List of Lightning Rod Manufacturers
This article lists the powerful manufacturers in the global lightning rod industry in no particular order.
| Brand | Technology Innovation | Service Guarantee | Special Certification |
| Pentair (ERICO) | Patented ESE (Early Streamer Emission) technology; optimized air terminals; integrated grounding solutions. | 10-year warranty on ESE systems; lifetime warranty on conventional rods. | NFC 17-102 (France), UNE 21186 (Spain), UL 96A (US), IEC 62305 (global). |
| Harger | Solid-tip Franklin rods; specialized grounding connectors; surge protection integration. | 20-year warranty on rods; 5-year warranty on surge protectors. | UL 96A, LPI Master Installer Certification, NFPA 70E (US). |
| Alltec Corporation | Charge dissipation systems (e.g., Dynasphere™); hybrid ESE/streamer delay tech. | 10-year warranty on Dynasphere; 5-year surge protection warranty. | NFC 17-102, UL 96A, CE (EU). |
| AN Wallis | ESE technology with ionization enhancement; corrosion-resistant materials. | 10-year product warranty; 30-year performance guarantee. | NFC 17-102, IEC 62561, ISO 9001. |
| Fatech Electronic | Multi-point ESE systems; IoT-enabled strike counters; titanium alloy components. | 10-year warranty on rods; 2-year electronics warranty. | NFC 17-102, KEMA (Netherlands), TÜV (Germany). |
| NexTek | Charge Transfer Technology™ (dissipation arrays); low-impedance grounding. | 10-year system warranty; free technical audits. | UL 96A, LPI, NFPA 780 (US). |
| Lightning Protection International (LPI) | SmartShield™ ESE systems; real-time monitoring via apps; modular design. | 10-year warranty; on-site support guarantee. | ISO 9001, AS/NZS 1768 (Australia), NFC 17-102. |
| Kumwell | Multi-point ESE; maintenance-free rods; surge protection for tropical climates. | 10-year warranty; corrosion resistance guarantee. | SS 555 (Singapore), IEC 62305, ISO 9001. |
| Lightning Master | Charge dissipation arrays (e.g., Corona Ring™); lightning prediction sensors. | 10-year warranty; strike-free guarantee (conditional). | UL 96A, NFPA 780, FAA (US aviation compliance). |
| ABB | Surge protection integration with lightning rods; IoT-based monitoring (Ability™ platform). | 5-year warranty on surge devices; 10-year rod warranty. | IEC 62305, ATEX (EU explosion safety), UL 1449 (surge protection). |
1. Pentair (ERICO)
The ERICO brand under Pentair enjoys a high reputation in the field of lightning protection worldwide. Relying on long-term scientific research and the world’s largest outdoor laboratory testing, it has promoted the formulation of industry standards and technological progress.
Pentair is headquartered in London, UK, with revenue of US$3.6 billion in 2023, a compound annual growth rate of 7%. Its product line covers lightning arresters, grounding systems, and surge protection devices, which are widely used in industry, energy, communications, and other fields.
ERICO SYSTEM 3000 and other series products are known for their high reliability and durability. Pentair actively participates in the formulation of global standards and continues to promote innovation in lightning protection technology.
2. Harger
Harger is known for its innovative, easy-to-install products and world-leading design team. It provides lightning protection systems for many iconic buildings in the world (such as the Chicago Willis Tower, John Hancock Center, etc.).
Headquartered in Illinois, USA, it had revenue of US$400 million in 2023, a compound annual growth rate of 6%. Products include lightning rods, grounding systems, and surge protection devices.
Harger has an industry-leading design department, and its products are widely used in commercial buildings and infrastructure. It has won the trust of global customers with its efficient and reliable engineering capabilities.
3. Alltec Corporation
Alltec is known for its customized design and engineering solutions, focusing on grounding, surge protection, and lightning protection, and has decades of industry experience.
Headquartered in North Carolina, USA, with revenue of US$250 million in 2023, a compound annual growth rate of 8%. Products are widely used in critical infrastructure protection.
Alltec provides a full range of services, including risk assessment, product design, system integration, and continuous technical support, and is committed to providing the best lightning protection solutions to global customers.
