MELVILLE, N.Y., September 8, 2025 – Leviton, a leading manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, lighting, data networks and energy management systems, today announced the acquisition of the ArcArrest® line of switch-rated pin & sleeve devices from Molex. This strategic addition strengthens Leviton’s position as a market leader in industrial connectivity and safety, while expanding the company’s existing portfolio of pin & sleeve solutions.
Designed for demanding industrial environments like food and beverage processing, power generation, mining, oil & gas and wastewater treatment plants, the ArcArrest line includes plugs, connectors, receptacles and inlets that provide safe, reliable means of disconnecting under load, helping improve safety and reduce downtime.
“At Leviton, we are committed to delivering best-in-class solutions for industrial environments, which is why we are excited to offer our customers the latest ArcArrest devices,” said Michael Mattei, executive vice president and general manager of the Commercial and Industrial business unit at Leviton. “The ArcArrest line provides our customers with more flexible, safe and code-compliant options for even the most demanding environments.”
Key features of ArcArrest solutions include:
- UL1682 and UL2682 certified for both branch and motor circuit disconnects
- Can be used to make and break electrical connections as a “line-of-sight” disconnect switch
- No exposure to live components or arc flash, even when under load
- Integrated lockout/tagout provisions in both plug and receptacle for fast OSHA compliance
- No need for separate wall-mounted disconnects, enabling greater flexibility and portability
- Type 4X and IP69K rated for protection against dust, water and high-pressure washdowns
The ArcArrest line will be available through Leviton’s distribution partners by the end of the year.
About Leviton Commercial and Industrial
Leviton’s comprehensive line of commercial and industrial-grade electrical wiring devices provides builders, contractors and specifiers with solutions engineered to withstand the most rigorous commercial environments and harshest industrial applications. Leviton manufactures everything from commercial, industrial and hospital grade wiring devices, to surge protective devices, electric vehicle supply equipment, temporary power solutions, heavy duty motor starter switches, IEC and NEMA watertight rated devices and more. Learn more at www.leviton.com/industrial.
About Leviton
Every day, Leviton builds what’s next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces to meet the needs of its residential, commercial, and industrial customers globally. From controls, to lighting, to electrical, to networking, Leviton’s relentless innovation for more than a century enables our customers' lives to be easier, safer, more efficient, productive and sustainable. Driven by its commitment to its customers, the ingenuity of its employees, and the safety and quality of its products and solutions, with Leviton, the FUTURE IS ON. For more information, visit leviton.com, facebook.com/leviton, twitter.com/leviton, or youtube.com/levitonmfg