Power Grid Components (PGC), a leading domestic supplier of components for the electrical grid, is pleased to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Michael Plaster, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), effective November 6, 2025. NEMA serves as the voice of the electrical manufacturing industry, advocating for policies and standards that enable safe, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions.

Appointment underscores PGC’s commitment to advancing standards and advocacy for a safe, reliable, and flexible electrical grid.

Power Grid Components (PGC), a leading domestic supplier of components for the electrical grid, is pleased to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Michael Plaster, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), effective November 6, 2025. NEMA serves as the voice of the electrical manufacturing industry, advocating for policies and standards that enable safe, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions. Michael’s appointment reflects PGC’s dedication to shaping industry policy and standards that support the evolving electroindustry and reinforces PGC’s role in delivering responsive solutions to an electrical grid experiencing historic load growth.

“NEMA is pleased to welcome Michael back to the Board of Directors, where his leadership in advancing electroindustry policy priorities and technical standards has been measurable,” said NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips. “Michael’s expertise developed over more than four decades in the electroindustry is invaluable in NEMA’s ongoing efforts to deliver the 21st-century electrical ecosystem.”

“I am looking forward to continuing to be active with NEMA as a Board Member advocating for the electroindustry and representing Power Grid Components,” said Michael Plaster. “NEMA advocates for safe, reliable electricity, supporting society to ensure electricity is there when you need it. I am excited to represent PGC on the Board to ensure policy and standards align with PGC’s priorities and support electrification growth across the U.S.”

Michael brings nearly four decades of leadership experience in electrical equipment and solutions companies. Prior to joining PGC as CEO in August 2025, he spent 20 years at ABB, where he served as Executive Vice President and Lead Business Manager for Electrification. His previous service on NEMA’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee underscores his deep industry engagement and commitment to advancing the electroindustry.

Electrification is top of mind in the U.S., with historic load growth forecasted over the next several years. PGC’s products and solutions play a critical role in ensuring the grid can keep pace with this growth, delivering safe, reliable electricity to communities and businesses.

Power Grid Components

Power Grid Components was formed 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.

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