Leading Surge Protector Companies Worldwide
With the increasing complexity of modern power systems, surge protective devices (SPDs) play a vital role in safeguarding electrical equipment. Across the globe, many professional companies specialize in high-quality surge protection solutions. Below is an overview of well-known manufacturers in the industry.
LEEYEE — China Surge Arrester Factory
Wenzhou Leeyee Electric specializes in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of lightning protection products. Since its establishment, LEEYEE has pursued technological innovation and built its brand on quality. The company focuses on advancing lightning protection technology and applies its solutions across various industries, including buildings, power grids, communications, petrochemicals, railways, military projects, PV systems, EV charging stations, distribution equipment, and industrial automation.
LEEYEE exports products globally and upholds the philosophy of “Quality First, Customer First, Service First, Reputation First.” The company adopts advanced international technology and was among the first in the lightning protection industry to obtain ISO certification. All products come with PICC insurance coverage. Popular products include power supply SPDs, signal SPDs, PV SPDs, lightning protection boxes, photovoltaic combiner boxes, and lightning rods.
Phoenix Contact — Germany
Phoenix Contact, a family-owned enterprise founded by F. Blum in 1923, focuses on electrical connections, interface technology, and industrial automation. Its product range includes relays, signal converters, fieldbus components, power supplies, and surge protectors, serving a broad industrial base.
DEHN — Germany
Founded in 1932, DEHN started with lightning protection products and evolved into a leading electrical protection solutions provider. Its product line covers lightning protection, surge protectors, overvoltage systems, grounding, and connection technologies.
OBO Bettermann — Germany
OBO Bettermann, established in 1911, initially produced electrical installation equipment. Today, it delivers comprehensive solutions, including installation systems, lightning protection, SPDs, cable management systems, and more, serving global infrastructure projects.
Weidmüller — Germany
Since 1948, Weidmüller has expanded from terminal block production into industrial automation and electrical connection technologies. Its product offerings include electrical connection products, industrial automation solutions, electronic interface systems, and specialized tool systems.
CITEL — France
CITEL, founded in 1969, specializes in lightning protection and SPD solutions. The company supplies a full range of protection devices, including lightning arresters, surge protectors, grounding systems, and connection products, serving diverse industries.
Schneider Electric — France
Schneider Electric, established in 1836, evolved from steel production into a leader in electrical equipment and energy management. Its core businesses include energy infrastructure, industrial process control, building automation, data centers, and residential power protection, including advanced SPD solutions.
Novaris — Australia
Founded in 1993 in Kingston, Tasmania, Novaris manufactures surge protection products engineered for high-lightning environments. The company focuses on providing durable and high-performance solutions suitable for some of the world’s toughest electrical conditions.
Raycap — Global Presence
Raycap, founded in 2004, gained recognition for its innovation in lightning and surge protection. The company designs and manufactures high-performance SPDs, providing tailored solutions for power systems, telecommunications, industrial automation, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure.
ABB — Switzerland/Sweden
ABB formed in 1988 through the merger of Sweden’s Asea and Switzerland’s BBC Brown Boveri. With roots tracing back to 1883 and 1891, ABB operates globally, offering electrical products, robotics, industrial automation, and sustainable transport solutions, including advanced surge protection devices.
Philips — Netherlands
Founded in 1891, Philips began with light bulb manufacturing and expanded into various industries. Today, Philips focuses on consumer appliances, healthcare equipment, medical services, lighting systems, and surge protection for electronic devices.