Decades of
Transformer
Experience
For 95 years Niagara Transformer has delivered an unparalleled combination of industry experience, design expertise, and manufacturing excellence.
As we’ve grown and evolved, we’ve risen to meet the challenges of an international marketplace by serving more than 80 countries.
As we approach our second century, we do so with a spirit of innovation and unwavering dedication to our customers.
Our History
In 1933, Niagara Transformer designed and manufactured our first new industrial grade transformer.
Since then we have created transformers that meet our clients’ demands for high quality, engineering flexibility, and optimum performance. Discover the history of our company.
1924
Our original company, Erie Electric Corp., was founded by John H. Darby, with a borrowed $300 in capital.
1933
Designed and manufactured our first new Niagara industrial grade transformer.
1943
Designed and manufactured our first new Niagara utility grade transformer.
1957
Strong growth in our company requires expansion of our facilities to a total of 10 buildings.
1973
Partnered on highly engineered transformers for Westinghouse Electric Corporation’s portfolio.
1977
Expanded into disc winding and on-load tap changing capabilities to support growing utility substation market.
1979
Fred W. Darby becomes second generation company president.
1979
Performed first successful short circuit test.
1984
Became the leading rectifier duty transformer manufacturer in North America.
1990
Shipped 70 sealed dry type transformers to Antarctica suitable for -70 degree ambient temperatures.
1995
Completed our 75,000th transformer.
2000
John F. Darby becomes third generation company president.
2005
Shipped to our 80th international country.
2013
Opened our new $25 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Buffalo, New York.
2015
Expanded voltage capacity, entering the 115 kV, 550 kV BIL voltage class.
2017
Opened our $5 million LEAN kitting facility.
2018
Expanded voltage capacity, entering the 138 kV, 650 kV BIL voltage class.
2019
Opened our new $4 million advanced engineering, research, and development center in Buffalo, New York.
2020
Niagara Transformer Corp. evolves into its new name Niagara Power Transformer.
