Seitz Scientific Industries Inc. (SSIInc.) began its history in January, 1985 when the company Seitz Scientific Industries (SSI) was established.

Charles Seitz Sr., a Vietnam-era pilot, became interested in alternate lighting for helicopter pilots in early 1985 while he was serving in the Alabama National Guard. Around that time, drawing on his knowledge and experience from 25-years of military flight in the U.S. Army, Charles constructed the first experimental auxiliary light.