Penn Panel and Box Company is a designer and manufacturer of a complete line of electric power distribution products including:

• Switchgear
• Switchboards
• Electrical Panelboards
• Control Panels
• Enclosures
• Any other product that is the solution to your electric distribution problems

We take pride in having serviced the electric equipment needs of the Northeast for over 60 years.

History

Charles Edgar Craven founded Penn Panel & Box Company in 1938 and he carved out the custom niche that would carry the company well into the future. His son, George T. Craven, took over in the 50s and was largely responsible for the company's expansion to its present magnitude. His planning, leadership, and vision shaped the company into the 80s. George T. (Kip) Craven, Jr. took over upon his father's retirement and has continued in the tradition of integrity, quality, and service that has been the company's cornerstone.

Facilities

Originally located at 120 Market Street in Philadelphia, the company moved to its current location in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, in 1955. The new building furnished greatly expanded production capability, as well as superior office facilities. In 1986, the executive, operational, data processing, and engineering offices were completely refurbished, creating modern, efficient work areas, as well as providing additional space for future expansion.

A complete CAD/CAM system increased throughput in the engineering and manufacturing processes. New, more efficient machinery was added in the plant to further improve production. The plant expansion, including a state-of-the-art painting facility, was completed in 1987. This, coupled with a complete reorganization of the inventory and work center locations, added considerably to the production capability and manufacturing efficiency of the plant. We continue today to improve the capability to respond to our customers' needs by making significant investments in upgrading both metalworking machinery and information systems.

George T. "Kip" Craven Jr. has been with Penn Panel and Box Company since his graduation from the University of Pennsylvania in 1973. He has a degree in Electrical Engineering, as well as previous service in the U.S. Navy.

With a continual commitment to quality, and a reputation for customer support, Penn Panel and Box Company will continue to meet the specialized requirements of the electrical community in the Delaware Valley and elsewhere.