Leeds & Northrup (L&N) was an American electric technology company founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1899.[1] It was formed by Morris E. Leeds and Edwin Fitch Northrup.

L&N merged with General Signal in 1978.[2] General Signal divested itself of its L&N unit in 1995 by selling it to Honeywell.[3]

References

  1. "Leeds & Northrup; Philadelphia manufacturer in USA, Model ty". www.radiomuseum.org.
  2. Cole, Robert J. (July 8, 1978). "General Signal Winner In Long Battle for Leeds" via NYTimes.com.
  3. Jones, Dow (January 17, 1995). "COMPANY NEWS; GENERAL SIGNAL TO SELL LEEDS & NORTHRUP UNIT" via NYTimes.com.
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