Carpinteria, CA, BEGA-US, a leader in architectural lightingtoday announced the appointment of Michael Brunasso as Vice President of Saleseffective February 8, 2012. Mr. Brunasso brings more than twenty years of successfulsales and management experience in the lighting industry, having previously held keypositions at Juno, Peerless, Eureka and Hubbell Lighting.
Cyclone Lighting is pleased to announce the nomination of Mr. R.J. Darling LC as National Sales Manager, effective February 27th, 2012. R.J. will be responsible for all sales activities for Cyclone’s extensive product offering, for both USA and Canada.
R.J. cumulates more than 13 years of experience in the lighting industry, as Sales Account Manager, Regional Sales Manager and most recently Director of Sales for Eye Lighting International. R.J. brings to Cyclone Lighting in depth knowledge of the specification market for both municipalities and utilities. R.J. serves on the IES Street and Area Lighting Committee (SALC) sub-committee since 2009. He also obtained his Lighting Certification (LC) in 2008.
About Cyclone Lighting:
Cyclone Lighting is a North American Manufacturer of outdoor lighting solutions. Cyclone successfully serves the municipality market since 1999 with high quality decorative lighting products. It offers a complete range of products in LED, Induction and HID.
For more information about Cyclone Lighting visit: www.cyclonelighting.com or call 450-434-5000
(ANAHEIM, CA – Intense Lighting, Inc., an industry leader in high-quality, specification-grade lighting products, has recently hired Rob Limroth as Vice President of Sales for the company’s Eastern division. Limroth’s role is to build sales and increase brand awareness of Intense Lighting products throughout the Eastern United States. He will focus on retail national accounts and manage the company’s Eastern Sales personnel and manufacturer representatives.
Limroth brings 22 years of experience in the lighting industry to his new role at Intense Lighting. A Philadelphia native, Limroth has been employed with reputable lighting manufacturers such as Juno Lighting, Lightolier and Acuity Brands Lighting. For the past nine years he has been employed at Amerlux as VP of Commercial Sales and has also participated in the product development for both the interior and exterior product lines. Limroth has worked in national account sales organizations and also managed a commercial sales team that included an extensive outside sales rep base.
“Rob’s lighting expertise along with his history of successfully driving LED adoption makes him an ideal fit for Intense,” says Allan Gray, President, Intense Lighting. “With Rob’s knowledge and relationships, he will be able to help us build our brand presence on the East Coast and promote new product innovations that will benefit our customer base. We are extremely happy to welcome Rob to our team.”
Limroth is equally pleased. “I am eager to move forward and create new opportunities and expand the company’s presence throughout the East as has been already done in the West over the last decade,” he says. “The quality and performance of our products will quickly take us to the next level. It will solidify our position in the industry as an independent manufacturer that can drive new LED technologies while providing value and service to a wide range of customers in the commercial and retail lighting arenas.”
About Intense Lighting
Headquartered in Anaheim, California, Intense Lighting is a privately held company that has been designing and manufacturing sustainable lighting solutions for commercial, retail, residential and exterior markets since 2001. The Intense product collection offers interior and exterior luminaires that include specification down lighting, decorative wall sconces, track lighting, recessed down lighting, recessed multiples and step lighting. In addition to interior lighting, Intense Lighting offers a complete product line of outdoor luminaries including bollards, landscape, wall cylinders, wall sconces, in-ground luminaries and illuminated rail systems. For more information, please visit: http://www.intenselighting.com or call 800.961.5321.
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Intense Lighting Hires Robert Limroth as Vice President of Sales for its Eastern Region
(ANAHEIM, CA – January 31, 2012 – Intense Lighting, Inc., an industry leader in high-quality, specification-grade lighting products, has recently hired Rob Limroth as Vice President of Sales for the company’s Eastern division. Limroth’s role is to build sales and increase brand awareness of Intense Lighting products throughout the Eastern United States. He will focus on retail national accounts and manage the company’s Eastern Sales personnel and manufacturer representatives.
Limroth brings 22 years of experience in the lighting industry to his new role at Intense Lighting. A Philadelphia native, Limroth has been employed with reputable lighting manufacturers such as Juno Lighting, Lightolier and Acuity Brands Lighting. For the past nine years he has been employed at Amerlux as VP of Commercial Sales and has also participated in the product development for both the interior and exterior product lines. Limroth has worked in national account sales organizations and also managed a commercial sales team that included an extensive outside sales rep base.
“Rob’s lighting expertise along with his history of successfully driving LED adoption makes him an ideal fit for Intense,” says Allan Gray, President, Intense Lighting. “With Rob’s knowledge and relationships, he will be able to help us build our brand presence on the East Coast and promote new product innovations that will benefit our customer base. We are extremely happy to welcome Rob to our team.”
