The original Champion Spark Plug Company was formed in 1903 in Toledo, Ohio, and, within just a few years, it had become the undisputed leader in supplying quality spark plugs and ignition components to the aviation industry.

For decades, Champion-brand products have brought power to flight, incorporating breakthrough technology and innovative product developments. Throughout the years, the famous Champion-brand bow tie has represented a worldwide symbol for superiority in product ingenuity and service integrity.

In 1987, Champion acquired Livingston Industries, a highly respected supplier of leads and exciters to the OEM market; and, in 1988, opened a massive state-of-the-art facility in Liberty, South Carolina. Its division headquarters moved from Ohio to Greenville, South Carolina, only one year later.

In the 1990s, Champion undertook and completed a $10 million expansion project at its Liberty facility; earned ISO 9001 certification; pioneered the first turbine igniter and lead for multiple engine platforms; and introduced its PPT-Powered™ dual-redundant exciters, the new standard in solid-state exciters.

Champion now manufactures and markets a broad range of Champion-brand-name igniters, exciters, and leads for turbine engines, as well as spark plugs, oil filters, and ignition harnesses for reciprocating engines. In addition Champion Aerospace provides power supplies to the aviation industry in standard and custom configurations.