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Jason , who started with Southwest Electric in 1992 , was fresh into the workforce and had a unique opportunity to learn and grow within an industry that didn ’ t offer much opportunity in Oklahoma . “ I started at the ground floor of the transformer remanufacturing operation and worked my way into the role I hold today . Throughout the years , I have had the opportunity to either work in or oversee most of our operations .
This experience afforded me exposure to the entire portfolio that we offer and the evolution of Southwest Electric ,” he shares .
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Outlining more of the company ’ s industry uniqueness , Jason notes : “ Our history of innovation and safety , combined with a passion for serving our customers , has helped us grow from our humble beginnings in 1946 to where we are today . Southwest Electric is a leading designer , manufacturer , and service provider of transformer , switchgear , and industrial motor solutions . It is our privilege to help people live life without interruption , across the country and around the world .”
The business ’ evolution has secured it within the oil and gas sector . Today , Southwest Electric flourishes as a custom electrical equipment manufacturer and services provider . “ We offer new custom distribution transformer and switchgear solutions and have dedicated staff across the eastern half of the US , offering transformer repair and service , electric motor repair and service , switchgear and breaker repair , and service and substation maintenance .”
Over recent years , the business has diversified its custom distribution transformer offering to focus on the industrial and utility segments of the market . “ In years gone by , most custom transformer solutions were focused on oil and gas , and the downhole application sector . We began to shift that focus in 2019 to concentrate on designing and building a competitive alternative for the industrial and utility sectors , and today this market makes up roughly 20 percent of our annual build . The rest of Southwest Electric continues to be focused on all markets in the regions served .”
Although oil and gas is a traditional and historic industry , innovation is affording the sector exciting opportunities for continuous improvement , especially when it comes to sustainability . For Southwest Electric , the company is doing all it can to incorporate greener practices across its operations . “ We shifted focus from our traditional market segments to embrace sustainability by breaking into non-traditional markets for Southwest Electric . We invested in automation in our manufacturing businesses , allowing us to utilize critical human resources for operations and processes that have yet to be automated .”
The business has also implemented a major investment program for 2024 to renovate its existing facility , and , according
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