Leviton
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| Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Headquarters | Little Neck, New York, USA |
| Key people | Stephen B. Sokolow, Chairman Donald Hendler, CEO |
| Industry | Electrical |
| Products | Electrical devices |
| Revenue | $799 million |
| Employees | 6,100 |
| Website | www.Leviton.com |
Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc., is the largest privately held manufacturer of electrical wiring equipment in North America.[1] It produces electrical products: light sockets, receptacles (switches & outlets), dimmers and other lighting control systems, wire, power cables, power cords, wall and ceiling occupancy sensors, wall plates, datacom, and other electrical products.
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[edit] History
The Leviton Manufacturing Company was founded in New York by Isidor Leviton in 1906. Originally engaged in the fabrication of mantle tips for gas lighting, in 1910 the company converted to production of a single electrical product -- a pull-chain lampholder, designed for Edison's new light bulbs. Since that time, the company's product offering has evolved to include the industry's broadest range of switches, receptacles, plugs, connectors, lighting controls, structured cabling, voice and data and other electrical and electronic devices used in homes and busiensses.
[edit] Electrical Safety Advocate
In 1999 Leviton established the Leviton Institute, the educational and training arm of the company, dedicated to educating consumers on the dangers of electricity and electrical upgrades and technology that add safety, convenience and energy efficiency to their homes.
[edit] Patent lawsuits
In March 2007, Leviton was sued in U.S. district court by Lutron Electronics regarding various dimmers, switches and wireless lighting control systems. Lutron has also filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging that Leviton has produced several patent-infringing products in Mexico and China and then imported them into the United States.[1][2]
[edit] References
- ^ Anonymous. Energy & Power Management. Troy: Jun 2005.Vol.30, Iss. 6; pg. 29, 7 pgs.Source type: Periodical ISSN: 15565467 ProQuest document ID: 855628221 Text Word Count 2946 Document URL: http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=855628221&sid=2&Fmt=2&clientId=76566&RQT=309&VName=PQD(subscription) Retrieved April 9, 2007)
