Our History
Rotor Electric Company was established in 1947, as an electrical contractor specializing in maintenance, repair services, and small construction projects in the Detroit area. The diversity of clientele in the commercial, foodservice, industrial process, and steel industries afforded the company the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of electrical installations.
Core Expertise and Project Delivery
Since the early 1960s, Rotor Electric has been deeply involved in pollution control and water purification work, primarily as a subcontractor. Our work on water purification plants, wastewater and sewerage treatment facilities, and pumping stations built our foundation in high voltage installations and complex instrumentation systems.
In the 1980s, we expanded into Design/Build and competitively bid public projects, serving various government agencies. Rotor Electric takes full systems responsibility, managing all vendors, subcontractors, and trades with a focus on expediting, scheduling, coordination, construction, and quality workmanship.
Capabilities and Value-Added Services
In 2008, Rotor Electric became a subsidiary of Motor City Electric Co., expanding our resources and operating as Rotor Electric Company of Michigan, LLC.
Our customers benefit from a range of value-added services, including:
In-house Testing Services: We provide electrical system testing to ensure safety and reliability.
Prefabrication & Modularization: Through Motor City Electric Co., we offer prefabricated assemblies and panels that save time and cost.
Engineering: Our in-house engineers support safe, efficient design, installation, and maintenance.
Professionalism & Dedication
“Everywhere I go, people come up to me and want to talk about the repair of the 15 Mile Interceptor. They want to talk about how that was an enormous job and how confident they feel that it was done right. They talk about how it was finished on time and on budget. I simply cannot tell you how proud I am of the work that was done by our team on that project. Next month, the American Public Works Association will formally recognize the 15 Mile Interceptor Repair as a ‘Project of the Year.’ You share a piece of that award.
I particularly remember a few nights in the early going, watching the SCADA lines climb as we prepared to dump raw sewage into the Clinton River during a heavy rain. So many of you were there, nursing along the pumps in our command center … doing all that we could not to have to further damage our fragile river. Thanks to your efforts, we never had to spill a single drop of sewage into the river after I took office. I will never forget the work you did those nights and all that was accomplished on the 15 Mile Road project. I was and remain incredibly proud to have you on our team.”
Candice S. Miller
Macomb County Public Works Commissioner
