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EPCO Solar Panels

Shining a Light on Sustainability: EPCO Earns Recognition from the City of Minnetonka 

April 22, 2025 - Here at Engineered Products Co. (EPCO), we're not just passionate about providing innovative electrical solutions – we're also deeply committed to building a more sustainable future. That's why we're incredibly proud to announce that the City of Minnetonka has recognized our dedication with the Business Energy Sustainability Award! As a Minnetonka-based company for over 49 years, we consider… Read More
15743 TIGRESS Prefab

EPCO’s TIGRESS Prefab: Now Offered in 150W

January 7, 2025 - Introducing the 150W TIGRESS Prefab Temporary LED Light Fixture (P/N 15743), the latest addition to EPCO's temporary lighting line. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the 100W TIGRESS Prefab (P/N 15742), this powerful light fixture delivers an impressive 22,500 lumens of light output, illuminating your jobsite brighter than ever before. The TIGRESS Prefab family boasts a range of… Read More
Cord Group

EPCO Power Cords: Now Individually Wrapped

October 21, 2024 - We're excited to announce a significant improvement to our power cord packaging: individual wrapping. This new feature ensures that each cord is meticulously protected and organized. New Look! Same Great Quality! Why individual wrapping?Enhanced Protection: By wrapping each cord individually, we safeguard against potential damage during shipping and storage.Convenience: Each cord is now… Read More
MC Cable

Custom Length MC Whips

June 3, 2024 - Juggling project deadlines and safety concerns can be a constant challenge. As a contractor, you need products that are safe, efficient, and high quality. EPCO MC Whips offer benefits you can count on:Improved Safety: Minimize electrical hazards with pre-assembled, code-compliant whips. EPCO whips meet all safety regulations, giving you peace of mind.Enhanced Efficiency: Get projects done faster… Read More
TIGRESS Prefab Temporary Light Fixture

[VIDEO] Assembly Comparison with EPCO's TIGRESS Prefab LED Temp Light vs the Competition

March 12, 2024 - NEW TIGRESS Prefab Temporary LED Light Fixture (P/N 15742)! This latest addition to the EPCO temporary lighting line is designed to be quick and easy to use! Don't believe us? We put it to the test! Check out our video to see how our TIGRESS Prefab stacks up against the competition. IT'S PREFABULOUS!

EPCO Prefabrication Solutions: Knowing Your True Costs

February 22, 2024 - Let's face it: time and money are precious. When you choose EPCO’s Prefabrication Solutions, you're investing in cost savings, enhanced efficiency, and unwavering quality.Prefabrication unlocks significant cost savings for contractors. With minimized on-site assembly and installation, labor costs naturally decrease. Predictable material and labor costs enable reliable and accurate project… Read More

Powering Up Safety: How EPCO’s Prefabrication Solutions Elevate Jobsite Well-being

February 20, 2024 - In the fast-paced world of construction, safety is paramount. Electrical contractors navigate a demanding landscape, balancing efficiency with the crucial task of protecting their teams. Thankfully, innovative solutions like electrical prefabrication products are emerging to tilt the scales in favor of both safety and productivity. EPCO’s Prefabrication Solutions help to a safer jobsite… Read More
Solar Panels

EPCO Installs 900 Solar Panels, Generating 500kW of Clean Energy per Year

December 27, 2023 - EPCO is proud to announce the installation of 900 new solar panels on our roof. This significant investment in renewable energy will provide the following positive impacts:Reduced carbon footprint: Generating 500kW of renewable energy per year will significantly offset EPCO's carbon emissions, contributing to the fight against climate change.Energy independence: Eliminating dependence on… Read More
wall plate insulation gasket image

Junction Box Insulation: Easy and Simple Energy Savings

July 25, 2022 - The insulation of our home or business is not as noticeable during the warmer months of the year (Spring, Summer and Fall), and you probably will not notice any issues until sometime during the winter months. For example, last February, I needed to replace a dimmer switch in a junction box located on an exterior wall. When I removed the faceplate cover, I could feel cold air pouring into the… Read More
Stranded Screw-In 3/8 Die-Cast Fixture Whip

EPCO Health Care Fixture Whips: Why They Meet NEC Article 517.2 Standard

July 25, 2022 - Lighting fixtures designed for use in health care facilities, must provide effective illumination and satisfy several demanding lighting and power requirements. Engineered Products Company’s (EPCO) Fixture Whips are the common thread among all health care and medical care facilities.Throughout our years servicing the electrical marketplace, EPCO has manufactured well over 200+ fixture whip… Read More

