Ericson Manufacturing Announces 4th-Generation Family Leadership & Expansion to New Building
Key Highlights
- Leadership has transitioned to brothers John and Josh Ericson, marking a pivotal moment in the company's 107-year history.
- Ericson Manufacturing is expanding into a third building in Willoughby, OH.
- The expansion is expected to create 30 new jobs and strengthen the company's position in markets like AI data centers and event rentals.
- Ericson remains committed to producing the majority of its devices in the United States, continuing its legacy of American manufacturing.
Ericson Manufacturing, Willoughby, OH, announced a major expansion and technology investment as it enters a new chapter under fourth-generation family leadership – a milestone achieved by fewer than 3% of family-owned businesses.
The electrical safety and power distribution company is growing into a third building in Willoughby, preparing to add 30 jobs and investing in advanced technologies like 3D printing and next-generation manufacturing capabilities.
Founded in 1918 by Edward Oscar Ericson, the company patented the original rubber hand lamp and has led safety-focused electrical innovation ever since. Today, Ericson remains one of the few manufacturers producing the vast majority of its devices in the United States—a tradition the Ericson brothers are proudly continuing.
Ericson is seeing rising demand for its power and lighting products across its markets, including AI data centers, food manufacturing, shipyards and the rental industry that powers high-level events like PGA tours and concerts.
This year, leadership officially transitioned to brothers John and Josh Ericson — John as CEO and Josh as VP of Sales. Their ownership marks a pivotal moment in the company’s 107-year history, combining deep legacy with forward-thinking growth.
“We’re building on more than a century of innovation, but we’re not looking backward,” John Ericson said in the press release. “This next chapter is about being faster, smarter, and even more responsive to our customers. Our investment in an additional facility, new technology and talent is just the beginning.”
“We joke about how my dad put me to ‘work’ at age 5,” Josh Ericson laughed. “From the time I was young, I spent a lot of time at the factory. It’s been incredible to watch Ericson grow from a family tradition into an international brand powering industries across the country.