A shining light in Washington County manufacturing
Lighthouse Electric specializes in construction, technology and prefab work
Light was the operative word in Canton Township on Thursday, as Lighthouse Electric Inc. prepared for light-up night at its prefabrication facility.
The gargantuan manufacturing plant, along Ellis Avenue, was on display Thursday evening during a tour organized by the Washington County Manufacturers Association.
A group of about 20 strolled through the 170,000-square-foot building, constructed at the former Brockway Glass site, nearly adjacent to Interstate 70.
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That structure, by the way, is not Lighthouse Electric无毛视频檚 most spacious. It has one in Coraopolis that has 200,000 square feet with which to operate.
This Canton Township facility is reasonably new, having opened last June. The signage 无毛视频� white lettering with dark blue background 无毛视频� is newer.
Founded in March 1984, Lighthouse Electric is living up to its name. It has grown tremendously during its 42 years, since Tony Mikec and sons Mark, Neil and Todd launched this endeavor.
The company is a commercial and industrial electrical contractor that provides electrical construction and installation and maintenance services. Its oversight also includes specialized systems, such as electric vehicle charging and hazardous location wiring.
Lighthouse Electric is a well-known electrical contractor that specializes in innovative construction, technology and prefab work. The company partners with numerous other companies on projects, including W.G. Tomko, a mechanical contractor in Finleyville.
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Lighthouse Electric also has worked with the ever-evolving Pittsburgh International Airport.
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Lighthouse Electric also is involved with about a half-dozen planned data centers.
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The company is now headquartered at 2200 Energy Drive, about 11 miles from where it started on East Maiden Street in Washington. Lighthouse Electric has two locations outside the state: New Albany, Ohio, and Henrico, Va. The company, according to its website, has 201 to 500 employees.
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Anton Mikec is now CEO of the company and Todd Mikec is executive chairman of the company, which continues to be a shining light.