The City of Cape Canaveral

Prior to installing the CMCE Lightning Suppression System, over several years, the City of Cape Canaveral experienced repeated lightning-related damage to critical municipal infrastructure, resulting in operational disruption, equipment damage, and significant insurance claims.

One of the most severe incidents occurred in Summer 2021, when lightning severely damaged the City’s Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), which is responsible for the treatment of all municipal wastewater.

The strike resulted in:
• Loss of telecommunications systems
• Failure of monitoring devices
• Damage to pumps
• Failure of the facility’s SCADA operating system
• Emergency operational staffing requirements

To maintain uninterrupted wastewater treatment services, City personnel were required to initiate 24-hour staffing operations for several days until systems could be stabilized and restored.

Following equipment replacement and system restoration, the total lightning-related insurance claim reached: $76,316

A subsequent lightning event at City Hall in March 2022 caused:
• Additional infrastructure damage
• Damage to employee personal vehicles
• Over $7,000 in additional lightning-related insurance claims

L'Hermitage Condominiums

L’Hermitage Condominiums, a premier luxury oceanfront 29 story high-rise community located on Fort Lauderdale’s Galt Mile, implemented a CMCE-120 Lightning Suppression System to help protect critical building infrastructure from lightning-related risk.



Like many South Florida coastal high-rises, the property faced elevated lightning exposure due to building height, rooftop mechanical systems, and increasing dependence on sensitive electrical infrastructure.

Encore Land & Sea one CMCE-120 at the highest rooftop point to eliminate lightning strike formation while integrating seamlessly with the building’s existing infrastructure.

The installation was completed with zero disruption to operations and provides a passive, low-maintenance layer of protection designed to support operational continuity, reduce risk exposure, and enhance long-term building resilience for this luxury coastal property.

St. Michael & All angels episcopal church

St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, a historic landmark located on Sanibel Island, Florida, implemented a CMCE-120 Lightning Suppression System to help protect the church’s restored structure, historic bell tower, and critical electrical systems from lightning-related risk.

Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Ian and an extensive restoration effort completed in 2023, protecting the church from future environmental threats became a critical priority.

During the storm events surrounding the hurricane, the church experienced extensive damage due to lightning strikes.

Due to Florida’s extremely high lightning density and the church’s elevated architectural features, including its bell tower and cross, the property faced increased vulnerability to lightning activity.

Encore Land & Sea installed the CMCE-120 at the highest point of the church, to a dedicated tower housing the CMCE-120, to eliminate lightning strike formation while preserving the historic aesthetics of the property.

The passive system requires no external power source, integrates with the existing structure, and provides an approximate 363-foot protection radius designed to support long-term preservation, resilience, and operational continuity for this historic coastal landmark by eliminating the threat of lightning strike formation.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS MANUfacturing facility

The Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky expanded its operations with new flammable chemical storage infrastructure and implemented a modern lightning protection strategy to support facility resilience and operational continuity.

To help protect critical manufacturing assets and storage tank areas, two CMCE-120 Lightning Suppression Systems were installed along with integrated grounding and bonding infrastructure. As a leading producer of liquid industrial coatings for the building and construction markets, Sherwin-Williams relies on advanced manufacturing systems and global distribution capabilities, making infrastructure protection a key priority.

This project highlights how modern lightning suppression technology can reduce lightning-related operational risk, protect flammable storage infrastructure, and support the reliability of critical industrial operations.

MCFADDIN-WARD HISTORIC HOUSE

The McFaddin-Ward House Museum in Beaumont, Texas, is a historic 12,800-square-foot Beaux-Arts Colonial Revival residence built between 1905 and 1906.

To protect this nationally significant landmark from lightning threats, two CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressors were installed to provide coverage across approximately 1 million square feet of museum grounds, buildings, and infrastructure.

Unlike traditional lightning protection systems that rely on extensive networks of lightning rods and conductors, CMCE Technology prevents lightning strikes from forming altogether.

The installation was carefully planned to preserve the property's historic character through strategic placement, minimal visual impact, and integration that avoided compromising the site's architectural integrity. The result is enhanced lightning protection that safeguards the museum's structures, systems, and assets while maintaining the beauty and aesthetics that make the property a treasured historic destination.

Flamingo Crossings Village

American Campus Communities selected CMCE Lightning Suppression Technology to protect Flamingo Crossings Village, a large student housing community serving Disney College Program participants in Davenport, Florida.

Located in one of the nation's most lightning-prone regions, the property required a superior solution to eliminate lightning-related risks across its residential buildings and critical infrastructure.

Six CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressors were installed across the East and West housing communities, providing protection for approximately 3,000,000 square feet. The system supports resident safety, operational continuity, and the protection of critical electrical, communications, HVAC, and building systems throughout the property.

OLYMPUS HARBOUR ISLAND

Olympus Harbour Island, a luxury multifamily community managed by Olympus Property in Tampa, Florida, selected CMCE Lightning Suppression to help protect its apartment building and surrounding property from one of Florida's most persistent natural hazards—lightning. Located in one of the nation's most lightning-prone regions, the community required a proactive solution that would eliminate the risk of direct lightning strikes while supporting long-term property resilience.