Limroth is equally pleased. “I am eager to move forward and create new opportunities and expand the company’s presence throughout the East as has been already done in the West over the last decade,” he says. “The quality and performance of our products will quickly take us to the next level. It will solidify our position in the industry as an independent manufacturer that can drive new LED technologies while providing value and service to a wide range of customers in the commercial and retail lighting arenas.”
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About Intense Lighting
Headquartered in Anaheim, California, Intense Lighting is a privately held company that has been designing and manufacturing sustainable lighting solutions for commercial, retail, residential and exterior markets since 2001. The Intense product collection offers interior and exterior luminaires that include specification down lighting, decorative wall sconces, track lighting, recessed down lighting, recessed multiples and step lighting. In addition to interior lighting, Intense Lighting offers a complete product line of outdoor luminaries including bollards, landscape, wall cylinders, wall sconces, in-ground luminaries and illuminated rail systems. For more information, please visit: http://www.intenselighting.com or call 800.961.5321.
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It is with profound sorrow that we share with you of the passing of one of our founders, Clint Winter. He passed away this morning at home surrounded by his loving family. Clint gave up his struggle against cancer after a long hard battle and is now at peace.
Ardd & Winter was founded in 1968 by Bobby Ardd Sr. and Clint Winter. The success we have today is due to the vision and innovation of these two men, who have both now left us.
Clint passed away Thursday morning 1/26/12. Funeral services will be held on Sunday January 29 at 3:00PM in the chapel of A.S. Turner and Sons. The family will receive Friends on Saturday January 28 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 and again on Sunday January 29 from 1:00-3:00. A.S. Turner and Sons, Decatur is in charge of arrangements.
Ardd + Winter
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OXFORD, Mich. - Relume Technologies, a leading manufacturer of light-emitting diode (LED) products and smart grid control systems for outdoor lighting applications, has named Randy Kimmel as Director of Government Sales, reporting to Patrick Gee, Senior Vice President of Services.
“We are pleased to welcome this 28 year lighting industry veteran to our team,” said Crawford Lipsey, CEO for Relume. “Randy’s outstanding sales record and experience in the renovation and government sales arena makes him uniquely qualified for his new role.”
Kimmel will be responsible for the introduction and continued development of Relume’s product sales to state and federal governmental agencies, and the U. S. military. He also will be responsible for lighting and controls sales initiatives targeting the renovation, DOT and airport markets, as well as sales generated through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA).
“Relume has been providing innovative LED lighting technologies to businesses, municipalities and U.S. military for a decade. With Kimmel’s expertise, Relume will now focus on broadening its reach to serve other segments of the U.S. government,” said Lipsey.
Kimmel joins Relume from Acuity Brands Lighting where he served as the energy services manager responsible for Acuity’s development and growth in the renovation and LMC markets. He began his lighting career in 1983 at Western Florida Lighting, where he held a variety of sales roles. In 1989, he joined Leesman Lighting in Cincinnati, Ohio and held a senior sales position. In 1995 he moved to Lighting Concepts and Controls as vice president of sales; becoming the agency principal in 2000.
A native of Kentucky, Kimmel has a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and sports medicine from Western Kentucky University. He lives with his wife in Falmouth, Kentucky.
About Relume Technologies
Relume Technologies is a Mich.-based manufacturer of highly efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost effective LED lighting products and control systems. The company’s innovative technology is used in municipal lighting, commercial signage, outdoor advertising, transportation, and U.S. military applications. Relume’s products are American-made, ISO 9001:2008 certified and carry an industry leading seven year warranty.
Relume is a founding member of the Michigan Solid State Lighting Association, and supports the organization’s mission of ensuring that Michigan is a global leader in solid-state lighting, research and development, and manufacturing. Relume was recently recognized as one of Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch by the Edward Lowe Foundation. For more information, visit www.relume.com.
Bill Faller a veteran lighting fixture and lamp professional is available. National as well as Regional Sales Management experience, building, training, managing and motivating independent representatives to focus on your product line and increase sales. Other core competencies are:
• C&I, Municipal, and Utility Experience
• Lamp Expert-HID, CFL, and LED
• TEAM & SALES Builder
• Organizational Leadership
• Development & Execution of Strategic Marketing Plan
• Development & Execution of Policies and Programs to Achieve Sales Goals
• Budget Implantation
• P&L Responsibilities
• Key Client Retention
• Outstanding Presentation Skills
• Follow Up and Follow Through
• Computer Literate
Accustomed to 50% to 75% travel. Resume is available upon request. Bill Faller can be contacted at (234)-380-1222 or wfaller@roadrunner.com
Alain Verret, current Eureka Eastern Regional Manager, had accepted a new management role as USA Showroom – E Business Sales Manager.
