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	'''Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.''' is an American manufacturer of electrical wiring equipment in North America.<ref>Anonymous. Energy & Power Management. Troy: Jun 2005.Vol.30, Iss. 6; pp. 29–35. {{ISSN\|1556-5467}}</ref> ~~It produces ] ]s, ], ]es, ]s and other ]s, ], ]s, ]s, wall and ceiling ]s, wall plates, ], and other electrical products.~~		'''Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.''' is an American manufacturer of electrical wiring equipment in North America.<ref>Anonymous. Energy & Power Management. Troy: Jun 2005.Vol.30, Iss. 6; pp. 29–35. {{ISSN\|1556-5467}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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			Leviton was founded in 1906 by ] immigrants Evser Leviton and his son Isidor Leviton when they began manufacturing brass mantle tips for natural gas lights in Manhattan's ].<ref name=Cobb>{{Cite news\| last = Cobb\| first = Geoff\| title = A History of Greenpoint in 25 Buildings: The Leviton Building\| work = Greenpointers\| date = June 21, 2016\| url = https://greenpointers.com/2016/06/21/a-history-of-greenpoint-in-25-buildings-the-leviton-building/}}</ref><ref name=Ingols>{{Cite book\| publisher = Harvard Business School Publishing\| last1 = Ingols\| first1 = Cynthia\| last2 = Mueller\| first2 = James L.\| title = Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.: Universal Design Marketing Strategy, Epilogue\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = April 2, 1997\| url = https://store.hbr.org/product/leviton-manufacturing-co-inc-universal-design-marketing-strategy-epilogue/996064}}</ref><ref name=LIBN>{{Cite news\| last = Winzelberg\| first = David\| title = Leviton getting IDA assist for lease extension and renovations \| work = Long Island Business News\| access-date = July 2, 2024\| date = May 21, 2024\| url = https://libn.com/2024/05/21/leviton-getting-ida-assist-for-lease-extension-and-renovations/}}</ref> In 1910, Isidor designed a screw-in lampholder for the newly invented electric light bulb and within ten years the lampholders were installed in apartment buildings across Manhattan.<ref name=Cobb/>
	The company was founded in 1906 by Isidor Leviton.{{cn\|date=March 2024}} He began by manufacturing brass mantle tips for the natural gas lighting infrastructure in ]. They sold their mantle tips on a pushcart on the ] on the ] of New York City. He also designed a screw-in ] for ]'s electric lamp in 1910, and within ten years the lampholders were being used in nearly every apartment in ].

			In 1916, Leviton moved its headquarters to ],<ref name=Oser>{{Cite news\| last = Oser\| first = Alan S.\| title = Brooklyn Company Deepends Roots In City\| work = The New York Times\| access-date = May 13, 2024\| date = January 21, 1976\| url = https://www.nytimes.com/1976/01/21/archives/about-real-estate-brooklyn-company-deepens-roots-in-city.html}}</ref> and in 1922 Leviton moved to ].<ref name=Cobb/>
	In the 1920s, Leviton moved to the neighborhood of ], in ], and in 1936, the company built its own two square block, four-story factory and warehouse, which still stands today. The following year, they acquired the American Insulated Wire Company, adding wire, cables, and cords to their product line.

			The company first began manufacturing wall outlets and switches in the 1920s.<ref name=Ingols/> In 1936, Leviton built a new manufacturing plant in Greenpoint that allowed the company to begin making ]s.<ref name=Ingols/> In 1937, Leviton acquired wire and cable manufacturer American Insulated Wire, which it operated until 2010, when Leviton sold American Insulated Wire to Southwire.<ref name=Capkun>{{Cite news\| last = Capkun\| first = Anthony\| title = Southwire acquiring American Insulated Wire assets from Leviton\| work = Electrical Business\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = January 21, 2010\| url = https://www.ebmag.com/southwire-acquiring-american-insulated-wire-assets-from-leviton-3963/}}</ref>
	Leviton sold lighting components to the ] between 1946-1981.<ref>{{cite journal \|title=25th Year for Laurel \|journal=Home Lighting & Accessories \|date=June 1, 1971 \|page=62}}</ref>

			During ] and the ] Leviton manufactured materials for the ].<ref name=Ingols/>
	Leviton bought Deal Electric Company in 1950, and Hale Brothers, which was renamed Leviton Canada, in 1953, and started to produce fluorescent lighting.

