About Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC
Who We Are
Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC (PTT) is a Quanta Services company and a trusted leader in oil-filled power transformer manufacturing. Serving utilities and industrial markets across the USA and Canada, we provide proven reliability and nearly a century of transformer expertise.
- Founded: Roots trace back to 1929
- Headquarters: Canonsburg, PA (former McGraw-Edison & Cooper Power Systems site)
- Additional Facility: Raeford, NC – small power transformer production since 1992
- Ownership: 100% U.S.-owned and operated
PTT's Capabilities
We manufacture a full range of transformer sizes from 5 MVA to 750 MVA through 500 kV. Our engineering and manufacturing expertise allow us to meet diverse power requirements.
Transformer Types We Build
- Generator Step-Up Transformers (GSUs)
- Autotransformers (up to 500 kV)
- Grounding and Zig-Zag Transformers
- Mobile Transformers
- Shunt Reactors
- Substation Units & Unit Auxiliaries
- Three-Phase Voltage Regulators
- Specialty & Distribution Transformers
Transformer Manufacturing Excellence
PTT has invested heavily in its U.S. manufacturing facilities, delivering world-class production capabilities.
Key Highlights
- One-million sq. ft. Canonsburg Plant with:
- 1M-pound lifting capacity
- Impulse generator: 2400 kV and 360 kJ
- Two vapor-phase autoclaves
- North America’s two largest Georg automated core cutting & stacking machines
- Advanced Design Tools: Finite-element analysis & 3D computer modeling
- Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 with Design
- Standards: Built to ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, CSA
PTT's Quality & Reliability
Our ISO-based systems guarantee maximum dielectric and short-circuit strength, producing transformers with long, trouble-free service lives.
Our Commitment
- Deliver the highest quality power transformers
- Maintain on-time production with current lead times:
- Canonsburg, PA: 140–144 weeks ARO
- Raeford, NC: 82–86 weeks ARO
- Ensure industry-leading reliability and performance
Service & Support / Power Solutions Division
PTT goes beyond manufacturing by offering comprehensive parts, field service, and technical support.
Support Capabilities
- Authorized supplier of replacement parts for:
- Cooper Power
- Federal Pacific
- McGraw-Edison
- Pennsylvania Breaker
- Pennsylvania Transformer
- Inventory of 40,000+ items (transformers, breakers, load tap changers)
- Engineering services:
- Loading capability studies
- Cooling enhancement studies
- Condition appraisals
- Stray flux analyses
- Field service crews strategically located across the USA for assembly, testing, and commissioning
Why Choose Pennsylvania Transformer Technology?
- Nearly 100 years of power transformer expertise
- U.S.-based manufacturing in Canonsburg, PA & Raeford, NC
- Quanta Services affiliation for unmatched resources and stability
- Superior processes, employee pride, and proven results