First Philec and Powertech Associates Form Sales Partnership

May 2, 2025

First Philec, an industry  leader in the manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment with more  than 5 decades of transformer manufacturing experience, announced today that  it has partnered with Connecticut-based rep agency Powertech Associates to further  strengthen its presence in the U.S. market.

 

About First Philec

First Philec is the  Philippine's leader in providing electrical distribution equipment  with  over 300,000 installations. For nearly six decades, they have been the  preferred brand for the country’s power utilities, as well as commercial and  industrial businesses, serving as a key partner in addressing the challenges  faced by the distribution sector."
 
A member of the Lopez Group, First Philec is the intermediate holding company  of First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) primarily for its  manufacturing and technology-related investments. Through First Philec, FPH  intends to grow its investments in manufacturing to provide a more robust  backbone to the country’s economy—one that is founded on technological  competitiveness and increased ability to add value products and services for  the global market.
 
 First Philec’s plant is located in First Philippine Industrial Park,  Batangas. Its design and manufacturing capability holds up to 667 kVA  Distribution Transformers (DTs) and up to 4 MVA for Pad-mounted Transformers  (PDTs). First Philec's facility can produce up to 3,000 units of DTs and 400  units of PDTs per month and has strong testing capabilities.  Their  manufacturing and technical design pedigree are rooted in technology  partnerships from Japan and the USA. With this, First Philec reinforces  its position as lead transformer manufacturer in the Philippines. 

 

Notable Capabilities:

     
  • Ability to deliver single phase overhead, and single and three-phase padmounted oil immersed transformers
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  • Ready capable for 2029 US DOE Efficiency Standards.
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  • Together with Reinhaussen, First Philec offers a Voltage Regulated Distribution Transformer Solution on Areas with Frequent Voltage Fluctuation
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  • Ability to provide dual or triple High Voltage Transformer Solution to help electric utilities rationalize inventory planning and warehouse space.
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  • KVA Range up to 36 kV: 10-333KVA Overhead, 10-167KVA 1-Ph Pads, 75-3000KVA 3-Ph Pads
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  • Fast Availability (Ex-works): 60 days 1-Ph Overhead, 90 days for 1-Ph Pads, and 120 days for 3-Ph Pads on standard designs
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  • Sustainability: Significant progress on journey on scope1 c02 emission towards carbon neutral operations
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  •  First Philec designs conform to applicable ANSI/IEEE and NEMA standards 
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  • Current presence in 17 U.S. States 
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FIRSH PHILEC PRODUCTS:

Pole Type Distribution Transformers

Pad-Mounted Distribution Transformers

Dry Type Transformers

 

Contact:

 globalsales@firstphilec.com

 

About Powertech Associates
Powertech Associates and Utility Power Supply Company offer the latest  products and solutions available in the Utility Industry. Since its inception  in 1992, Powertech has provided products for Underground and Overhead  Distribution, Substations, Metering, Testing and Transmission. We are  committed to meet the needs of our customers through quality product  solutions and proven customer service.

 

Contact:

info@powertech-upsc.com
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