Prestolite Electric is a global manufacturer and supplier of alternators, starters, auxiliary electrical equipment and services to the transportation, industrial and military industry. 

Prestolite has a strong heritage dating back to 1911, and includes the Leece-Neville, Load Handler, Motorola, Butec and Lucas CAV brands, resulting in a long history of engineering excellence and innovative products. Prestolite Electric was acquired in 2016 by Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Co.,Ltd (Broad-Ocean, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of specialty rotating electrics.

 

In Europe Prestolite supply to more than 40 OEM’s, in USA we are the dominant supplier to the Bus, truck, refrigeration and military markets, and in China Prestolite is the number one supplier to the domestic bus and coach industry, supplying over 700k units a year.

 

With manufacturing and distribution locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, China, Canada, India, Mexico and Hong Kong; Prestolite Electric provides customers with access to their application needs for products and services under the Prestolite Electric and Leece-Neville brand names. A wide global network of distribution associates facilitates product availability, service support and vehicle electrical education to keep vehicles and equipment in the value added mode for the user.