Company History
Carling Technologies has six ISO9001 and IATF 16949 registered facilities, employs over 2800 people and enjoys a worldwide network of sales and distribution of its productions.
Established
February 16, 1920
Founder, Arthur Carling, established Carling Tool and Machine Company located in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. As a skilled toolmaker, his work was specific to tool, dies and special machinery.
Tools and Dies
1920's
Arthur Carling and Carling Tool & Machine were known for creating many tools, dies and special machinery.
First Manufactured Product
1920's
Carling Tool and Machine Company’s first manufactured product was a duster brush. This handheld brush was made for home and factory use.
New Location
December 1930
Headquarters moves to 620 Capitol Ave, Hartford, Connecticut, USA from the previous Asylum Ave, Hartford location.
Product Expansion
1940's
Carling begins engineering and manufacturing Switches.
Name Change
March 6, 1944
Due to the emerging electrical industry, Arthur Carling legally changed the name of the company to Carling Electric Inc.
President Change
1948
Founder, Arthur Carling was succeeded as President by his son, Arthur Richard Carling.
New Location
November 1, 1950
Headquarters moves to New Park Avenue, West Hartford, CT, USA from the previous Capitol Ave, Hartford location.
President Change
1956
Arthur Richard Carling was succeeded as President by his brother-in-law, Wesley T. Sorenson.
Incorporation in Europe
1969
Carling makes its first step towards global expansion. March 27th, 1969.
Location Expansion
1969
Manufacturing facility opens in Matamoros, Mexico. After 9 years of operation this location moved its facility to Matahuela, Mexico in November 1978.
Location Expansion
1971
Manufacturing facility opens in Brownsville, Texas, USA.
Name Change
1974
Carling legally changed the name of the company to Carlingswitch Inc.
President Change
1975
Richard Sorenson, Sr., son of Wesley Sorenson, joined the company in 1969 and succeeded his father as President in 1975. Richard Sorenson, grandson of the founder, continues to lead the growth of Carling Technologies as President.
Product Expansion
1978
Carling begins engineering and manufacturing Circuit Breakers.
New Location
1987
Worldwide Headquarters moves to 60 Johnson Avenue, Plainville, CT, USA from the previous West Hartford location.
Location Expansion
1988
Europe/Middle East/Africa Headquarters opens in Exeter, Devon, England. First parcel of land was purchased in Exeter in 1988 and the second parcel of land was purchased in 2003.
Location Expansion
October 3, 1994
Asia-Pacific Headquarters opens in Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
Name Change
September 1, 2000
Carling legally changed the name of the company to Carling Technologies Inc.
Business Acquisition
2004
Acquired Moritz in 2004. Sold aerospace division and integrated marine division in 2012.
Location Expansion
2005
Manufacturing facility opens in Zhongshan, China.
Business Acquisition
January 2007
Acquired 50% share of Maretron.
4th Generation Leadership
January 2012
Christopher T. Sorenson, Chief Operating Officer
Christopher started in 11/15/2004 as Director of International Sales.
Jennifer S. Buddenhagen, Chief Marketing Officer
Jennifer started in 09/06/1999 as Director of Marketing.
Richard W. Sorenson, Jr., Vice President, COO, Maretron & Vice President, Octoplex Systems
Richard started in 10/21/2001 as Director of Strategic Markets.
Going Green
March 2015
Worldwide Headquarters installs state-of-the-art Solar Photovoltaic System. It is comprised of 1,710 solar panels and is expected to produce over 630,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.
Business Acquisition
July 1, 2017
Acquired 100% ownership of Maretron.
Joint Venture
March 9, 2018
Carling-Dhoot India Pvt. Ltd formed, a joint venture with Dhoot Transmission Pvt. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of wire harnesses, cable systems, industrial controls, and sensors headquartered in Aurangabad, India.
Business Acquisition
November 30, 2021
Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced the completion of its acquisition of Carling Technologies, Inc.
