About Wattstopper
About Wattstopper
Wattstopper was founded in 1984 by brothers Jerry and Steve Mix in Santa Clara, California, built around a conviction that commercial and residential spaces needed energy-efficient, convenient, and accessible lighting controls. The company's early innovation was a new occupancy sensor product line, which helped define an entire category of energy-saving building controls.
In 2000, Legrand acquired Horton Controls, a US lighting controls company, and merged its operations into the Wattstopper brand, strengthening Wattstopper's position within Legrand's broader electrical and digital infrastructure portfolio. The brand has operated as a Legrand product line ever since, continuing to develop occupancy and vacancy sensors, dimmers, and daylighting controls for commercial and residential buildings.
For more than 30 years, Wattstopper controls have helped facility owners save energy, meet green building initiatives, and comply with evolving energy codes. On ChatMRO, buyers can ask for a specific Wattstopper sensor model, dimmer, or control panel and get matched directly to a verified supplier.
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Frequently asked questions
Who founded Wattstopper and when?
Wattstopper was founded in 1984 by brothers Jerry and Steve Mix in Santa Clara, California. Their goal was to make energy-efficient lighting controls more convenient and accessible for commercial and residential spaces.
Is Wattstopper still an independent company?
No, Wattstopper has operated as a product line of Legrand since Legrand acquired Horton Controls in 2000 and merged it into the Wattstopper brand. It continues to manufacture occupancy sensors and lighting controls under the Wattstopper name.
What types of products does Wattstopper make?
Wattstopper makes occupancy and vacancy sensors, dimmers, daylighting controls, and broader energy management systems for commercial and residential buildings. The company's original innovation was its occupancy sensor product line introduced in the 1980s.
How does Wattstopper help with energy code compliance?
Wattstopper's controls are designed to help facility owners meet green building initiatives and comply with energy codes that require automatic lighting shutoff or daylight harvesting. The brand has supported these compliance efforts for more than 30 years.
Can ChatMRO source a specific Wattstopper sensor model?
Yes, ChatMRO can match your request to a verified supplier once you specify the sensor type, mounting style, or control panel model you need. Just describe the Wattstopper product in the request field and we'll route it accordingly.