EdisonReport has learned that Bill Daiber passed away last week. His health had declined greatly over the past year or so with frequent falls and trips to the hospital. After a short hospital stay was moved to a convalescent home where he died.
Robertson Worldwide Welcomes Pamela Stowers as New Director of Marketing
Blue Island, IL January 11, 2012 – Robertson Worldwide (http://www.robertsonww.com),
A global manufacturer and supplier of electronic and magnetic ballasts, and other lighting systems, is excited to announce that Pamela Stowers has been appointed Robertson’s Director of Marketing.
Pamela comes with a wealth of experience having spent the last 10+ years in the electrical and lighting industries, with companies like A.L.P. Lighting Inc. and Fulham Co, Inc. Pamela’s successful track record as a marketing manager includes new product and category launches, awareness and customer acquisition programs with a high rate of return as well as design excellence in online presence, printed materials and event marketing.
Sandy Bryant, Robertson CEO comments, “Pamela brings the expertise and track record of a seasoned industry executive, along with the hands-on business development experience in new technologies where Robertson strives for growth.”
Robertson Worldwide is the largest manufacturer of fluorescent and specialty ballasts in the United States, earning their reputation for high-quality ballast manufacturing through constant dedication to product and process innovation. Robertson demonstrates an unprecedented willingness to work with clients to solve specific challenges. With onsite engineering and a very experienced manufacturing work force, Robertson rapidly and consistently solves customer problems in the USA, shortening the response time as compared to Asian sources. With our direct connection to Asian manufacturing, Robertson can then move that solution to a low cost provider.
In addition to ballasts for discharge lighting, the Robertson Research team in Illinois has be advancing the state of the art in lighting with such innovations as a software programmable ballast and LED Driver, a Heat Management technology which can reduce the size and volume of conventional heat sinking by up to 90%, and fault tolerant devices to increase survivability of lighting in harsh environments. Making sure that they are the leader tomorrow is a prime component of the Robertson work ethic. It is that spirit which has propelled Robertson’s commitment to providing customers with high quality, cutting-edge electronic products and to the development of innovative new technology for Robertson’s markets. Contact us for your toughest lighting and control challenges
For more information on Robertson Worldwide visit www.robertsonww.com, or contact our Sales Services team at 800-323-5633.
A.L.P. Lighting Components, the leading global supplier to lighting OEMs and the aftermarket, is pleased to announce that Dawn Hankins has rejoined the organization as Inside Sales Manager for A.L.P. LexaLite®. This product line includes the Reflexor®Series of prismatic reflectors, The Lindy®family of Post Top refractors and the new Platform Series of LED optical components.
(Niles, IL) – Bill Brown Sales (BBS), the foremost national sales agency in the lighting components industry, announces that Pam Hodge has taken on a new role with the organization as Regional Account Manager for the Mid-South territory. She also serves as East Regional Sales Manager for A.L.P. LexaLite®.
Read the Press Release at Bill Brown Sales.
Brian J. Wittig, of Newtown, PA died on Dec. 29, 2011. Read the Obituary.
Consistently rated in the top 10% with double digit sales growth with 20+ years in Sales and Sales Management. Accomplished sales efforts in OEMs, National Accounts, DOT, Specifiers, Agents, Distribution and the end user. Extensive experience in lighting and lighting design to the Off Premise Media market, billboard, wallscapes, cabinetry and monument signage. Accustomed to 50-70% travel and a go-to-market attitude to build long lasting relationships with my customers. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who in Sales and Marketing.
Contact: Tom Grunwald 602-971-0461
email: no1slstjg@aol.com
George Du has been working on triac/reverse phase controlled dimmable LED driver design for 4+ years, and 6 years in ballast related design. He is currently looking for design position for LED driver, and he is willing to relocate if necessary.
George Du completed his MSEE degrees at night while he was employeed.
George Du specializes in LED driver design/testing, UL approval/testing/documentation, oversaw factory pilot run/mass production management, and technical support.
George Du contact info:
626-283-1768
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/georgedu777
Jim DeLong has accepted the Regional Director of Sales, Southeast, wtih Amerlux Global Lighting Solutions
Barry Dixon Sr. passed away on November 19, 2011 in Chicago, IL. He was born on March 21, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio and started his career in the lighting industry with Crouse Hinds in 1971. In his forty years in the lighting industry, Barry was an Agency Principle and held many sales management positions with Cooper, Genlyte and most recently P&K Tubular Products.
