ILSCO

Since 1894, Ilsco has been a leader in power connections for the commercial, industrial, telecom, utility, datacom, and rail industries. ILSCO's engineered solutions, application expertise, and quality products ensure reliable, durable, and code-compliant power connections for global customers.

ILSCO is an American-owned electrical connector and manufacturing company, providing a wide range of balance of system components for photovoltaic arrays. Many of their solar connectors are UL 2703 certified for grounding and bonding on solar racking systems. Their unique Viritium plating, distinguished by its striking green color, signifies ground points and aids in visual inspection. We offer connectors, grounding lugs, and terminals to ensure solid connections within solar energy systems.

ILSCO serves diverse markets within the electrical industry, including Construction & Industrial (C&I), Utility, OEM, Communications, MRO, Residential, and Renewable Energy. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, they have been growing for over 150 years.

ILSCO has a history of investing in new products, capital equipment, and e-commerce to ensure continued success. As technology has advanced, so have ILSCO's manufacturing capabilities and expertise.

Product Lines:

• Balance of Systems (Connectors, Grounding Lugs, Terminals)

Connections. This is what ILSCO is about. Connections with customers. Connections with electrical power. Driven by a passion for connections for over 120 years, ILSCO has been an industry leader in providing connecting electrical products.

ILSCO's manufacturing expertise includes:

• High-volume, state-of-the-art proprietary manufacturing processes
• Copper and aluminum manufacturing
• ISO 9001:2008 certification
• Vertical integration
• Aluminum extrusion
• Screw production
• Plating
• RoHS/REACH–compliant materials and processes
• State-of-the-art testing facility certified to test to UL, CSA, and ANSI standards

ILSCO, formerly known as the Incandescent Light and Stove Company, was founded in 1894 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. For 130 years, ILSCO has been a leader in power connectors and accessories, with engineered application expertise and quality products that provide reliable, durable, and code-compliant power connections. Notable products include SureCrimp compression connectors, Nimbus insulated connectors, and TaskMaster crimping and cutting tools. More information can be found at www.ilsco.com.

Acquisition Announcement: On May 18, 2023, nVent Electric plc (NYSE: NVT), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, completed the acquisition of ECM Investors, LLC, the parent company of ECM Industries, LLC, for $1.1 billion. ECM is a leading provider of high-value electrical connectors, tools, test instruments, and cable management solutions.

ECM is a North American provider of electrical connectivity products with industry-leading brands, including ILSCO, Gardner Bender, and King Innovation. With headquarters in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

About nVent: At nVent, they believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. nVent connects and protects with inventive electrical solutions. nVent designs, manufactures, markets, installs, and services high-performance products and solutions that help build a more sustainable and electrified world. nVent is a $2.9 billion company with a dedicated team of more than 10,000 employees around the globe. nVent's comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years. More information can be found at nVent Overview.

ILSCO grounding lugs are designed for quick and easy installation for all grounding applications. If you don’t see what you need, please give us a call, and we will help you find exactly the parts you need for your grounding needs.