| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Headquarters | Melville, New York, USA |
| Key people | Stephen B. Sokolow, Chairman Donald Hendler, President |
| Industry | Electrical |
| Products | Electrical devices |
| 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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History
Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc. is North America’s leading manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. Founded at the turn of the 20th century, Leviton has grown to become one of the most preeminent leaders in the electrical industry. Today the company's product portfolio consists of over 25,000 devices and systems used in homes, businesses and industry.
With a legendary heritage of innovation, excellence and setting the pace of progress in its industry, Leviton is entering a growing number of global markets with operations in over 85 countries and across 6 continents. 90% of homes across North America use one or more Leviton devices, and builders, electrical contractors, homeowners, specifiers, architects and engineers typically rank Leviton products #1 in both brand recognition in brand preference. The company's design patents also consistently rate as having significant technological value and impact on the industry. Today Leviton is poised for even greater success as it continues to extend its presence across the globe.
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] The lawsuit was settled with a cross license of certain of the parties' respective patents.
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)
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