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At LayerZero, we are committed to delivering solutions that enable our customers to operate safer and more reliably. Our products and services are designed to meet the evolving needs of critical infrastructure in industries such as data centers, aviation, financial institutions, credit card processing facilities, military applications, energy and utility companies, semiconductor manufacturing, government buildings, cryptocurrency mining operations, colocation facilities, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), research institutions, oil and gas, gaming and entertainment, healthcare, transportation, and many more.
In our news section, you'll find regular updates on our latest product releases, innovations in power distribution and monitoring, and industry insights. We also offer company information, including our mission, values, and history. We'll introduce you to our talented team of engineers, technicians, and support staff, who work tirelessly to deliver exceptional solutions and customer service.
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LayerZero Co-Founders Honored with the Dively Entrepreneur Award
Harvard Business School of Northeast Ohio honored LayerZero co-founders Milind Bhanoo and Jim Galm with the Dively Entrepreneur Award, recognizing their decades of innovation, leadership, and impact on mission-critical power reliability and Northeast Ohio’s technology economy.
LayerZero Expands Philipp Parkway Facility for Growth and Reliability
LayerZero Power Systems begins construction on a major expansion of its Philipp Parkway facility in Streetsboro, Ohio - adding new office space, increased manufacturing capacity, and expanded parking to support global growth and mission-critical reliability.
Facility expansion details: Philipp Parkway growth & reliability
Advent International partners with LayerZero Power Systems
Advent International partners with LayerZero Power Systems, a leading provider of mission-critical power infrastructure for data centers. Investment positions LayerZero Power Systems to scale its operations and capitalize on accelerating demand for AI and cloud computing.
LayerZero Power Systems Celebrates 24 Years of Operation!
Founded by Milind Bhanoo and James M. Galm, LayerZero Power Systems marks 24 years of delivering safe, reliable power for mission-critical environments. From humble beginnings in an attic to a multi-facility global operation, discover how LayerZero became the foundation of the world’s most trusted infrastructure.
LayerZero Launches 2000 A, 4-Pole Static Transfer Switch
LayerZero Power Systems announces the launch of its 2000 A, Four-Pole Series 70E Static Transfer Switch, featuring true four-pole neutral switching, waveform capture, and advanced diagnostics. Designed for maximum safety and power quality in mission-critical data centers.
2024
LayerZero Strengthens Mission-Critical Power Leadership with Streetsboro Acquisition
LayerZero Power Systems announced today their strategic acquisition of a new third facility located in Streetsboro, Ohio. This pivotal expansion fuels LayerZero's commitment to meeting the ever-growing demand for its innovative power systems, ensuring uninterrupted performance for data centers and other mission-critical infrastructure around the world.
2023
LayerZero Recognized as Business of the Year by Aurora Chamber of Commerce
In a significant recognition of its industry leadership and dedication to its workforce, LayerZero Power Systems (LayerZero), a pioneer in mission-critical power distribution technology, has been named "Business of the Year" by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
LayerZero Power Systems Granted Utility Patent No. CA 2931911 for SafePanel Covers
LayerZero Power Systems announced that the Canadian Commissioner of Patents has granted a full utility patent (No. CA 2931911) for its SafePanel® covers.
Donation Made to Cleveland Food Bank
LayerZero Power Systems, the global leader in power distribution technology innovation, is proud to announce a charitable donation of $10,000 to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank (GCFB).
LayerZero Power Systems Announces Trademark of INSIGHT IR
LayerZero Power Systems has recently announced the trademark of INSIGHT IR, a groundbreaking technology in the energy industry. This trademark signifies a significant milestone for the company's innovative products.
LayerZero Power Systems Continues to Innovate with Latest Advancements in Power Distribution and Monitoring Solutions
LayerZero Power Systems is proud to announce its continued success in 2023, building on its reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions in the power infrastructure industry.