To strengthen its lightning protection strategy, the property installed two CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressors, providing a superior layer of defense beyond conventional lightning rods. By neutralizing the atmospheric conditions that create lightning strikes, CMCE technology aligns with Olympus Property's commitment to protecting valuable assets, minimizing operational risk, and providing a reliable living environment for residents.

AVE Living Tampa Riverwalk

Located along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa, AVE Living Tampa Riverwalk is a luxury apartment community managed by AVE, a nationally recognized leader in luxury residential communities. Recognizing the elevated lightning risk in one of the most lightning-prone regions in the United States, the property partnered with Encore Land and Sea to enhance protection for its residents and critical infrastructure.

Encore installed one CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressor to protect approximately 500,000 square feet of the property, safeguarding rooftop equipment, electrical systems, and essential building operations. The installation provides proactive lightning protection that supports operational continuity while giving property ownership and management greater confidence during Florida's frequent thunderstorms.

KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS

Kemira Water Solutions, a global leader in sustainable water treatment chemicals, protects its Bartow, Florida manufacturing facility with CMCE Lightning Suppression. Located in one of the most lightning-prone regions in the United States, the facility produces critical specialty chemicals used by municipal and industrial water treatment systems. The site relies on continuous operations to manufacture, store, and distribute essential products while protecting valuable assets such as chemical storage tanks, processing equipment, pumps, electrical systems, and process controls.

To safeguard these critical operations, Encore Land and Sea installed one CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressor, protecting approximately 500,000 square feet. The installation supports operational reliability by protecting vital infrastructure from lightning-related risks, allowing Kemira to maintain safe, efficient production and continue supplying the water treatment industry with the chemicals that communities and businesses depend on every day.

BLOWING ROCKS MARINA

Blowing Rocks Marina in Tequesta, Florida, partnered with Encore Land and Sea to implement superior lightning protection across its waterfront operations. Serving recreational boaters with wet slips, dry storage, fueling, and marine services, the marina required a proactive solution to eliminate lightning strike risks to its infrastructure, customer vessels, employees, and visitors. Encore installed one CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressor, providing protection across approximately 500,000 square feet.

Located in one of the most lightning-prone states in the country, Blowing Rocks Marina recognized the importance of enhancing operational resilience while maintaining uninterrupted service for customers. The installation provides continuous, low-maintenance protection designed to eliminate lightning-related operational risk and support safer, more reliable marina operations throughout Florida's storm season.

Excellence industries

Excellence Industries, a leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and foodservice display equipment, selected Encore Land & Sea to protect its Plant City, Florida manufacturing campus after experiencing multiple lightning strikes across the property. With expansive metal-roof manufacturing buildings situated in one of the most lightning-active regions in the United States, the facility faced an increased risk of lightning-related disruptions to production, electrical systems, and plant operations.

Encore installed a CMCE-120 Lightning Suppression System, creating approximately 500,000 square feet of lightning-free protection over the facility. Rather than simply managing the effects of a strike, the CMCE system is designed to prevent lightning strike formation, helping protect critical manufacturing processes, electrical infrastructure, and ongoing production. Today, Excellence Industries benefits from enhanced operational continuity and greater confidence that lightning-related downtime and equipment damage have been eliminated.

THE LANDINGS GOLF & ATHLETIC CLUB

The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, a premier private residential club on Skidaway Island near Savannah, Georgia, offers six championship golf courses and an extensive selection of athletic, wellness, dining, and social amenities. Its golf course maintenance operations rely on sensitive electronics and communication systems that could be damaged or disrupted by a direct lightning strike.

To strengthen protection across the property, The Landings partnered with Encore Land and Sea to install one CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressor on its communication tower and one CMCE-55 on its pro shop building. Together, the systems provide approximately 600,000 square feet of lightning suppression coverage, protecting ground crews, maintenance buildings, communication infrastructure, sensitive electronics, the pro shop, and the surrounding parking lot.

OCEANA OCEANFRONT CONDOMINIUMS

Oceana Oceanfront Condominiums offers luxury coastal living across two 10-story buildings in Satellite Beach, Florida. With private beach access, an oceanfront pool, spacious residences, and sweeping Atlantic views, the community required a lightning protection solution that matched the quality of its resident experience.

Encore Land and Sea installed one CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressor on each building. Each system protects approximately 500,000 square feet, providing one million square feet of combined coverage. This advanced, low-maintenance technology protects residents, building systems, rooftop equipment, and common areas by preventing lightning strike formation—providing superior protection for a premier oceanfront property.

CYPRESS CREEK TRI-RAIL STATION

Cypress Creek Tri-Rail Station in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, upgraded its lightning protection from a traditional lightning rod system to CMCE Lightning Suppression for a more proactive approach to protecting critical transportation infrastructure.

Encore Land and Sea installed one CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressor on the station roof, providing a 393-foot protection radius and approximately 500,000 square feet of coverage. Located in lightning-prone South Florida, the station depends on reliable electrical, communications, ticketing, lighting, and passenger service systems to support daily operations.

