A message from outgoing CEO Rudy Garza as he retires in December 2025.

From Edison’s carbon-filament lamp to tungsten, gas-filled, mercury vapor, neon, and LPS, the evolution of lighting shows how the past illuminates the path to future innovations.

Manual inspections are becoming obsolete. AI-powered eyes are now scanning substations, spotting faults, and writing reports—before your crew even arrives on-site.”

In the electrical industry, precision, safety and accountability are the foundation of every project. Whether installing a 480V panel in a manufacturing plant or troubleshooting emergency power in a hospital, contractors are constantly juggling tight deadlines, complex systems and evolving compliance standards.

Copperweld’s story began with the development of Copper-Clad Steel (CCS), a material that combined the strength of steel with the conductivity of copper.