Growth update: Advancements in power distribution & monitoring
2022
LayerZero Power Systems Announces Expansion of Manufacturing and Testing Capabilities with New State-of-the-Art Facility
LayerZero Power Systems, a leading provider of power distribution and monitoring solutions, has continued to experience strong demand for its power infrastructure solutions in 2022, prompting the company to make significant investments in expanding its manufacturing and testing capabilities.
2021
LayerZero Power Systems Invests in Cutting-Edge Equipment to Meet Surge in Demand for High-Quality Power Infrastructure Solutions
LayerZero Power Systems, a leading provider of power distribution and monitoring solutions, has experienced a surge in demand for its high-quality power infrastructure solutions in 2021.
LayerZero Announces Seismic Compliance of STS Products
LayerZero Power Systems is pleased to announce that its 800A Static Transfer Switch (STS) has passed the AC-156 test criteria with flying colors, including testing that verifies that in a seismic event the equipment will continue to function as intended.
2020
LayerZero Announces Release of INSIGHT IR Cameras
LayerZero Power Systems has announced the release of INSIGHT IR, a state-of-the-art thermal monitoring system.
2019
LayerZero Announces ITIC Plotting Capabilities
LayerZero Power Systems, a leading provider of power distribution and monitoring solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of ITIC Plotting capabilities to its product line.
2018
LayerZero Announces New Type-maX Industrial Load Center
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. announces the release of the Series 70 ePODs: Type-maX Industrial Load Center.
2017
LayerZero Announces Release Updated Series 70 ePODs: Type-X SF PDU
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. announces the release of the Series 70 ePODs: Type-X SF Power Distribution Unit.
LayerZero Awarded Patent for Circuit Breaker Terminal Covers
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. was awarded a patent for a circuit breaker terminal cover.
2016
LayerZero Awarded for Growth and Investment
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. was awarded for the company's growth.
LayerZero Introduces eRPP-SL2 Slim Power Panel
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the Series 70: eRPP-SL2 Slim Remote Power Panel...
2015
LayerZero Announces Monitoring & Communications System
LayerZero Power Systems has announced the release of SSQM and DPQM Power Quality Monitoring...
2014
LayerZero Power Systems Announces the Release of the Series 70: eRDP-FS
LayerZero has officially announced the release of the Series 70: eRDP-FS...
LayerZero Power Systems Announces The Release of the Series 70: eRPP-FS
LayerZero has released the eRPP-FS, a front-and-side access Remote Power Panel...
LayerZero Power Systems Granted U.S. Patent 8,674,555, "Neutral Switching High Speed AC Transfer Switch"
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has been awarded U.S. Patent 8,674,555...
Patent announcement: neutral switching high-speed AC transfer
LayerZero Power Systems Updates eRDP Design
The Series 70 eRDP design has been updated, featuring a front-only design...
LayerZero Power Systems Updates eRPP Design
LayerZero has released an updated eRPP design with improvements in safety, reliability, and convenience...
2013
LayerZero Power Systems Updates ePanel-1 Design
Taking advantage of enhanced precision manufacturing capabilities, LayerZero has updated the ePanel-1 design...
LayerZero Power Systems Announces LZ-Modbus Client Application
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. announces the release of the LZ-Modbus application...
LayerZero Power Systems Expands Capacity With New Manufacturing Facility
In an ongoing effort to keep up with customer demand, LayerZero Power Systems has established a new manufacturing facility in Aurora, Ohio...
2012
LayerZero Power Systems was Awarded the Weatherhead100 Award
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc., the technology leader in data center power reliability solutions, has been awarded a Weatherhead100 award...
LayerZero Power Systems introduces the eOSI Model of network interconnectivity
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has introduced the Extended Open System Interconnection (eOSI) model...
2011
LayerZero Power Systems Releases the First Fanless 1200 A eSTS Static Transfer Switch
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the 1200 A Series 70: eSTS Static Transfer Switch...
LayerZero Power Systems is Proud to Announce its Ten Year Anniversary
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of critical power distribution systems, has announced their anniversary of ten years in business.
LayerZero Power Systems announces the release of the Series 70 ePODs: Type-X
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the Series 70 ePODs: Type-X Power Distribution Unit...
