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Electrical Power and
Controls, Inc. is a subsidiary of Control Switches, Inc., which had its
beginnings in 1955, when the partnership of Ashe-Armstrong Company was formed in Los
Angeles. Ashe-Armstrong had a specific niche market for electrical and mechanical
components, marketing to the aerospace industry and military facilities in the Western
United States.
Adapting to its market, the partnership dissolved in 1957,
and Control Switches, Inc., a California company, was
formed. CSI purchased the assets and product lines of the original partnership and invited
the participation of more stockholders. Its new product lines helped the company expand
its market to the growing industrial sector.
EPC Is First Subsidiary
In 1974, Electrical Power and Controls, Inc. (EPC) was
formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Control Switches, Inc. EPC was created to be a
stocking distributor of electrical and electronic components manufactured by domestic and
foreign companies. Shares in the subsidiary were issued, and sales and management people
joined the EPC staff. EPC purchased a large parts inventory to augment CSI’s line and
began to address markets located primarily in Arizona, California and Nevada. At the same
time, CSI became a holding company for the purpose of future acquisitions and company
startups.
CSII Subsidiary Formed
In 1977, management and stockholders approved the incorporation of a new company,
to promote and distribute components throughout North and South America. Called Control Switches, International, Inc., the new entity’s
immediate emphasis would be within the territorial United States, with gradual
geographical expansion. Its products became high quality devices from respected
manufacturers who desired a reliable and knowledgeable sales organization to manage and
distribute their products nationally.
CSII’s management concentrated on locating products
from off shore sources, primarily European, that manufacture electrical power equipment
products (such as switches, circuit breakers, motor controls, etc.) that are compatible
with each other.
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In 1980, D. J. ("Jack") Armstrong, one of the
founders of Control Switches, Inc., purchased the outstanding stock of the other investors
and assumed control of the organization.
Expansion to Value Added Facility
In 1992, a "value added" facility was
established in order to supply customers’ needs from electrical products carried in
inventory by both EPC and CSII. Approved for UL508 assembly,
this department undergoes regular UL inspections. Its operation includes switches wired to
terminal blocks and mounted in all types of Nema enclosures, sectional terminal blocks
assembled on din rail and mounted in enclosures; and contactors and relays designed into
panels. Small control panels not requiring a high degree of engineering and other similar
equipment are supplied by EPC and CSII separately.
In addition to an extensive product inventory line for the
power electrical industry, EPC provides engineering support and knowledgeable sales
personnel who help with overall design and application issues. Their technical expertise
makes it possible to custom-design and build switches and other products for clients.
More Expansion Occurred in 1997
In 1997, the company expanded by purchasing an additional 10,000 square foot building
adjacent to its existing 11,000 square foot facility at 2405 Mira Mar Avenue in Long
Beach, California. By this time, its staff had reached 30 employees for both the CSII and
EPC subsidiaries.
Dedicated Staff Assures Quality
Products
EPC’s Vice President is Judy Steward, daughter of
company founder, Jack Armstrong. Susie Moore is Chief
Financial Officer. Jack Armstrong continues to lead
the company, and daughter Peggy Turner heads Control
Switches International, Inc. Two other daughters and a son of the founder are
stockholders.
A loyal staff has contributed significantly to the success
of the CSI companies and includes several employees with ten to more than twenty years of
service.
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