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Potomac Electric Corp. occupies the Engineering Building in the historical Sturtevant Manufacturing Plant, located in Boston, Massachussetts. The history of the plant, renown for the invention and manufacture of electrical fans, spans 100 years. The first American airplanes were prototyped in our building. During its hey-day, over 3,000 people worked at the plant. Potomac Electric renovated the building and kept the spirit of innovation started by Sturtevant and later continued by Westinghouse Electric!  We are proud to keep the manufacturing tradition of Boston alive.

Our company was founded in 1992 by design and manufacturing engineers who spent years developing electric motors, control electronics and complex mechanical systems. Today we provide products and services around the world in the areas of motor control and vacuum testing stations.

Mission

We strive to improve the quality of life of our employees and their families. The only way to achieve this is to continuously provide products and services our customers need and want to buy.

Certification

Potomac Electric Corp. is in conformance with ISO 9001:2008 Standard for the design and manufacture of high performance, precise, unique motors, drive electronics, and electro-mechanical systems for the medical, industrial, aerospace, and military markets.