About Us

Potomac Electric Corp. occupies the Engineering Building in the historical Sturtevant Manufacturing Plant, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The plant, renowned for the invention and manufacture of electrical fans and airplanes, has a history spanning 130  years. The following websites, created by historians, offer detailed information on the history of the plant.

Sturtevant - America's First Fan Company

Benjamin Franklin Sturtevant, Inventor and Industrialist

The first American airplane specifically designed for battle was prototyped in our building. During its heyday, more than 3,000 people worked at the plant. Potomac Electric has carried forward the spirit of innovation initiated by Sturtevant and later advanced by Westinghouse Electric.

Potomac Electric is proud to keep the manufacturing tradition of Boston alive!

Our company was founded in 1992. We specialize in developing innovative electric motors, control electronics, and advanced electromechanical systems, with a focus on automation solutions for industrial and military applications.

Today, Potomac Electric operates three global divisions, delivering innovative products and services in the following areas:

- Design and manufacturing of high-performance servo motors, servo drives, variable-speed motors, drives, and related components for industrial automation.

- Aftermarket services, including repair, refurbishment, and replacement of servo motors and drive systems critical to industrial automation and manufacturing processes.

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.