Power Grid Components (“PGC”), a Blackstone portfolio company and a leading supplier of critical components for the utility and telecom markets, today announced the opening of its new, 250,000-square-foot distribution center in Locust Grove, Georgia. Strategically located southeast of Atlanta, this modern facility will significantly enhance PGC’s North American supply chain operations, bolstering its commitment to best-in-class logistics and customer service.

Power Grid Components (“PGC”), a Blackstone portfolio company and a leading supplier of critical components for the utility and telecom markets, today announced the opening of its new, 250,000-square-foot distribution center in Locust Grove, Georgia. Strategically located southeast of Atlanta, this modern facility will significantly enhance PGC’s North American supply chain operations, bolstering its commitment to best-in-class logistics and customer service.

The new distribution center will serve as a central hub for warehousing and logistics services for PGC’s key subsidiaries. This consolidation of distribution capabilities unifies planning and execution, enabling faster shipments and reducing lead times for critical components essential to America’s electrical grid and telecommunications infrastructure.

Designed for maximum efficiency and scalability, the facility features 38 cross-dock doors for quick turnarounds and a dedicated warehouse team focused on accurate and swift order fulfillment. Furthermore, it boasts a full modern lab equipped for mechanical and electrical testing, helping ensure all products meet the highest quality and reliability standards. The center also includes a new product showcase area to highlight PGC’s latest innovations and engineering achievements.

This investment is a crucial component of PGC’s broader, multi-year program designed to strengthen its global supply chain. The initiative focuses on enhancing resilience and agility, delivering productivity gains, and optimizing operations to support the company’s expanding customer base and strategic growth objectives.

“The past few years have been transformative for our business, as we’ve invested significantly in optimizing logistics services for components critical to our electrical grid,” said Rob Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of PGC. “Our focus on developing strategic solutions underscores our commitment to stakeholders and the industry, as we aim to be the most comprehensive partner in enabling a reliable and robust electrical infrastructure for North America.”

Chris Faust, Chief Commercial Officer of PGC, added, “The increased reach and improved logistics provided by this new warehouse are pivotal to delivering on PGC’s promise of superior customer experience. This investment directly translates to faster, more efficient service for our partners, ensuring they have reliable access to the essential components that power our communities. We are incredibly excited about how this will strengthen our ability to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.”

This strategic expansion underscores PGC’s leadership in the utility and telecom component sectors and its proactive approach to strengthening the national infrastructure. By optimizing its logistics network, PGC is not only enhancing its operational capabilities but also reinforcing its vital role in ensuring the continuous and reliable supply of power and communication across North America, supporting economic growth and community well-being.

About Power Grid Components

Power Grid Components, Inc. was formed by electrical utility veteran Rick McClure in 2017 to acquire and grow companies that supply products used in the North American electric power grid and adjacent industries. Since its founding, PGC has acquired eight businesses. Today, PGC is a supplier of high-voltage disconnect switchgear, high-quality porcelain, composite, and glass insulators, instrument transformers, outside plant hardware, controlled switching devices, power distribution products, and fixed-load transformers.

Blackstone Energy Transition Partners

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