History

Aztec Manufacturing Establishes its Headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas

Aztec Manufacturing sets up its headquarters in Fort Worth, TX, to design and distribute steel, metal, iron, and plastic products for the oil industry.

A New Direction Leads to New Acquisitions

Seeking to expand into adjacent industries, Aztec acquires RIG-A-LITE Inc. in Houston, TX, a leading manufacturer of industrial lighting for hazardous environments founded in 1938.

The Calvert Company Becomes Part of Aztec’s Growth Plan

Aztec expands into electrical bus duct system design and installation by acquiring The Calvert Company in Richmond, MS, established in 1957.

Aztec Acquires Atkinson Industries

Aztec enters the fabricated enclosure systems industry by acquiring Atkinson in Pittsburg, KS, a leading manufacturer of modular electrical enclosures (e-houses), founded in 1919.

Formation of the Electrical Products Group

Aztec forms the Electrical Products Group by combining Atkinson, Calvert, and RIG-A-LITE Inc.

Compressed Gas Insulated Transmission (CGIT) Business Takes Aztec Into New Territory

Aztec acquires CGIT in Medway, MA, which originated in 1969, strengthening Aztec’s long-distance power transmission capabilities.

Aztec Becomes AZZ Incorporated

Aztec rebrands as AZZ Incorporated to mark the beginning of the 21st century.

Addition of Central Electric Manufacturing to AZZ’s Service Offering

The acquisition of Central Electric Manufacturing in Fulton, MO, founded in 1956, adds metal-clad switchgear and power distribution centers (PDCs) to AZZ’s electrical product portfolio.

Specialty Welding Strengthens AZZ’s Portfolio

AZZ acquires Aquilex SRO, encompassing Welding Services Inc. (WSI) and Southeastern Mechanical Service in Norcross, GA, established in 1978, enhancing its welding capabilities.

Formation of AZZ Enclosure Systems LLC

AZZ strengthens its position in the e-house market with protective relay panels and integrated relay control enclosures by acquiring Power Electronics Inc. (PEI) in Millington, MD, founded in 1989, leading to the formation of AZZ Enclosure Systems LLC.

Enhancement of Switchgear Offering

AZZ expands its portfolio with padmount, metal-clad, and metal-enclosed switchgear, as well as  manufacturing capacity and market reach with Powergrid Solutions Inc. in Oshkosh, WI, established in 1982.

Expansion of AZZ Enclosure (E-House) Offerings

AZZ acquires assets from Lectrus Corporation in Chattanooga, TN, founded in 1968, bolstering its custom electrical enclosures division.

Introducing Avail Infrastructure Solutions

Fernweh Group acquires a majority stake in AZZ’s Infrastructure Solutions segment, rebranding it as Avail Infrastructure Solutions, the future of industrial technology. WSI relocates to Suwanee, GA, and Avail uses the same building as its world headquarters.

Avail Acquires Assets of Custom Power Enclosures (CPE) Houston

Avail Infrastructure Solutions acquires the assets of CPE in Houston, TX, established in 1983, converting the enclosure facility to expand the company’s manufacturing footprint to meet utility customer needs across the United States.

Avail Acquires CPES, Expanding Power Distribution Technology and Solutions for EVs, Data Centers, and Renewables

Avail acquires WASP Critical Power & Equipment Solutions (CPES), expanding its switchgear portfolio with low-voltage solutions for EV infrastructure, data centers, and renewables—enabling enhanced customer-focused critical power solutions.