| 2006 |
SBE participates in major shows including: Photonics West, Hybrid Vehicle Technologies, Motor & Drive Systems, APEC, International Power Modulator, and Convergence.
Data presented at SAE Convergence in Detroit. “The Power Ring vs. a conventional array of discrete sections”.
Presentation entitled "Ring form factor film capacitors for embedded motor controls" presented at Motor Drive Systems by Terry Hosking
First Patent issued, U.S. Patent # 7,008,858. “Configuring a Capacitor with Enhanced Pulse Reliability”
Second Patent issued, U.S. Patent # 7,027,285. “Vented Capacitor for Improved Corona Inception Voltage”
|
2005 |
SBE presents its first technical paper at the Pulsed Power Conference in Monterey, California, titled
Annular Form Factor Film Capacitors, outlining development work on the innovative Power Ring product.
SBE signs a technology partnership agreement with Active Precision, Burlington, MA
for the R&D of advanced capacitor winding technology
SBE introduces its new Clear View® non-outgassing film
capacitors. The Clear View® series is specifically designed
and manufactured for use in demanding pulse laser and other optical
applications.
SBE adds new High Voltage Orange Drop to portfolio; Type 718P/719P Corona-Free Polypropylene Film
Capacitor series rated at 1500 VAC/5000 VDC.
SBE delivers first Power Rings to General Motors for fuel cell car prototype
SBE attains ISO 9001-2000 Certificate of Registration.
|
2004 |
SBE honored with Vermont Small Business
Innovator of the Year Runner-Up Award (pdf)
SBE innovative technology is recognized by Mass High Tech (pdf)
E²P² - Extreme Energy/Pulse
Power, Power Ring film capacitorTM technology
developed. Patent application submitted |
2003 |
SBE files a patent application on pulse technology.
SBE submits first of many SBIR applications on new technology for the EPA; Navy and Army are added later.
SBE becomes the exclusive supplier of capacitors to Taser International, the world's leading supplier of stun guns.
SBE signs a partnership agreement with FieldMetrics (pdf). Patent application filed.
Capacitor Assemblies added as a product offering.
|
2002 |
SBE
develops new Pulse Technology for use on TASER products.
SBE is purchased in a management buyout by Ed Sawyer, President/CEO and
Mark Browning, V.P. Sales & Marketing. Additional stockholders have
since been added. |
2001 |
SBE
launches ad campaign in PCIM/Power Electronics Magazine with focus
on application engineering support. SBE expands voltage and current
ratings on high performance parts. |
2000 |
Production
of former Industrial/Midwec products gears up. SBE announces additional
product series for axial leaded components. |
1999 |
SBE
purchases several product lines from Industrial/Midwec after
their announcement to cease operation. SBE purchases manufacturing
equipment, process documentation, engineering specifications,
etc.
Radial-lead,
polypropylene type 725M Orange
Drop line is launched. Axial lead metallized polyester and
polypropylene lines developed. |
1998 |
SBE
re-introduces Metallized Polyester film capacitors, the radial-lead
Type 425M Orange
Drop series. |
1997 |
Type 773P Orange
Drop polypropylene line introduced, with a focus on the demanding,
high frequency electronic ballast market. |
1996 |
SBE
becomes a founding member of the HVA, High Voltage Association.
Type 298P Orange
Drop R-C network rated at 330 VAC is introduced. |
1995 |
Type 778P/779P 400
VAC Orange Drop® polypropylene line introduced. |
1993 |
Radial-lead,
polypropylene type 716P Orange
Drop® High Voltage compact design line is developed. |
1992 |
SBE
purchases the 192P Pacer
line from Sprague and returns it home to the Barre plant. |
1991 |
SBE
introduces type 715P/717P High
AC Voltage Orange Drop® polypropylene line rated at 800 and 900
VAC. |
1989 |
SBE
introduces the High Performance Type 716P Orange
Drop® polypropylene line. |
1986 |
The
doors open for business on January 20th. SBE enters into agreement
to continue manufacturing the Orange Drop® lines for Sprague. |
1985 |
On
December 24th the Sprague-Barre operation is purchased
in a management buyout and SB Electronics is formed. |
1984 |
Several
Sprague product lines are transferred to another location, including
the 192P Pacer® line. |
1969 |
Sprague
Electric purchases the capacitor operations from Rock of Ages Corp.
and assumes direct ownership. The plant is referred to as the Sprague-Barre
operation. |
1959 |
The
radial-lead Orange Drop® film capacitor
product lines are introduced, as well as the Type
192P Pacer® axial-lead, polyester film line. |
1953 |
Employment
reaches 940 at the Barre plant as new products are introduced. |
1946 |
The
Rock of Ages Capacitor Division moves to its newly renovated
location at 131 South Main Street. They continue to support Sprague
as the radio industry booms. |
1945 |
Sprague
Electric Co. enters into a sub-contracting agreement with the Rock
of Ages Corp., one of the world’s largest granite producers
located in Barre, Vermont, to manufacture capacitors for them.
Their work is to support the war efforts. |
1926 |
Robert
C. Sprague invents a paper dielectric capacitor at his home in
Quincy, Massachusetts and the Sprague Electric Company is formed. |
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