Dexco adds epoxy insulation line to expand U.S. busbar production

Dexco has expanded its U.S. busbar manufacturing with a fluidized-bed epoxy insulation line that supports components rated up to 38 kV for Virginia data center, utility, OEM and industrial projects. The move keeps more fabrication and finishing in-house and is meant to shorten lead times for customers sourcing insulated electrical components.

Why it matters: - Dexco’s new insulation line adds domestic capacity for busbars and electrical components used in power infrastructure. - The expansion is aimed at Virginia’s data center and utility buildout, where faster sourcing and shorter lead times can affect project schedules. - The facility can now keep more of the fabrication and finishing work under one roof, reducing outside processing.

What happened: - Dexco added a fluidized-bed epoxy insulation line at its U.S. facility. - The company can now fabricate and insulate copper busbars and other electrical components for customers in Virginia and other U.S. markets. - The new line supports finished components rated up to 38 kV. - The insulation work had previously been performed within IMX Power’s manufacturing network at IMMSA. - Customers can source fabricated and insulated components from a single facility.

The details: - The fluidized-bed process is designed to deliver dielectric insulation, mechanical durability and corrosion resistance. - HiPot testing is available for finished components. - The new capability builds on recent additions at Dexco, including bar-punching and horizontal-bending equipment. - Dexco can now handle more of the busbar manufacturing process in-house, from fabrication through insulation. - The company said the change reduces the need for outside finishing and helps shorten production lead times. - Shahin Baharimehr, co-CEO of IMX Power, said the company believes in U.S. manufacturing and wants to give customers another option for sourcing insulated components closer to their projects. - Alfonso Martinez, co-CEO of IMX Power, said bringing fabrication and epoxy insulation together gives OEM customers better control over quality and faster response to production schedules. - Dexco is based in Burlington, North Carolina, and was founded in 1964. - Dexco is an IMX Power company and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. - IMX Power Holdings combines IMMSA’s high-volume manufacturing in Mexico with Dexco’s U.S.-based precision fabrication.

Between the lines: - The expansion signals a push to localize more of the electrical-component supply chain inside the U.S. - That setup can matter for data center and utility customers that need predictable delivery and tighter control over quality. - The move also broadens Dexco’s role from fabrication alone to a more integrated manufacturing step. - For IMX Power, the investment creates another way to split production between North American facilities while keeping more finishing close to U.S. customers.

What's next: - Dexco will use the new line to serve customers across the data center, utility, OEM and industrial markets. - IMX Power is positioning the North Carolina facility as an additional source for insulated components near customer projects. - The company’s broader North American manufacturing network is expected to remain part of its supply model.

The bottom line: - Dexco is bringing more busbar fabrication and insulation work into its U.S. operation, with a new line built to support higher-voltage components and faster turnaround for infrastructure customers. - More information is available here.