About Trystar
About Trystar
Trystar was founded in 1991 in southern Minnesota, starting out as a welding cable supplier. The company began manufacturing its own welding cable in-house in 1998, a shift that gave it direct control over product quality and turnaround time rather than relying on third-party cable sourcing.
From welding cable, Trystar expanded into manufacturing portable power cable and eventually portable power distribution boxes, growing its product range to meet broader electrical contracting and emergency power needs. Today the company manufactures a comprehensive range of products including cable, portable and industrial power distribution equipment, automatic transfer switches, and generator docking stations.
Headquartered in Faribault, Minnesota, Trystar's equipment is widely used in temporary power, emergency backup, and special event power applications where reliable, code-compliant distribution hardware is required. On ChatMRO, electrical contractors and facilities teams can search Trystar's catalog by equipment type and route RFQs to verified suppliers.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Trystar start manufacturing and what did it begin with?
Trystar was founded in 1991 in southern Minnesota as a welding cable supplier. It began manufacturing its own welding cable in-house in 1998 before expanding into portable power cable and distribution equipment.
What products does Trystar manufacture today?
Trystar manufactures cable, portable and industrial power distribution equipment, automatic transfer switches, and generator docking stations. The company's headquarters and manufacturing base are located in Faribault, Minnesota.
What is a generator docking station and does Trystar make them?
A generator docking station is a fixed connection point that allows a portable generator to be quickly and safely connected to a building's electrical system during an outage. Trystar manufactures these stations as part of its power distribution product line.
What is an automatic transfer switch used for?
An automatic transfer switch detects a loss of utility power and automatically switches a facility's electrical load to a backup generator, then switches back once utility power is restored. Trystar manufactures these switches for both industrial and portable power applications.
Who typically uses Trystar power distribution equipment?
Trystar's equipment is commonly used by electrical contractors, facilities teams, and event production companies for temporary power, emergency backup, and special event electrical distribution. ChatMRO can help source the right Trystar distribution box or switch for a specific application.