Translectric, Inc. was established by Ray Mirly in June, 1967 when he copyrighted the device called the “Service Mate. This device was able to provide AC electrical power for motor driven tools from a car battery.

Translectric originally was set up in the basement of his home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. At first, the only product, the P-12 Service-Mate, was only sold directly to farmers and then to farm equipment dealers for resale. Eventually sales migrated toward construction equipment dealers for resale.

During the early 1970’s, new safety laws were introduced which included requirements for back-up alarms on heavy equipment. Translectric began selling backup alarms and other safety related items.

In 1986, Ray Mirly sold Translectric to his children. Again, they increased the product line to include lighting products, tools, strobe lights, switches, gauges, etc.

1989 saw the introduction of Translectric’s first Product Guide. It was only 16 pages of newsprint with one item per page. Today's Product Guide contains 71 pages of full color with information squeezed into each page.

In 2005, Translectric again changed ownership. Since that date the product line has increased yet again. New systems were put in place to better serve the customer. These include new business software to better track, and process orders, and Translectricinc.com the e-store you are currently on.

Though the company has changed hands a couple of times, Translectric’s commitment to the customer will always stay the same.