Leviton

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American electrical equipment manufacturer

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FieldValue
nameLeviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.
logoLeviton logo.svg
logo_size250px
typePrivate
foundation
founderIsidor Leviton
location_cityMelville, New York
location_countryUSA
area_servedWorldwide
homepagewww.Leviton.com
key_peopleDonald Hendler (Director of the Board, Former CEO)
Daryoush Larizadeh (President & CEO)
Stephen B. Sokolow (Chairman)
industryElectrical equipment
productsElectrical Devices,
Lighting Controls,
Network Solutions,
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment,
Energy Measurement & Verification,
Security & Automation
num_employees6,500 globally
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| name = Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc. | logo = Leviton logo.svg | logo_size = 250px | type = Private | foundation = | founder = Isidor Leviton | location_city = Melville, New York | location_country = USA | area_served = Worldwide | homepage = www.Leviton.com | key_people = Donald Hendler (Director of the Board, Former CEO) Daryoush Larizadeh (President & CEO) Stephen B. Sokolow (Chairman) | industry = Electrical equipment | products = Electrical Devices, Lighting Controls, Network Solutions, Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, Energy Measurement & Verification, Security & Automation | revenue = | net_income = | num_employees = 6,500 globally

Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc. is an American manufacturer of electrical wiring equipment in North America. The company produces electrical outlets and Light switches, as well as GFCI and USB charging devices, network infrastructure, lighting control systems, load centers and circuit breakers, EV charging stations, and utility submetering.

History

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Leviton was founded in 1906 by Russian immigrants Evser Leviton (1864-1929) and his son Isidor Leviton (1886-1965) when they began manufacturing brass mantle tips for natural gas lights in Manhattan's Lower East Side. In 1910, Isidor designed a screw-in lampholder for the newly invented electric light bulb and within ten years the lampholders were installed in apartment buildings across Manhattan.

In 1916, Leviton moved its headquarters to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and in 1922 Leviton moved to Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

The company first began manufacturing wall outlets and switches in the 1920s.

During World War II and the postwar economic boom Leviton manufactured materials for the Allies.

In 1963, Leviton opened manufacturing facilities in North Carolina under the name Southern Devices, as well as a manufacturing plant in Rhode Island.

After the eruption of the Azores Capelinhos volcano in 1957 displaced Portuguese citizens, Harold Leviton facilitated jobs for 150 of the affected individuals who immigrated to the United States in the 1960s.

In 1973, Leviton moved its headquarters to Little Neck, Queens.

In 2007, following the death of Harold Leviton, the company named Harold's sons-in-law Donald Hendler and Stephen Sokolow CEO and chairman of the board respectively.

Later in 2007, Leviton was sued by electronics company Lutron over alleged infringement of patents.

In 2009, the company moved its headquarters to Melville, Long Island.

In the 2010s, Leviton made several acquisitions. In 2012, the company acquired electrical device manufacturer Home Automation, Inc. In 2015, Leviton acquired cable manufacturer Brand-Rex. In 2016, Leviton acquired sustainable lighting manufacturer ConTech Lighting for an undisclosed amount. In 2017, Leviton acquired Southern California based company Birchwood Lighting.

By 2017, Leviton was considered the largest producer of electrical wiring devices in the United States, employing 6,500 people worldwide with an annual revenue of $1.5 billion.

In July 2020, Leviton acquired copper and fiber cable manufacturer Berk-Tek from Nexans for $202 million.

In February 2023, the company launched its Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations including 32, 48, and 50 Amp level 2 compatibility.

Key competitors

References

References

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  2. Cobb, Geoff. (June 21, 2016). "A History of Greenpoint in 25 Buildings: The Leviton Building". Greenpointers.
  3. (April 2, 1997). "Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.: Universal Design Marketing Strategy, Epilogue". Harvard Business School Publishing.
  4. Winzelberg, David. (May 21, 2024). "Leviton getting IDA assist for lease extension and renovations". Long Island Business News.
  5. Oser, Alan S.. (January 21, 1976). "Brooklyn Company Deepens Roots In City". The New York Times.
  6. Capkun, Anthony. (January 21, 2010). "Southwire acquiring American Insulated Wire assets from Leviton". Electrical Business.
  7. Miller, Stephani. (November 28, 2007). "Harold Leviton Passes Torch". Architect Magazine.
  8. (January 28, 1998). "Jack Amsterdam, 91, Corporate Executive". The New York Times.
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  10. (December 1, 2007). "Leviton reorganizes after passing of CEO". Cabling Installation & Maintenance.
  11. (March 30, 2007). "Lutron Sues Leviton Over Alleged Infringement Of Patents". Electrical Marketing.
  12. Duke, Nathan. (July 1, 2009). "Electrical giant leaves Little Neck for L.I. – QNS".
  13. Dalton, Alyssa. (2012-08-03). "Leviton acquires Home Automation". Electrical Business.
  14. (December 31, 2015). "Leviton Acquires Cable Manufacturer Brand-Rex". Cabling Installation & Maintenance.
  15. Ocasio, Victor. (December 16, 2016). "Leviton Manufacturing buys sustainable lighting maker". Newsday.
  16. Donoff, Elizabeth. (May 8, 2017). "Birchwood Lighting Acquired by Leviton". Architect Magazine.
  17. Roosevelt, Margo. (May 4, 2017). "Tustin Lighting firm joins industry giant Leviton – Orange County Register". The Orange County Register.
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  19. Sickels, David. (February 5, 2023). "Leviton launches new suite of Level 2 EV charging stations". The Buzz.

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