Larson Electronics
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronics |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Founder | Earnie Larson |
| Headquarters | Kemp, Texas |
Key people | Robert Bresnahan, CEO |
| Website | larsonelectronics |
Larson Electronics is an American electronic component provider and industrial lighting manufacturer.[1] It was founded in 1973 by Earnie Larson and is currently headquartered in Kemp, Texas, United States. [2] The company manufactures and supplies high power magnetic mount and permanent mount spotlights and floodlights to the military, utilities, telephone and electrical power industries including US Secret Service, US State Department, and the Department of Homeland Security.[3]
Overview[]
Larson Electronics was established by Earnie Larson in 1973 and purchased the Magnalight original handheld, portable lighting line and name from R&L Enterprises. The company initially focused on the cable industry as a power supplier. Currently, it provides services to military, oil and gas, marine, federal, hunting, manufacturing and commercial sectors.[4][5]
The company's core products include high output lighting products, energy efficient LEDs and commercial lighting fixtures for professional applications.[6][7]
In 2013, the company shipped lighting equipment to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, where they were used to illuminate various locations on the U.S. military base. In Baghdad, Iraq, U.S. military groups were sent high grade lights that were used for patrolling and mounting on Abrams tanks.[8]
Larson Electronics has also participated in organized civilian efforts to outfit military units. The company donated lighting equipment to the Marines Helping Marines Foundation in support of their fourth annual fishing tournament, and the LED spotlights to the National Elephant Conservation Centre in Malaysia in support of their relocation and protection efforts for endangered elephants.[9][10]
Products[]
Larson Electronics manufacturers and distributes the following types of industrial equipment:
- Explosion proof lighting
- Hazardous location lighting
- Paint spray booth lights
- Low voltage LED lighting
- Portable power distribution systems
- Pneumatic and crank-up style masts
- Trailer mounted light towers and solar light tower assemblies
- LED lamps and bulbs
- Hunting and fishing lights
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Larson Electronics at 2016 Offshore Technology Conference on Yahoo Finance
- ^ Larson Electronics on Water & Wastes Digest
- ^ Corporate Profile coverage on Industrial Distribution
- ^ MagnaLight purchased by Larson Electronics
- ^ Larson Electronics services on Electronics Weekly, retrieved by Highbeam
- ^ Larson Electronics product description at BusinessWire
- ^ Article about Larson Electronics LED on Industrial Safety and Hygiene News
- ^ Shipped equipment to U.S. military
- ^ Larson Electronics donation toMarines Helping Marines
- ^ Larson Electronics and National Elephant Conservation Centre
- Electronic component distributors
- Companies based in Texas
- Electronics companies established in 1973
- 1973 establishments in Texas