Prestolite Electric Incorporated

Employee size

501-1,000

Organization type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Arcade, NY

Founded

1904

With 120 years behind it, Prestolite Electric manufactures alternators, starters and new-energy solutions for demanding vehicle and equipment applications. Its Prestolite and Leece-Neville brands serve heavy-duty transportation and work equipment, with North American engineering and manufacturing operations in Michigan and New York. Acquired by Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Co. in 2016, the company operates as part of a global specialty-electrics manufacturer.

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