Culture and History

SL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures and markets power electronics, power motion and power protection equipment that is used in a variety of aerospace, computer, datacom, industrial, medical, telecom, transportation and utility equipment applications. SL’s products are largely sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers, and to a lesser extent, to commercial distributors. Our systems are used with a broad range of equipment to increase operating safety, reliability and efficiency. One of our key competitive advantages is our ability to partner with customers and custom engineer innovative solutions.

SL Industries is a growth company, driven to provide superior shareholder value. The markets we serve are dynamic and growing. We meet the needs of those customers by continuously improving our technology and developing the skill of our employees. The Company strives to generate excellent returns for its shareholders by investing in new product development and expanding its operations and customer base in new markets and territories.

Background
On March 29, 1956, the Company was incorporated as G-L Electronics Company in the state of New Jersey. Its name was changed to G-L Industries, Inc. in November 1963; SGL Industries, Inc. in November 1970; and then to the present name of SL Industries, Inc. in September 1984. Through its five main operating units, the SL Power Electronics Corporation, SL Montevideo Technology, Inc., RFL Electronics, Inc., MTE Corporation, and Teal Electronics Corporation, SL has maintained its position as a leader in the power electronics and power protection industries.

The Company values its employees the same way it values its customers. We believe that a quality workforce creates quality businesses. All of our subsidiaries are ISO 9001:2000 certified. Our subsidiaries are recognized as suppliers of choice as well as employers of choice. We believe that an empowered workforce results in employees who are accountable for their work and motivated to find the best solutions and achieve the highest results for our customers.

We recognize the relationship between hiring, developing and retaining our employees. We partner with them to provide benefits for our employees and their families and offer programs to help balance their work and personal lives. We also believe in providing opportunities to challenge our people to grow and develop new and diverse skills. In turn, our employees are recognized for their contributions, take pride in what they do, and are the key to our success.