Shelton Firm Helping Power the U.S. Marines

Lex Products has contracted with the U.S. Marine Corps to design to provide a mobile power distribution system. 

The system, called  Advanced Mobile Electric Power Distribution System (AMEPDIS), will "meet the challenges of a changing mobile power landscape, which will feature fuel savings and power grid efficiencies on the battlefield," according to a company statement issued Nov. 25.

"AMEPDIS is the enhanced version of the MEPDIS-R portable electric power distribution system, which Lex Products has supplied to the all Marine Corps forward operating bases since 2004," the release stated. "This new system can achieve active load management as a result of its load prioritization and shedding capability."

Joe Birchak, Senior Vice President of Business Development, said, “Lex Products is proud to be the sole source for power distribution systems for the United State Marine Corps.” He added, “Through this contract award we will provide an improved system that will meet the challenges of a changing mobile power landscape that will require fuel savings and power grid efficiencies on the battlefield.”

Lex Products Corporation is a "leading manufacturer of innovative power distribution and control systems for demanding markets, including entertainment, industrial and the military."

"Founded in 1989, the company specializes in portable power systems including distribution boxes, cable assemblies, cable protectors and other products, designed to withstand rough use and harsh environments."

Its headquarters is in Shelton with offices in Sun Valley, California and the United Kingdom. In 2012, Lex Products ranked 77th in the Manufacturing segment on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000, according to the statement.