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Appropriate for National Doctors Day, a Maglite Engraved with the Hospital Logo

March 30 is National Doctors Day in the U.S. A good way to celebrate, is for all

Maglites Engraved for Doctors
Maglites Engraved for Doctors

hospitals to give the doctors an M3A AAA Mini Maglite engraved with their logo on the barrel. This slender flashlight has a pocket clip, so it is always available. It uses two AAA batteries, so it doesn’t take up much space. The power is in the packaging, and this gift comes in a hinged, firm plastic gift box. It is sure to be a hit.

A Short History of Maglite Flashlights

Where did the term “Maglite®” come from?

  1. magnetic?
  2. magnificent?
  3. Maglica?

If you guessed number 3, you are right.

Maglite Flashlights were invented in 1979 by Anthony Maglica in California, USA. Here is a brief timeline of Anthony and Maglite®.

Mr. Maglica was born in NYC during the depression, but raised in Croatia, his mother’s country of origin.

Anthony Maglica

1955 Machine Shop. In 1950 Anthony returned to the United States to find his American dream. He started a small machine shop. He made precision parts for the government and industry.

1979 Police Flashlights. The first Maglite® was made. It soon became famous among policemen across the country. It was known for its dependability and durability.

Mini Maglite® in 1984. The smaller version of the original flashlight was released just 5 years later. It uses two AA batteries, and is still extremely popular today.

AAA Mini Maglite® in 1987. A still smaller version, using two AAA batteries came out 3 years later.

Solitaire® single AAA in 1988. The only one year later, the purse-sized Solitaire® was introduced. It holds only one AAA battery.

1996 Cadillac of Flashlights. The Wall Street Journal referred to Maglites® as the Cadillac of Flashlight, an appropriate designation.

Several Hundred Employees. Today Maglite® is going strong, and has 700,000 square feet of manufacturing, storage, and offices.

2018. They are still Designed and Manufactured in the USA, with no intention of ever changing that.