AMETEK Powervar is the first choice in power protection and energy management. Every piece of electronic equipment in the world works better and more dependably when its protected from spikes, blackouts, electrical noise, common-mode voltage and other power protection challenges. Thats why AMETEK Powervar builds power solutions for virtually every place on earth. AMETEK Powervar is a global provider of power management systems, headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, with international sales and distribution offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Canada, and Australia. In North America, the company markets its products through a network of independent factory sales representatives and distribution business partners. The company's primary products include transformer-based power conditioners and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Powervar is ISO 9001:2000 registered and continues to lead the industry by creating higher standards for power quality to support the increasing use of technology in business, government and nonprofit sectors. AMETEK - a dynamic and successful global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electro-mechanical devices - employs over 15,000 persons at nearly 150 manufacturing locations worldwide and reports annual sales exceeding $5.5 billion.