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Mitchell Queen, National Sales ManagerCustom Designed Controls® (CD) addresses this need by offering integrated switchgear solutions that help businesses reduce costs and maximize space.
The expertise of the founders in electrical and controls systems fuels the company’s ability to deliver fully integrated switchgear solutions, setting a new standard for electrical installation.
Beginning with supermarkets, CD has now expanded into the fuel sector, following collaboration with a supermarket in North Carolina to manage its fuel kiosk electrical distribution. This need inspired the E-FUEL® low voltage disconnect ESTOP product. This success enabled CD to reach more convenience stores across the nation (the E-FUEL® is installed in over 250 C-Store locations per year).
“Working with a diverse client base has helped us learn that the most effective approach is to save space and cut costs. This insight has driven us to design switchgear products that are easy to install and tested to UL standards, saving both time and resources,” says Mitchell Queen, National Sales Manager.
The E-WALL® is one of the products that truly shaped the success of CD Controls. The integrated power and control system offers an incredible range of capabilities with limitless potential. The company sources electrical components from trusted vendors, ships them to the plant and installs them in custom cabinets to complete the system.
What sets the E-WALL® apart is its ability to double-stack panels (a costly and difficult feature with traditional stick-built designs). It also offers temporary power solutions for the supermarket, retail, commercial, C-store, QSR and industrial sector.
This flexibility allows CD Controls to provide a variety of sizes and configurations, offering numerous cabinet options that save valuable space. Clients appreciate the space-saving feature as every cubic foot of their building costs them money to construct. They can repurpose that area by shrinking the electrical room for more profitable uses like storage or sales floors.
While the E-WALL® focuses on saving space, the E-CONTROL™ minimizes energy costs. Third in the product lineup, E-CONTROL™ is an energy management system that manages everything from HVAC and lighting to dimming controls. By fine-tuning energy usage, it enables businesses to transform their stores into smart, energy-efficient environments that reduce costs while ensuring optimal performance.
CD Controls goes beyond creating innovative products; the company is equally committed to providing exceptional service at every stage. By proactively addressing potential issues before clients are even aware, it ensures seamless operations. CD Controls directly collaborates with general contractors, electrical engineers, and electrical contractors to ensure smooth, stress-free experiences, providing peace of mind throughout the process.
A successful case study with a West Coast client who partnered with CD Controls three years ago, demonstrates the effectiveness of this approach. Initially, adoption was slow as the client and their team hesitated to adopt the new products. However, after completing a couple of projects, the client’s confidence grew. What started with just 10-15 stores is now set to expand to over 65 stores a year, with projections to reach nearly 200 by 2027. The growth speaks to the company’s ability to build trust, deliver results and support clients’ success at every stage.
The client-first attitude of CD Controls is complemented by a culture of care and dedication, where the team operates like a family in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. By blending this commitment with innovative, space-and cost-saving solutions, CD Controls has become the long-awaited, ideal solution that every supermarket, convenience store and retailer has been anticipating.
Designing Power Control Systems That Deliver Spatial and Cost Efficiency
Executives responsible for electrical power and control systems face a familiar tension between performance requirements and physical constraints. Electrical infrastructure is no longer a background utility; it directly shapes store layouts, capital allocation and long-term operating efficiency. In retail environments such as supermarkets, convenience stores and large-format outlets, every cubic foot carries a measurable cost. The expectation placed on customdesigned power control manufacturers has shifted from simple compliance to delivering integrated solutions that reduce spatial burden, simplify installation and enable ongoing energy discipline.
The most effective providers approach design from the end-user’s perspective rather than from standard product templates. Customization is not limited to adapting dimensions or configurations but extends to rethinking how electrical distribution, controls and energy systems coexist within a single footprint. When systems are engineered as integrated units rather than assembled components, they reduce duplication, minimize coordination gaps and allow for tighter physical consolidation. A system that reduces enclosure size without compromising functionality directly translates into financial gain for the operator.
Integration also influences installation efficiency and project timelines. Pre-engineered and factory-tested assemblies reduce the burden on site contractors, limiting variability during deployment. Electrical contractors tend to favor solutions that arrive ready for installation, as it reduces rework, coordination delays and uncertainty during commissioning. Consistency in manufacturing and adherence to recognized testing standards further reinforce reliability, allowing operators to maintain confidence in system performance from the outset. Over time, this predictability becomes as important as initial cost savings, particularly for organizations managing multi-site rollouts.
Energy management has emerged as a parallel priority. Power control systems are expected to extend beyond distribution into centralized oversight of HVAC, lighting and related building functions. The ability to program and manage these systems through a unified interface supports measurable reductions in energy consumption. Executives evaluating vendors increasingly look for solutions that combine hardware integration with intelligent control capability, enabling facilities to operate as cohesive environments rather than disconnected subsystems.
Equally important is the manufacturer’s engagement model. Effective collaboration with electrical engineers and consultants early in the design phase allows potential inefficiencies or design conflicts to be identified and resolved before installation. A partner willing to challenge drawings constructively and propose alternatives that reduce cost or improve performance adds tangible value. This level of involvement signals a shift from vendor to contributor, where the manufacturer participates in shaping outcomes rather than executing instructions.
Service responsiveness remains a defining factor once systems are deployed. Electrical infrastructure issues demand immediate resolution, and delays can disrupt operations. Providers that maintain direct communication channels and resolve issues quickly, often without escalating them to the end client, reduce operational risk. Over time, this reliability builds trust and supports long-term partnerships, particularly for organizations expanding across multiple locations.
Custom Designed Controls aligns closely with these expectations through its integrated approach to power control manufacturing. Its flagship system combines electrical distribution and control into a single platform, allowing configurations that reduce enclosure size and optimize space utilization. The design enables stacking and arrangement flexibility that traditional assemblies cannot achieve, directly supporting cost savings in construction and layout. Its control solutions extend into centralized management of HVAC and lighting, enabling facilities to operate with improved energy discipline. The company works directly with engineers to refine system design and focuses on rapid issue resolution through direct contractor engagement. This combination positions it as a strong choice for organizations prioritizing space efficiency, installation simplicity and dependable support.
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