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History

Vision. Innovation. Entrepreneurial Spirit. These key traits are what drove Edward V. Sundt to sell his car to raise

History Timeline

2020s

Empowering a Sustainable, Connected, and Safer World: Recognized as one of America's Best Mid-Sized and Most Responsible Companies, Littelfuse continues to excel. In 2021, we launched a five-year strategy focused on sustainability, connectivity, and safety, achieving $2.4B in annual sales by 2023. Through acquisitions and product development, we've expanded into high-growth markets like renewables, e-mobility, and industrial safety. Our people and strong relationships drive our success, with over 50 global locations and a steadfast commitment to sustainable growth and delivering reliable solutions worldwide.

Acquisitions

Acquired Dortmund Semiconductor—a 200mm wafer fab in Dortmund, Germany—from Elmos Semiconductor SE.

2024

Acquired Western Automation Research and Development

2023

Acquired Embed

2022

Acquired C&K Switches

2022

Acquired Hartland Controls

2021

Acquired Carling Technologies

2021