At Space Age Electronics, our mission has always been to deliver code‑driven, field‑ready solutions that make fire & life safety systems simpler to design, install, and maintain. Today, we’re excited to share a milestone that will strengthen that mission and open new opportunities for our company and our partners. Space Age Electronics expands capabilities with the acquisition of Gaston Electronics, a UL 508A industrial control panel shop and vertically integrated electronics manufacturer based in Charlotte, NC.
This strategic move strengthens our mission and adds even more value for our partners, system integrators, designers, and installers. It means more capacity, stronger engineering resources, a broader range of solutions, and improved logistics. Let’s break it down.
More Capacity Means More Confidence
One of the most immediate benefits of the acquisition is added capacity and flexibility. Gaston brings a dedicated team of skilled technicians and additional advanced manufacturing equipment to our operations. Their UL 508A panel design, full box assembly, and electronics manufacturing expertise is a technical treasure trove. It complements our current prefabrication and manufacturing focuses, significantly expanding our capacity. While this widens our capabilities further into the built environment, it’s also adding another strategically placed location.
Engineering Strength That Expands Your Options
Another way Space Age Electronics expands capabilities for customers is by adding Gaston’s engineering depth. Their team has a proven track record in HVAC controls, building automation, and modular electronics. Combined with our fire alarm and life safety expertise, this opens the door to smarter, more integrated solutions. Together we’ll broaden our product portfolio while maintaining our rigorous UL listings and adherence to national standards like NFPA.
This means fewer job-site headaches, smoother commissioning, and less coordination between trades. Everything comes together with the same UL listings, NFPA compliance, and ISO 9001 quality you already expect from us.
A Single Source for Integrated Solutions
Many of our national partners already handle fire alarm, security & access, as well as automation, and HVAC scopes on the same project. By adding control‑panel expertise and expanded manufacturing capabilities to our life‑safety offerings, Space Age is your strategic partner across multiple disciplines.
Space Age Electronics can deliver:
- Fire alarm and life safety components
- Building automation and HVAC solutions
- UL 508A certified panels
- Integrated prefabricated solutions
This consolidation saves time, reduces risk, and ensures your systems work together seamlessly. All of this is backed by the same industry code expertise, prefabrication quality, and technical support you’ve come to expect as Space Age Electronics expands capabilities. It follows our mission to strengthen your competitive edge by letting you offer more integrated packages to your clients.
Space Age Electronics Expands Capabilities to Improve Logistics
Every project manager knows the stress of waiting on shipments. The Charlotte facility will become an additional, strategic shipping hub in the Southeast U.S.
Whether this translates to days saved or simply a stronger, more resilient supply chain, it helps you keep projects on track.
Continuity You Can Count On as Space Age Electronics Expands Capabilities
While we’re growing, our commitment to quality and partnership will remain steadfast. The Gaston team shares our dedication to domestically made, UL-listed products and a deep understanding of the challenges of system integration our partners face every day. We’re aligning our engineering, manufacturing, and customer service processes so your experience stays consistent. You’ll still work with the same trusted team, backed by even greater resources.
Looking Ahead
This acquisition underscores our long‑term vision: to continue setting the standard for life‑safety and now building systems through our core product offerings and integrated, prefabricated solutions that address today’s labor constraints and tomorrow’s technology needs. We’re building a stronger platform that addresses labor shortages, supports project scaling, and simplifies the complexity of modern building systems.
Thank you for trusting Space Age Electronics to be your partner. We look forward to sharing more about new offerings and capabilities in the months to come.
If you have questions about how these changes may benefit your current or upcoming projects, please reach out to your regional manager or contact us at sales@1sae.com.
We’re excited for what’s ahead—and to show you the new possibilities this growth brings.
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