Benshaw

Benshaw

Designs rugged motor starters and drives

Overview

Benshaw designs and builds rugged solid-state motor starters and drives that power large motors in heavy industry. Their products switch and regulate electrical power with solid-state electronics to provide on/off control, soft-start, speed regulation, and motor protection. They differentiate themselves through a long history, a broad North American footprint via the Amconex Group, and international reach supported by AuCom Electronics, plus growth from acquisitions that broaden product lines and capacity. The goal is to be a dependable, widely available motor-control supplier for heavy industry and to expand its product range and manufacturing capacity worldwide.

About Benshaw

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Why Benshaw is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • Headcount reached 734 in March 2026, signaling ongoing expansion.
  • Benshaw added 36 active 2026 job postings, up 18.2% from 2025.
  • The 2023 apprenticeship program builds retained production talent and reduces turnover.

What critics are saying

  • Amconex consolidation in February 2026 centralizes strategy, reducing Benshaw autonomy quickly.
  • Heavy-industry demand ties hiring and revenue to mines, oil rigs, and construction cycles.
  • Competitors like ABB and Eaton attack the same motor-control accounts, compressing margins.

What makes Benshaw unique

  • Benshaw owns NEMA motor controls expertise inside Amconex Group, unlike IEC-focused AuCom.
  • Its 2026 product catalog centers rugged starters, drives, and large-motor lineups.
  • Benshaw operates two factories and regional offices across the USA and Canada.

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Company News

Benshaw
Oct 6th, 2023
Benshaw Apprenticeship Program

Benshaw recently partnered with Catalyst Connection, a Pittsburgh-based not-for-profit organization, to launch a new apprenticeship program for hourly production employees.

PR Newswire
Feb 23rd, 2022
Benshaw, Inc. hires Fran Livingston as Executive Director

To support this rapid growth, Benshaw has announced plans to further expand operations, and Fran Livingston has joined the organization as Executive Director.

Benshaw
Jan 25th, 2022
Benshaw, Inc. launches three-part series of white papers that provides valuable technical information

To address these questions, Benshaw has released a new three-part series of white papers that provides valuable technical information intended to help customers “Get their motor running.”

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