Basler Electric

Basler Electric is a manufacturer of power systems products based in Highland, Illinois. The company was founded in 1942 by Carl Basler. In 1945, they began producing custom transformers. In 1959, Basler released the SRA voltage regulator. They also manufacture solid-state and multifunction digital protective relays, generator and engine controls, and static excitation systems.

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.

Notes and references
1. Facilities / Capabilities Report - Basler Electric Company 03-2010

2. Basler Electric Company - https://www.balser.com/About-Us/Company-History