LEC Thailand is Not Lightning Eliminators: How to Verify You’re Working with an Authorized LEC Lightning Protection Partner
If you’re evaluating lightning protection, prevention, or grounding systems, you’ve probably come across the name “LEC” somewhere in your research, such as “LEC Thailand” which is not an authorized partner or agent of Lightning Eliminators & Consultants (LEC). It’s a well-known set of initials in this industry, and that familiarity is exactly why it’s worth taking a moment to confirm who you’re talking to before you sign a contract or schedule an installation.
Who LEC Is
We are Lightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc. – commonly known as LEC – and have been designing, manufacturing, and installing lightning protection and prevention systems since 1971.
Our official website is www.lightningprotection.com, and our product line includes systems like the Dissipation Array System (DAS), the Retractable Grounding Assembly Gen 2 (RGA), and a range of grounding and surge protection solutions used across industries such as oil & gas, utilities, data centers, and transportation infrastructure.
Because lightning protection is a global business, LEC works with representatives, agents, and business partners in many countries. That’s normal and expected. What’s worth double-checking is which local companies currently hold that authorization – agreements can start, end, or change, and a name that was accurate at one point may not reflect the current relationship.
Why This Matters
Lightning protection isn’t a cosmetic purchase – it protects people, critical operations, and expensive equipment. If you’re relying on a vendor’s claim of expertise, certification, or an official relationship with a well-established name like LEC, you want that claim to hold up. A mismatch between marketing and reality can mean:
- Products or engineering approaches that don’t match LEC’s documented methodology
- No access to LEC’s original warranty terms or performance track record
- Confusion during service, recertification, or warranty claims down the line
It’s reasonable, and increasingly common, for buyers to confirm authorization directly rather than assume it from a name or website alone.
How to Verify a Distributor or Representative’s Status
Before committing to a project, here are a few recommended steps:
- Contact us directly. Reach out to us at our official contact page or call us directly at +1 303-447-2828 for inquiries and to confirm whether a specific company in your region is a current authorized partner.
- Ask the vendor for documentation. A legitimate authorized partner should be able to produce a distributor agreement, certificate, or written confirmation from LEC –not just a name that resembles LEC’s.
- Check for LEC’s registered trademarks and product names. Genuine LEC systems reference specific, trademarked product lines (Dissipation Array® System, Retractable Grounding Assembly®, Chem-Rod®, and others). If a vendor’s offering doesn’t line up with these, ask why.
- Compare websites carefully. Look at whether the local company’s site references the same history, technology, and terminology as lightningprotection.com, or whether it’s a separate entity that happens to share initials or branding elements.
- Get any authorization claim in writing before you pay. If a company represents itself as “the LEC,” “an LEC company,” or “LEC’s exclusive agent,” ask them to provide something from LEC itself confirming that status.
The Bottom Line
“LEC” is a recognizable name in the lightning protection industry, and that recognition is valuable – which is also why it’s worth confirming rather than assuming when you’re choosing who to work with. A quick call or email to us directly, before you commit to a vendor, is the simplest way to make sure the protection you’re paying for is backed by the company and track record you think it is.
For questions about official LEC representatives in your region, contact Lightning Eliminators & Consultants directly through our contact page.