For more than a century, Leviton has evolved from a small New York tinsmithing shop into a global leader in electrical, lighting, and network solutions.
Founded in 1906 with a single product, the company’s innovations—from the screw-in lampholder to today’s smart and energy-efficient technologies—continue to shape how people live and work.
Leviton is founded by Evser and Isidor Leviton in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, producing brass mantle tips for gas lighting.
From that one electrical device, Leviton paved the way for generations of people around the world to live and work with greater ease and security.
The screw-in lampholder was created by Isidor Leviton for the newly invented electric light bulb, later installed across Manhattan.
Growth and expansion led to the relocation of headquarters to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in 1916 and later to Greenpoint, Brooklyn in 1922.
By the end of the 1920s, the company had delivered more than 550 different electrical devices and had outgrown its facilities in Manhattan's Bowery.
Landmark installations at the Empire State Building and World’s Fair sites showcased Leviton products.
New Greenpoint manufacturing plant enabled production of pull chains.
Acquisition of American Insulated Wire added wire, cable, and cord products.
Manufacturing efforts during World War II, supporting the Allied war effort, included bead-chain for GI dog tags.
Leviton bought the Deal Electric Co., and three years later, it was renamed Leviton Canada.
Solid-state circuitry introduced, affording future innovations.
New manufacturing facilities opened in North Carolina and Rhode Island.
Leadership shifted as Harold Leviton became CEO and president
Introduction of the GFCI revolutionized electrical safety.
Leviton headquarters moved to Little Neck, Queens.
Decora® designer line launched and became an industry benchmark for modern rocker switches and outlets.
Leviton acquired Pacific Electricord to expand its product offering of wires, cords, and current-carrying devices.
Surge protection and early data connectivity solutions introduced as personal computing and office networking accelerate.
Acquisition of Macro Electronics Corporation and NSI Corporation fueled the expansion into the architectural and theatrical lighting systems markets.
Connected Home technologies expanded as residential networking and structured wiring brought data into everyday living spaces.
Leadership transitioned after Harold Leviton’s passing; Donald Hendler became CEO.
Acquisition of Fiber Connect expanded Leviton’s high-speed data center and fiber optic networking capabilities.
Leviton headquarters moved to Melville, Long Island.
Acquisition of Home Automation, Inc., expanded smart home offerings.
Acquisition of Brand Rex, expanded global cabling business.
View a list of our acquired companies here.
New data center factory opened in Scotland, serving Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Category-defining innovations included the introduction of Category 8 solutions and high-density fiber platforms.
Introduction of Load Centers transformed power distribution by fusing advanced engineering with modern design.
Acquisition of BERK-TEK made Leviton a global manufacturer of copper and fiber cabling systems.
Don Hendler assumed the role of Chairman of the Board, with Daryoush Larizadeh appointed as the new CEO and President of Leviton.
View our current leadership here.
Continued leadership in EV charging, network infrastructure, lighting control, and energy management solutions.
Ongoing advancement of home electrification through innovative wiring devices and solutions that make modern residential living safer.
Our CN2030 initiative sets milestones to hit carbon neutrality by 2030. Learn more about our path here.
