SAE Inc.

​SAE Inc.​​ is a leading manufacturer of innovative grounding solutions. SAE specializes in the development and manufacturing of conductive materials that are used in the production of specialized electrical grounding and cathodic protection (corrosion control systems). Their products are used by municipal utilities and independent contractors for a wide array of applications, such as:​

• Pipeline Protection
• Power ​distribution grounding​
• Telecom and broadcast grounding
• Transmission and transformer grounding
• Utility pole grounding
• Backfill installations
• Shoreline grounding
• and more! 

Based on experience gained by solving complex grounding problems for clients such as NASA, along with years of research and development, SAE has developed a complete a number of impressive products and applications.

“At SAE, we recognize growing customer needs for better grounding options and continue to develop innovative products that better meet market demands,” said Todd Sirola, Chief Executive Officer at SAE Inc.

This was proven true with a recent contract announcement with Hydro One, Canadas largest electricity transmission and distribution service provider. The Hydro One contract is to manufacture and supply SAE’s ConduDisc®, a utility pole ground plate that virtually eliminates ground plate corrosion, extending the service life of the grounding plate to 60 years ̶ the life of the utility pole. The team at SAE Inc. is comprised of accounting managers, administrative assistants, technical consultants, project managers, marketing and sales, field engineering, production, research and development staff, and receiving and team leads.

“We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and safe environment, hence our open-door policy,” said Shanise Ling, Marketing and Communications Strategist at SAE.

SAE is a great example of one of the hundreds of manufacturers creating innovative products in Simcoe County. Learn more at www.saeinc.com​ and watch them on CTV news​