Garrity Industries, Inc.

Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.garritylites.com

Garrity Industries can keep you safe in the forest and calm during the storm. The company makes disposable, refillable, and rechargeable flashlights and lanterns. It produced the world's first disposable flashlight, called the Life Lite, in 1969. It also makes headlamps for hands-free lighting. Its products are sold at AutoZone, CVS, Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears, and Walgreen's stores, among many other retailers. The company was founded by chairman Paul Garrity, Sr., in 1967. In April 2006, Garrity was acquired by Duracell, which was later folded into its parent Procter & Gamble.

Officers:
President: Kevin S. Garrity
CFO: Household Appliance Manufacturing

Competitors:
Energizer Holdings
Mag Instrument
Spectrum Brands