			In 1963, Leviton opened manufacturing facilities in ] under the name Southern Devices, as well as a manufacturing plant in ].<ref name=Oser/><ref name=Ingols/> In 1965, Isidor's son Harold Leviton assumed the roles of CEO and president, and Isidor's son-in-law Jack Amsterdam became chairman.<ref name=Miller>{{Cite news\| last = Miller\| first = Stephani\| title = Harold Leviton Passes Torch\| work = Architect Magazine\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = November 28, 2007\| url = https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/lighting/harold-leviton-passes-torch_o}}</ref><ref name=Amsterdam>{{Cite news\| issn = 0362-4331\| title = Jack Amsterdam, 91, Corporate Executive\| work = The New York Times\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = January 28, 1998\| url = https://www.nytimes.com/1998/01/28/nyregion/jack-amsterdam-91-corporate-executive.html}}</ref>
	In 1965, Isidor Leviton's son Harold Leviton was named president and CEO.

			After the eruption of the ] ] volcano in 1957 displaced Portuguese citizens, Harold Leviton facilitated jobs for 150 of the affected individuals who immigrated to the United States in the 1960s.<ref name=Portugal>{{Cite news\| title = Portuguese Government Honors Leviton President/CEO {{!}} Live Design Online\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = June 26, 2003\| url = https://www.livedesignonline.com/business-people-news/portuguese-government-honors-leviton-president-ceo}}</ref>
	Leviton moved its corporate headquarters to ], in ], New York, in 1973.<ref name=Levmov>{{cite web\|title=Leviton moving to energy-efficient HQ in Melville\|url=http://www.newsday.com/business/leviton-moving-to-energy-efficient-hq-in-melville-1.1242880\|author=Gary Dymski\|date=June 10, 2009\|publisher=Newsday}}</ref>

			In 1973, Leviton moved its headquarters to ].<ref name=Oser/>
	In September 1999, Leviton acquired ] controller manufacturer NSI Corp. as part of their Lighting Control Division.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Leviton acquires NSI Corp.\|url=http://livedesignonline.com/mag/leviton-acquires-nsi-corp\|author= Robert Cashill\|date=September 1, 1999}}</ref>

	~~Donald~~ ~~Hendler~~ ~~and~~ ~~Stephen~~ ~~Sokolow, two~~ of Harold Leviton's sons-in-law, ~~were~~ ~~named~~ CEO and chairman of the board respectively ~~in December 2007, following the latter's death~~.<ref>{{~~cite~~ ~~web~~\|title=Leviton reorganizes after passing of CEO\|url=~~http~~://www.cablinginstall.com/~~articles~~/~~print~~/~~volume-15/issue-12/industry-spotlight~~/leviton-reorganizes-after-passing-of-ceo~~.html\|date=December 1, 2007~~}}</ref>		In 2007, following the death of Harold Leviton, the company named Harold's sons-in-law Donald Hendler and Stephen Sokolow CEO and chairman of the board respectively.<ref name=cabling>{{Cite news\| title = Leviton reorganizes after passing of CEO\| work = Cabling Installation & Maintenance\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = December 1, 2007\| url = https://www.cablinginstall.com/home/article/16467541/leviton-reorganizes-after-passing-of-ceo}}</ref>

			Later in 2007, Leviton was sued by electronics company Lutron over alleged infringement of patents.<ref name=lutron>{{Cite news\| title = Lutron Sues Leviton Over Alleged Infringement Of Patents\| work = Electrical Marketing\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = March 30, 2007\| url = https://www.electricalmarketing.com/mag/article/20909241/people-dec-21-2012}}</ref>
	Leviton moved from Little Neck in June 2009 to a slightly smaller but more energy-efficient corporate headquarters in ], N.Y.<ref name=Levmov />

			In 2009, the company moved its headquarters to Melville, Long Island.<ref name=Duke>{{Cite news\| last = Duke\| first = Nathan\| title = Electrical giant leaves Little Neck for L.I. – QNS\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = July 1, 2009\| url = https://qns.com/2009/07/electrical-giant-leaves-little-neck-for-l-i/}}</ref>
	In 2011, Leviton partnered with ] to produce their ever-green Electric Vehicle Chargers for Ford Electric Cars.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Leviton and Ford Receive UL Certification for Focus Electric Home Charging Station\|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leviton-and-ford-receive-ul-certification-for-focus-electric-home-charging-station-131449878.html\|accessdate=July 22, 2012\|date=Oct 10, 2011}}</ref> Leviton also partnered with ] to manufacture chargers for the Toyota plug-in Electric Vehicles<ref>{{cite web\|title=Toyota selects Leviton to charge up Prius Plug-in, RAV4 EV\|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/08/11/toyota-selects-leviton-to-charge-up-prius-plug-in-rav4-ev/\|date=Aug 11, 2011\|publisher=AutoblogGreen}}</ref>

