High-Pressure Die Casting
Aluminum & zinc for enclosures, heat sinks, bus bar ducts, and thermal hardware.
$5.8T
Global grid investment forecast through 2035
27% CAGR
BESS market growth rate
3,000+
Audited global suppliers
Market Context
Built for the Biggest Grid Buildout in a Century
Aging infrastructure, data-center demand, and renewable integration are driving an unprecedented wave of new transformers, switchgear, and grid-scale storage — with transformer lead times now stretching two to four years.
MES delivers the mechanical backbone OEMs need: the enclosures, structural castings, bus housings, cooling hardware, and connectors their equipment is built on. From Columbus, Ohio and Saltillo, Mexico to a network of 3,000+ audited suppliers, we’re a single, certified partner for the components that matter.
Aging Infrastructure
40M US distribution units beyond useful life; avg US transformer is 33+ years old
Data Center Surge
Data centers will drive 465 TWh of demand growth over 5 years (~9% of total)
EV Electrification
Accounts for ~25% of projected demand growth; requires distribution grid upgrades at scale
Renewable Integration
Variable solar/wind requires sophisticated transformers, reactive power equipment, and grid-scale storage
Grid Resilience
Aging grid identified as national security risk; driving hardened equipment specs and BABA compliance
Components We Engineer & Deliver for Electrical & Energy Systems
MES produces manufacturable components across three of the fastest-growing grid equipment categories — using high-pressure die casting (HPDC) in aluminum and zinc, precision CNC machining, aluminum extrusion, and global sourcing.
Power Transformer Components
We support oil-filled distribution transformers (pad-mount and pole-mount), power transformers up to 765kV, and dry-type enclosure assemblies. MES manufactures the cast and machined mechanical components — and sources the rest through our global network — so transformer OEMs can consolidate suppliers and protect against today’s capacity-constrained lead times.
Our Columbus, Ohio distribution center sits roughly 35 miles from major Ohio BESS manufacturing — a real logistics and domestic-content edge for U.S.-based integrators.
| Component | Process | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Tank body & cover plates | Cast + CNC machined | Main enclosure, flanges, ports, cover seals |
| Conservator tank | Die-cast + welded aluminum | Oil expansion reservoir housing |
| Cooling radiator fins | Extruded + machined aluminum | Welded fin arrays, thermal management |
| Terminal connectors & lugs | HPDC aluminum + CNC | HV/LV cable terminations |
| Mounting brackets & pads | Cast + CNC machined | Base pads, lifting eyes, ground bus brackets |
| Oil drain valves & fittings | CNC machined | Drain valves, sampling ports, relief plugs |
| Tap changer (OLTC) enclosure | Cast + machined | Outer housing, mounting flanges, seals |
| Pressure relief device body | CNC machined | Housing (mechanism OEM-sourced) |
| Bushing flanges & hardware | Global sourcing (India network) | Mounting hardware, gaskets |
Medium Voltage Switchgear Components
MES manufactures structural and enclosure components for metal-clad (5kV–38kV), metal-enclosed, and gas-insulated switchgear. We deliver the cast, machined, and fabricated hardware that houses and protects the electrical assembly — letting switchgear OEMs offload mechanical content to a single, quality-certified supply partner.
Our Columbus, Ohio distribution center sits roughly 35 miles from major Ohio BESS manufacturing — a real logistics and domestic-content edge for U.S.-based integrators.
| Component | Process | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Enclosure frames & panels | Cast + CNC machined | Side, rear & front panel frames, gussets |
| Bus bar housing / duct | HPDC aluminum + machined | Bus compartment enclosure & phase barriers |
| Cable gland plates | CNC-machined aluminum | Bottom-entry plates, cable sealing |
| Top gland / bushing plate | CNC machined | Cable entry, bushing mounting |
| Drawout breaker cradle rails | CNC-machined rails & frame | Truck guides, racking mechanism housing |
| Relay & control enclosure | Sheet metal + CNC machined | Protection relay housing, DIN rail brackets |
| Instrument & meter panels | CNC machined + formed | Gauge cutouts, panel frames, bezels |
| Ventilation louvers | HPDC / stamped + machined | Airflow management panels, grilles |
| Base frame / skid | Cast + extruded structural | Equipment mounting base, leveling pads |
| Fuse holder bodies | Global sourcing (India network) | HRC fuse carrier housings |
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Components
BESS is the fastest-growing segment of the grid, and its mechanical infrastructure is often overlooked. MES manufactures the enclosures, structural castings, and thermal-management hardware that utility-scale storage systems (1MWh to 100MWh+) are built on. Aluminum HPDC is ideal for these thermal-critical applications — high conductivity, complex geometry, and production at scale.
