Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) was named Industry of the Year at the 2025 Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award Banquet, held on Saturday, May 3 at The Lannom Center in Dyersburg, Tenn. The honor recognizes ERMCO’s outstanding contributions to the local economy, innovation in the energy sector, and the company’s dedicated team members, both in Dyer County and across North America.

Accepting the award on ERMCO’s behalf was ERMCO-Dyersburg Three Phase Manufacturing Manager Matt Mauldin.

“This recognition reflects the shared dedication, hard work, and passion that we, as a team, pour into everything we do,” Mauldin said. “We look forward to achieving even greater things as a united team for years to come.”

ERMCO produced its first transformer in 1972 in Dyersburg, Tenn., and after 50-plus years and nearly 10 million transformers later, the company has grown into a trusted partner for utility, renewable energy, commercial, and industrial markets across North America. With the mission of ‘Our Family Working to Keep Your Family Powered’, ERMCO operates with its core P.O.W.E.R. Values – People, Ownership, Winning, Excellence, and Relentless – with the heartbeat of the company being the nearly 3,500 team members who deliver unmatched quality and service.

ERMCO’s innovative spirit is exemplified by the company’s cutting-edge Research and Development division, which recently helped pioneer a low-voltage Unified Power Flow Controller for global energy integration. Additionally, over the past decade, ERMCO has experienced 135% growth, a perfect customer retention rate, and an A+ fiscal strength rating.

Through the company’s many successes and pioneering ventures, ERMCO has remained deeply rooted in and committed to the Dyersburg/Dyer County community by supporting numerous civic and educational initiatives, while consistently investing in workforce development and regional economic growth.

About ERMCO, Inc.
ERMCO, Inc. is North America’s leading manufacturer of liquid-filled distribution transformers and power solutions for the utility, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO and its affiliates, ECI-Greeneville, ECI-Bristol, ERMCO-GridBridge, ERMCO-Power Partners, ERMCO-Pioneer Transformers, and ERMCO-V&F Transformer employ more than 3,500 team members across North America. Offering a full range of pole and pad mounted transformers, related components and power solutions for global utilities, ERMCO is proud to be the industry’s Most Valued Partner. ERMCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). For more information, please visit www.ermco-eci.com.