Leader Electronics Inc.
Leader Electronics was founded in 1970 and began life as a manufacturer of audio transformers and film capacitors. LEI is located in Taipei, Taiwan and is one of the leading manufactures of switching power supplies and transformer products. Recently, LEI has developed products in the EV(electric vehicle) charging systems and energy storage system in order to be a one-stop shop energy solution provider.
Staying agile and driving the company to a new future
LEI strives to create a win-win-win relationship with its suppliers and customers. By working this way, customers benefit with higher quality and lower cost while suppliers get higher volumes and opportunities. Using these strategies has enabled LEI to become one of the world leaders in linear power adapters.
LEI also realized that investment in manufacturing development was a key to becoming a top tier company. We were on the forefront of new manufacturing technologies such as high-speed winding machines and automatic impregnation lines, which were very impressive in the mid 90’s on a global level. With our customer support, LEI expanded into downstream integration and turned into a professional ODM (original design manufacturer) in the switching power supply industry. Our clients are all over the world with the product application in networking power, industrial automation, industrial power, consumer electronics, or AIOT (Artificial intelligence of things). The company was publicly listed on TWSE in 2002. (stock code:3058)
With over 50+ years experience in the power supply industry, Leader embraces constant change with technical innovation, qualitative stability, operational leanness and agility. In the future, Leader will keep providing differentiated products and service for its clients to achieve their aspirations and be the most valued business partner.
Aim for sustainable operations
Leader’s safety labs are accredited by UL CTDP and CB CTF, with anechoic chambers and automatic reliability testing equipment. This experience helps LEI meet clients' need effectively and efficiently, focusing on speed to market.
LEI group has been awarded with EcoVadis Bronze Medal in 2024. The manufacturing site in China is certified by TL 9000 for the telecoms industry, IATF 16949 for automotive industry, ISO 9001 quality management system, ISO 14064 greenhouse gas accounting and verification, ISO 14001 environmental management systems, and ISO 45001 occupational health & safety management system and has been assessed as RBA Silver Status in 2024. Our Philippines' site is also ISO9001 & ISO14001 certified and RBA Platinum Status are awarded in 2025. In addition, as a Sony Green Partner, LEI is working to engage with sustainable development and implement corporate governance to achieve a balance among economic value, social value and corporate value for long-term sustainable operations.
Power a future interconnected world
At Leader, our 50+ years of experience in the power solutions markets have given us the insights, core competences and market experience to bring innovative, leading-edge solutions to electric vehicle charging solutions and energy storage systems. Leader offers standard services or customizable offerings in switching power supply, electric vehicle charging solutions, magnetic components, energy storage system, USB-C PD and lighting. All products are designed and manufactured with quality, safety, efficiency, durability and sustainability.
In 2021, LEI built EV charging solution manufacturing capabilities in our Taiwan facility. This enabled us to offer products for the Electric Vehicle charging eco system, ranging from high power density On-Board Charger, Portable Charger, AC/DC Charging Station, DC to DC Converter, to DC to AC Inverter.
In AlOT and clean energy, our world is intimately interconnected. To sustain growth and stable development, providing a wide range of efficient power solutions is crucial. LEI continues to offer one of the most competitive power solutions that create new possibilities for our future interconnected world.
LEI - your trustworthy energy solutions partner.
Major Milestones
1970
LEI was established in March.
1998
The South and East China factories obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification.
2002
A self-certification testing laboratory complying with UL and TUV Lab standards was established.
LEI was listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
2004
The South and East China factories passed ISO 9001 Quality Management System and TL 9000 Telecom Quality Management System certifications.
2008
LEI obtained Sony Green Partner Certification and received preferred or excellent supplier honors from Schneider, CISCO, D-Link, Harman, LG, Motorola, Netgear, Panasonic, Rockwell, TCL, Yamaha, and others.
2010
Both factories passed ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas Accounting Standard and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard certifications.
2011
The new headquarters building in New Taipei City was inaugurated, and the new plant in East China was completed and inaugurated.
2012
In September, a new factory in the Philippines was established and began operations.
2013
The factory in the Philippines passed ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification.
2017
LEI joined the USB-IF Association, and USB PD products obtained USB-IF Association certification.
LLC Resonant Technology products were introduced.
LEI entered the electric vehicle field.
2018
The East China factory obtained IATF 16949 certification.
2019
The second factory in the Philippines was expanded.
The South China factory passed the MFi system audit.
2021
The South China factory obtained IATF 16949 certification.
LEI invested in energy storage, electric vehicle system integration, and related subcontracting services.
We established a motor business unit.
2022
LEI invested in a 2MW dReg 0.25 energy storage project with Taiwan Power Company, which has successfully gone online.
2023
The Philippines factory passed ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Standard certification.
The China factory passed the RBA audit with Silver status.
LEI partnered with the local power company on Ancillary Service (3.5MW EMS).
2024
The Philippines factory has passed the RBA Platinum Status audit.
LEI Group has been awarded the Sustainability Bronze Medal by the international ESG rating agency – EcoVadis .