Multi Electric Mfg. Inc. was founded in 1917 as a manufacturer of lighting equipment and accessories, in Chicago, IL. In the early 1950s, Multi Electric became involved in airport lighting, and since then has become a standard for innovation, quality, reliability and safety. We work with many government and federal agencies including FAA, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy.

In April of 2001, Multi Electric became part of the OCEM Group headquartered in Bologna (Italy).

It now falls now under the umbrella of Energy Technology, a larger industry leading organization. The group combines the best of American and European knowledge and engineering experience to serve the ICAO, FAA and Military aviation market with a full range of airfield lighting products.

Multi Electric’s equipment is installed at air carrier, general aviation and military airports in the United States and throughout the world.

In September of 2018, Multi Electric Manufacturing, Inc. rebranded as Multi Electric – OCEM Airfield reflecting a closer relationship with its parent company, the OCEM Airfield Technology Group, and its renewed investments in research and development.

In 2024 Multi Electric has relocated to Franklin Park IL, very near to O’Hare Airport. The new facility is accommodating Multi Electric’s expanded manufacturing foot print.