Garrity Industries

Timeline to Leadership

Garrity Industries, Inc., a privately held family business was founded in 1967 by Paul G. Garrity, Sr., an entrepreneur who introduced the first disposable cigarette lighter in North America.

1969 - Garrity introduces the first disposable flashlight, the Life Lite®. Trusted by firefighters across the U.S.A, Life Lite was also used by the military in the Desert Storm conflict and was selected as the official flashlight of the 1996 Summer Olympics.

In 1981 - Garrity develops and introduces the first rubber encased flashlight and lantern. This popular rubber Tuff Lite® series has maintained the #1 brand leader position year after year.

In 1991 - Garrity forms a partnership in Asia and opens plants in Indonesia, Thailand, China and becomes a Global Manufacturer.

In 1992 - A leading consumer research magazine rates two of three Garrity products as "best quality".

In 1993 - Garrity introduces a series of new advanced rechargeable flashlights and lanterns. This innovation subsequently becomes the new standard by which other rechargeable lighting will be measured.

In 1994 - Garrity merges plastic with rubber and introduces the Rugged Lite Series® - and a whole new segment of the lighting industry is born.

In 1996-1997- A.C. Nielsen reports Garrity Industries now offers the #2 brand in consumer preference: As we continue to develop and focus on the growth of the overall lighting market, our goal of
becoming the undisputed world leader grows closer.

In 1997 - Garrity Industries selected as the #1 entrepreneurial company in the state of Connecticut.

In 2000 - Garrity is awarded the "Rite Aid Vendor of the Year" award.

In 2001-2002 - Paul G. Garrity, Sr. is awarded "Who's Who" by Executive & Professionals.

2003 - Garrity Industries is the industry leader with innovative flashlights and lanterns including LED's.

2004 - Garrity is awarded the "2004 Vendor of the Year" by Do It Best - 3rd Largest Corporation in U.S.A serving 6,000 stores. Garrity is awarded the "2004 Vendor of the Year" by Barjan -
#1 Truck Stop Distributor

In 2005 - Garrity introduces the World's First Disposable L.E.D. Life Lite®