For more than a century, Leviton has evolved from a small New York tin smithing 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 has paved the way for generations of people around the world to live and work with greater ease and security.
The screw-in lampholder is created by Isidor Leviton for the newly invented electric light bulb, later installed across Manhattan.
Growth & Expansion: Headquarters move to Williamsburg (1916) and then to Greenpoint, Brooklyn (1922).
Early product expansion into wall outlets and switches; more than 550 electrical devices in the catalog by decade’s end.
New Greenpoint manufacturing plant enables production of pull chains.
Acquisition of American Insulated Wire, adding wire, cable, and cord products.
Landmark installations: Empire State Building & World’s Fair sites showcase Leviton products.
WWII contributions: Manufacturing materials for the Allied war effort, including bead-chain for GI dog tags.
Solid-state circuitry ushers in Leviton’s GFCIs and early dimmer products.
New manufacturing facilities open in North Carolina and Rhode Island.
Leadership shifts: Harold Leviton becomes CEO and president.
Introduction of the GFCI, revolutionizing electrical safety.
Leviton headquarters move to Little Neck, Queens.
Decora® designer line launches, becoming an industry benchmark for modern rocker switches, and outlets.
Surge protection and early data connectivity solutions introduced as personal computing and office networking accelerate.
Acquisition of Macro Electronics Corporation and NSI Corporation fuels the expansion into the architectural and theatrical lighting systems markets.
Connected Home technologies expand, with residential networking and structured wiring bringing data to everyday living spaces.
Leadership transition after Harold Leviton’s passing; Donald Hendler becomes CEO.
Leviton headquarters move to Melville, Long Island.
Acquisition of Home Automation, Inc., expanding smart home offerings.
Acquisition of Brand Rex, expanding global cabling business.
New data center factory opens in Scotland, serving EMEA.
Category-defining innovations: Category 8 solutions and high-density fiber platforms is introduced.
Continued leadership in EV charging, network infrastructure, lighting control, and energy management solutions.
Ongoing commitment to sustainability, global expansion, and next generation smart home innovation.
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