Basler Electric is a manufacturer of power systems products based in Highland, Illinois.
Founded in 1942 by Carl Basler, it began producing custom transformers three years later; in 1959, Basler released the SRA voltage regulator. The company also manufactures solid-state and multifunction digital protective relays, generator and engine controls, and static excitation systems.
On December 11, 2025, Littelfuse announced that it had completed its acquisition of Basler Electric.
History 1942 - The company was founded by Carl Basler. 1945 - start of producing custom transformers. 1947 - Basler Electric Company incorporation. 1959 - Basler introduced the first solid-state voltage regulator, the SRA. 1961 - Basler developed its first Static Excitation System. 1972 - Basler’s first solid-state relay was developed. 1990 - Basler International Group found in Wasselonne, France early 1990s - Basler started development of a Digital Excitation Control System (DECS range) 2004 - Basler opened facility in Suzhou China 2006 - Basler acquired the Cutler-Hammer Excitation Control Product Line 2009 - Basler opened facility in Singapore 2012 - Basler acquires a full-service injection molding company - Basler Plastics, LLC. 2017 - Basler acquires E2 Power Systems, LLC and expands it service capabilities to include turnkey engineering. 2025 - Basler was acquired by Littelfuse
See also Electrical generators Relay Transformer Voltage regulator
Notes and references
External links Basler Electric Corporate web site Authorized representative Basler Electric for Czechia and Slovakia The Professional Service Providers Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Controls Lab