Basler Electric
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Basler Electric is a manufacturer of power systems products based in Highland, Illinois.
Founded in 1942 by Carl Basler, it began producing custom transformers three years later; in 1959, Basler released the SRA voltage regulator. The company also manufactures solid-state and multifunction digital protective relays, generator and engine controls, and static excitation systems.
On December 11, 2025, Littelfuse announced that it had completed its acquisition of Basler Electric.
History
- 1942 - The company was founded by Carl Basler.
- 1945 - start of producing custom transformers.
- 1947 - Basler Electric Company incorporation.
- 1959 - Basler introduced the first solid-state voltage regulator, the SRA.
- 1961 - Basler developed its first Static Excitation System.
- 1972 - Basler’s first solid-state relay was developed.
- 1990 - Basler International Group found in Wasselonne, France
- early 1990s - Basler started development of a Digital Excitation Control System (DECS range)
- 2004 - Basler opened facility in Suzhou China
- 2006 - Basler acquired the Cutler-Hammer Excitation Control Product Line
- 2009 - Basler opened facility in Singapore
- 2012 - Basler acquires a full-service injection molding company - Basler Plastics, LLC.
- 2017 - Basler acquires E2 Power Systems, LLC and expands it service capabilities to include turnkey engineering.
- 2025 - Basler was acquired by LittelFuse