			In the 2010s, Leviton made several acquisitions. In 2012, the company acquired electrical device manufacturer Home Automation, Inc.<ref name=Dalton>{{Cite news\| last = Dalton\| first = Alyssa\| title = Leviton acquires Home Automation\| work = Electrical Business\| access-date = 2024-05-14\| date = 2012-08-03\| url = https://www.ebmag.com/leviton-acquires-home-automation-12802/}}</ref> In 2015, Leviton acquired cable manufacturer Brand-Rex.<ref name=BrandRex>{{Cite news\| title = Leviton Acquires Cable Manufacturer Brand-Rex\| work = Cabling Installation & Maintenance\| access-date = August 23, 2024\| date = December 31, 2015\| url = https://www.cablinginstall.com/cable/article/14036583/leviton-leviton-acquires-cable-manufacturer-brand-rex}}</ref> In 2016, Leviton acquired sustainable lighting manufacturer ConTech Lighting for an undisclosed amount.<ref name=Ocasio>{{Cite news\| last = Ocasio\| first = Victor\| title = Leviton Manufacturing buys sustainable lighting maker\| work = Newsday\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = December 16, 2016\| url = https://www.newsday.com/business/leviton-manufacturing-buys-sustainable-lighting-maker-t24960}}</ref> In 2017, Leviton acquired ] based company Birchwood Lighting.<ref name=Birchwood>{{Cite news\| last = Donoff\| first = Elizabeth\| title = Birchwood Lighting Acquired by Leviton\| work = Architect Magazine\| access-date = July 2, 2024\| date = May 8, 2017\| url = https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/lighting/birchwood-lighting-acquired-by-leviton_o}}</ref><ref name=Roosevelt>{{Cite news\| last = Roosevelt\| first = Margo\| title = Tustin Lighting firm joins industry giant Leviton – Orange County Register\| work = The Orange County Register\| access-date =May 14, 2024\| date = May 4, 2017\| url = https://www.ocregister.com/2017/05/04/tustin-lighting-firm-joins-industry-giant-leviton/}}</ref>
	In 2012, Leviton launched its Universal Dimming device line which dims any dimmable ], ], or ].<ref></ref> This results in dramatic energy savings. The company also released its Zipline Fluorescent Energy Retrofit Module, which eliminated retrofit wiring of ballasts.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=50575&minisite=10251 \|title=Zipline Lighting Retrofit > Leviton Web Site \|access-date=2012-08-19 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130128081030/http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=50575&minisite=10251 \|archive-date=2013-01-28 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

			By 2017, Leviton was considered the largest producer of electrical wiring devices in the United States, employing 6,500 people worldwide with an annual revenue of $1.5 billion.<ref name=Roosevelt/>
	Leviton acquired Home Automation Inc. in August 2012,<ref>{{cite web\|title=Leviton Acquires Home Automation Inc.\|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/leviton_acquires_home_automation_inc/\|author=Julie Jacobson\|date=August 1, 2012}}</ref> and renamed it Leviton Security & Automation.

			In July 2020, Leviton acquired copper and fiber cable manufacturer Berk-Tek from ] for $202 million.<ref name=BerkTek>{{Cite news\| last = Capkun\| first = Anthony\| title = Leviton acquiring Berk-Tek from Nexans in $202 million US deal - Electrical BusinessElectrical Business\| work = Electrical Business\| access-date = 2024-08-23\| date = 2020-07-22\| url = https://www.ebmag.com/leviton-acquiring-berk-tek-from-nexans-in-202-million-us-deal/}}</ref>
	In October 2013, Leviton acquired UK-based JCC Advanced Lighting.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Leviton Acquires UK-based JCC Advanced Lighting\|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/leviton_acquires_uk_based_jcc_advanced_lighting/\|author= Steve Crowe\|date=October 29, 2013}}</ref>

			In February 2023, the company launched its Level 2 ] ]s including 32, 48, and 50 Amp level 2 compatibility.<ref name=Sickels>{{Cite news\| last = Sickels\| first = David\| title = Leviton launches new suite of Level 2 EV charging stations\| work = The Buzz\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = February 5, 2023\| url = https://www.thebuzzevnews.com/leviton-ev-charging-stations/}}</ref>
	In October 2015, Leviton introduced its Omnistat 3 Hospitality Thermostat for 'cost-effective control of HVAC, lighting, and electrical loads' increasing HVAC ] in hotel guest rooms.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=70587&minisite=10251 \|title=Guest Room Control, Leviton website, accessed 2/23/2016 \|access-date=2016-02-24 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127065819/http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=70587&minisite=10251 \|archive-date=2016-01-27 \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref></ref><ref></ref>

	Leviton currently has operations in more than 85 countries on 6 continents, and employs approximately 6,500 persons. Its products include over 25,000 devices and systems, which are used both residentially and in businesses.

