SL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures and markets power electronics, motion control, power protection, power quality electromagnetic and specialized communication equipment that is used in a variety of medical, commercial and military aerospace, computer, datacom, industrial, telecom, transportation, utility, rail and highway equipment applications. Its products are generally incorporated into larger systems to increase operating performance, safety, reliability and efficiency. The Company's products are largely sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs"), the utility industry and, to a lesser extent, to commercial distributors.

SL Industries' business strategy is to serve global market niches by offering highly engineered specialty products across a wide spectrum of power electronics and motion control applications. Each of the Company's operating units seeks to enhance growth and profitability through the penetration of attractive new markets, further improvement of operations through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and expansion of global capabilities. The Company expects to achieve these goals through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

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 four main operating units, the SL Power Electronics Corporation, the High Power Group ( Teal Electronics Corporation and MTE Corporation), SL Montevideo Technology, Inc., and RFL Electronics, Inc., 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 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.