Larson Electronics announced recently that effective Friday, December 20, 2013 that it discontinued its smaller brands, including the Magnalight brand in order to focus on their global Larson Electronics brand. The name change reflects the broad product range and drastic growth of Larson Electronics.
Larson Electronics founder Ernie Larson established the Magnalight spotlight brand in 1973 and those handheld, magnetic lights have been a staple of the utility industry and various federal, local and state governments and municipalities for over 40 years. Comcast, PG&E, Time Warner and a host of federal, state and local government agencies use the Magnalight handheld, magnetic base spotlights on their work vehicle because they are tough, versatile and reliable.