	==Patent lawsuits==
	In March 2007, Leviton was sued in ] by ] regarding various dimmers, switches, and wireless lighting control systems.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/lutron_sues_leviton_over_rf_lighting_controls/\|title=Lutron Sues Leviton Over RF Lighting Controls\|date=March 4, 2007\|accessdate=2012-07-22\|author=Julie Jacobsen\|publisher=cepro.com\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730045234/http://www.cepro.com/article/lutron_sues_leviton_over_rf_lighting_controls\|archivedate=July 30, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://dockets.justia.com/docket/texas/txedce/9:2007cv00096/102783/\|publisher=justia.com\|title=Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. v. Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc}}</ref> Lutron also filed a complaint with the ] alleging that Leviton has produced several patent-infringing products in Mexico and China and then imported them into the United States.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Lutron Accuses Leviton of Patent Infringement\|first=Joe \|last=Paone\|url=http://www.customretailer.net/article/lutron-accuses-leviton-patent-infringement-49138/1\|date=March 2007\|publisher=Custom Retailer}}</ref> The lawsuit was settled with a cross-license of certain of the parties' respective patents.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Leviton to Pay Lutron in Settlement\|url=http://www.residentialsystems.com/news/0022/updated-leviton-to-pay-lutron-in-settlement/77454\|author=Jeremy J. Glowacki\|date=Nov 16, 2007\|publisher=Residential Systems}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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	==External links==		==External links==

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American electrical equipment manufacturer For other uses, see Leviton (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Levittown.

Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.
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Company type	Private
Industry	Electrical equipment
Founded	1906; 119 years ago (1906)
Founder	Isidor Leviton
Headquarters	Melville, New York, USA
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Donald Hendler (Director of the Board, Former CEO) Daryoush Larizadeh (President & CEO) Stephen B. Sokolow (Chairman)
Products	Electrical Devices, Lighting Controls, Network Solutions, Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, Energy Measurement & Verification, Security & Automation
Number of employees	6,500 globally
Website	www.Leviton.com

Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc. is an American manufacturer of electrical wiring equipment in North America.

History

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The original Leviton logo, used from 1924 to circa 1968

Leviton was founded in 1906 by Russian immigrants Evser Leviton and his son Isidor Leviton when they began manufacturing brass mantle tips for natural gas lights in Manhattan's Lower East Side. In 1910, Isidor designed a screw-in lampholder for the newly invented electric light bulb and within ten years the lampholders were installed in apartment buildings across Manhattan.

In 1916, Leviton moved its headquarters to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and in 1922 Leviton moved to Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

The company first began manufacturing wall outlets and switches in the 1920s. In 1936, Leviton built a new manufacturing plant in Greenpoint that allowed the company to begin making pull chains. In 1937, Leviton acquired wire and cable manufacturer American Insulated Wire, which it operated until 2010, when Leviton sold American Insulated Wire to Southwire.

During World War II and the postwar economic boom Leviton manufactured materials for the Allies.

In 1963, Leviton opened manufacturing facilities in North Carolina under the name Southern Devices, as well as a manufacturing plant in Rhode Island. In 1965, Isidor's son Harold Leviton assumed the roles of CEO and president, and Isidor's son-in-law Jack Amsterdam became chairman.

After the eruption of the Azores Capelinhos volcano in 1957 displaced Portuguese citizens, Harold Leviton facilitated jobs for 150 of the affected individuals who immigrated to the United States in the 1960s.

In 1973, Leviton moved its headquarters to Little Neck, Queens.

In 2007, following the death of Harold Leviton, the company named Harold's sons-in-law Donald Hendler and Stephen Sokolow CEO and chairman of the board respectively.

Later in 2007, Leviton was sued by electronics company Lutron over alleged infringement of patents.

In 2009, the company moved its headquarters to Melville, Long Island.

In the 2010s, Leviton made several acquisitions. In 2012, the company acquired electrical device manufacturer Home Automation, Inc. In 2015, Leviton acquired cable manufacturer Brand-Rex. In 2016, Leviton acquired sustainable lighting manufacturer ConTech Lighting for an undisclosed amount. In 2017, Leviton acquired Southern California based company Birchwood Lighting.