Our Columbus, Ohio distribution center sits roughly 35 miles from major Ohio BESS manufacturing — a real logistics and domestic-content edge for U.S.-based integrators.
| Component | Process | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Container enclosure body | Cast + extruded + CNC | Outer shell, access panels, doors |
| ISO corner castings | HPDC aluminum/zinc (ISO 1161) | Structural corner fittings, stack & lift points |
| Cooling floor manifold | HPDC aluminum + CNC | Liquid cooling distribution plates & headers |
| Battery rack structure | Cast + extruded aluminum | Module rails, uprights, locking frames |
| Thermal / HVAC enclosure | Cast + CNC machined | Cooling unit housing, fan shrouds, ducts |
| Cooling pipe & headers | Extruded + CNC machined | Glycol manifolds, quick connects |
| PCS / inverter enclosure | Sheet + HPDC + CNC | Inverter housing, heat-sink castings, frames |
| Base frame / skid | Cast + structural extrusion | Ground mount, leveling feet, grounding |
| BMS control housing | CNC + global sourcing | Controller enclosure, DIN rail frame |
| Outdoor disconnect housing | Global sourcing (MeshWorks) | Weatherproof disconnect switch enclosure |
Manufacturing
Capabilities
Precision Manufacturing Processes
Under One Partner
MES delivers a complete portfolio of metal-forming processes for the electrical and energy industries — source structural, thermal, and enclosure components from a single, quality-certified partner.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
IATF 16949 Quality Systems
NMSDC Minority-Owned
Columbus, OH + Saltillo, MX
20–55% Cost Savings
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CNC Machining
Precision flanges, gland plates, breaker cradle rails, and connectors to tight tolerances.
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Aluminum Extrusions
Cooling fin arrays, structural rails, and battery rack framing in custom profiles.
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Investment Castings
Complex, high-precision conductive and structural parts with minimal post-machining.
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Forging
High-strength components for high-load electrical applications and critical hardware.
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Materials Engineered for Grid Performance
We match material to application — balancing conductivity, thermal performance, weight, and corrosion resistance for demanding grid environments.
Lightweight · Thermal
Aluminum 13
13
Al
Ideal for enclosures, heat sinks, cooling manifolds, and bus housings.
Low density
High thermal conductivity
Corrosion resistant
Precision · Tight-Tolerance
Zinc
30
Zn
Perfect for intricate corner castings, meter enclosures, and complex forms.
Near-net-shape
Excellent fluidity
Cost-effective tooling
High Conductivity
Copper
29
Cu
For connectors, lugs, and bus bar applications where conductivity is critical.
Best-in-class conductivity
Ductile & formable
Thermal stability
Corrosion-Resistant
Brass
alloy
Cu+Zn
Durable and reliable for demanding grid energy environments.
Excellent machinability
Corrosion resistant
Dimensional stability
Supply Chain
An End-to-End Supply Chain Built for Resilience
Component manufacturing is only half the equation. MES wraps every program in a full solution — engineered to keep your production line running even when the market tightens.
3,000+
Audited suppliers
20–55%
Avg cost savings
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Global Sourcing
Access a curated network of 3,000+ audited suppliers through MeshWorks for the right process at the right cost.
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Nearshoring
Columbus, OH + Saltillo, MX — lower logistics cost and shorter lead times, closer to your operations.
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Supply Chain Management
Supplier consolidation, inventory programs, and JIT delivery so production never stops.
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Engineering & DFM
Design-for-manufacturability support to optimize part cost and performance before tooling.
Electrical & Energy Manufacturing FAQs
MES manufactures transformer tank bodies and covers, conservator tanks, cooling radiator fins, terminal connectors and lugs, mounting brackets, oil drain valves and fittings, and tap changer enclosures using HPDC aluminum casting, CNC machining, and extrusion. Core laminations, windings, and bushings are sourced or supplied by specialty OEMs.
Yes. MES manufactures enclosure frames and panels, bus bar housings and ducts, cable gland plates, drawout breaker cradle rails, relay and control enclosures, and ventilation louvers for metal-clad (5kV–38kV), metal-enclosed, and gas-insulated switchgear.
MES produces BESS container enclosures, ISO corner castings, liquid cooling manifolds, battery rack structures, thermal/HVAC enclosures, inverter (PCS) housings, and base frames for utility-scale systems from 1MWh to 100MWh+. Battery cells and fire-suppression systems are outside MES scope.
Aluminum high-pressure die casting offers high thermal conductivity, lightweight strength, corrosion resistance, and EMI shielding, with the ability to cast complex geometry and integrated mounting features — making it ideal for enclosures, heat sinks, and cooling manifolds.
With large-transformer lead times running two to four years, MES provides a global sourcing alternative through a network of 3,000+ audited suppliers, plus domestic and nearshore manufacturing in Ohio and Mexico, to shorten lead times and add supply chain resiliency.
MES is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with nearshore manufacturing in Saltillo, Mexico, supporting Buy American (BABA) preferences and domestic-content requirements. MES is also ISO 9001:2015 certified and a certified minority-owned business (NMSDC).
Extrusion is ideal for straight-profile heat sinks with efficient thermal performance, while die casting supports intricate designs and integrated mounting features. MES offers both.
Aluminum, zinc, copper, and brass are widely used for their conductivity, thermal performance, corrosion resistance, and structural durability across transformers, switchgear, and energy storage systems.
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