OTC Powers Productivity
With experience dating back to the 1970s, OTC Services, Inc. holds it’s position as the industry standard for the remanufacturing and repair of dry-type and liquid-filled transformers for both industrial and utility clients. Now, with the OTC integration into the SGB-SMIT Group, we now bring over 100 years of design and manufacturing experience to the transformer market.
We are ideally located in Northern Ohio and provide dedicated rail access, large truck delivery
At OTC, our on-site engineers assure the proper assessment, manufacture, remanufacture, or repair of your project. We stand behind our new and remanufactured transformers with new product warranties for peace of mind.
Experience
There is no replacement for experience. The experience our engineering and manufacturing experts offer you is unrivaled in all facets of transformer remanufactured repair.
Craftsmanship
Our quality craftsmanship is a result of our culture. We have a veteran team of skilled specialists who know the product and take pride in their workmanship.
Technology
In using the latest technology such as computer-aided design software, finite element analysis
Customer Service
Our commitment to customer service is demonstrated by our ability to respond quickly and accurately. Phone calls are answered in-person and we are dedicated to providing prompt service with the most competitive lead times.
Scope of Services
- New Transformer manufacturing
- Liquid-filled remanufacturing for small to medium-power transformers
- Field Service for repairs, maintenance and testing on-site
- Repair for all types of transformers
- Dry-type transformer remanufacturing
- Strategic storage of
customer owned transformers for on-demand situations - Parts inventory and tracking system to ensure availability
History
OTC Services and SGB-SMIT have a rich
January 27, 1913 Willem Smit founds a transformer factory in Nijmegen
November 2, 1940 Founded in 1946 to supply transformers to a U.S. government magnesium reduction plant.
August 22, 1962 Ohio Transformer relocates to Canton, Ohio and expands product line.
December 7, 1985 Expansion gave expanded capacity with 100-ton overhead crane with a 37 foot hook height.
March 11, 2004 Assets were sold to General Electric and facility closed.
September 14, 2007 Operation restarted and prior management recruited to run operations.
September 30, 2011 The facility changes name to OTC Services.
May 2, 2012
April 11, 2013 SMIT celebrates 100th anniversary and is awarded the courtesy title “Royal”. Name also changes to Royal SMIT Transformers B.V.
SMIT Transformer Founded
Ohio Transformer Founded
Ohio Transformer Relocates
High-Bay Expansion
Assets Sold to GE
Facility Reopens
Company Renamed OTC Services
SGB-SMIT Acquires OTC Services
100th Anniversary
