Timeline: Three decades serving the OEM market

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Zytron begins operations

July 1, 1985
September 1985
First distributor added
Secured first OEM account
January 1986
March 1986
Second distributor added
Start of UL/CUL certification
May 1986
April 1991

First microprocessor controller introduced

Revolutionary 555 “Cook & Hold” microprocessor controller released

October 1996
February 1997
Series 126 electronic control replaces mechanical Bulb & Capillary thermostats
Series 120 DIN mounting Hi Limit controller receives FM approval
March 1997
May 1997
Top seller Series 120/120R receives CE approval
First microprocessor controller developed for the infrared sauna market
April 1998
July 1998

Ground Fault Detector microprocessor deployed to northeastern railroads

Series 560/565 microprocessor control makes a splash in the winery industry

March 2000
May 2003
Zytron introduces its patented “De-Arker” boosting the life expectancy of relays to 1,000,000+ operations
120R redesign features an enclosed cover for dust/moisture protection
September 2004
October 2004
120L Hi Limit controller with LED Alarm receives FM Approval
Series 1900 controller introduced
January 2006
April 2006

Initiated RoHS Compliance

Overseas expansion through partnership with TOHO Electronics

May 2006
February 2013
Universal control developed allowing unprecedented new product roll out
Began implementation of LEAN manufacturing techniques
April 2013
July 2014
The integration of LEAN manufacturing standards lead to perfect on-time delivery record
State of New Jersey awards Zytron with “Bold New Strategy” Award
October 2014