By 2017, Leviton was considered the largest producer of electrical wiring devices in the United States, employing 6,500 people worldwide with an annual revenue of $1.5 billion.

In July 2020, Leviton acquired copper and fiber cable manufacturer Berk-Tek from Nexans for $202 million.

In February 2023, the company launched its Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations including 32, 48, and 50 Amp level 2 compatibility.

References

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External links

Leviton's Official Website

Anonymous. Energy & Power Management. Troy: Jun 2005.Vol.30, Iss. 6; pp. 29–35. ISSN 1556-5467
^ Cobb, Geoff (June 21, 2016). "A History of Greenpoint in 25 Buildings: The Leviton Building". Greenpointers.
^ Ingols, Cynthia; Mueller, James L. (April 2, 1997). Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.: Universal Design Marketing Strategy, Epilogue. Harvard Business School Publishing. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
Winzelberg, David (May 21, 2024). "Leviton getting IDA assist for lease extension and renovations". Long Island Business News. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ Oser, Alan S. (January 21, 1976). "Brooklyn Company Deepends Roots In City". The New York Times. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
Capkun, Anthony (January 21, 2010). "Southwire acquiring American Insulated Wire assets from Leviton". Electrical Business. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
Miller, Stephani (November 28, 2007). "Harold Leviton Passes Torch". Architect Magazine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
"Jack Amsterdam, 91, Corporate Executive". The New York Times. January 28, 1998. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
"Portuguese Government Honors Leviton President/CEO | Live Design Online". June 26, 2003. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
"Leviton reorganizes after passing of CEO". Cabling Installation & Maintenance. December 1, 2007. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
"Lutron Sues Leviton Over Alleged Infringement Of Patents". Electrical Marketing. March 30, 2007. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
Duke, Nathan (July 1, 2009). "Electrical giant leaves Little Neck for L.I. – QNS". Retrieved May 14, 2024.
Dalton, Alyssa (2012-08-03). "Leviton acquires Home Automation". Electrical Business. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
"Leviton Acquires Cable Manufacturer Brand-Rex". Cabling Installation & Maintenance. December 31, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
Ocasio, Victor (December 16, 2016). "Leviton Manufacturing buys sustainable lighting maker". Newsday. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
Donoff, Elizabeth (May 8, 2017). "Birchwood Lighting Acquired by Leviton". Architect Magazine. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
^ Roosevelt, Margo (May 4, 2017). "Tustin Lighting firm joins industry giant Leviton – Orange County Register". The Orange County Register. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
Capkun, Anthony (2020-07-22). "Leviton acquiring Berk-Tek from Nexans in $202 million US deal - Electrical BusinessElectrical Business". Electrical Business. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
Sickels, David (February 5, 2023). "Leviton launches new suite of Level 2 EV charging stations". The Buzz. Retrieved May 14, 2024.

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	'''Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.''' is an American manufacturer of electrical wiring equipment in North America.<ref>Anonymous. Energy & Power Management. Troy: Jun 2005.Vol.30, Iss. 6; pp. 29–35. {{ISSN\|1556-5467}}</ref> ~~It produces ] ]s, ], ]es, ]s and other ]s, ], ]s, ]s, wall and ceiling ]s, wall plates, ], and other electrical products.~~		'''Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.''' is an American manufacturer of electrical wiring equipment in North America.<ref>Anonymous. Energy & Power Management. Troy: Jun 2005.Vol.30, Iss. 6; pp. 29–35. {{ISSN\|1556-5467}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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			Leviton was founded in 1906 by ] immigrants Evser Leviton and his son Isidor Leviton when they began manufacturing brass mantle tips for natural gas lights in Manhattan's ].<ref name=Cobb>{{Cite news\| last = Cobb\| first = Geoff\| title = A History of Greenpoint in 25 Buildings: The Leviton Building\| work = Greenpointers\| date = June 21, 2016\| url = https://greenpointers.com/2016/06/21/a-history-of-greenpoint-in-25-buildings-the-leviton-building/}}</ref><ref name=Ingols>{{Cite book\| publisher = Harvard Business School Publishing\| last1 = Ingols\| first1 = Cynthia\| last2 = Mueller\| first2 = James L.\| title = Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.: Universal Design Marketing Strategy, Epilogue\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = April 2, 1997\| url = https://store.hbr.org/product/leviton-manufacturing-co-inc-universal-design-marketing-strategy-epilogue/996064}}</ref><ref name=LIBN>{{Cite news\| last = Winzelberg\| first = David\| title = Leviton getting IDA assist for lease extension and renovations \| work = Long Island Business News\| access-date = July 2, 2024\| date = May 21, 2024\| url = https://libn.com/2024/05/21/leviton-getting-ida-assist-for-lease-extension-and-renovations/}}</ref> In 1910, Isidor designed a screw-in lampholder for the newly invented electric light bulb and within ten years the lampholders were installed in apartment buildings across Manhattan.<ref name=Cobb/>
	The company was founded in 1906 by Isidor Leviton.{{cn\|date=March 2024}} He began by manufacturing brass mantle tips for the natural gas lighting infrastructure in ]. They sold their mantle tips on a pushcart on the ] on the ] of New York City. He also designed a screw-in ] for ]'s electric lamp in 1910, and within ten years the lampholders were being used in nearly every apartment in ].

