| Founder Arthur Carling established the company in 1920 and, as a skilled tool maker, first limited his work to tool and dies and special machinery. He quickly recognized the vast opportunity in the emerging electrical industry, however, and within a few years began to direct Carling Tool & Machine's expansion into this area. |
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From this modest beginning was forged the reputation for quality leadership in product innovation and design. |
| Arthur Carling was succeeded as President by his son, Arthur Richard Carling in 1948, |
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and then by his son-in-law, Wesley T. Sorenson in 1950. |
| Richard Sorenson, son of Wesley Sorenson, joined the company in 1969 and succeeded his father as President in 1975. Richard Sorenson, grandson of the founder, remains President of Carling Technologies, Inc. to this day. |
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Carling Technologies has experienced double digit annual sales growth over the past decade. The company is an acknowledged leader in both the switch and circuit protection markets. Among successful electric/electronic component manufacturers, Carling Technologies is virtually unique in remaining independent; most other suppliers having been merged and purchased by large conglomerates. We are proud of our independence and believe it gives us the flexibility to respond quickly and effectively to significant and emerging opportunities.