4. AN Wallis
AN Wallis has more than 75 years of industry experience and is a world-renowned manufacturer of grounding and lightning protection products. Its products meet international standards and have reliable quality.
Headquartered in Nottingham, UK, with revenue of US$150 million in 2023, a compound annual growth rate of 5%. The company has strong design, manufacturing, and global service capabilities.
AN Wallis continues to invest in new technologies and production equipment, exports products worldwide, and has a service network covering Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
5. Fatech Electronic
Fatech focuses on the research and development and manufacturing of lightning and surge protection products, has an independent testing laboratory, and exports its products to more than 100 countries.
Headquartered in Guangdong, China, it will have a revenue of $200 million in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate of 9%. Its main products include photovoltaic lightning arresters, power lightning arresters, signal lightning arresters, lightning rods, etc.
Fatech cooperates with well-known global companies, attaches importance to quality management and technological innovation, and has obtained multiple international certifications.
6. NexTek
NexTek is known for its engineering innovation and high quality, focusing on EMI/RFI filters and lightning protection solutions, serving high-tech and industrial customers around the world.
Headquartered in Massachusetts, USA, it will have a revenue of $100 million in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate of 7%. Its products are widely used in defense, communications, and industrial fields.
NexTek has ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications, has strong customized design and rapid response capabilities, and is trusted by top global customers.
7. Lightning Protection International (LPI)
As an Australian local brand, LPI has become an authoritative company in the field of lightning protection in the world with its high quality and innovation capabilities, and its products are exported to more than 60 countries.
Headquartered in Tasmania, Australia, its revenue in 2023 was US$160 million, with an annual compound growth rate of 8%. Its products cover direct lightning protection, grounding, surge protection, etc.
LPI focuses on R&D and standard setting, has won many technical innovation awards, and its products have passed the Australian manufacturing certification and serve global industrial and infrastructure customers.
8. Kumwell
Kumwell enjoys a high reputation in Southeast Asia and the global market, focusing on grounding, lightning protection, and intelligent lightning management systems, and its products are exported to more than 40 countries.
Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, its revenue in 2023 was US$140 million, with an annual compound growth rate of 6%. Its products serve multiple industries, such as electricity, energy, transportation, and communications.
Kumwell has a complete R&D and production system, and its products cover cutting-edge technologies such as intelligent IoT lightning management and fiber optic detection.
9. Lightning Master
Lightning Master is known for its comprehensive electrostatic and lightning protection solutions, serving global oil and gas, chemical, and industrial customers.
Headquartered in Florida, USA, its revenue in 2023 was US$110 million, with a compound annual growth rate of 7%. Its products include lightning protection systems, grounding, and surge protection.
The company provides system consulting, on-site evaluation and customized services, with a global service network and rich engineering experience.
10. ABB
As a giant in the global electrical and automation field, ABB provides lightning and grounding protection solutions covering IEC/EN, NFC, UL, NFPA, and other standards.
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, its revenue in 2023 exceeded US$30 billion, with a compound annual growth rate of 6%. Its products are widely used in industrial, commercial, and utility fields.
ABB has a global R&D center and continues to promote the advancement of lightning protection technology. It has a rich product line and advanced technology to serve global customers.
THOR
THOR is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research, development, production and sales of lightning rods and lightning protection devices.
The company’s main products include AC/DC power lightning arresters, photovoltaic system lightning arresters, signal and network lightning arresters, coaxial RF lightning arresters, lightning rods, lightning protection boxes, etc., which are widely used in low-voltage system fields such as industry, solar power generation, communications, data centers, office buildings and residences.
THOR products have been strictly tested and meet international standards. The test indicators cover 20KA to 200KA (8/20μS) and 15KA to 50KA (10/350μS), providing comprehensive and reliable lightning and surge protection for various equipment.
Since 2006, the company has continuously launched new products that comply with the RoHS Directive, committed to reducing the use of hazardous substances and ensuring the environmental compliance of products.
THOR has an independent lightning simulation laboratory that can truly restore the lightning surge environment. All products have undergone rigorous performance testing to ensure innovation and high reliability.
The company also provides customers with customized lightning protection solutions to meet the safety and environmental protection needs of modern electrical systems.