Retrofit or Replace Your Fluorescent Troffers: Three Points to Consider

March 11, 2022 - Switching from fluorescent-based lighting to LEDs is becoming a no-brainer. Improved lighting quality, significantly higher energy efficiency and reduced maintenance due to longer lifespans are all factors weighing in LED technology’s favor. However, the choice of which LED option to choose from, especially with the ubiquitous commercial office troffer, can be a bit more complicated. Whether to… Read More

Illumination Control Fixture Whips to Meet Code Change of 2022

December 29, 2021 - NFPA CODE CHANGE FOR 2022A new guideline will take effect in January 2022 for our Illumination Control Fixture Whip (ICFW). This code change is in response to the 2020 Edition of National Fire Protection Association* (NFPA 70), Article 410.69. Just so you know, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) changed the guidelines for 0-10 Volt dimming conductor colors.The 2020 National… Read More

Does Prefabrication Really Save Time and Money?

November 1, 2021 - Product customization and pre-fabrication services is a time and labor-saving investment for Distributors and Contractors that have taken advantage of this service from EPCO. Why? Because our customization and prefabrication service are built exactly to Distributor and Contractor specifications to meet their application requirements. GOOD PROJECT PLANNINGPrefabrication involves identifying… Read More
LED Vapor Tight Linear Luminaire Blog Post

Updated Vapor Tight Luminaires — Configurable, Reliable, and Durable: Part II

December 3, 2020 - To follow up on the article from earlier this summer (Updated Vapor Tight Luminaires), some of the key takeaways mentioned in addition to our vapor tight lighting products configurability were: “End-user” applicable LED Luminaires Light fixtures using T5/T8 LED lamps Fluorescent light fixtures (still relevant and manufactured) Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Certification The reference to… Read More
T8 LED Lamp Dual-End Fixture Backet Retrofit Kits 4-Foot and 8-Foot

Single vs. Dual End Powered Lamps - Which LED Lamp Do I Use, and When?

December 3, 2020 - by Allen Guidry, III Marketing Manager So I received a call from a contractor that just opened a lighting retrofit business. He was retrofitting an old warehouse and the lighting system was strip-type light fixtures using old T12 fluorescent lamps. He told me the building owner was on a very tight budget and wanted to get the best sustainable lighting at the lowest possible cost. In… Read More
LED Vapor Tight Linear Luminaire Blog Post

Updated Vapor Tight LED Luminaires: Configurable, Reliable, and Durable

September 15, 2020 - It’s no secret that EPCO’s LED Vapor Tight Linear Luminaires are essential for industrial, commercial, and retail buildings, warehouses, convenience stores, manufacturing production, food service facilities, car washes — basically anywhere a reliable and durable, indoor and outdoor water-resistant lighting solution is required that will operate for years while withstanding the exposure to cold… Read More
Health Care Grade Fixture Whips

Health Care Grade Fixture Whips for Retrofit and New Facility Applications

April 17, 2020 - Health care was one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy prior to the current worldwide Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Now, it is in extremely high demand as more and more people test positive for the virus every day. Hospitals are struggling to keep up with the pandemic. To prepare and accommodate the anticipated coronavirus surge, existing buildings (ex… Read More

Where Can You Use EPCO's Ground Bonding Jumper Kits?

September 9, 2019 - Where Is Ground? For safety reasons, Engineered Products Company’s (EPCO) legacy products, Ground Bonding PigTails™, enables the electrical contractor to make a properly and solidly grounded connection to safeguard people and property from electrical shock hazards. Our 45+ year history of manufacturing a broad variety of configurations ranging from 12- and 14-gauge solid and stranded wire… Read More

Does LED Lens Color Matter?