			In 1916, Leviton moved its headquarters to ],<ref name=Oser>{{Cite news\| last = Oser\| first = Alan S.\| title = Brooklyn Company Deepends Roots In City\| work = The New York Times\| access-date = May 13, 2024\| date = January 21, 1976\| url = https://www.nytimes.com/1976/01/21/archives/about-real-estate-brooklyn-company-deepens-roots-in-city.html}}</ref> and in 1922 Leviton moved to ].<ref name=Cobb/>
	In the 1920s, Leviton moved to the neighborhood of ], in ], and in 1936, the company built its own two square block, four-story factory and warehouse, which still stands today. The following year, they acquired the American Insulated Wire Company, adding wire, cables, and cords to their product line.

			The company first began manufacturing wall outlets and switches in the 1920s.<ref name=Ingols/> In 1936, Leviton built a new manufacturing plant in Greenpoint that allowed the company to begin making ]s.<ref name=Ingols/> In 1937, Leviton acquired wire and cable manufacturer American Insulated Wire, which it operated until 2010, when Leviton sold American Insulated Wire to Southwire.<ref name=Capkun>{{Cite news\| last = Capkun\| first = Anthony\| title = Southwire acquiring American Insulated Wire assets from Leviton\| work = Electrical Business\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = January 21, 2010\| url = https://www.ebmag.com/southwire-acquiring-american-insulated-wire-assets-from-leviton-3963/}}</ref>
	Leviton sold lighting components to the ] between 1946-1981.<ref>{{cite journal \|title=25th Year for Laurel \|journal=Home Lighting & Accessories \|date=June 1, 1971 \|page=62}}</ref>

			During ] and the ] Leviton manufactured materials for the ].<ref name=Ingols/>
	Leviton bought Deal Electric Company in 1950, and Hale Brothers, which was renamed Leviton Canada, in 1953, and started to produce fluorescent lighting.

			In 1963, Leviton opened manufacturing facilities in ] under the name Southern Devices, as well as a manufacturing plant in ].<ref name=Oser/><ref name=Ingols/> In 1965, Isidor's son Harold Leviton assumed the roles of CEO and president, and Isidor's son-in-law Jack Amsterdam became chairman.<ref name=Miller>{{Cite news\| last = Miller\| first = Stephani\| title = Harold Leviton Passes Torch\| work = Architect Magazine\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = November 28, 2007\| url = https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/lighting/harold-leviton-passes-torch_o}}</ref><ref name=Amsterdam>{{Cite news\| issn = 0362-4331\| title = Jack Amsterdam, 91, Corporate Executive\| work = The New York Times\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = January 28, 1998\| url = https://www.nytimes.com/1998/01/28/nyregion/jack-amsterdam-91-corporate-executive.html}}</ref>
	In 1965, Isidor Leviton's son Harold Leviton was named president and CEO.

			After the eruption of the ] ] volcano in 1957 displaced Portuguese citizens, Harold Leviton facilitated jobs for 150 of the affected individuals who immigrated to the United States in the 1960s.<ref name=Portugal>{{Cite news\| title = Portuguese Government Honors Leviton President/CEO {{!}} Live Design Online\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = June 26, 2003\| url = https://www.livedesignonline.com/business-people-news/portuguese-government-honors-leviton-president-ceo}}</ref>
	Leviton moved its corporate headquarters to ], in ], New York, in 1973.<ref name=Levmov>{{cite web\|title=Leviton moving to energy-efficient HQ in Melville\|url=http://www.newsday.com/business/leviton-moving-to-energy-efficient-hq-in-melville-1.1242880\|author=Gary Dymski\|date=June 10, 2009\|publisher=Newsday}}</ref>

			In 1973, Leviton moved its headquarters to ].<ref name=Oser/>
	In September 1999, Leviton acquired ] controller manufacturer NSI Corp. as part of their Lighting Control Division.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Leviton acquires NSI Corp.\|url=http://livedesignonline.com/mag/leviton-acquires-nsi-corp\|author= Robert Cashill\|date=September 1, 1999}}</ref>

