Mayor James Welcomes Fourth National Conference On Microgrids

Mayor Sly James was recently invited to give the welcome opening address at the Fourth National Conference on Microgrids, a three-day conference on how to capitalize on Microgrids for improved system energy efficiency, reliability, and to provide enabling technologies for grid independence. The event was sponsored by one of Kansas City, Missouri’s successful homegrown companies – Milbank.

Milbank is an international energy management company founded and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, providing products and services that manage power for residential, commercial, industrial, utility, transportation and microgrid sectors. The Economic Development Corporation (EDCKC) and Narbeli Galindo, the EDC’s Director of International Affairs, have been working with Milbank to help them find creative ways to expand and grow, primarily through international exports.

Thanks to the Global Cities Initiatives (GCI) and efforts from key leaders in Kansas City, Missouri, the goal of helping more international companies grow and expand through exports is being realized. Milbank is an excellent example of a small to mid-sized enterprise experiencing success with exports. Milbank has been proactive in their approach, and with help from Galindo, the company has been able to connect with numerous global and regional resources, and organizations such as the British Consulate in Chicago, (ii) Scottish Enterprise, (iii) Missouri State, Europe and India Directors, and many more.

The relationship between Milbank and the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri is aligned with the Go Global KC (GCI) goal, which is to “Foster a competitive and robust economy by encouraging SMEs to think and act globally through direct local economic development efforts collaborating with an enhanced bi-state export assistance ecosystem”.

Milbank has an international reputation for excellence in the production of over 19,000 products that manage energy from meter sockets to generators to enclosed controls. Customers have trusted them for over 85 years, and the company now has over 60% of market share in their core products around the world. The company has also received international attention and invitations to participate in numerous trade missions to South Africa, India, and other areas in need of ongoing, uninterrupted, cleaner and less expensive energy to power education and development.

Milbank’s latest product and service line called “SynapSuite”- is an energy management system that controls, optimizes and balances electric generation sources with loads. Its technology is designed and produced locally in Kansas City, Missouri. SynapSuite technology will be put to use to optimize energy and shave peak load in manufacturing facilities, in rural irrigation applications, in electric vehicle charging stations, and in other Smart City applications.

Both Milbank and Galindo will be attending the Hannover Messe 2016 trade show in Hannover, Germany from April 25th to April 29th, 2016.

To learn more about Milbank, please visit their website http://milbankworks.com