Built on a Breakthrough That Changed the Industry
In 1966, our founder Phil Landis introduced the first solid-state induction power supply â a breakthrough that redefined what induction heating could do. A decade later, Pillar followed with the first transistorized induction power supply, establishing a pattern of firsts that continues today. From our facility in Brookfield, Wisconsin, we carry forward the Westinghouse and Cycle-Dyne induction legacies, combining that deep institutional knowledge with modern engineering to build systems that run reliably for decades. Phil still mentors our next generation of design engineers, ensuring the thinking that started this company stays at the center of every system we ship.
Why Procurement Teams and Engineers Choose Pillar
Fifty-eight years of induction engineering means fewer surprises, faster commissioning, and systems built to outlast the competition.
Three Heritage Brands, One Team
Pillar carries forward the institutional knowledge of Westinghouse and Cycle-Dyne â three trusted induction legacies united under one roof in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Founder-Led Engineering Culture
Phil Landis, inventor of the first solid-state induction power supply, still mentors Pillar's next generation of design engineers â keeping innovation grounded in proven fundamentals.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Every system we ship is backed by a certified quality management system, giving procurement teams the documentation and process assurance required for critical capital equipment decisions.
Decades of Firsts
From the first solid-state power supply in 1966 to the first transistorized induction power supply, Pillar has a 58-year track record of engineering breakthroughs that define the industry.
14+ Industry Affiliations
Pillar maintains active membership in more than 14 professional industry organizations, ensuring our engineers stay at the forefront of standards, materials science, and application development.
Built for Continuous Duty
Our systems are engineered for foundries, forges, and manufacturers running demanding production schedules â designed with the thermal efficiency and reliability your operation requires.
What We Engineer
Pillar designs and builds induction heating and melting systems across a full range of industrial applications â from coreless furnaces to precision pouring systems.
Melting & Holding Furnaces
Coreless and channel furnaces engineered for cast iron, steel, bronze, aluminum, and precious metals. Designed for continuous duty with the thermal efficiency and bath stability your metallurgists require.
Induction Heated Pouring Systems
Precision pouring furnaces engineered for consistent metal delivery and temperature control â reducing scrap, improving casting quality, and giving your team repeatable results shift after shift.
Induction Power Supplies
Solid-state and transistorized induction power supplies built on the technology Pillar pioneered in 1966 â reliable, efficient, and backed by 58 years of field-proven design expertise.