	~~Donald~~ ~~Hendler~~ ~~and~~ ~~Stephen~~ ~~Sokolow, two~~ of Harold Leviton's sons-in-law, ~~were~~ ~~named~~ CEO and chairman of the board respectively ~~in December 2007, following the latter's death~~.<ref>{{~~cite~~ ~~web~~\|title=Leviton reorganizes after passing of CEO\|url=~~http~~://www.cablinginstall.com/~~articles~~/~~print~~/~~volume-15/issue-12/industry-spotlight~~/leviton-reorganizes-after-passing-of-ceo~~.html\|date=December 1, 2007~~}}</ref>		In 2007, following the death of Harold Leviton, the company named Harold's sons-in-law Donald Hendler and Stephen Sokolow CEO and chairman of the board respectively.<ref name=cabling>{{Cite news\| title = Leviton reorganizes after passing of CEO\| work = Cabling Installation & Maintenance\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = December 1, 2007\| url = https://www.cablinginstall.com/home/article/16467541/leviton-reorganizes-after-passing-of-ceo}}</ref>

			Later in 2007, Leviton was sued by electronics company Lutron over alleged infringement of patents.<ref name=lutron>{{Cite news\| title = Lutron Sues Leviton Over Alleged Infringement Of Patents\| work = Electrical Marketing\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = March 30, 2007\| url = https://www.electricalmarketing.com/mag/article/20909241/people-dec-21-2012}}</ref>
	Leviton moved from Little Neck in June 2009 to a slightly smaller but more energy-efficient corporate headquarters in ], N.Y.<ref name=Levmov />

			In 2009, the company moved its headquarters to Melville, Long Island.<ref name=Duke>{{Cite news\| last = Duke\| first = Nathan\| title = Electrical giant leaves Little Neck for L.I. – QNS\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = July 1, 2009\| url = https://qns.com/2009/07/electrical-giant-leaves-little-neck-for-l-i/}}</ref>
	In 2011, Leviton partnered with ] to produce their ever-green Electric Vehicle Chargers for Ford Electric Cars.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Leviton and Ford Receive UL Certification for Focus Electric Home Charging Station\|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leviton-and-ford-receive-ul-certification-for-focus-electric-home-charging-station-131449878.html\|accessdate=July 22, 2012\|date=Oct 10, 2011}}</ref> Leviton also partnered with ] to manufacture chargers for the Toyota plug-in Electric Vehicles<ref>{{cite web\|title=Toyota selects Leviton to charge up Prius Plug-in, RAV4 EV\|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/08/11/toyota-selects-leviton-to-charge-up-prius-plug-in-rav4-ev/\|date=Aug 11, 2011\|publisher=AutoblogGreen}}</ref>

			In the 2010s, Leviton made several acquisitions. In 2012, the company acquired electrical device manufacturer Home Automation, Inc.<ref name=Dalton>{{Cite news\| last = Dalton\| first = Alyssa\| title = Leviton acquires Home Automation\| work = Electrical Business\| access-date = 2024-05-14\| date = 2012-08-03\| url = https://www.ebmag.com/leviton-acquires-home-automation-12802/}}</ref> In 2015, Leviton acquired cable manufacturer Brand-Rex.<ref name=BrandRex>{{Cite news\| title = Leviton Acquires Cable Manufacturer Brand-Rex\| work = Cabling Installation & Maintenance\| access-date = August 23, 2024\| date = December 31, 2015\| url = https://www.cablinginstall.com/cable/article/14036583/leviton-leviton-acquires-cable-manufacturer-brand-rex}}</ref> In 2016, Leviton acquired sustainable lighting manufacturer ConTech Lighting for an undisclosed amount.<ref name=Ocasio>{{Cite news\| last = Ocasio\| first = Victor\| title = Leviton Manufacturing buys sustainable lighting maker\| work = Newsday\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = December 16, 2016\| url = https://www.newsday.com/business/leviton-manufacturing-buys-sustainable-lighting-maker-t24960}}</ref> In 2017, Leviton acquired ] based company Birchwood Lighting.<ref name=Birchwood>{{Cite news\| last = Donoff\| first = Elizabeth\| title = Birchwood Lighting Acquired by Leviton\| work = Architect Magazine\| access-date = July 2, 2024\| date = May 8, 2017\| url = https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/lighting/birchwood-lighting-acquired-by-leviton_o}}</ref><ref name=Roosevelt>{{Cite news\| last = Roosevelt\| first = Margo\| title = Tustin Lighting firm joins industry giant Leviton – Orange County Register\| work = The Orange County Register\| access-date =May 14, 2024\| date = May 4, 2017\| url = https://www.ocregister.com/2017/05/04/tustin-lighting-firm-joins-industry-giant-leviton/}}</ref>
	In 2012, Leviton launched its Universal Dimming device line which dims any dimmable ], ], or ].<ref></ref> This results in dramatic energy savings. The company also released its Zipline Fluorescent Energy Retrofit Module, which eliminated retrofit wiring of ballasts.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=50575&minisite=10251 \|title=Zipline Lighting Retrofit > Leviton Web Site \|access-date=2012-08-19 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130128081030/http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=50575&minisite=10251 \|archive-date=2013-01-28 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

