Maglite Flashlights are often called the work of art that works. The design is considered to be at the top of the industry and even received nods from the Japan Institute of Design as well as the Museum of Applied Art in Germany. The Wall Street Journal once mentioned that the Maglite flashlights are the Cadillac of flashlights. The company employs about 850 people and takes up approximately 45,000 square feet of space. When Apple computers was starting out they mentioned that they were striving to be the Maglite of computers. Despite being solely US produced, the demand for Maglite flashlights stretches far across the globe.
Anthony Maglica, Owner and President of Mag Instrument Inc, created the Maglite flashlight himself. The company was founded in 1955 after Maglica saved for months for a $125 lathe. He began making parts for various industries. He was successful in driving down production costs and increasing output. His business grew and he released the Maglite flashlight in 1979. Mechanics and emergency crews began raving about how well the Maglite helped them in their daily jobs. The Mini Maglite was released in 1984. After that, applications were made specifically for medical professionals and even for key rings.