LayerZero Co-Founder Jim Galm Elevated To Senior IEEE Member Grade
Jim Galm, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of LayerZero Power Systems, Inc., has been selected as a Senior IEEE member...
LayerZero Power Systems Releases Series 70: ePanel-HD Remote Power Panel
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the Series 70: ePanel-HD High Density Remote Power Panel...
2010
Measuring Energy Usage To Improve Data Center Efficiency
LayerZero Power Systems Power Distribution Units (ePODs), Power Panels (eRPPs), and ePanels help data center facilities improve energy efficiency by delivering information needed to measure Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).
LayerZero Power Systems Announces Series 70: ePanel
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the Series 70: ePanel product line...
LayerZero Power Systems Announces eBOSS Build-To-Order Configurator
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. today announced the release of its web-based product configuration solution...
2009
LayerZero Awarded Patent For Dynamic Phase Compensated Transfer Technology
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted patent number 7,589,438 B2...
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. Re-Launches Corporate Website
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the re-launch of its official website, www.layerzero.com.
LayerZero Series 70 eRPPs Offers Superior Connectivity With SNMP
LayerZero announces the release of SNMP connectivity for the Series 70 eRPPs Remote Power Panel product line...
Bluetooth-Enabled Series 70 eRPPs Provides Flexible Access To Critical Power Data
In an effort to facilitate data centers with improved access to power usage data, LayerZero releases Bluetooth functionality for the Series 70 eRPPs...
LayerZero Launches eBOSS Customer Portal
To provide customers with up-to-date and accurate data, LayerZero has launched the eBOSS customer portal...
2008
LayerZero Power Systems Launches Series 70: eRPP Remote Power Panel
LayerZero has expanded the diversity of their product offerings by introducing the Series 70: eRPP Web-Enabled Remote Power Panel...
LayerZero Completes Series 70 eRPP ETL Listing To UL 60950
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the successful completion of ETL listing to UL 60950...
LayerZero Completes Series 70 eRPP Panel Board Withstand Testing To UL 67
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the completion of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 67 testing...
LayerZero Completes 1200 A SafePanel™ ETL Listing to UL 67
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of testing for 1200 A SafePanel™ Units ETL listing...
LayerZero Completes 1200 A SafePanel™ Short-Circuit & Withstand Testing To UL 67
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of Short-Circuit & Withstand testing...
2007
Series 70 eRPP Selective Trip Coordination Testing Complete
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has completed key testing of a Selective Trip Coordination technology...
2006
LayerZero Power Systems Releases Series 70 ePODs™: Dual, Type-P To Manufacture
LayerZero has upgraded the ePODs™: Dual Type-P to include Series 70 safety features...
LayerZero Power Systems Releases Series 70 ePODs™: Type-N To Manufacture
LayerZero releases the Series 70: ePODs™: Type-N Power Distribution System to manufacture.
LayerZero Power Systems Releases Series 70 ePODs™: Type-S To Manufacture
LayerZero releases the Series 70: ePODs™: Type-S Power Distribution System to manufacture.
LayerZero Ships The First eSTS Rated 150kA at 480V For Use With Rotary UPS Systems
LayerZero announces the first 150kA eSTS for use with rotary UPS systems.
LayerZero Power Systems Launches Series 70 eSTS Static Transfer Switch
LayerZero announces the release of the Series 70 eSTS Static Transfer Switch...
LayerZero Power Systems Launches Series 70 Products In Recognition Of NFPA 70E
LayerZero launches the Series 70 product line in recognition of NFPA 70E requirements.
LayerZero Power Systems Releases Insight Portholes For Safe Thermal Scans
LayerZero releases InSight™ Portholes for safe thermal scanning without opening dead-front doors.
LayerZero 1200 A, 3-Source OPTS Static Transfer Switch Released To Manufacture
LayerZero releases the 1200 A 3-Source OPTS to manufacture...
2005
LayerZero Power Systems Announces Type-P, Dual ePODs™
LayerZero expands the ePODs™ product line with the Dual Type-P.
