Decades of Transformer Experience

For 100 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.

Transformer Assembly in the 1920s

1933

Designed and manufactured our first new Niagara industrial grade transformer.

Experienced History in Power Industry

1943

Designed and manufactured our first new Niagara utility grade transformer.

Power Transformer History

1957

Strong growth in our company requires expansion of our facilities to a total of 10 buildings.

Niagara Power Transformer Commercial Transformers

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. Performed first successful short circuit test.

Substation Transformers | Superior Winding Capabilities

1990

Shipped 70 sealed dry type transformers to Antarctica suitable for -70 degree ambient temperatures.

Long Lasting Dependable Commercial Transformers

1999

Completed our 75,000th transformer.

2000

John F. Darby becomes third generation company president.

2005

Shipped to our 80th international country.

Transformer in Dump Truck

2013-2018

Opened our production campus with a $45 million investment in Buffalo, New York.

Niagara Power Transformer Facility

2019

Opened our new $4 million advanced engineering, research, and development center in Buffalo, New York.

Niagara Power Transformer Facility Aerial View

2020

Niagara Transformer Corp. evolves into its new name Niagara Power Transformer.

2024

Celebrating our 100 year anniversary.

100 year anniversary