He is survived by Mary, his wife of 45 years; devoted father to Barry Jr. and his wife Jennifer; Greg and his wife Cherise; Julie and the late Jennifer; brother of Gregory (Skip) and the late Sylvia Krasner. Sons follow Barry’s career in lighting with employment with Acuity and Philips.
Barry was greatly supportive of his grandchildren's sporting activities and enjoyed being with family at holidays and vacations. He was an avid golf player and a lifelong racquetball player. Barry faithfully attended daily mass and practiced his faith as Chaplain at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL. Barry was laid to rest on Monday, November 28th in Cincinnati, OH. Charitable donations can be made to Livestrong.org and Epilepsy.org. Condolences may be expressed:www.GilliganFuneralHomes.com
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San Jose, Ca, November X, 2011 – Xicato announced today that Gerhard Rieser has recently joined the Company as Vice President of Sales, Europe. Gerhard will direct existing sales operations in Western Europe as well as initiating activities in Eastern Europe and contributing to the company Management Team’s plans for further growth globally. Gerhard is a seasoned executive with more than 16 years experience in sales and marketing for components for the lighting industry with an emphasis on the acquisition of new customers and building up sales networks. Prior to Xicato, Gerhard held a variety of leadership positions at Tridonic Connection Technology, part of the Tridonic Group, and a 100% operation of the Zumtobel Group where he built and managed the worldwide sales and marketing team including a network of independent sales representatives and distributors. Tridonic Connection Technology is one of the leading suppliers of electromechanical connection devices for the lighting industry. Gerhard will report to Vice President of World Wide Sales Tom Foster who commented “His knowledge of the market and its key players and dynamics, as well his passion for LEDs and lighting, will make him a key contributor to our ambitious expansion plans”. “Joining Xicato at a time when LEDs are taking off is extremely exciting and an extraordinary chance to take an active part in a technology change that happens only every 30 to 40 years”, said Gerhard.” I am committed to executing Xicato’s growth plans and offering customers a premier class service by building a sales network throughout Europe and increasing the awareness of Xicato in the market”.
About Xicato
Xicato is a Solid State Lighting company founded by seasoned industry professionals, with offices located in Silicon Valley, California (HQ), London and Tokyo.
Xicato develops, manufactures and globally markets LED modules that simply are functional replacements for traditional lamp technologies, offering all the life and energy-saving advantages of LEDs with no light-technical or aesthetic compromises. Xicato provides industry leading specifications via an open approach with a global circle of leading end-users, specifiers and luminaire manufacturers. Xicato is committed to address the whole broad sphere of the general illumination world, taking on segment by segment with its focus on continuous innovation.
Xicato believes that lighting plays a valuable role in the creation of places for people. We highly recommend the use of a qualified lighting designer from one of the following organizations:
PLDA Professional Lighting Designers Association - www.pld-a.org
IALD International Association of Lighting Designers - www.iald.org
Solon, OH - October 20, 2011 – Venture Lighting International, a leading manufacturer of Metal Halide Lighting systems, recently added Phil Bearden in the role of Business Development Manager to the Market / Business Development team. Read the Press Relase at Venture Lighting.
"I leave the company with a true sense of gratitude for all that we have accomplished and built together over that span of time [25 years]."
Stew has over twenty-five years of lighting industry experience in product design, manufacturing, marketing and sales. As co-founder of Alumitron Corporation, he designed and marketed an extensive line of architectural extruded aluminum linear fluorescent luminaires. After selling the company to Juno Lighting, he assumed the position of VP of Sales for Juno’s linear subsidiary.
Solon, OH - September 15, 2011 – Venture Lighting International, a leading manufacturer of Metal Halide Lighting systems, recently announced that Allan Weaver recently joined the Venture sales and marketing team as the Western Regional Sales Manager. Read the Press Release.
Venture Lighting International, a leading manufacturer of Metal Halide Lighting systems, recently announced that Stan Neese has joined the company as Southern Regional Sales Manager.
Steve Mann, recently joined GE Lighting Solutions as the Sales Development Manager-West for Indoor LED Luminaires.
FREMONT, Calif., Sep 13, 2011-- Redwood Systems, a leader in building-performance lighting, today announced that lighting industry veteran Bruce Pelton has been appointed senior vice president (SVP) of technology.
John Stanley ceased serving as Chief Operating Officer for Lighting Science Group Corporation and will be pursuing other opportunities.
Havells USA announced today new team member Amanda Foust as the Ohio Area Sales Manager covering Ohio, Kentucky, Pittsburgh and West Virginia areas. Amanda is joining the growing Northeast Regional Sales team managed by Jay Murphy. Read the Press Release