Raptor Power Systems to open new power distribution manufacturing facility in Illinois
Raptor Power Systems has announced plans to open a new power distribution manufacturing facility in Champaign, Illinois. The company, which provides power distribution solutions for industries such as data centers, military, and large-scale industrial operations, has expanded its operations with a 65,000-square-foot facility that will create additional production capacity.
Located in Champaign's industrial district, the new site will serve as the central hub for manufacturing power distribution units (PDUs) and breaker panels, complementing Raptor Power Systems' existing facility in Eatontown, New Jersey. Outfitted with automation equipment, the site will support faster production timelines, product customization, and the company’s goal of maintaining industry-leading lead times.
The new facility is expected to strengthen the company’s ability to meet growing market demand while increasing operational efficiency through advanced technology and streamlined processes.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Evan El Koury, president, Raptor Power Systems, said, “This facility is more than just an expansion; it’s a testament to our commitment to staying ahead in an evolving industry. With this new location, we are positioned to push the boundaries of innovation and operational excellence even further.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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