Leece-Neville
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Heavy Duty (automotive) |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Founder | Bennett M. Leece |
| Headquarters | est.Cleveland, Ohio, , |
| Products | Alternators Starter Motors Regulators |
| Owner | First Atlantic Capital |
| Parent | Prestolite Electric |
| Website | www |
Leece-Neville is a global manufacturer and supplier of alternators, starters, electrical equipment and services to the transportation, industrial, military, marine, agricultural and construction industries. Leece-Neville serves as a division of Prestolite Electric.
History
Early history
The Leece-Neville co. was organized in 1909 by Cleveland inventor Bennett M. Leece and financier Sylvester M. Neville. Incorporated in 1910 with capital of $61,000, Leece-Neville opened at 2069 E. 4th St. in Cleveland, Ohio. The company moved to 5363 Hamilton Ave. in 1915. In 1918, Leece had developed a self-starting ignition system, for which he received the patent for that year.[1] Leece-Neville starters and electrical systems were standard position for the Haynes Automobile Company.[2]
Post war era
Changed its name to Neville Reece. President, and Scholar
Mergers and acquisitions
- Otherwise known as Neville Reece, President, and Scholar.
References
- ^ "The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History". Case Western Reserve University. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
- ^ Haynes. Advertisement. American Automobile Association, Volume 5 Jan. 1913: 465. Google Books. Retrieved 2011-09-03.