Forgent Power Solutions Launches Parent Brand, Uniting Industry Leaders Under One Identity and Appointing Data Center Veteran as CEO
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. (“Forgent Power” or the “Company”), a premier designer and manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment serving data centers, the power grid, and energy-intensive industrial facilities, has announced a major milestone in its evolution. The Company revealed that “Forgent” will now serve as the parent brand for its four leading subsidiaries: MGM Transformers, PwrQ, States Manufacturing, and VanTran.
This brand unification marks the culmination of an integration process that began in 2023 when the platform was first created under common ownership. While the companies have already been collaborating operationally and strategically, this announcement signals a new era of cohesion and market identity.
In addition, Forgent Power has appointed Gary Niederpruem as Chief Executive Officer. Niederpruem, who stepped into the role in May 2025, brings more than two decades of expertise in the data center equipment industry, including significant leadership experience in C-suite roles at Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. His appointment is expected to accelerate Forgent’s growth trajectory while guiding the Company through its next phase of integration and expansion.
A Unified Brand With Deep Roots
Each of the four companies under the Forgent umbrella—MGM Transformers, PwrQ, States Manufacturing, and VanTran—has built a long-standing reputation in the electrical equipment market.
- MGM Transformers is recognized for its innovation and high-quality transformer solutions, widely used in data centers and industrial applications.
- PwrQ specializes in advanced power quality and electrical distribution solutions that help organizations optimize performance and reliability.
- States Manufacturing provides customized switchgear, control panels, and electrical distribution products tailored to complex industrial and commercial needs.
- VanTran brings decades of expertise in specialty transformers and engineering-driven custom solutions.
By bringing these brands together under Forgent Power, the Company is creating a stronger, more unified identity while retaining the specialized capabilities and engineering strengths that made each subsidiary successful. According to the Company, the Forgent brand represents not only a consolidation of expertise but also a commitment to delivering custom-engineered solutions at scale.
Strategic Goals of the Forgent Brand
The decision to create the Forgent Power brand is both symbolic and strategic. The Company has outlined three primary goals for the unified brand:
- Increase Market Awareness
Forgent Power aims to make the full breadth of its products and capabilities more visible to customers, positioning itself as a one-stop partner for electrical distribution solutions. - Communicate a Clear Mission
The Company’s stated mission is to eliminate bottlenecks in the digital and industrial economies, particularly in sectors experiencing rapid demand growth, such as data centers, renewable energy infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. - Reinforce Core Strengths
Forgent seeks to emphasize its reputation for speed, customization, and quality at scale, ensuring customers understand its ability to deliver engineered solutions quickly and reliably, even in complex or high-demand scenarios.
The unification under a single brand does not erase the legacy or expertise of its subsidiaries but instead positions Forgent Power as an integrated force in the market—greater than the sum of its parts.
CEO Gary Niederpruem on the Forgent Vision
In announcing the brand and his new role, CEO Gary Niederpruem highlighted the unprecedented demand for power distribution equipment.
“Forgent arrives at a pivotal moment,” Niederpruem stated. “The need for power distribution equipment to support growth in data centers, the power grid, and domestic manufacturing has never been greater. At the same time, customers are demanding increasing levels of customization to meet rapidly evolving requirements. Forgent brings the product breadth, manufacturing depth, and application engineering expertise customers need to address bottlenecks and meet their most critical power challenges.”
His remarks underscore the challenges facing industries such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and electrification—all of which depend on robust, adaptable electrical infrastructure. With his extensive background at Vertiv, where he oversaw critical solutions for the fast-growing data center market, Niederpruem is well-positioned to lead Forgent Power into this next era.
Meeting Market Demands at a Critical Time
The launch of the Forgent brand coincides with major shifts in global energy and technology markets.
- Data Centers: The exponential growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital services has created unprecedented demand for reliable and scalable electrical distribution systems. Forgent is poised to provide the transformers, switchgear, and custom solutions necessary to keep data centers running efficiently.
- Power Grid Modernization: As utilities face mounting pressure to modernize aging infrastructure and accommodate renewable energy integration, Forgent’s expertise in transformers, switchgear, and engineered solutions will play a vital role in ensuring grid resilience.
- Industrial Electrification: Energy-intensive facilities, including advanced manufacturing plants, are moving toward electrification to reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency. Forgent’s tailored electrical equipment supports these transitions by enabling precise, scalable power management.
- Customization at Scale: One of Forgent’s key differentiators is its ability to deliver custom solutions without sacrificing speed. Customers increasingly require tailored equipment to address specific challenges, such as space constraints, regulatory requirements, or performance needs. Forgent’s integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities allow it to meet these demands.
