Inside the Process: How Milbank Power Distribution & Controls Units Are Made

At Milbank, we’ve spent nearly a century powering communities across the country. With our newly organized product platforms, we’ve made it even easier for customers, engineers, contractors and distributors to get the power distribution and controls they need: built to specification, delivered on time and tested for quality and safety.

Whether you’re a project manager working on a large commercial build or an electrical distributor supporting contractors in the field, understanding how Milbank creates Power Distribution & Controls (PDC) units offers insight into the reliability and craftsmanship behind every product.
 

Sales: Turning Project Specs into Power Solutions

Every project begins with the Milbank Sales Team. As the main point of contact, our sales professionals work directly with customers, specifiers, engineers, electrical distributors, contractors and local officials. They gather detailed project requirements and communicate them to our production facility.

Because power distribution and controls units are highly configurable, our sales team ensures that every specification is captured so the final product performs exactly as intended.
 

Quoting: Accurate Estimates for Configurable Units

Once project specifications are received, a Milbank Inside Sales Rep (ISR) reviews them in detail. Each unit may require unique configurations, whether that’s surge protection, automatic transfer switches, or switched loads. The ISR then generates a quote designed to meet those specifications while maintaining cost efficiency for the customer.

This step ensures transparency and accuracy before the project moves into production.
 

Engineering: Custom Designs for Every Application

Our engineering team collaborates closely with sales to design units tailored to specific applications. Customers can choose from:

• Metered or unmetered units
• A variety of sizes and materials
• Configurable components such as battery backups, clocks and timers, receptacles, surge protection, contactors, transformers, push-button controls, generator inlets, switched loads and motor starters

This flexibility ensures Milbank Power Distribution & Controls solutions are not just reliable—they’re customized to the project’s exact needs.
 

Production: From Raw Materials to Finished Units

When the order is ready, our scheduling team releases work orders to the production floor. Here’s what happens next:

1. Material Prep: Raw material is cut to size and punched with required features.
2. Forming: Press brakes shape the material to exact dimensions.
3. Welding: Precision welding ensures structural integrity.
4. Finishing: Products with powder-coat finishes move through our wash system, then on to powder coating for durability.
5. Assembly: Internal components are installed, and the unit is fully assembled.
6. Testing and Packaging: Before leaving the line, each product is tested for performance and then carefully packaged for shipment.

This streamlined process guarantees that every Milbank product is both durable and dependable.
 

Quality Checks: Built to UL 508A and NEMA Standards

At Milbank, quality and safety always come first. Each Power Distribution & Controls unit is designed and manufactured to meet UL 508A standards and NEMA requirements.

• Every component is inspected and verified.
• Each unit undergoes an End-of-Line (EoL) test to confirm circuit safety and operational performance.
• Every team member is trained to uphold quality standards at every stage.

This rigorous process ensures customers receive safe, compliant, and high-performing equipment.
 

Logistics: Delivering Safe and Reliable Power

Once complete, products move into finished goods inventory where they’re prepared for delivery. A warehouse associate pulls the order, confirms accuracy, and processes shipment paperwork. Each order includes a packing slip and Bill of Lading (BOL) signed at pickup, ensuring a smooth transfer from our facilities to your jobsite.
 

Why Milbank Power Distribution & Controls Lead the Industry

By combining nearly a century of expertise with a structured, customer-focused process, Milbank delivers power solutions you can trust. From sales and quoting to engineering, production, quality, and logistics, every step of the journey reflects our commitment to innovation, reliability, and service.

When your project demands safe, high-quality, and customizable power distribution and controls equipment, Milbank is the partner you can count on.