Lincoln Electric today announced that it has become the first electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) manufacturer to earn product-level certification under the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) Make It American program, marking a significant milestone for the EV charging industry and reinforcing the company’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing.

The NEMA Make It American program provides an independent framework for validating domestic manufacturing and content requirements, giving contractors, government agencies, fleet operators, and procurement professionals greater transparency when selecting manufactured equipment and systems.

“Lincoln Electric is setting the standard for what domestic EV charging manufacturing looks like,” said NEMA SVP of Strategic Growth and Membership Alexa Burr. “This certification gives contractors, state transportation departments, and federal agencies a verified resource at exactly the moment EV charging infrastructure is scaling nationwide and it reflects the kind of manufacturing leadership Make It American was built to recognize.”

Manufactured in the U.S. with more than 70% domestic content, Velion DC Fast Chargers are designed to help organizations reduce supply chain risk, support domestic sourcing objectives, and gain greater confidence in the security and availability of critical charging infrastructure. In addition to supporting compliance requirements for federally funded projects, Make It American-certified Velion chargers provide customers with the operational benefits of a domestically manufactured solution backed by one of America’s most established industrial companies.

“Becoming the first company to earn NEMA’s Make It American® program product-level certification for EVSE is an important milestone for Lincoln Electric and further demonstrates our commitment to American manufacturing,” said Bruce Chantry, Vice President, Electric Vehicle Solutions. “Charging infrastructure is a critical long-term investment, and customers need confidence in both the product and the company standing behind it. All Velion® DC Fast Chargers are proudly engineered and manufactured in the U.S. and designed for durability, serviceability, cybersecurity, and sustained operational performance. By combining domestic engineering and innovation with a resilient domestic supply chain, we help our customers reduce risk, strengthen reliability, and keep fleets moving with confidence.”

Beyond domestic manufacturing, Velion DC Fast Chargers are engineered to perform reliably in demanding commercial, fleet, and public charging environments. A modular design architecture simplifies maintenance and repairs, helping minimize charger downtime. This approach reduces total cost of ownership and supports infrastructure reliability. The combination of American manufacturing, modular serviceability, and resilient design provides customers with a dependable charging platform built to support growing transportation electrification needs.

Backed by more than 130 years of manufacturing expertise, Lincoln Electric continues to apply its engineering, quality, and industrial innovation leadership to the growing EV charging market through Velion DC Charging Equipment.

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About Lincoln Electric

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

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