Bridgeport Fittings, Inc. was founded by Adelbert R. Auray and Neil G. Hayes in 1925 as The Bridgeport Switch Company. Initially, the product line consisted of electrical switches, bells, buzzers, wall switches and receptacles. The company shifted manufacturing direction in 1936, when it was decided to emphasize conduit and cable fittings for the electrical industry. Malleable iron, steel, aluminum and brass fittings replaced the original residential electrical components. Later, in 1948, the company changed its name to Bridgeport Fittings, Inc. Continued new product development, coupled with the company's desire to be the market leader in quality conduit fittings, led to the introduction of two zinc die-cast products in 1958. Those products included the 3/8" BX and Romex connectors that remain popular today. As manufacturing and marketing growth progressed, the need for an even larger facility became apparent, thus the move of Bridgeport Fittings, Inc. to its current location in Stratford, Connecticut., nearby Bridgeport. In 2006 Bridgeport Fittings purchased certain assets of Regal Manufacturing including the Regal name, patents, drawings, trademarks and tools and dies associated with the manufacture of Regal products. This acquisition further strengthened Bridgeport’s market position within the electrical industry and reconfirmed the company’s commitment to be the best in category manufacturer to the industry. Today, the Bridgeport Fittings line includes over 2000 products.