			By 2017, Leviton was considered the largest producer of electrical wiring devices in the United States, employing 6,500 people worldwide with an annual revenue of $1.5 billion.<ref name=Roosevelt/>
	Leviton acquired Home Automation Inc. in August 2012,<ref>{{cite web\|title=Leviton Acquires Home Automation Inc.\|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/leviton_acquires_home_automation_inc/\|author=Julie Jacobson\|date=August 1, 2012}}</ref> and renamed it Leviton Security & Automation.

			In July 2020, Leviton acquired copper and fiber cable manufacturer Berk-Tek from ] for $202 million.<ref name=BerkTek>{{Cite news\| last = Capkun\| first = Anthony\| title = Leviton acquiring Berk-Tek from Nexans in $202 million US deal - Electrical BusinessElectrical Business\| work = Electrical Business\| access-date = 2024-08-23\| date = 2020-07-22\| url = https://www.ebmag.com/leviton-acquiring-berk-tek-from-nexans-in-202-million-us-deal/}}</ref>
	In October 2013, Leviton acquired UK-based JCC Advanced Lighting.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Leviton Acquires UK-based JCC Advanced Lighting\|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/leviton_acquires_uk_based_jcc_advanced_lighting/\|author= Steve Crowe\|date=October 29, 2013}}</ref>

			In February 2023, the company launched its Level 2 ] ]s including 32, 48, and 50 Amp level 2 compatibility.<ref name=Sickels>{{Cite news\| last = Sickels\| first = David\| title = Leviton launches new suite of Level 2 EV charging stations\| work = The Buzz\| access-date = May 14, 2024\| date = February 5, 2023\| url = https://www.thebuzzevnews.com/leviton-ev-charging-stations/}}</ref>
	In October 2015, Leviton introduced its Omnistat 3 Hospitality Thermostat for 'cost-effective control of HVAC, lighting, and electrical loads' increasing HVAC ] in hotel guest rooms.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=70587&minisite=10251 \|title=Guest Room Control, Leviton website, accessed 2/23/2016 \|access-date=2016-02-24 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127065819/http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=70587&minisite=10251 \|archive-date=2016-01-27 \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref></ref><ref></ref>

	Leviton currently has operations in more than 85 countries on 6 continents, and employs approximately 6,500 persons. Its products include over 25,000 devices and systems, which are used both residentially and in businesses.

	==Patent lawsuits==
	In March 2007, Leviton was sued in ] by ] regarding various dimmers, switches, and wireless lighting control systems.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cepro.com/article/lutron_sues_leviton_over_rf_lighting_controls/\|title=Lutron Sues Leviton Over RF Lighting Controls\|date=March 4, 2007\|accessdate=2012-07-22\|author=Julie Jacobsen\|publisher=cepro.com\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730045234/http://www.cepro.com/article/lutron_sues_leviton_over_rf_lighting_controls\|archivedate=July 30, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://dockets.justia.com/docket/texas/txedce/9:2007cv00096/102783/\|publisher=justia.com\|title=Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. v. Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc}}</ref> Lutron also filed a complaint with the ] alleging that Leviton has produced several patent-infringing products in Mexico and China and then imported them into the United States.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Lutron Accuses Leviton of Patent Infringement\|first=Joe \|last=Paone\|url=http://www.customretailer.net/article/lutron-accuses-leviton-patent-infringement-49138/1\|date=March 2007\|publisher=Custom Retailer}}</ref> The lawsuit was settled with a cross-license of certain of the parties' respective patents.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Leviton to Pay Lutron in Settlement\|url=http://www.residentialsystems.com/news/0022/updated-leviton-to-pay-lutron-in-settlement/77454\|author=Jeremy J. Glowacki\|date=Nov 16, 2007\|publisher=Residential Systems}}</ref>

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