About King Innovation
About King Innovation
The King name dates back to the 1940s, when Lloyd King founded King Technology, an aluminum foundry in Minneapolis, to meet surging post-war demand for aluminum products. In the 1960s, King brought the first freeze protection system for underground irrigation systems to market, establishing an early pattern of innovation that would carry through multiple generations of the business.
In 1988, Lloyd King sold the irrigation business to his son Herb King, who continued developing technologies that reshaped both the electrical and irrigation markets. King Innovation's signature product, the DryConn Waterproof Connector, allows installers to splice and seal conductors in a single step and has won twelve national awards for product excellence since its introduction, driving rapid company growth through the 1990s.
In 2018, King Innovation was acquired by ECM Industries, LLC, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary while continuing to manufacture its DryConn line and other electrical connector products. ChatMRO indexes the King Innovation catalog so buyers can search by connector type, wire gauge range, or application to find matching parts.
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Frequently asked questions
What is King Innovation best known for manufacturing?
King Innovation is best known for its DryConn Waterproof Connectors, which let installers splice and seal electrical conductors in a single step. This product line has won twelve national awards for product excellence.
Is King Innovation still part of the King family business?
King Innovation traces its roots to Lloyd King's 1940s aluminum foundry and was later run by his son Herb King, but the company was acquired by ECM Industries, LLC in 2018. It continues to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of ECM, still manufacturing its signature connector lines.
What applications are DryConn connectors designed for?
DryConn connectors are designed for both electrical and irrigation applications where a waterproof, sealed splice is needed, such as direct burial or outdoor wiring. The one-step splice-and-seal design simplifies installation compared to separate splicing and sealing methods.
How did King Innovation's product focus originate in irrigation?
The company's roots trace back to the 1960s, when Lloyd King developed the first freeze protection system for underground irrigation systems. This early irrigation innovation set the pattern for later electrical connector products developed under Herb King's leadership.
What wire gauge ranges do King Innovation connectors typically support?
King Innovation's DryConn connectors are available in multiple models supporting different wire gauge ranges, from small control wiring up to larger service conductors. Buyers should match the connector model to their specific wire gauge and conductor count before ordering.