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Generac Power Systems (Generac)

Power generation, energy storage, and outdoor equipment manufacturer

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Headquarters: Waukesha, United States
Founded year: 1959
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 5,000–10,000
Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment

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Latest news about Generac Power Systems (Generac)

In short: Generac expanded its data center business and manufacturing capacity while settling major legal claims and managing product recalls.

Company announcements

July 29 Generac

Generac reports strong second quarter 2026 results with sales increase

C&I segment sales rose 29% driven by data center demand; backlog for data center products reaches $1.6 billion.

June 29 Generac

Generac promotes Tim Hearden to Chief Operations Officer

He will focus on simplifying team collaboration and strengthening the connection between Operations and Engineering.

June 15 Generac

Generac acquires Belvidere facility to expand large-megawatt generator packaging capacity

The investment supports growth in C&I business amid demand from data centers and mission-critical applications.

June 2 Generac

Generac signs global supply agreement with hyperscale data center operator

The agreement was awarded after a rigorous qualification process, positioning Generac as a top-tier supplier of backup power generators for data centers.

Media coverage

August 18 Yahoo Finance

Richardson Electronics, Generac, Columbus McKinnon, Astronics, and Mercury Systems Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the latest industrial production report showed...

August 16 Yahoo Finance

AI data center boom fuels $1 billion in generator sales, prompts production ramp-up

The rise of AI is reshaping manufacturing, utility planning, and the cost and reliability of...

August 6 Business Insider

11 industrials stocks set to rise amid strong manufacturing activity

Michael Kantrowitz said being long these stocks tied to US manufacturing activity is one of his "highest conviction" calls right now.

August 2 Zacks Investment Research

How Generac's $1.6 Billion Data Center Backlog Changes Its Outlook

Generac's $1.6 billion data center backlog boosts revenue visibility, but capacity execution and a lower-margin C&I mix will shape the payoff.

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