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A History of Excellence

Quality Products Since 1925

Bridgeport Fittings, Inc. was founded by Adelbert R. Auray and Neil G. Hayes in 1925 as The Bridgeport Switch Company.

Adelbert R. Auray, circa 1925

Initially, the product line consisted of electrical switches, bells, buzzers, wall switches and receptacles. In 1927, the company needed more space and moved into an industrial building in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

In 1930, requests came in for fittings similar to those currently manufactured by Bridgeport. These were produced with such success that the company shifted manufacturing direction in 1936. At that time, it was decided to emphasize conduit and cable fittings for the electrical industry. Malleable Iron, Steel, Aluminum and Brass fittings replaced the original residential electrical components. Later, in 1948, the company changed its name to Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.

Continued new product development, coupled with the company's desire to be the market leader in quality conduit fittings, led to the introduction of two zinc die-cast products in 1958. Those products included the 3/8" BX and Romex connectors that remain popular today.

BX and Romex Connectors

As manufacturing and marketing growth progressed, the need for an even larger facility became apparent. Thus the move of Bridgeport Fittings, Inc. to its current location in Stratford, Connecticut. Today, the Bridgeport Fittings line includes over 1600 products. They are the finest group of conduit fittings available on the market.

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