Sbe, Inc

SBE Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of film capacitor solutions that provide a much higher degree of reliability, higher power density, and simpler cooling infrastructure, in demanding applications, particularly for automotive/transportation, alternative energy, military/aerospace, medical equipment and power supplies/laser. Originally a Sprague Electric Plant, SBE has been manufacturing capacitors for over 50 years; producing over a billion capacitors, including the renowned Orange Drop®. With the newer development of its Power Ring Film Capacitor™, SBE Inc. was awarded a $9.1 million grant by the Department of Energy to build a world-class facility for the manufacturing of this line of capacitors used in Drivetrain Inverters for Electric Drive Vehicles. The plant capacity will provide supply for over electric drive vehicles within three years. The Company’s headquarters, engineering and product development center, and manufacturing operation are located in Barre, Vermont.