Boker’s partners with OEMs and operators in the power generation, transmission, and distribution industries, helping them solve complex engineering challenges.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.—Global energy demand is accelerating, driven in large part by the continued rapid expansion in data centers, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and advanced manufacturing.
As the demand increases, companies operating in the power generation, transmission, and distribution sectors looking to partner with manufacturers of reliable, high-performance precision stamped components. One such partner is Boker’s, Inc., a Minneapolis-based manufacturer that has specialized—for more than 100 years—in made-to-order precision metal stampings, washers, spacers, and shims for companies at the forefront of technology around the world.
A variety of precision metal parts produced by Boker’s, Inc., meet exact customer specifications, from standard to complex and intricate. (Photo courtesy Boker’s, Inc.)
Boker’s supports OEMs and operators in the energy sector, producing precision-stamped component parts for a wide range of applications. These parts include connectors, brackets, electrical contacts, clips, terminals, busbars, and housings, as well as shields and other mission-critical components, according to a company release.
“Our customers in the power generation, transmission, and distribution industries depend on components that perform consistently in demanding environments,” said Tony Kersey, president of Boker’s, Inc., in the release. “By investing in advanced equipment, maintaining rigorous quality systems, and ensuring strong material availability, we are positioned to help customers solve complex engineering challenges while supporting the increasing global demand for reliable energy infrastructure.”
As OEMs, utilities, and infrastructure providers work to expand generation capacity, modernize transmission systems, and strengthen distribution networks, component performance and reliability remain essential. Boker’s engineered stamped components are reported to meet exact customer specifications, from standard to complex and intricate. They also cover a complete range of stamping sizes up to 12 inches x 12 inches (flat) with thicknesses from 0.005 inch to 0.190 inch, dependent on the material, and draws up to 3 inches deep and 8 inches in diameter, the release stated.
To achieve the most demanding finishing requirements and tolerances specified, Boker’s is equipped with extensive in-house secondary operations, including deburring, tapping, reaming, counter boring, and spot facing. The company also has trusted, approved suppliers for heat treating, plating, grinding, testing, and more.
In the release, Boker’s described its capabilities as vast, adding that they are designed to deliver high accuracy, tight tolerances, and consistent repeatability. This is said to ensure dependable performance in applications involving high voltages, extreme temperatures, vibration, and other harsh operating environments common across power generation and grid infrastructure.
Quality and process control are also foundational to Boker’s operations. The certified woman-owned company maintains a robust Quality Management System certified to AS 9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 standards, reinforcing its commitment to process discipline and continuous improvement. The availability of “dock to stock” and “just in time” programs add flexibility to ensure on-hand inventory for production requirements, the company said.
Meeting customers’ evolving needs
To further support growing customer demand, Boker’s recently expanded its production capabilities by adding a new progressive stamping press and full feedline system. The advanced equipment is said to significantly increase production capacity while enhancing process uptime, throughput, and redundancy. The new press enables efficient high-volume, multi-operation stamping, allowing the company to support long production runs with uncompromising precision and repeatability, the company said.
Raw material availability is another key advantage for customers operating in fast-moving development and production environments. Boker’s said it maintains immediate access to more than 2,000 commonly specified and specialty materials. These materials include a wide variety of copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and specialized high-temperature or corrosion-resistant metals and superalloys used throughout the energy sector.
“This extensive inventory supports reduced lead times and improved supply chain responsiveness to help customers accelerate product development cycles and maintain production continuity,” the company said in the release. “With deep technical knowledge, scalable production capabilities, and a century-long legacy of manufacturing excellence, Boker’s continues to be a trusted partner for energy-sector OEMs and providers worldwide,” the release stated.