By upgrading to CMCE technology, Cypress Creek Tri-Rail Station is better positioned to protect its facility, passengers, and essential infrastructure from direct lightning strikes while supporting greater operational continuity and resilience.

AMAZON FULFILLMENT CENTER

OIN9 Warehouse

Amazon’s 1-million-square-foot OIN9 Fulfillment Center in Greenfield, Indiana selected CMCE Lightning Suppression as a more streamlined and cost-effective alternative to a traditional lightning rod system. Encore Land and Sea installed eight CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressors around the warehouse perimeter, creating overlapping protection zones across the warehouse and surrounding property with over 2 million square feet of combined coverage.

The completed system uses less than 500 feet of wire and was installed in approximately four workdays, while delivering nearly $2 million in estimated savings compared with a lightning rod design.

The project demonstrates how CMCE can provide scalable, advanced lightning protection for large industrial and fulfillment facilities while reducing installation complexity, infrastructure requirements, and overall project cost.

CITY OF PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA

The City of Panama City, Florida protects critical municipal infrastructure with nine CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressors installed across nine essential properties. Protected locations include City Hall, the Panama City Police Department, Fire Station 1, Bay County EMS Station #15, Millville Wastewater Treatment Plant, St. Andrews Wastewater Treatment Plant, St. Andrews Marina, a municipal storage facility, and their water tower.

By deploying CMCE Lightning Suppression across emergency response, public safety, water and wastewater, government, and waterfront operations, Panama City has created a coordinated lightning protection strategy designed to eliminate the risk of lightning strikes, equipment damage, service disruptions, and costly downtime.

This project demonstrates how CMCE can protect the diverse infrastructure a community depends on every day with one advanced, consistent lightning suppression solution.

DEARBORN CENTRAL ENERGY PLANT

After a 2016 direct lightning strike to its plant substation resulted in approximately $400,000 in repairs, preventive maintenance, system recovery, and replacement power costs, the Dearborn Central Energy Plant in Dearborn, Michigan took a more proactive approach to lightning risk.

The facility implemented CMCE Lightning Suppression at elevated locations across critical areas of the generation plant to eliminate the probability of direct lightning strikes. For a power generation facility where uptime and electrical reliability are essential, the installation protects critical infrastructure while supporting operational continuity, reliability, and business continuity.



This project demonstrates why lightning should be treated as more than an equipment protection issue. For critical power generation facilities, one strike can create significant financial and operational consequences—and preventing the strike can eliminate that risk.

OCEANTEAM BOURBON 101

The Oceanteam BOURBON 101 is a 389-foot offshore support vessel designed for demanding construction, installation, and IRM operations at sea. With extensive deck space, elevated structures, communications equipment, electrical systems, and crew accommodations, the vessel operates in environments where thunderstorms and lightning exposure can present significant operational risk.

To reduce that risk, the BOURBON 101 implemented CMCE Lightning Suppression technology in October 2016. Rather than relying on conventional Franklin-point strike terminals, the project adopted a lightning suppression approach intended to prevent direct strike formation in the surrounding atmosphere.

The installation supports protection of the vessel’s structure, onboard equipment, and crew, demonstrating how CMCE technology can be applied in harsh offshore environments where reliability, safety, and operational continuity are critical.

PLAZA TOWERS SOUTH CONDOMINIUMS

After experiencing a direct lightning strike that caused physical damage to the exterior of the building, Plaza South Condominiums on Fort Lauderdale’s Galt Ocean Mile upgraded its lightning protection strategy with CMCE Lightning Suppression.

The property installed two CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressors to prevent future direct lightning strikes and protect the building, rooftop systems, critical equipment, and residents.

For a high-end oceanfront condominium, CMCE provides advanced lightning protection with a sleek, low-profile design that avoids the extensive rooftop rods and wiring associated with traditional systems.

GALT OCEAN CLUB CONDOMINIUM

Located directly on Fort Lauderdale’s Galt Ocean Mile, Galt Ocean Club Condominium faces significant lightning exposure due to its high-rise design and oceanfront location.

To protect the property, critical building systems, and residents from lightning strikes, Galt Ocean Club utilizes one CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressor, providing 500,000 square feet of protection coverage across the entire condominium building.

Unlike conventional lightning protection designed to attract a strike, CMCE Lightning Suppression is designed to prevent lightning strike formation within the protected area. The passive system operates continuously, protecting electrical infrastructure, elevators, HVAC controls, communications, life-safety systems, rooftop equipment, and other critical building assets.

With CMCE Lightning Suppression, Galt Ocean Club has implemented a modern protection strategy designed for the demands of a luxury oceanfront property.

Great aMERICAN ball PARK

Encore Land and Sea installed three CMCE-120 Lightning Suppressors at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, protecting the stadium and surrounding property from direct lightning strikes.

Together, the three CMCE-120 units provide protection across more than 1 million square feet, helping safeguard the stadium structure, electrical systems, communications infrastructure, lighting, technology, and other critical assets.

By using CMCE Lightning Suppression, Great American Ball Park benefits from a proactive approach designed to prevent lightning strike formation within the protected area rather than simply managing a strike after attachment occurs.

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