LayerZero Power Systems Announces OPTS Clock Synchronization Using Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Update enables network clock sync and improved time-stamping.
LayerZero Power Systems Announces Launch Of 1200 A OPTS
OPTS product line expanded to support 1200 A configurations.
LayerZero Power Systems Announces 1200 A OPTS Listing to UL 1008 & CSA
1200 A OPTS successfully completes product safety testing to UL 1008 & CSA.
LayerZero Power Systems Announces Successful 1200 A OPTS High Fault Test at KEMA-PowerTest Labs
1200 A OPTS completes closing & withstand testing at KEMA-Powertest Labs.
Field Service Scheduling Tool Launched On CustomerWeb
New portal feature enables optimized field service scheduling for customers.
LayerZero Power Systems Announces Production Tracking On CustomerWeb
Real-time visibility added for customers to track production status online.
LayerZero Power Systems Announces ServiceWeb Portal
New ServiceWeb portal launched to provide detailed service information access.
LayerZero Power Systems Lists 300kVA ePODs™ to UL/CSA 60950
Web-enabled ePODs achieve UL/CSA 60950 listing.
2004
LayerZero CustomerWeb Announces Launch Of Incident Report Tracking Tool
Incident reporting and tracking added to CustomerWeb for streamlined support.
LayerZero Product Testing On Line On CustomerWeb
New online product testing tool provides visibility into QA progress.
LayerZero Launches Web-Based Customer Portal
Comprehensive new portal launched to centralize customer resources and data.
LayerZero Extends 800 A OPTS Listing To 600 V
OPTS listing expanded from 480 V to 600 V for broader applications.
LayerZero Announces UL Approval: 800 A, 600 V Optical Power Transfer Switch Listed to UL 1008 & CSA 22.2 No. 107
800 A OPTS achieves UL 1008 and CSA 22.2 No. 107 approvals.
LayerZero Completes 800 A OPTS Fault Testing at KEMA-Powertest Labs
KEMA-Powertest closing & withstand tests completed for 800 A OPTS.
2003
MODBUS/TCPIP platform launched for eSTS and ePODs For Remote Monitoring
MODBUS/TCPIP enables remote connectivity across LayerZero switching and distribution platforms.
Dynamic Phase Compensated Transfer Demonstrated At LayerZero Power Systems
New switching algorithm improves reliability by compensating for source phase differences.
Type-S and Type-P ePODs Operator Training Program Launch
Comprehensive training program introduced for data center operators of ePODs.
LayerZero Power Systems Type-P ePODs Released To Manufacture
Type-P PDU with primary-side static transfer switch released to manufacture.
LayerZero Power Systems Releases ePODs: Type-S To Manufacture
Type-S integrated STS with power distribution moves into manufacturing.
LayerZero ePODs Power Distribution Unit Listed to UL/CSA 60950
Web-enabled ePODs and eRDP achieve UL/CSA 60950 listing.
LayerZero Launched Field Service Training Module On Corporate Website
Online training module introduced for field service readiness.
LayerZero Power Systems Releases Type-N ePODs To Manufacture
Type-N power distribution system enters manufacturing.
LayerZero Power Systems Announces Launch of ePODs Product Line
New web-enabled ePODs product line introduced for safe, reliable distribution.
2002
LayerZero Power Systems Launches Three-Source OPTS Static Transfer Switch
Three-source OPTS introduced to protect critical loads in data centers.
LayerZero Power Systems Launches Triple Modular Redundant OPTS
TMR OPTS design adds three isolated copies of critical boards for reliability.
LayerZero Completes 150-600 A OPTS Listing to UL 1008 & CSA
150–600 A OPTS completes safety testing to UL 1008 & CSA.
LayerZero Announces Manufacturing and Field Service Partnership With Russelectric
Strategic manufacturing and field service alliance disclosed with Russelectric.
2001
LayerZero Trademark Process Completion Announced
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office grants trademark for the LayerZero corporate name.
LayerZero Power Systems, Inc is Founded
Company founded with a mission to deliver ultimately reliable, information-centric power distribution.