NovaTech Automation Acquires IntelliCap 2000 Product Line from S&C Electric Company
Acquisition Expands NovaTech's Portfolio Beyond the Substation, Extending Intelligent Automation Further Into the Distribution Network
PUBLISHED ON Mar 27, 2026
Lenexa, KS, 27 March 2026 — NovaTech Automation, a leading provider of automation and control solutions for the electric utility industry, today announced the acquisition of the IntelliCap 2000 automatic capacitor bank control product line from S&C Electric Company (S&C). The acquisition includes all associated intellectual property, manufacturing rights, and ongoing customer support for the IntelliCap 2000 product.
The IntelliCap 2000 is a proven, field-deployed automatic capacitor bank controller widely used by electric utilities to optimize reactive power compensation, improve voltage profiles, and reduce energy losses across distribution networks. The product has earned a strong reputation for reliability and performance, with installations across utility systems throughout North America.
“This acquisition represents a natural and strategic extension of NovaTech’s mission to deliver comprehensive automation solutions to the utility market,” said Conrad Oakey- CEO NovaTech Automation. “For years, NovaTech has been a trusted partner to utilities inside the substation. The IntelliCap 2000 allows us to bring that same commitment to quality and customer service further out into the distribution system — where our customers are increasingly focused.”
NovaTech’s existing portfolio is anchored by its well-established substation automation and control products, including its Orion family of data gateways, Bitronics power meters, Kronos Satellite Clocks, and Hermes Ethernet Switches. The acquisition of the IntelliCap 2000 is a strategic addition to the company’s growing grid automation portfolio designed to aid utilities’ efforts in modernizing aging infrastructure and achieving grid reliability and efficiency goals.
“The IntelliCap 2000 has been a proven solution to help utilities monitor and regulate distribution voltages for many years,” said Joseph Matamoros, Chief Product Officer at S&C Electric Company. “With its deep expertise in automation and control, we are confident NovaTech will deliver the continued support, quality, and supply continuity customers expect and deserve.
Continued Support for Existing Customers
NovaTech is committed to ensuring a seamless transition for all current IntelliCap 2000 customers. All units currently deployed in the field will continue to receive full, uninterrupted support. Existing warranties will be honored by NovaTech, and customers can expect the same high‑quality technical expertise and service they have come to rely on.
The IntelliCap 2000 product line has been a key part of S&C’s long‑standing expertise in distribution grid technologies and voltage management solutions. NovaTech acknowledges the strong product heritage and installed base that come with this acquisition. As a core strength of its business, NovaTech is well positioned to sustain IntelliCap 2000 into the future.
For more information about NovaTech Automation and the IntelliCap 2000 product line, please visit www.novatechautomation.com or contact NovaTech’s customer support team directly.
About NovaTech Automation
NovaTech Automation is a U.S.-based provider of automation, control, and communication solutions serving the electric utility and industrial markets. NovaTech’s products and services are deployed in substations, generation facilities, and distribution networks across North America and internationally. The company is committed to delivering reliable, innovative solutions that help utilities operate more efficiently and safely.
About S&C Electric Company
For over a century, S&C Electric Company has redefined safe and reliable electricity distribution. Building on its legacy of caring for team members, excellent customer service, and technology leadership, the company continues to deliver innovative solutions for a safer, more reliable, and resilient electrical grid. With a vision for an outage-free, sustainable energy future, S&C’s global workforce focuses on safety, quality, and empowering the transformation of the grid. Learn more at www.sandc.com.