July 25, 2019 - Does the color of our sustainable LED Utility Luminaires matter? That depends on the application. Different colors have different meanings. EPCO’s ProSeries LED Color Luminaires are an investment essential to visual messaging, ensuring public safety, and there is important consideration when selecting the appropriate LED indicator color. So how do you know what color is best for your application… Read More

Networked Lighting Control Rebates are More Standardized

May 6, 2019 - Most utility rebate programs will incentivize networked lighting control systems. While traditional lighting system rebates have been remarkably stable over the past 10 years, rebates for “networked” lighting controls are very different from one utility to another. Design Lights Consortium (DLC) has introduced their new Networked Lighting Control (V3.0 Category) for "networked" lighting controls… Read More
EPCO’s LED Closet Luminaire featured on Ask This Old House

As Seen On: EPCO’s LED Closet Luminaire featured on Ask This Old House

July 21, 2017 - Engineered Products Company’s (EPCO) Motion Sensing LED Closet Luminaire was featured on the TV Series Ask This Old House: Season 15, Episode 3. The LED Closet Luminaire is a simple solution to upgrade small spaces to sustainable, energy efficient LED lighting. The Energy Star Rated Motion Sensing LED Closet Luminaire provides more lumens per watt and includes a three-way operating… Read More

Three Reasons to Buy From Your Electrical Distributor

February 27, 2017 - If you’re not purchasing directly from an Electrical Distributor, you could be missing out on some advantages. As a supplier of electrical specialty lighting products to the electrical industry for over 40 years, Engineered Products Company understands the value of doing business with an Electrical Distributor. Three Reasons To Buy From Your Electrical Distributor 1. The Personal Touch Unlike… Read More

[INFOGRAPHIC] EPCO Customer Service

May 26, 2016 - EPCO’s most important Product doesn’t come in a Box! Image

Criteria To Consider When Updating Your Illumination System with LED Luminaires

April 28, 2015 - Lumens are the New Watts The best way to shop for a LED luminaires is to look for brightness, or lumens, instead of watts. Lumens tell you how bright the luminaire is, and more lumens mean brighter illumination. When replacing a two (2) lamp, T8 32-watt fluorescent luminaire, lumen output is approximately 3800 lumens. Replace it with an LED luminaire that provides a comparable lumen output of at… Read More

LED Strikes the Perfect Balance in Parking Garage Lighting

March 16, 2015 - When considering how to make a parking area easier to navigate, safer and more cost-efficient, lighting can have a tremendous impact on the look and feel, as well as the bottom line. Inadequate lighting may lead to accidents involving falls due to unseen holes, cracks and uneven surfaces. Yet too much light results in high electric bills, unhappy neighbors, and longer re-adaptation to street… Read More

Part IV: To Invest or Not to Invest? Solving the Facility Manager’s Quandary about Lighting Upgrades

September 30, 2014 - This is the fourth and final in a series of posts designed to help facility managers build a case for spending money on lighting system upgrades. Making a strong case for funding a lighting system upgrade is a fine balance. Overselling benefits such as productivity increases and maintenance savings can actually hurt your case. Keep it realistic Assigning a large dollar amount due to a… Read More

Part III: To Invest or Not to Invest? Solving the Facility Manager’s Quandary about Lighting Upgrades

September 22, 2014 - This is the third post in a series designed to help facility managers build a case for spending money on lighting upgrades. Combining lighting upgrades with other capital projects can show greater return-on-investment (ROI) and strengthen the case. Here are some tips for maximizing energy savings and minimizing disruption: Bundle up Thinking about a simple lighting system upgrade? Or one with… Read More

Part II: To Invest or Not to Invest? Solving the Facility Manager’s Quandary about Lighting Upgrades

September 9, 2014 - This is the second in a series of posts designed to help facility managers build a case for spending money on lighting system upgrades. Another way to justify a lighting system upgrade is to look outward. Benchmarking against similar facilities and finding rebate incentives can strengthen the case. Be a Competitive Landlord Comparing your lighting energy to similar size facilities matter if… Read More

Part I: To Invest or Not to Invest? Solving the Facility Manager’s Quandary about Lighting Upgrades

September 3, 2014 - When building a case for spending money on lighting system upgrades, it’s important to consider the benefits to determine if it’s worth it. This is the first in a series designed to help facility managers do just that. Today facility managers must develop a solid return-on-investment (ROI) case for getting capital improvement expenditures approved. Lighting is no different, although it is often… Read More

Golden Age of Retrofit Lighting

April 1, 2014 - Lighting accounts for over 70 percent of all retrofits and remodels. The decision to relight or remodel a commercial property is no longer solely about aesthetics. The EPAct and other tax credits and deductions and the reduction of energy costs over time have moved the decision into the realm of economics, with the potential for substantial savings. Contributing Factors EPAct (The Energy… Read More

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