Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Manufactures digital systems that protect and automate power grids.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1982
- Employees
- 7,400
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- David Whitehead
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Grant · 2011
- Subsidiaries
- SEL Engineering Services, SEL Development, E.O. Schweitzer Manufacturing, Appiture Biotechnologies
About
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) specializes in providing advanced solutions for power system protection, control, automation, and monitoring. Founded by Dr. Edmund O. Schweitzer, III in 1982, SEL revolutionized the electric power industry with the invention of the first microprocessor-based digital protective relay, the SEL-21. This innovation set the foundation for a company committed to making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. With a corporate headquarters in Pullman, Washington, SEL operates globally with over 100 offices worldwide and more than 6,500 employees. SEL is recognized for its employee ownership model, where all employees are shareholders, fostering a culture of dedication and responsibility towards customer satisfaction. The company’s offerings include a wide range of products, solutions, and training services which are critical to utilities and industries worldwide.