booth featuring a variety of other…

November 22, 2024

Fundamentals of Switchgear: How it Works, Types, and Components

How Switchgear Works Switchgear works by isolating specific components for maintenance or repair. It controls the flow of electrical power through fault interrupters, circuit breakers and switching devices. When a fault is detected, the switchgear quickly isolates the…